KIDZ IN SPACE E.P update:

The info on Amplifier is squared away and we are now up on Digirama.

iTunes should be good to go on Wednesday because it's a Bank Holiday in the UK today.

We are getting there.

TIM VAN DAMMEN on TV3 News:

Our man Tim gets some thoroughly deserved shine on TV3 News.

YOUNG SID Vs. Marc Ellis:

Classic interview footage from Sids first solo campaign. Shout out to Danny ILL for posting it and Unknown for directing me to it.

KIDZ IN SPACE E.P - AARRRRRGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

FUCK!

When things go wrong, they sure do go wrong! I can't fuckin' take this...

Kidz In Space's debut E.P Episode 001: Chasing Hayley was all set for release on Sept 24. We delivered all the parts on time and had what we thought was a great set up for what is the first release that is being marketed and promoted by us by ourselves. All other releases traditionally go through Universal's squad, but we decided to do this one ourselves and i think we delivered on all fronts. The only thing that was literally out of our hands, was the digital ingestion of the music up and on to all of the relevant digital retail sites in NZ.

The original launch intention was to give iTunes a week of exclusivity with the E.P and and all other partners would launch a week later. This was done in the hope that iTunes would give us some visibility on their main page and Hip Hop page. But alas, someone entered some data incorrectly and we unfortunately missed our opening week.

I get it, mistakes happen... but its very frustrating that we did all of that work and spent all of that money just for one little fuck up to be made by someone who we don't even know, and "poof" we miss a whole week of sales. So we missed any visibility that we may have had from being exclusive to iTunes for the week and we looked to the following week to go wide with everyone (including iTunes).

During the week the Universal folks were to-ing and fro-ing because someone entered the E.P title incorrectly "Episode 1" vs. "Episode 001", but we were told that everything was going to be fine for the new release date of August 31.

So here we are, August 31st and everyones stores have turned over for the new week and how does it look...?

Well... Amplifier are the only store to have the E.P available for sale, but they have the tracklisting backwards!? And the E.P title is listed incorrectly!? Digirama don't even have the E.P up yet? And it's AWOL at iTunes too!?!

Two weeks of sales lost and again, no one will be accountable for that fact.

There is certainly something to be said for physical product in this scenario. A truck delivering stock late i can handle, but this digital stuff is infuriating and leaves me feeling helpless. Our act is sitting, wishing an waiting for their debut recording to come out so they can (rightfully) point all of their friends, fans and fams to it and feel good that their art has now been put out into the public arena. But that is sadly not the case here and at the end of the day it makes us and our act look like we don't have our shit together.

Stand by for the latest in the continuing saga of Amateur Hour...

FUCK!

DAVID DALLAS' album is available now:

Go support the bro, and buy one for me while you're at it!

SMASHPROOF gear up for Australian tour and album release:

September 11th is the official album release date in Australia. Big shout out to all of our fans across the Tasman.

You can check out the tour dates here

MTC confirmed at CMJ:

The entire MTC family are set to descend upon New York next month for the CMJ Music Marathon. We are still locking down various showcases for both Kidz In Space and Smashproof during the week, and word has it that Savage and Dave Dallas will also be in attendance.

Deach will fly in a week earlier to catch a NY vibe and to continue work on his solo recordings.

A big thank you goes out to our friends at Bacardi, NZ On Air and The Music Commission for making it all happen.

Very exciting!

SMASHPROOF sign to Universal in Europe:

It is finally official... tomorrow Smashproof are set to sign their new deal with Universal Germany.

The deal covers the entire European continent and includes the boys forthcoming solo albums.

MTC has been in negotiations with both Sony & Universal since 'Brother" first hit #1 in NZ at the top of the year, with Universal finally emerging victorious.

Now with negotiations finally over, we can look forward to witnessing our European roll out as orchestrated by MTC, Universal Germany, Sureshot Promotions and Jess Peters.

MTC has 3 tracks in iTunes' Hip Hop Top Songs again:

SMASHPROOF - Australian tour dates:

Still a few more dates to be added:









SEPTEMBER:
9 Big Sound @ Alhambra Lounge Fortitude Valley, Brisbane – BIG SOUND EVENT
10 Flaunt @ Sapphire Sydney (Cameo appearance only)
11 Fuego @ Collingwood Hotel Liverpool, Sydney
12 Magic City Brisbane

25 Fresh @ Teez Lounge Melbourne
26 4Play Geelong

KIDZ IN SPACE E.P release date change:

The E.P is now available digitally on August 31st due to some complications at iTunes. Apologies for the delay.






