Taken from the 'Love the Beast' mixtape. The original tune is produced by a dude named, Testiculo (mad name, right?), off the Hi-Hat Club Vol 1 LP.
If you want to download the mixtape, there is a link in the previous entry. Eeeeeeeeeasy...
3/13/10
Universal Daps & Pounds
Peace and blessings, blog massive...
Long time, no update. I thought I'd let the blog breathe a little bit with the upload of the mixtape (which, I'm sure you have all downloaded, yeah?) - let it get it's proper shine. Up front and centre.
I just wanted to say 'thank you' to all those who took the time out to download and listen to the 'Love the Beast' mixtape. I have had a lot of great feedback about it. But don't take my word for it, read what these people had to say:
"F**kin' sick c*nt!" - Lad from down the shops
"It's great... but when are you going to get a real job?" - The wifey
"You will be hearing from my lawyers" - Eric Bana
So as you can tell, it's getting love all across the board. If you too dig it, you may wanna pass it on that has the same superior taste in music and lyrics as you. Spread the word - spread the love... of the BEAST.
2/13/10
Happy Valentine's Day! Free 'Love the Beast' mixtape
"Love is in the air... everywhere I look around"
True words sung by a true man.
Well, here it is. My first solo venture in the form of a mixtape (explanation to why this is is down below) dropping on this lovely date to help you and your better half celebrate such a heart-felt occassion. So without any further ado, I present to you...
The 'Love the Beast' mixtape
And since this is a free download thing, all I ask in return is to please pass it onto anyone else who you think may enjoy it. Spread that love peoples!
2/12/10
Nike RED Lace Up Save Lives Video
What's happening crew?
The Nike RED campaign are back at it enlisting some heavyweight athletes to help with reaching the people. The video is short and sharp and hopes to raise awareness of this worthy movement.
This press release better explains the finer points:
In support of Nike and (RED)’s unique two-pronged partnership approach to fight HIV/ AIDS in Africa, leading footballers Didier Drogba, Andrei Arshavin, Clint Dempsey, Denilson, Marco Materazzi, Javier Mascherano, Fabio Cannavaro along with Maria Sharapova and Kobe Bryant came together in a new viral film released by Nike this week to encourage fans globally to “Lace Up Save Lives”.
The film is part of the (PRODUCT)RED™ partnership. Nike produces (RED) branded laces, with 100% of Nike’s profits from the sales of (NIKE)RED laces going to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria – which funds medication for those living with HIV – and football-based community initiatives that deliver education and understanding around HIV/AIDS prevention in Africa. This unique partnership, first announced on November 30th, the day before World AIDS day in London last year, delivers programs that both medicate and educate.
Bringing together athletes with global appeal across football, tennis and basketball through this film provides another way to elevate awareness and unite people in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa.
The film features a cast of global athletes using the (Nike) RED laces to lace up in unusual and imaginative ways. Premier league rivals Drogba and Arshavin pay each other the ultimate respect lacing each other’s boots, as do Series A competitors Materazzi and Cannavaro. Maria Sharapova and Kobe Bryant add their personal touches, while all the players use the RED laces in distinct ways to encourage support for the campaign.
Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba, the leading global ambassador for (Nike)RED, has been wearing the (RED) laces in Premier League and at The African Cup of Nations, comments: “Filming was a lot of fun, but all of us are aware of the seriousness of the problem of HIV and AIDS in Africa and it is something I have seen first hand when I go back there. Maybe people aren’t aware but AIDS is treatable and we want to encourage players and fans around the world to by the laces and help fight this disease.”
(Nike)RED laces are sold separately for $5 from selected Nike stockists in Australia.
For stockist information visit http://www.nikefootball.com/RED
Further information contact: Luisa Superina at Nike Australia on 03 9292 9423
Notes to editors:
Progress has been made in the drive to reduce HIV infections in Africa, with fourteen countries reporting a decline in the prevalence of the disease. But AIDS remains one of the greatest challenges facing the world today. An estimated 3,800 men, women and children die in sub-Saharan Africa every day, in addition to 6,000 new infections every day among 15-24 year old men and women.
2/10/10
Everyday is the 14th! 'Love the Beast' Mixtape
OK, this is how it runs. On my down time, I do a lot of writing and recording. Koolism business gets taken care of first, but every other chance I get, I'm busting into someone's studio to make music. That's why you'll hear me work with the likes of Astronomy Class, Urthboy, A-Love, Hilltop Hoods, Resin Dogs... etc etc. Not only because they are my peoples, but I just love making music. Well, penning lyrics and rapping them. Guess thats still making music right? I also gotta big up my folks who have played hospitable producers/ engineers like Katalyst, D'Opus, BVA, DJ Bonez, Trials and the list goes on and on...
Also, I figure since the brain is still ticking over with this writing thing, I might as well make the most of it, yeah? Who knows when the ol' think tank will start leaking.
So, that brings me to this release here. Bits and pieces I've been working on with original beats and other people's instrumentals. Instead of it gathering audio dust, I've decided to unleash it to you, the listener, in the form of a mixtape called 'Love the Beast'. Named after the Eric Bana doco. No, he won't be on here, so don't get too excited.
