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Danielsan (Koolism) chat with 2,3,BREAK!
Danielsan is one half of Aussie hip hop duo, Koolism. We got to chatting about how the group formed and how they refined their unique sound. We chat about the new album, 'New Old Ground' and the story behind the track, 'Talent'. Finally we talk about the ARIA Award and the famous acceptance speech which many interpreted as a diss but was really a re-affirmation of their beliefs and philosophy behind their music. The interview features exclusive cuts from the new album. Check it!
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LTJ Bukem talks it up with 2,3,BREAK!
Good Looking Records is 13 years old this year and we help celebrate this anniversary by chatting with LTJ Bukem about the evolution of the label, the D'n'B scene it helped shape, the technology behind the music and of course, production techniques. We also discuss the 10 years of Logical Progression party held @ Fabric and some of the taking points from that gig. We find out what treats they have installed for the Sydney massive and find out what lies ahead for the G.L.O.
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Fort Knox 5 talk with 2,3,BREAK!
The Fort Knox Five established Fort Knox Recordings three years ago, hustling their funk fueled vinyl worldwide. Jon H recently took time out to talk with 2,3,BREAK about how FK5 got to produce tracks for Afrika Bambaataa’s album, including the floor filling single “Got That Vibe”. Exploring the funkier side of all things breakbeat, Fort Knox doesn't pigeonhole itself into one tempo or genre.
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The Mighty Chief XL chats with 2,3,BREAK!
Blackalicious beat maestro, Chief XL, spoke openly with 2,3,BREAK about the themes and influences behind their epic new release, The Craft. The album is 'the next step up, production wise' for the duo according to XL and it's luscious sound scapes and sweeping sounds (along with Gabs on-point lyrics) are certainly earning them high praise.
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Bahamadia chats with 2,3,BREAK!
Bahamadia is an undisputed rap queen, female hip hop pioneer and proud Philadelphian. With a new album 'Good Rap Music' due to drop on Jan 29th on Jam Music label and upcoming performances on the 'Good Vibrations Festival' tour, we thought it was a fantastic idea for 2,3,BREAK to get the 411 on this lady before she blows you away with her live shows this summer.
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Plutonic Lab talks with 2,3,BREAK!
'Codes over Colours' is the latest album release from Melbournes own Plutonic Lab (Leigh Ryan). Taking time out to talk to 2,3,BREAK, we got chatting about the album, it's aim, it's message, working with Lotek and working with Kye. We also got time to talk about what exactly is in Plutonics Lab down Melbourne way and of course, got him to talk about his favourite tracks off the album.
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Ohmega Watts chats with 2,3,BREAK!
Talk about having an appropriate album title. Ohmega Watts' debut album, The Find, is exactly that.. the find of the year! Prior to the release, we knew very little about this Portland-based MC. However, one listen of the album later and 2,3,BREAK knew all about him. We decided to find out more and discussed the albums strong points, the inspirations behind some of the tracks on it and of course we get him to detail his production process for some of the tracks on there. Check it out!
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Miles Thackett chatting with 2,3,BREAK!
The Breakestra was born as the result of a vision by bassist/guitarist/upright cellist/producer Miles Tackett. Tackett fell in love with hip-hop after hearing Ultramagnetic MC's' Critical Beatdown in the late 1980s - the era in which tons of dusty drum breaks and funky samples first saw the light of day. Miles recently had a dicsussion with 2,3,BREAK about the new Breakestra album, Hit The Floor. We discussed recording and playing live with the band, some of the better moments form Root Down over the years and his inpirations. behind the band and it's music.
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Sixtoo talks with 2,3,BREAK!
The most convicted felon of the 1200 Hobos Team. The Sebutones unofficial cure for loneliness. Anticon graduate. Sixtoo and all his pseudonyms chatted with 2,3,BREAK about life in Montreal, why he gave away the rap game, how he works in the studio, working with Buck65, Controller 7, touring with Blockhead and DJ Signify, the epic 'Chewing on Glass' album and we discuss the production techniques used on some of the tracks off that album.
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Photek has a chat with 2,3,BREAK!
Photek is one of the biggest names in the jungle/DnB bizness. His track library goes way back to 1992 and includes seminal DnB classics such as 'The Water Margin', 'Ni-Ten-Ichi-Ryu' and 'The Bleeps Tune'. The man with a billion aliases took time out to chat with 2,3,BREAK about making those classic tunes, the equipment involved, the parties that inspired him to make music, Mo'Wax, Virgin Records, Photek Productions and much more
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Alice Russell talks with 2,3,BREAK!
With her latest album 'My Favourite Letters' earning high praise both here and overseas as well a national tour during November, Alice Russell somehow found time to talk with 2,3,BREAK. We discussed the album, the upcoming tour and much more, so check it out!
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Rob Swift chats with 2,3,BREAK
Formerly of X-ecutioners, battle DJ and partyrocker, Rob Swift recorded 2 solo albums: The Ablist and Sound Event. His latest and 3rd solo album is "War Games”. "My aim is to make a social statement this time around. A totally new concept in turntable music. I want to spark minds and challenge how we view the events going on in the world today."
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Chasm chats with 2,3,BREAK!
CHASM AKA Chris Hamer-Smith is a Sydney based producer who blends his taste in hip-hop and dub to bring a new sound and a different flavour to the Australian hip-hop table.
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Roni Size talks with 2,3,BREAK!
Roni Size has been producing D&B classics for a decade with notable contributions such as 'Heroes', 'Brown Paper Bag' and 'It's a Jazz Thing'. He has created new territory for underground DJ/producers that
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Katalyst talks with 2,3,BREAK!
Aussie hip-hop producer Katalyst took time out to speak with 2,3,BREAK about his crate digging exploits on the other side of the world, the success of his debut album Manipulating Agent and the subsequent wicked remix album, Agent Manipulated.
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