Saturday, October 30, 2010
Stills From SIR T's "Ready For Whatever" Video:
Pics courtesy of the video's director Stjohn Milgrew.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
SOL GUY Speaks:
Sol is a long time friend and close colleague. He has done a great deal for the artistic community in Canada as a manager and he created an incredible TV show in 4Real.
It's great to see this footage of him speaking to an audience at the TEDx Conference:
It's great to see this footage of him speaking to an audience at the TEDx Conference:
KID MAC - "Freedom":
Mac launches his single "Freedom" on November 11.
The single package also features "My Brothers Keeper", which is the opening theme track used on Channel 7's new TV series 'Damage Control' (premieres Wednesday 20th Oct 10pm).
The single package also features "My Brothers Keeper", which is the opening theme track used on Channel 7's new TV series 'Damage Control' (premieres Wednesday 20th Oct 10pm).
Monday, October 18, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
MTC - "Move The Crowd" [Audio]:
The whole crew climb on this cut from the forthcoming mixtape... produced by Styalz Fuego
"Move The Crowd" feat. Kayo, Young Sid, Tyree, Sir T, Derty Sesh, Ethical, Neesh & Deach by KirkMTC
"Move The Crowd" feat. Kayo, Young Sid, Tyree, Sir T, Derty Sesh, Ethical, Neesh & Deach by KirkMTC
KIDZ IN SPACE x Buckets Magazine:
Kidz In Space receive a full page feature in the very first issue of Buckets magazine, on the back of "Downtime" being featured on NBA 2K11.
Gamers may have had to wait until October 2010 to enjoy the fruits of NBA 2K11 but the titles journey commenced way back in March with the Duck Down Music x 2K Sports MC/Producer Search.
Understanding the success and aura that surrounds the annual NBA 2K soundtrack, Duck Down Music collaborated with 2K Sports in hope of unearthing a crop of garden fresh talent. Rolling out in two phases, the Producer Contest asked for one sample-free instrumental with Bay Roots Productions received 47% of the 200,000 plus votes that were cast, earning them the right to be featuring on the 2K11 soundtrack.
From there, Bay Root’s winning instrumental track was used as backing for the MC Contest which asked for one clean song. Finalists were posted on XXL Magazines’ website with Yung Automatik chosen as the Grand prize winner. As Vice President of Marketing for 2K Sports, Jason Argent stated, “fans of the franchise will once again have a soundtrack that matches the quality of the acclaimed gameplay.”
Video games haven’t always enjoyed bumping soundtracks but in recent years the NBA 2K franchise has released an annual collection of music which has become a must have companion piece. Knowing their NBA gaming franchise is a true global force – NBA 2K10 sold over two million units worldwide – the producers of the NBA 2K11 soundtrack fitted their nozzles and went deep sea music diving to catch the biggest and freshest sounds.
The resulting NBA 2K11 album features tracks from Snoop Dogg (NBA 2K11 Theme), Big Boi (Shutterbug), Drake (Over), Ron Artest (Champion), The Alan Parsons Project (Sirius), Art vs. Science (Hollywood), Big Rock Candy Mountain (Rocketship), competition winners Yung Autmatik & Bayroot Productions (Go Hard or Go Home) and New Zealand’s inter-galactical pop visionaries, Kidz in Space (and their hit Downtime). Landing on the NBA 2K11 soundtrack is no joke, so we decided to launch
ourselves into the night’s sky to catch up with the Kidz – Joshua Fountain, Ashley Hughes and Matthew Neshat – in hopes of learning a secret or two about life on the 2K planet.
Firstly, for those readers out there who aren’t familiar with the gravity defying act known as Kidz in Space, can you give us a quick but intergalactic introduction? (how long have you been together? Where did you all meet? Who’s responsible for the
name?)
We’ve been together almost two years now [as a group], Matt and I kind of grew up together and one day on a lazy Sunday flight through space we bumped into Josh and his mad beats – we decided right there and then to form Kidz in Space. The name was something we came up with to explain our music being completely limitless, so the “space” aspect was amust... Plus, anyone remember Pigs in Space from The Muppets?
It’s the obvious question but it needs to be asked… did you ever imagine your music would land on a video game soundtrack, let alone a basketball video game soundtrack featuring Michael Jordan (as its cover athlete)?