Episode 001: Chasing Hayley

1. "Cupid's Got A Shotgun" (featuring Milon Williams of Cobra Khan on guitar)
2. "Psychedelic Girl" feat. Alisa Xayalith (of The Naked & Famous)
3. "Beauty Queen"
4. "Downtime"
5. "Lose My Cool"
6. "Phone Call" feat. Coco Solid
7. "Ocean Of Drugs"

SMASHPROOF chart update:

"Ordinary Life" moves #9 - #7 on the singles chart and holds at #54 on the airplay chart

"Brother" moves #37 - #40 on the singles chart

BEANIE SIGEL - "In The Ghetto" video:

Beans is back to his best. This joint reminds me of classic Face.

SMASHPROOF Chart update:

"Ordinary Life" moves from #16 - #9 on the singles chart and #144 - #54 on the airplay chart

"Brother" moves from #34 - #37 on the singles chart

THE WEEKEND holds at #43 on the albums chart

KIDZ IN SPACE - "Psychedelic Girl" free download:

Head over to the Real Groove blog to cop a free download of the E.P track, "Psychedelic Girl"; which features guest vocals from Alisa Xayalith from one of our favorite groups, The Naked & Famous.

Thanks to Alisa, Tom and Stinky Jim for helping this collaboration become a reality, and to Duncan at RG for all of the enthusiasm.

KIDZ IN SPACE - "Downtime" (Kyle Bourke & Justin Sane remix):

SMASHPROOF nominated for a MySpace Choice Award:

Smashproof have been nominated for a MySpace Choice Award in the Hip Hop category.

To vote for them head over to the Kiwihub page and select their name from the drop down menu on the form.

By voting not only do you support SP but you also go into the draw to win $500 cash, a subscription to Real Groove Magazine, CD’s, and tickets to a MySpace Secret Show.

Voting is open now and closes on the 31st August. Thanks in advance for your vote!

KIDZ IN SPACE - Episode 001: Chasing Hayley E.P tracklisting:

Available digitally August 24th.









Episode 001: Chasing Hayley

1. "Cupid's Got A Shotgun" (featuring Milon Williams of Cobra Khan on guitar)
2. "Psychedelic Girl" feat. Alisa Xayalith (of The Naked & Famous)
3. "Beauty Queen"
4. "Downtime"
5. "Lose My Cool"
6. "Phone Call" feat. Coco Solid
7. "Ocean Of Drugs"

COLLAPSING CITIES - "Tazers" video;

Check out the new video from Collapsing Cities, i love the concept for this one; simple but super effective.

Our man, Tim Van Dammen (aka the Chief of Visuals for Kids In Space) plays in this band and handles the video director duties.

MTC takes out 30% of iTunes Top 10 Hip Hop Songs chart:

And look for that new Young Sid coming real soon!

KIDZ IN SPACE - "Downtime" single hits the iTunes Top 30:

Awesome!

GIN WIGMORE - behind the scenes at the "Oh My" video shoot:

TWICE AS NICE vs. Young Joc:

Our boys, Twice As Nice; make a surprise appearance on Young Joc's new mixtape, The Grind Flu. Check out the tracklisting below and a freeload of their contribution.





