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Producer Spotlight: Frank Deez

Based in Adelaide, Frank Deez is a rising hip-hop producer making waves with his distinct, hard-hitting sonic identity. Known for blending gritty boom bap beats with soulful, late-night sample flips, he has quickly established himself as a go-to architect for artists looking to elevate their vocal delivery. Drawing inspiration from both classic hip-hop arrangement and cutting-edge modern production, Frank Deez crafts immersive, high-energy soundscapes that demand attention. He is best known for tracks like “Radiation Race” (Frank Deez and Hazidis) as well as his collaborative work with artists like Lowzee. With a rapidly growing catalog of beats on Beatbay, he remains focused on pushing boundaries and defining the sound of the next generation. Check out Frank Deez’s collection here.

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New Music Spotlight: Miasma – Viliani x Ciecmate

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This month’s spotlight is on the new Viliani x Ciecmate collab entitled “Miasma”. Produced during the year long lockdown in Melbourne , this release served as a creative outlet, as well as therapy; to cope with the draconian laws being inflicted upon the Victorian population. This musical masterpiece touches on some serious subjects fuelled by the uncertainty and the chaotic nature of our current society. Miasma questions the status quo and the absurdity that came along with the lockdown. It also comments on attitudes and the divisiveness in society caused by the pandemic. Take my advice! Get yourself a copy of “Miasma”, it is guaranteed to be a 2022 certified classic.

“We some firestarters, we the livest partners hitting all kinds of targets, better try your hardest, it’s a buyers market. Look inside your heart, it’s a flying dart, this the hypest art, try to start us we some firestarters, firestarters!”

This 11 track release boasts production by the new Oz Hip Hop power couple – Viliani x Ciecmate and features guest MCs Gutz and Selzy. Standout tracks on Miasma for me include “Lasting Impressions” (that old school boom bap style beat always gets me and Vili kills her verse on the track). “How Dare You” (a dark grimy beat with schooling from both Vili and Ciec); and the excellent “Menticide” (a grungy beat coupled with the conscious rhymes of Vili, Ciecmate and their featured guests). Call it what you want but there are questions that need to be answered by the powers above when the time comes.

For your information the medical definition of menticide: a systematic and intentional undermining of a person’s conscious mind : brainwashing.

Available on CD (from the official BTE website) as well as digitally from the BTE bandcamp page and Spotify.

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Producer Spotlight: Kut One

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Producer / Turntablist – Kut One owner of Chopping Block Records, has been DJ’ing in Melbourne’s Hip Hop scene 1997 before transitioning to Production in the Mid-Late 2000’s.

His production list features Australian and American Heavyweights from the likes of Dedli Cii, One Sixth, Ciecmate and Bigfoot to Sadat X, O.C (D.I.T.C), Kxng Crooked, King Magnetic and many more.

Kut One’s discography is vast. Some notable standouts include: Slingshots (with King Magnetic & GQ Nothin Pretty), Icons Vol 1 ( with Neek The Exotic), Icons 2 (with Nine) and his own Producer LP’s Live Wires 1 & 2 featuring over 20 different MC’s (Daniel Son, Recognize Ali, Supreme Cerebral, Kwest and many more)….

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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

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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

Kerbstomp – Holdenin (produced by Tommy Staples)
Damian ILLIC – In The Shadows ft. Lucas Miller (produced by Tommy Staples)