Hell no!!! From a young age I’ve always been into gaming and to know our song is on NBA 2K11 is amazing!!! I used to be jealous about a couple of my friends who feature on other sports games (NRL) and be like ‘wow’. Now Downtime is on NBA 2K11, I think I’ve got them beat! The fact that Michael Jordan, king of the NBA, is on the cover, is mind-blowing... I wonder if my cousins will ask if I know him?
The NBA 2K11 soundtrack is quite an eclectic mix of artists. Is it an honour to have your sound (so early in your musical journey) appear alongside names like Big Boi, the Alan Parsons Project, Drake and Art vs. Science?
Very much so. These are artists we’ve grown up listening to and have long admired. For a group from little old New Zealand to be in such great company is crazy and being that it is so early in our musical journey – who knows where we can go from here?
I don’t know of anyone who has grown up listening to and loving video game soundtracks (I may be wrong) but what do you believe are the ingredients for a memorable soundtrack? video-game or otherwise?
I would have to say in my opinion, variety is extremely important, but also music that complements the gameplay and narrative.
In case this is the first time NBA 2K11 gamers, or our readers, are aware of Kidz in Space, what can fans expect to hear from the group in 2011?
Our album Ghost is out in New Zealand and Australia this October via MTC Records. We’ll shoot a few more crazy video clips and there’s a top secret new direction with our live show... basically everything will be BIGGER in 2011!
Lastly, other than hearing your own track boom during a tight game, what are you most looking forward to on NBA 2K11 and will you be taking a copy of the game with you on the road?
I will most definitely be an addict to this game. I had already been anticipating it and now we’re on the soundtrack I can’t wait to check out the new game play – and it can’t hurt to hear the commentators actually say “Michael Jordan” apposed to “Player 23”, I’ll be setting up competitions to face off with friends, no doubt. I’m sure a lot of practise time will be going into this one.
Gamers may have had to wait until October 2010 to enjoy the fruits of NBA 2K11 but the titles journey commenced way back in March with the Duck Down Music x 2K Sports MC/Producer Search.
Understanding the success and aura that surrounds the annual NBA 2K soundtrack, Duck Down Music collaborated with 2K Sports in hope of unearthing a crop of garden fresh talent. Rolling out in two phases, the Producer Contest asked for one sample-free instrumental with Bay Roots Productions received 47% of the 200,000 plus votes that were cast, earning them the right to be featuring on the 2K11 soundtrack.
From there, Bay Root’s winning instrumental track was used as backing for the MC Contest which asked for one clean song. Finalists were posted on XXL Magazines’ website with Yung Automatik chosen as the Grand prize winner. As Vice President of Marketing for 2K Sports, Jason Argent stated, “fans of the franchise will once again have a soundtrack that matches the quality of the acclaimed gameplay.”
Video games haven’t always enjoyed bumping soundtracks but in recent years the NBA 2K franchise has released an annual collection of music which has become a must have companion piece. Knowing their NBA gaming franchise is a true global force – NBA 2K10 sold over two million units worldwide – the producers of the NBA 2K11 soundtrack fitted their nozzles and went deep sea music diving to catch the biggest and freshest sounds.
The resulting NBA 2K11 album features tracks from Snoop Dogg (NBA 2K11 Theme), Big Boi (Shutterbug), Drake (Over), Ron Artest (Champion), The Alan Parsons Project (Sirius), Art vs. Science (Hollywood), Big Rock Candy Mountain (Rocketship), competition winners Yung Autmatik & Bayroot Productions (Go Hard or Go Home) and New Zealand’s inter-galactical pop visionaries, Kidz in Space (and their hit Downtime). Landing on the NBA 2K11 soundtrack is no joke, so we decided to launch
ourselves into the night’s sky to catch up with the Kidz – Joshua Fountain, Ashley Hughes and Matthew Neshat – in hopes of learning a secret or two about life on the 2K planet.
Firstly, for those readers out there who aren’t familiar with the gravity defying act known as Kidz in Space, can you give us a quick but intergalactic introduction? (how long have you been together? Where did you all meet? Who’s responsible for the
name?)
We’ve been together almost two years now [as a group], Matt and I kind of grew up together and one day on a lazy Sunday flight through space we bumped into Josh and his mad beats – we decided right there and then to form Kidz in Space. The name was something we came up with to explain our music being completely limitless, so the “space” aspect was amust... Plus, anyone remember Pigs in Space from The Muppets?