1. Grind Flu (w/ Montana Da Mack) [Prod. by Darryl “Cheeze” McCorkell]
2. Might As Well [Prod. by K.Rock]
3. Universal Language (w/ Shawty Lo & Young Vett) [Prod. by Unknown & Malcolm Tariq Smith]
4. Drinks Up (w/ Bobby Valentino, Gucci Mane & Nitti) [Prod. by Chadron “Nitti” Moore]
5. Don’t Be Scared (w/ Ebony Love, Ricky G & Donte’) [Prod. by James “Nesia” Lightfoot]
6. 500 Horses (w/ Yung Ralph & Big A) [Prod. by Young Sears]
7. My Niggas [Prod. by James “Nesia” Lightfoot]
8. Posted At the Store (w/ Gucci Mane & Yung Ralph) [Prod. by Trackslayerz Vakseen, LLC]
9. Wham (w/ Slim) [Prod. by Nitti & Blaze Burna]
10. Grind Flu Skit (w/ Roc)
11. Over (w/ Cupid, Polo, The Game & Carlito) [Prod. by Jay-T]
12. Birds (w/ Gucci Mane, Nikki Minaj & OJ Da Juiceman) [Prod. by Drumma Boy]
13. Make A Movie (w/ DJ Khaled) [Prod. by Drumma Boy]
14. So (w/ Mia X) [Prod. by James “Nesia” Lightfoot”]
15. Counterfeit (w/ Tuck) [Prod. by K-Rock]
16. Check (w/ Montana Da Mac & SS) [Prod. by James “Nesia” Lightfoot]
17. Choose Me (w/ Chris Brown & Pleasure P) [Prod. by Infinity]
18. Winner (w/ Masspike Miles) [Prod. by Twice As Nice]
19. Hello Kitty (w/ Jah Jah) (Bonus Track)

SMASHPROOF chart update:

"Ordinary Life" moves #22 to #16 on the singles chart and #164 to #144 on the airplay chart.

THE WEEKEND moves #36 to #43 on the albums chart

KIDZ IN SPACE - "Downtime" single available now:

On the check in from Mexico to inform you that Kidz In Space's first single proper, "Downtime"; is now available to purchase digitally from and all other digital retailers.

The E.P will be available to all on August 24th, and word has it that there will be limited physical quantities available.

SMASHPROOF - Australian tour coming soon:

SMASHPROOF - "Brother" back in the Top 10 at iTunes:

Give thanks to Miss Gin Wigmore and TVNZ's 20/20

Check out Gin's albums chart takeover!

New MILLYZ track produced by TWICE AS NICE:

Our peoples Twice As Nice are getting their weight up in the U.S with some Rap heavyweights buying into their sound.

This track is but a taste of what is to come from these guys. Check out newcomer MILLYZ alongside Brooklyn's very own RED CAFE, SMOKE BULGA and one of my personal faves, KILLER MIKE. The track is called "Cry Baby" and can be found on the boys' myspace page.

SMASHPROOF chart update:

THE WEEKEND re-enters the album charts at #36.

"Ordinary Life" is 3rd highest new single at #22.

Thank you.

REDCHILD - "Gone Sisi" video:

Live and direct from Fiji... One of Redchild's homies hit me up on YouTube and hipped me to their movement. You gotta respect the reality shining through here...

KIDZ IN SPACE on DJ SEMTEX's blog:

The new Kidz In Space video makes an appearance on the big homie's blog.

KIDZ IN SPACE - "Downtime" video:

Having commenced their conquest, the cosmonautical cut crusaders are entering a new phase, with the blast off of their premier single "Downtime", quickly followed by an E.P release.

The 7-track debut Kidz In Space EP, Episode 1: Chasing Hayley; will be unleashed to the digital world on August 24th and "Downtime" will launch on August 10th. The E.P is supported by 3 videos from the laboratory of K.I.S. visual collaborator Tim Van Dammen, beginning with Ocean Of Drugs.

Prepare to discover a new galaxy of futuristic hip-hop time travel.

The SNEAK OUT hits the road:

Shout out to T.C & Deach. Click on the image to read the details.

KIDZ IN SPACE E.P cover:

Design by the Kidz' head of visuals, Mr Tim Van Dammen

YOUNG SID - Domestic Disturbance mixtape:

The long awaited mixtape is finally here.

Hit the link to download Sid's take on some of NZ Hip Hop's classics.

Shout out to our man Danny iLL for putting this together.

KIDZ IN SPACE single/E.P details:

The Kidz' first official single, "Downtime"; is ready for blast off and will launch into your favourite digital space on August 10th.

The debut E.P, Episode 1: Chasing Hayley; is set to make it's maiden voyage through the digital galaxies two weeks later on August 24th.

But wait... there's more... Look for the Tim Van Dammen directed video for "Downtime" to make an appearance sometime this weekend.

The E.P cover art should materialize early next week and Justin Sane's remix of "Downtime" will also make an aural appearance imminently.