We were honoured to have Melbourne City’s own, Bias B join us for the eighth epic episode of Beers, Beats & The Biz.

Bias joined us via Skype from his home in Melbourne and proceeded to breakdown and give insight into a career that has spanned decades and created history.

From his early days as a writer with WCA and the influence of crews like All City and Da Mad Artists on to cohosting The Formula and the impact and legacy of the show, which produced a cassette of classic freestyles.

Bias talks about the early days, the growth and then eventual downturn of Obese Records, as a staff member and artist on the label. We talk Big Bamboo, Beezwax, Boney & Stoney, In Bed, Brisbane, Biggie covers and bundles of other B’s.

We talk about friends, having a lung collapse, Ecko Clothing, and touring the country - there’s not a lot we don’t get in to, including Hunter’s legacy and the success and work involved in organising the Robert Hunter Cup.

Bias gave us an episode for the history books, this is not only an amazing listen but a documentation of hip hop’s growth in this country. Cheers to Bias B.

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We were stoked to be joined by our man Gaz Hazard for the seventh episode of Beers, Beats & The Biz.

Gaz has been involved in hip hop in this country for over a decade, rough around the edges but with a heart of gold, Gaz takes us on a trek through some crazy times and even better rhymes.

Gaz maintains old school sensibilities and an assertive approach to not just rap music, but also life. He talks about the criminal he once was vs the man he is today, and how family and being a dad solidified that.

From 90’s Sunnybank to a drug house in Logan and on to jail, Gaz has lead a life not many are still around to talk about. But beyond that talk, we talk music.

His days with CRS, who’s albums have gained a cult like status in the years since their release, on to his association with HG and all the way through to his current record released on Brisbane’s Karsniogenics, Welcome to Gullywood.

Gaz gives his all and even rattles off a few names he thinks are out here poppin, press play and get a dose of reality from a dude who lived it.

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This episode is a journey, DJ Katch is a forefather of hip hop culture in this country and there is not much he hasn’t achieved, his energy has been the driving force behind a cultural movement since its incarnation.

Beginning in the 1980’s, Katch breaks down the era and how it all begun. From the dawn of breakdancing to the birth of graffiti, Katch has been at the helm of a movement and continues to be active within it.

We talk about painting yards and spinning wax, we talk about running a radio show and running a label, we talk about signing acts and signing to a major label, we talk nightclubs, coffee shops and touring festivals.

We talk Triple Zed and The B-Boy All Stars, we talk painting Brisbane’s first panel and breaking at Expo ‘88, we talk Phat Tape hip hop show and Rockinghorse Records, we talk forming the Resin Dogs and the origins of Hydrofunk.

From winning DMC titles, to his residency at Ric’s Cafe and all the way up to starting a hip hop band and touring the globe, Katch has done it and we can never thank him enough for giving us his time and the story that unfolds.

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Rocking Wrecked Reebok’s and Really Rare Ralph with Lil J’s Vintage

The way we dress is an extension of our individual creativity and in this weeks episode we are excited to sit down and talk that talk with Jacquie Cowan of Lil J’s Vintage.

Jacquie started Lil J’s in her parents garage 5 years ago. What started as a passion for Polo by Ralph Lauren and vintage clothing has blossomed into her own shop in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley and a monthly garage sale that attracts thousands of people.

Jacquie’s story is immense, from battling cancer in her teens to dressing and building with the No1 Network crew. We talk the pitfalls and highs of building and harnessing an audience in the digital age, Lil J’s are bringing a new creative energy to Brisbane via clothing, music and art.

This episode is heavy on the Ralph, street wear and sneaker talk! We’re honoured to build with and learn from Lil J’s, as well as Mick @keepitmovin84, a friend of the show and Jacquie’s who weighs in on the discussion throughout.

Fuck with us and Lil J’s Vintage, we are out here and we are moving.. Press play!

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The impact Ken Oath had on Hip Hop nationally can never be overstated or underestimated, the man should be given icon status.

A larger than life MC that did it all, drank it all and then kept it moving, becoming a sought after and highly regarded tattooist over the last decade.

We talk all that shit, from being a member of Writers Anon and recording with Lazy Grey to his scene stealing appearances on The Authentic, Culture of Kings, Banned In Queensland, On or Off Tap and Reography.

Beyond all that we talk tattooing, 750’s origins and Oath’s role within the crew, we get Oath’s thoughts on Have a Beer (which he co-wrote and coproduced) and even share a hilarious story about keeping DJ Debris from the Hilltop Hoods awake way back in the day.

Ken Kong did it harder and better than most and lived to share his story with us, this is a great episode:

Call him Mister Ken Oath!

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We don’t get the perspective of writers too often, particularly writers that have been active in that life for close to three decades, so we sat down with Reals, Big Odz and Dizne to get some insight and perspective from a few Crush City’s own.

Beyond Crush City, these individuals have transcended graffiti by impacting hip hop culture as a whole.

Reals is a member of the Ironlak writer team and also one quarter of former hip hop crew, Writers Anon.

Big Odz (Odie) is co-owner of Crush City and possibly the most referenced graffiti artist in Australian hip hop history.

While B-Line killer Dizne has elevated letter styles and creativity into a focus on design and more commercial art.. All while still buying rap records and painting track-sides.

Beyond that we talk classic whole cars, classic music and classic delinquency.

We talk Reals painting for Golden Era and gracing magazine covers, we talk Odie’s short lived rap career - that saw him record demos with some of Australia’s finest. We talk with Diz about reaching the top of a train and get some insight from all the three on what it is to sell spray paint in an era of safe and sanitised “street art”.

There’s a lot in this episode so we hope you enjoy it. Press play and soak up some knowledge from a few of the country’s finest.

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Helen Earth is a young mum on the rise in hip hop in Australia. A Perth native who now calls Brisbane home, Helen seethes lyrics with conviction and an intent like we’ve never heard.

She stopped by to chat about her come-up over the past couple years, releasing music in the digital age and her contempt towards the concept of “chick rap”. Amongst all that we talk beats, travel, Roxanne Shante and dick pics..

Press play and get to know Helen Earth, an articulate and intelligent MC you need to hear.

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If you have never heard Bigfoot you need to do something about that immediately. The man has been active since the 90’s, systematically decimating mic’s and stages across the land. We sat down with the “sick ranga” and got deep into the music, discussing everything from his Formula Tape appearance and love of Michael Jackson to his set stealing guest spots on classic tracks like Move on the Pavement. Biggie has a massive history in the game and his production skills are widely overlooked, he talks all that and then some.

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