It’s the obvious question but it needs to be asked… did you ever imagine your music would land on a video game soundtrack, let alone a basketball video game soundtrack featuring Michael Jordan (as its cover athlete)?
Hell no!!! From a young age I’ve always been into gaming and to know our song is on NBA 2K11 is amazing!!! I used to be jealous about a couple of my friends who feature on other sports games (NRL) and be like ‘wow’. Now Downtime is on NBA 2K11, I think I’ve got them beat! The fact that Michael Jordan, king of the NBA, is on the cover, is mind-blowing... I wonder if my cousins will ask if I know him?
The NBA 2K11 soundtrack is quite an eclectic mix of artists. Is it an honour to have your sound (so early in your musical journey) appear alongside names like Big Boi, the Alan Parsons Project, Drake and Art vs. Science?
Very much so. These are artists we’ve grown up listening to and have long admired. For a group from little old New Zealand to be in such great company is crazy and being that it is so early in our musical journey – who knows where we can go from here?
I don’t know of anyone who has grown up listening to and loving video game soundtracks (I may be wrong) but what do you believe are the ingredients for a memorable soundtrack? video-game or otherwise?
I would have to say in my opinion, variety is extremely important, but also music that complements the gameplay and narrative.
In case this is the first time NBA 2K11 gamers, or our readers, are aware of Kidz in Space, what can fans expect to hear from the group in 2011?
Our album Ghost is out in New Zealand and Australia this October via MTC Records. We’ll shoot a few more crazy video clips and there’s a top secret new direction with our live show... basically everything will be BIGGER in 2011!
Lastly, other than hearing your own track boom during a tight game, what are you most looking forward to on NBA 2K11 and will you be taking a copy of the game with you on the road?
I will most definitely be an addict to this game. I had already been anticipating it and now we’re on the soundtrack I can’t wait to check out the new game play – and it can’t hurt to hear the commentators actually say “Michael Jordan” apposed to “Player 23”, I’ll be setting up competitions to face off with friends, no doubt. I’m sure a lot of practise time will be going into this one.
KID MAC Newsletter:
Kid Mac is gearing up to release his debut single, "Freedom"; on November 11th; and his debut album early next year.
There are a lot of things happening around his release including his song "My Brothers Keeper" being picked up as the theme track for Channel Seven's new series Damage Control - with Russell Crowe as the Executive Producer and Narrator of the show. This will be the first time the track will be heard so if you live in Australia make sure to tune into Channel 7 next Wednesday 20th October at 10pm.
Over the coming weeks Kid Mac will be releasing a series of online episodes giving you a glimpse to Mac himself and his music.
The series "Who is Kid Mac" kick starts with Episode 1: "Intro" (online next Thursday 20th Oct) which gives you an insight to Kid Mac's roots and where he grew up. Stay tuned as a new episode is available online each week leading up to the release the video for his new single "Freedom" which will be online Thursday 11th Nov!
Wk 1: Episode 1: "Intro" (available online Thurs 21th Oct)
Wk 2: Episode 2: "Soundcheck" (available online Thurs 28th Oct)
Wk 3: Episode 3: "Behind Freedom" (available online Thurs 4th Nov)
Wk 4: "Freedom" music video (available online Thurs 11th Nov)
Be sure to stay up to date with everything in Mac's world by signing up to his weekly newsletter at www.kidmacmusic.com
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
K*NERS - "Messy" feat. Kardinal Offishall Available Now:
The single/bundle is now available to purchase worldwide.
NZ link -
UK link -
Sunday, October 10, 2010
KAYO - "O.N.E" [Audio]:
Kayo takes on Yeasayer's single "O.N.E".
This isn't from the forthcoming MTC mixtape. It's something we wanted to get out to everyone as a free download, just because. So hit the downward arrow on the Soundcloud player below to grab it.
KAYO - "O.N.E" (Remix): by KirkMTC
For those of you who aren't aware of the original track, check out the video below. Yeasayer's album Odd Blood is available now.
YEASAYER "O.N.E." from Paranoid US on Vimeo.
K*NERS - "Messy" feat. Kardinal Offishall [Video]:
"Messy' is available worldwide this coming week (Monday in the UK).