Anyway, this will be available as a free download on Valentine's Day. So if you're stuck for ideas on what to get your partner... BAM! Here it is. Did I mention it will be free?
Gotta give a mighty, man shout to Jacob Giles who has helped me put it together. A very talented (not to mention patient) chap who, I think, is on the verge of great things. Watch this space!
Hold tight for the link. Pop back on Valentine's Day folks.
12/28/09
My 'F**ken hell, this is crazy!' Track
"Oh yeah... we back muhf**ckas"
This link and pic comes courtesy of the two lads @ 2DOPEBOYZ, so forgive me for straight jacking this post from them. But I had to cos wooow, this tune is laaarge!
These two fullas really need no introduction, but if you're a bit slow on the ol' rap game, allow me to introduce you to Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek. Together known as the mighty Reflection Eternal. Both well established artists and kill it proper when going for dolo, but when they pair up - woooh! Danger.
This tune is from their forthcoming album, 'Revolutions Per Minute', apparently due out early 2010. 10 years after their first outting, 'Train of Thought'. The track is called, 'Just Begun', and features pretty much the cream of the crop in today's hip hop circles - Jay Electronica, J. Cole and the mighty Mos Def. Everyone pulls the weight and this track is one hell of a tune to end the year off with. Check it out and bump it til 2011.
Get it HERE
Oh, Merry Christmas by the way. I hope everyone kept safe, tried to love a little bit more than usual and spared a thought (or change) to those less fortunate. Hopefully I'll catch you before the years out. Bless!
12/19/09
Step Ya Vocab Game Up
The old school OG Scrabble. Whatchu know about that???
Saturday night 'Scrabble' game with the wifey and the mother-in-law while watching the cricket? I'm on some wild rap rock star sh*t. Haha...
12/12/09
Walking the Walk
People power. Bo!
Throughout the world, hundreds of thousands of people walked against warming. Global warming, that is. The aim: to raise awareness of not only global warming, but to put pressure on the government and greedy businesses around the world to put an end to all their ignorance towards this. Especially now since all the big wigs of the world are meeting in Copenhagen for the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
My wife, niece and I represented to the maximum at the Sydney rally. We all met up at Martin Place in the city at 1pm and we all marched through the city then into the Botanic Gardens singing, dancing - pretty much partying for our right to fight.
We went in for all of the human race, but we had the Pacific islands close to heart as they are and will be drastically affected. They say in 50yrs there will be no Tonga. Can you believe that sh*t? Well, you better. Places like Tuvalu and Kiribati are already under threat with rising sea levels. Look that sh*t up, folks. It's too scary.
Big up all the people who turned up and went in for the cause. Oh, and those sky blue shoe laces my lovely wife, Shani, is rocking was the theme for the day. I wore mine around my feet like Jesus sandals. Walking on water, baby.
12/11/09
Well Wicked
What's up folks...
This is just a little message for them people who are ummm'ing and ahhh'ing about whether they should go see Wicked the musical. The answer is 'yes'. I saw it again (yes, again) tonight and yeah, I reckon even if musicals and theatre isn't your thing, you would still enjoy it.
My wife and I took our niece and she dug it heaps. She's a young teenager. Who likes Beyonce. And went to see Lady Gaga. So if she dug it, I think most of you will.
Anyway, that is all from Hau's Masterpiece Theatre.
Peace yo!
12/1/09
Random Pic II: American Graffiti
PJay still rockin' New York (Manhattan, to be exact)photo by yours truly
Random Pic I: Machu Picchu (Peru)
Took us a day to walk there, but it was bloody worth it. Stunning.photo by the mrs.
Nike & (RED) Connect for a More Than Worthy Cause
Now this is cool. Converse did it and now Nike is doing it (no pun intended). The global awareness of and fight against HIV/AIDS continues. Please read on for more details:The Nike and (RED) concept is a simple one that invites people to “Lace Up. Save Lives” by purchasing a pair of NIKE RED™ laces. One hundred percent of the profits from (NIKE)RED laces will be split equally between The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, which funds AIDS programs that provide medicine for those living with HIV, and football-based community initiatives that deliver education and understanding around HIV/AIDS prevention. This unique partnership delivers programs that both medicate and educate.
So you know what time it is. Visit http://www.nikefootball.com/RED and http://www.redcampaign.org/ for more information.
Just Did It
Box fresh baby. Just how me likes!
Fish bowl of soul 
Could they have some of the the best jobs in the world? Sarah & Lu from Nikephotos by me
Howdy blog crew!
Hoping all are well.
Just wanted to take a little time out to big up a couple of ladies who take time out to keep me tip top dapper form. And to say how appreciative I am that they do so and that I have a life that can be very fortunate at times. I'm blessed with loving family & friends, a wonderful wife and a career in music. Nah, this is far from boasting. It's me taking time out to stop and smell the roses.
Back to the two ladies. They can be seen in the above pic. Their names are Lu and Sarah and they represent one of the biggest and flyest companies out, Nike. They've swung me some gear and yeah, I kinda get geeked when they do so. Haha. But above all that, they are just cool peoples. So here's to Lu, Sarah and Nike. Salute!
Oh, don't forget to check for the new Air Max releases and the Nike Sportswear range right HERE. Boomin'!
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