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Show Spotlight: Matty B album launch

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FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023 AT 8 PM – 12 AM

Dual album Launch

Matty B – Chronica

Gaz Hazard – Seppuku

BeatBay is proud to be part of this event. Dual album launch for Matty B’s Chronica and Gas Hazard’s Seppuku, with support from Ciecmate (launching Vision LP on Vinyl), Poets 1 and DJ Rellik.

As part of the event. BeatBay presents “Battle For Beats” An Open Mic event where MC’s perform their best verses to win beats.

It’s all happening May 5th at the Laundry Bar

Laundry Bar 50 Johnston Street Fitzroy, VIC 3065

get your tickets at eventbrite

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New Music Spotlight: Risk for Reward – Poets 1

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poets 1 risk for reward

Editor Note:

Beatbay is proud to have been a part of this new release. All the beats on this 6 track CD were Beatbay exclusives. This is the first release to be entirely powered by Beatbay producers. Props go out to Poets 1 for rolling the dice and believing in himself.

Poets 1 discovered hip hop at a young age via his older brother’s mixtapes. Influential artists in these early days included Xzibit, Cypress Hill, Dr. Dre and 2 Pac. Moving to Melbourne in his teens Poets discovered the Oz Hip Hop scene. Poets was immediately hooked on the Melbourne scene and in his own words:

 “I didn’t truly discover the Oz Hip Hop scene until about the age of 15 (which was when I moved to the Burn). I fell in love with the culture – the graff and the music had me deeply intrigued and still does to this day – 13 years later.”

Fast forward to 2022 and Poets 1’s debut EP “Risk for Reward” was a spontaneous release. Poets spent the last 6 years away from recording music due his own self doubt and personal struggles, but with encouragement from his old friend Ruwems, Poets got back into recording again.

“Just something as simple as that from an old mate got me thinking. I had been following Ciecmate on Instagram for quite a while and saw he was slanging some beats. Clicked the link, headed to Beatbay and started going through his catalogue – the beats were BANGING! It was a complete risk for reward situation, I had no idea what I was doing or where it would lead. Once I left that studio on the first session, I was so amped up, I took the risk and came out with the reward of self-achievement. I didn’t care if a single person listened to it, it was about my own art form. A long passion I had always desired and love I have for the culture. Nothing more, nothing less.”

Produced, mixed and mastered by the Generalissimo of BTE – Ciecmate (who also features on track 4 “Heaven”) – this release is a 6 tracker of Hip Hop bangers. Stand out tracks like “Risk for Reward”, “Heaven” and “Verbal Assault” showcases Poets lyrical flow and skill.

Poets 1 – Risk for Reward is available now on Poets 1’s bandcamp site

Listen here on Spotify

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Producer Spotlight: Shape Shifter

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shape shifter

Producer Spotlight: Shape Shifter – Residing in the South East of Melbourne, sample-based producer Shape Shifter has been carving out his own lane as a beat producer. Inspired by the sounds of J Dilla, Dj Premier, Madlib, 9th Wonder and Pete Rock, Shape has been creating his own sound that ranges from soulful compositions to dark gritty beats. He has worked with some of Melbourne’s finest emcees and everywhere in between.  

His introduction to the scene was producing the Bronkx and Ruwems track “Mysterians – Lost Lands” in early 2021. Later that year he produced New Jersey based rapper Nic Mercers EP “7 seconds.” Recently Shape has linked up with Ruwem to release the single “Curl Up” and produced Nurchas EP – “Clean Slate.”

Look out in 2022 for the release of Shape Shifter’s debut production album later in the year entitled “Polarity”.

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Producer Spotlight – Viliani

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Viliani

On Producer Spotlight this month BeatBay presents: Viliani – an Australian Emcee/Producer who is heavily influenced by art as a means of expression. Originally from Canberra but now residing in Melbourne, Vili has been expressing herself through music & art for over 10 years, as well as writing poetry since her early teens. After being introduced to the local hip hop scene in Canberra she was heavily influenced by friends who were writing lyrics and making beats. It wasn’t long until Vili turned her poetry into raps and dropped her first single “At Ease” in 2015. She has since released a full length album titled “The Burial” which will take you through her personal journeys of self reflection and introspection. Vili is vulnerable to her audience as her music is deeply reflective, fiery, raw, honest and personal.

Musically Vili is inspired by a multitude of sounds and genres such as boom bap, grime, metal, drum and bass and hard dance. Artists such as MC Layla, Ed Scissor, Rhyme Asylum, Korn & Tool are just some musicians who have influenced her diverse sound. It is how Viliani draws from all the elements of her past experiences, her creative personality and her individual style which separates her from any other emcee.

She began to focus and channel her creative energy into making beats in 2019. Her signature sound is emotional & eclectic, creating ambient brooding melodies with earthy tones, haunting vocals, industrial synths & percussion with heavy kicks and bass lines building unique sounds to envelop the listener. She is currently working on projects with dual production by Ciecmate & Viliani release date tba, Vili is also preparing on releasing a new self produced solo project in 2022.

Visit her Beatbay store below or direct message on Instagram

Vili Beatbay Store
Vili Bandcamp
Vili Instagram
Vili Facebook
Vili Youtube
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Producer Spotlight – Tommy Staples

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Tommy Staples

This month we put the spotlight on: Tommy Staples – a beatsmith from Melbourne and producer for How Many Deep and Decent Company. His influences include many of the greats, notably those who have been notorious for taking bold risks. While the word “melting pot” gets loosely thrown around a lot, there is a certain singularity about that Tommy Staples formula that keeps you coming back for more. Tommy Staples has spent well over a decade building his creative and technical skill sets, and now it is time to let him take you through an aural landscape of sounds.

His 2015 solo joint “You & Me” garnered much domestic acclaim and was featured on Triple J’s unearthed program.

Check out the videos below for some of TSP’s finest beats.

Keep your eyes out for the release of his debut EP “The Black Lotus” in September 2021

TSP Soundcloud
TSP Beatbay Store
Kerbstomp – Holdenin (produced by Tommy Staples)
Damian ILLIC – In The Shadows ft. Lucas Miller (produced by Tommy Staples)
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Competition

Competition Time at BeatBay!!

Attention!! All budding MCs, Beat Poets and Lyricists. Here is a chance for you to WIN not 1 – BUT 4 Beats from Ciecmate’s #BEATSFROMTHESTASH for an EP.

Follow these simple instructions below:

  • Step 1: Download the Instrumental here or click image below to goto the download page.
  • Step 2: Record your verse on it in the highest possible quality audio quality.
  • Step 4: Submissions will be reviewed by Ciecmate and a winner will be picked. BeatBay will make contact with the lucky winner and will announce the results on our Social Media.

The WINNER will be able to pick 4 Beats from Ciecmate’s #Beatbay catalog to use for their own projects.

Share this with your friends and enter the competition for a chance to WIN BEATS!!..