Classic Material

Complex Australia
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Classic Material takes you back to the early days of hip-hop in Australia and New Zealand. Host Steve Duck talks to the people who were there to get the full stories of the albums that changed local hip-hop, taking it from a tiny underground community to a thriving scene of top 10 singles, brand endorsements and national tours.

  1. The Making of A Postcard From The Edge Of The Underside - Part Three

    27/03/2024

    The Making of A Postcard From The Edge Of The Underside - Part Three

    Sound Unlimited had an album out, a song that cracked the top 20, and had been on the road with some of the rap world's biggest names. But, sadly, this would be the pinnacle of the group's success. Sound Unlimited split, and Australian hip-hop would be ignored by the mainstream for the next ten years. In this episode, Rosano and Kode Blue talk about the last days of Sound Unlimited, before two artists from the next generation of Australian hip-hop speak on the legacy and impact of the group. Hosted by Steve Duck Post Production by Posterboy Media Classic Material is a co-production of Acclaim Magazine and Complex AU Support Classic Material with a 5-star rating and review to help us tell more of Australian hip-hop's untold stories.

    26 min
  2. The Making of A Postcard From The Edge Of The Underside - Part Two

    20/03/2024

    The Making of A Postcard From The Edge Of The Underside - Part Two

    Having secured a deal with Sony Music, Sound Unlimited get on the road to tour and earn new fans, but quickly learn that being the first hip-hop group to tour across the country raises a whole series of unforeseen issues. It's their work supporting travelling acts, though, that really begins to open doors for the pioneering Australian hip-hop group. Hosted by Steve Duck Post Production by Posterboy Media Classic Material is a co-production of Acclaim Magazine and Complex AU Support Classic Material with a 5-star rating and review to help us tell more of Australian hip-hop's untold stories.

    25 min
  3. The Making of A Postcard From The Edge Of The Underside - Part One

    13/03/2024

    The Making of A Postcard From The Edge Of The Underside - Part One

    In this episode, we go back to the early '80s to trace the origins of Sydney's hip-hop scene. Rappers Rosano and Kode Blue discover breaking, graffiti, DJing and MCing with their crew Westside Posse, and build a rep throwing impromptu outdoor jams across the city. Meanwhile, a young DJ named Paul Buchanan scores a job with Sony Music and relocates from Perth to Sydney, soon catching a Sound Unlimited show, and setting the wheels in motion for the biggest moment in Australian hip-hop history thus far. Hosted by Steve Duck Post Production by Posterboy Media Classic Material is a co-production of Acclaim Magazine and Complex AU Support Classic Material with a 5-star rating and review to help us tell more of Australian hip-hop's untold stories.

    23 min
  4. The Making of Choose One: part three

    29/08/2023

    The Making of Choose One: part three

    In the final episode of Classic Material: The Making of Choose One, 1200 Techniques ride the success of "Hard As Hell" and "Karma" all the way from Triple J to commercial radio. Their success brings industry recognition, awards, non-stop touring opportunities and, ultimately, places the group at a difficult crossroads. Hosted by Steve Duck Post Production by Posterboy Media Classic Material is a co-production of Acclaim Magazine and Complex AU Support Classic Material with a 5-star rating and review to help us tell more of Australian hip-hop's untold stories.

    24 min
  5. The Making of Choose One: part two

    22/08/2023

    The Making of Choose One: part two

    After connecting through Melbourne's small independent hip-hop scene in the late-'90s, N'fa and Peril began working on tracks together and quickly developed a winning chemistry. But it wasn't until they added Peril's brother Kemstar to the mix that things really began to take off. In this episode, N'fa, Peril and Kem are dealt an early setback before regrouping and releasing the biggest single Australian hip-hop had ever seen. "Karma" combined a great beat, guitar solo, and lyrics ... and an unforgettable music video. Hosted by Steve Duck Post Production by Posterboy Media Classic Material is a co-production of Acclaim Magazine and Complex AU Support Classic Material with a 5-star rating and review to help us tell more of Australian hip-hop's untold stories.

    25 min
  6. The Making of Choose One: part one

    15/08/2023

    The Making of Choose One: part one

    Throughout the Classic Material podcast series, we’ve heard about the importance of Triple J. The alternative radio station that represented the only chance of airplay for Australian hip-hop artists. But, what made Triple J decide Australian hip-hop was worth a chance? The station has been responsible for giving a platform to so many of our local hip-hop acts. But it might never have happened if it weren’t for one group. One group that broke through in the early 2000s and made local hip hop appeal to the average suburban Australian kid. One group that used a little rock influence to introduce hip-hop to fans of Regurgitator and Powderfinger, creating new opportunities for the next generation to break through. That one group was 1200 Techniques. This is the story of their first album, 'Choose One'. Hosted by Steve Duck Post Production by Posterboy Media Classic Material is a co-production of Acclaim Magazine and Complex AU Support Classic Material with a 5-star rating and review to help us tell more of Australian hip-hop's untold stories.

    26 min
  7. The Making of The Crusader: part three

    18/07/2023

    The Making of The Crusader: part three

    After connecting years earlier and experiencing a long journey to get to the point of working together in the studio, Scribe and P-Money were able to record ‘The Crusader’ in just a matter of days. The album was an instant success, but as we find out in this episode, people always want more, and that can have both beautiful, and ugly, consequences. Hosted by Steve Duck Post Production by Posterboy Media Classic Material is a co-production of Acclaim Magazine and Complex AU Support Classic Material with a 5-star rating and review to help us tell more of Australian hip-hop's untold stories.

    29 min
  8. The Making of The Crusader: part two

    11/07/2023

    The Making of The Crusader: part two

    The individual journeys of Scribe and P-Money had put them on a collision course, leading up to the moment they connected in the studio. On just their first day of recording for ‘The Crusader’, the duo creates two of the biggest tracks in New Zealand history. Hosted by Steve Duck Post Production by Posterboy Media Classic Material is a co-production of Acclaim Magazine and Complex AU Support Classic Material with a 5-star rating and review to help us tell more of Australian hip-hop's untold stories.

    28 min
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Classic Material takes you back to the early days of hip-hop in Australia and New Zealand. Host Steve Duck talks to the people who were there to get the full stories of the albums that changed local hip-hop, taking it from a tiny underground community to a thriving scene of top 10 singles, brand endorsements and national tours.

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  • Creator
    Complex Australia
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Complex Australia
  • Show Website
    Classic Material