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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: Risk for Reward – Poets 1

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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

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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 – Viliani

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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.

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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!!..