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Cult Shotta, 4orttune, Jords Drop First Single From 'LONELY SOULJAZ' Tape
DROPPED THIS WEEK: JAN 18
“Doc Ock” Marks DonDrino’s Most Controlled Statement Yet
Spanian's Kebabs Opens in Newtown as Tenth Store Looms
Rolling Loud Australia 2026 Brings Global Billing to Local Rap’s Rising Generation
Miko Mal Pushes Into New Territory on “the ppl (tell the producer)”
Walkerboy Releases Debut EP GHETTOKID
Rops1 Announces Sold-Out “TRAPSTA” Tour Dates Across Australia
That Kid Kearve Returns Sharper on "Swear Mums"
That Kid Kearve returns after a year-long break with "Swear Mums," a track that demonstrates clear technical growth and renewed focus. The most noticeable improvement comes in his delivery. Tighter flow, smoother transitions, and a more controlled performance that suggests genuine development rather than idle time. Paired with bouncy trap production and a notably improved music video from Noah Hill, the track positions Kearve at his most refined.
Rather than chasing trends or attempting reinvention, Kearve doubles down on the raw, unfiltered Australian street rap lane he's occupied for years. A lineage similar to Kerser's commitment to local authenticity. "Swear Mums" won't appeal to those seeking sonic experimentation, but for fans of Australian street culture executed with clarity and conviction, this is a promising reintroduction that sets the stage for what could be Kearve's strongest creative run yet.
HOOLIGAN HEFS PUSHES AUSRAP ONTO A GLOBAL STAGE.
Kerser's High Demand Tour Selling Fast Ahead of 2026 Run
The Momentum We Stopped Building
Australian hip-hop isn’t short on talent, it’s short on momentum. As releases multiply and collaboration fades, the scene has fragmented into isolated lanes, losing the collective energy that once gave it weight and direction.
Dropped This Week: jan 10
Why we're back.
Australian hip-hop, RnB, and street culture don't need more commentary for its own sake. They need observation that respects process. The artists building bodies of work over years, not just moments. The engineers and producers refining their approach in studios most people will never see. The photographers, designers, and organisers whose standards hold scenes together. The infrastructure that exists because someone decided it had to.
SPANIAN ANNOUCES HIS NEW PODCAST SERIES: THE SEARCH
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