Big Village is proud to present the launch of True Vibenation's debut album 'The Sunshower Phenomenon', on January 21st at the Annandale Hotel.
It has been a hectic few months since the trio released their album. The single ‘No More feat. Raashan Ahmad & Chris Gudu’ was added to national rotation on Triple J and ‘The Sunshower Phenomenon’ was named as the Hip Hop Show’s feature Album of the Week as well as receiving generous airplay on stations across the country including FBI, 3RRR,and RTR, while the video clip for ‘Work, Work, Work feat, Alphamama' has recieved plenty of love from ABC TV's Rage.
Now True Vibenation will be launching their record at iconic venue THE ANNANDALE HOTEL. With support from labelmates LOOSE CHANGE (Ellesquire, Rapaport & P Major), talented beat duo PAPER PLANE PROJECT, L-FRESH The LION, DJ MIGZ and DJ BENTLEY the night will feature other artists at the forefront of the Sydney hip hop scene.
Expect a dynamite show from True Vibenation featuring special guests from the record, More live horns, and a high energy show before the trio takes their album on the road in 2012.
True Vibenation Album Launch
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Big Village is very proud to announce the release of True Vibenation’s debut ‘The Sunshower Phenomenon’
‘TheSunshower Phenomenon’has been crafted from an eclectic range of influences as diverse as afro‐beat, pop, dubstep and blues resulting in a hip hop album that sounds like it could have come from anywhere in the world, yet is distinctly Australian.
Not content with sticking to the traditional format of just MCing or DJing the talented trio also reforms into a horn section, performing all horns on the record live.
True Vibenationis a group with undeniable talent and soul, and since 2008 they have been developing a strong reputation for their infectious energy on stage, playing hundreds of shows and festivals while also representing a cultural shift in the Australian hip hop scene with their diverse musical influences.
‘The Sunshower Phenomenon’ is a collection of songs combining heartfelt, intelligent vocals from twins Verbaleyes and Native Wit with rich, textured beats and skilled scratches from DJ Gabriel Clouston.
Get the album digitally HERE, or get a physical copy online HERE or in any good record store Australia wide!
Check the filmclip for 'Work, Work, Work' (feat. Alphamama), the first single from True Vibenation's Debut album 'The Sunshower Phenomenon'
out Nov 4 through Big Village records. The song is also avaiable NOW from Itunes.. niiice.
Our next release is gonna be the first full length from original villagers True Vibenation... sneak peak it here. 'The Sunshower Phenomenon' out later this year through Big Village, stay tuned!
Big Village is very proud to announce the release of Ellesquire’s debut solo album ‘Ready’.
Ellesquire is a rapper whose lyrics come across with an honesty and charm that is rarely heard within the Australian hip hop scene. ‘Ready’ combines his smooth, flowing delivery and storytelling style with sample-heavy, lo-fi beats from prolific local producer P.Major. The sound pays tribute to 90s hip hop, while keeping a fresh feel by experimenting with atypical rhythms and melodies.
The album’s lead single and title track ‘Ready’ has helped Ellesquire generate a buzz as one of the most interesting artists to emerge on the Australian hip-hop scene in 2011.
Ellesquire first joined the Big Village family with his group Loose Change (Ellesquire, Rapaport & P Major) who dropped their debut album in 2010 through Big Village records, the album generated a strong level of hype and resulted in the crew sharing the stage with groups such as Gift Of Gab (Blackalicious), Urthboy, Horrorshow, Ozi Batla and Thundamentals.
Ellesquire has been honing his craft for over ten years, and it shows. His first few years of making music were spent recording in his bedroom with no intentions of showing anybody and while his audience has grown since, his writing still maintains its deeply personal quality that tends to draw listeners in and get a true understanding of his personality, wit and charm.
At 17-tracks long ‘Ready’ is a fair offering of crunchy beats from P.Major who is also well-known on the Sydney jazz scene and soulful vocals from Ellesquire who explores topics from working life and love to a cheeky look at his (not always successful) attempts to pick-up women. His talent doesn’t just stop at rapping though, the album see’s Ellesquire effortlessly singing hooks with a strong sense of melody and soulful tone.
The album’s lead single ‘Ready’ is available for free download from bigvillage.bandcamp.com, and the album is available from all good record stores and from August 5th through Other Tongues distribution.
The lead single, and title track from Ellesquire's debut solo album ‘Ready’ will be available for free download at http://bigvillage.bandcamp.com from July 4th, and the album is slated for release on August 5th through Big Village.
Big Village are proud to announce the release of our debut compilation album 'Big Things Volume One', featuring new and exclusive tracks from the entire BV line up: Daily Meds, Loose Change, True Vibenation, Tuka, Jeswon and Reverse Polarities.
‘Big Things Volume One’ is a brilliant introduction to the eclectic tastes and sounds that you can expect to hear from the Big Village camp, and shows a lot of promise and talent from what is a relatively young label.
Ranging from classic 90’s inspired boom bap to future beat grime and dub-step textures, the release is a testament to the diversity and innovative thinking which characterises the BV roster.
Big Village artists are fast gaining a strong reputation for their vibrant live shows, and with several solid releases already under its belt 'Big Things' gives the listener a further look into the many different styles and voices that Big Village embodies.
With no filler in sight, each track is a certified head nodder and signals a new and exciting wave of local hip hop artists ready to take the scene in new directions.
If you’re curious about Big Village, then 'Big Things Volume One' is the perfect chance to find out what all the fuss is about.
Big Village are proud to present the first single from the 'Big Things Volume One' compilation album - 'Secrets' by Loose Change.
P Major's bass thumping production is given the soul treatment from MCs Rapaport and Ellesquire to make a heavy hip hop love ballad with a fresh swagger.
'Big Things Volume One' and 'Secrets' will be officially released May 20.
Big Village are proud to announce the release of our debut compilation album 'Big Things Volume One', in stores May 20th, featuring new and exclusive tracks from the entire BV line up, Daily Meds, Loose Change, True Vibenation, Tuka and Jeswon.
To celebrate the release, Big Village are offering a FREE download of the posse track 'Be my guest' which features all 12 MCs from the BV roster, production by Roleo and cuts from DJ morgs.
Click on the album cover to head over to the download site!
