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TyronneMelbourne’s very popular Hip Hop scene
September 19th 2007 07:37
Link: www.musictimes.com.au
It is fair to say that my knowledge and understanding of the hip hop/rap world is perhaps less than desirable. Having said that, my lack of experience is not from want of trying, but rather lack of good exposure. However, Saturday night in my favourite part of town, Melbourne’s very own Brunswick Street I was lured into The Laundry a laid back drinking hole. On this cool September night, this usually quiet place was busier than I had ever seen – as it was filled with the buzz and excitement of what was set to be a night of earthy Melbourne Rap. Renovator’s Dreama Hip Hop duo who have been hitting the Melbourne, rap scene both individually and as a group for some time, were out to launch their first, self titled Album.
Anthony Weare and Jules Cleary (aka Antics & Seizure) combine forces as Renovator’s Dreamwith a refreshing offering for the thriving local scene. Featuring Melbourne jazz singer Nina Benvenuti, their music can not be easily categorised. Flowing between hard hitting politician tunes, mixed with up beat ‘pop’, and sentimentality, with an under current of sounds not dissimilar to our very own Hill Top Hoods. Their beats are catchy and energetic, and managed to hit the spot with an eager crowd who were particularly lively, hitting the dance floor, and greedily drinking in the soulful vocals of Ms Benevenuti.
When I caught up with the exuberant group after their forty minutes on stage I learned that opposites really do attract. Both Antics and Seizure had very differing views, and this most often came out in their lyrics, whether poet or wordsmith these contradicting artists were out to express the same idea, and it is this difference that inspires their collaborations, even though they are often fraught with energy and tension. Overall the boys gave an amazing performance, mixing some well rehearsed numbers with some cheeky improvisation.
If you thought Australian Hip Hop was not your thing I recommend you give these guys a listen before you rule it out all together.
Catch the boys on their regularly up dated myspace site:[Umyspace.com/renovatorsdream/U]or hang them a line through email:renovatorsdream@gmail.com
If you thought Australian Hip Hop was not your thing I recommend you give these guys a listen before you rule it out all together.
Catch the boys on their regularly up dated myspace site:[Umyspace.com/renovatorsdream/U]or hang them a line through email:renovatorsdream@gmail.com
The Boys during their performance.
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