Track produced by Twice As Nice.
Video directed by O. Mochizuki and edited by our man Anthony Plant.
Track produced by Twice As Nice.
Video directed by O. Mochizuki and edited by our man Anthony Plant.
Friday, October 8, 2010
NZ ON AIR funding, October 2010:
Video funding comes through for the Smashproof solo projects...
MUSIC VIDEOS OCTOBER 2010:
Artist/Song/Applicant
Anna Coddington Bolt Tea Set Records
Annah Mac Same Cartoons Sony Music
Brooke Fraser Betty Sony Music
Bulletproof featuring PNC & David Dallas Back In The Day Dirty Management
Clap Clap Riot Computer Screen’s Dead Clap Clap Riot
Concord Dawn featuring JDubs Move Uprising Records
Dane Rumble What Are You Waiting For? Rumble Music
Deach Tears Move The Crowd
Dear Time's Waste These Words Stick Me To You Isaac Promotions
The Gareth Thomas Band Get Along Better Hark Records
Hollie Smith Why Can’t We Get Along? Soundsmith Records
K.One featuring Jason Kerrison Walking Away Illegal Musik
Kingston Lotto Short Stack Records
Kora Galaxy Express Kora
Lindon Puffin Outta Reach Lindon Puffin
Lisa Crawley Leaving Let The People Speak
Maitreya Chur To The Chur Control Freak Music
Miriam Clancy & Mario Grigorov Life Extraordinary Desert Road
Mt Eden Sierra Leone Mt Eden
North Shore Pony Club Quick Draw Tardus Music
Pistol Youth Happy Pills Motherland
P-Money featuring PNC, Vince Harder, Meryl Cassie & MZJ Dance With You Dirty Management
Savage Twerk Dawn Raid Music
Seth Haapu Owe You Nothing Sony Music
Shihad Engage Warner Music
Street Chant Stoned Again Arch Hill Recordings
Supermodel Blondie Supermodel
The Exiles The Sun This Year’s Model
The Feelers Dasvidanja The Feelers
The Frisk Cinema Smiles Cruel Records
The Jury & The Saints Everybody The Jury & The Saints
The Naked & Famous Girls Like You Somewhat Damaged
The Pink Pound Experience To Us, To Them, To You Isaac Promotions
Tyree Always Come Back To You Move The Crowd
Young Sid You Move The Crowd
MUSIC VIDEOS OCTOBER 2010:
Artist/Song/Applicant
Anna Coddington Bolt Tea Set Records
Annah Mac Same Cartoons Sony Music
Brooke Fraser Betty Sony Music
Bulletproof featuring PNC & David Dallas Back In The Day Dirty Management
Clap Clap Riot Computer Screen’s Dead Clap Clap Riot
Concord Dawn featuring JDubs Move Uprising Records
Dane Rumble What Are You Waiting For? Rumble Music
Deach Tears Move The Crowd
Dear Time's Waste These Words Stick Me To You Isaac Promotions
The Gareth Thomas Band Get Along Better Hark Records
Hollie Smith Why Can’t We Get Along? Soundsmith Records
K.One featuring Jason Kerrison Walking Away Illegal Musik
Kingston Lotto Short Stack Records
Kora Galaxy Express Kora
Lindon Puffin Outta Reach Lindon Puffin
Lisa Crawley Leaving Let The People Speak
Maitreya Chur To The Chur Control Freak Music
Miriam Clancy & Mario Grigorov Life Extraordinary Desert Road
Mt Eden Sierra Leone Mt Eden
North Shore Pony Club Quick Draw Tardus Music
Pistol Youth Happy Pills Motherland
P-Money featuring PNC, Vince Harder, Meryl Cassie & MZJ Dance With You Dirty Management
Savage Twerk Dawn Raid Music
Seth Haapu Owe You Nothing Sony Music
Shihad Engage Warner Music
Street Chant Stoned Again Arch Hill Recordings
Supermodel Blondie Supermodel
The Exiles The Sun This Year’s Model
The Feelers Dasvidanja The Feelers
The Frisk Cinema Smiles Cruel Records
The Jury & The Saints Everybody The Jury & The Saints
The Naked & Famous Girls Like You Somewhat Damaged
The Pink Pound Experience To Us, To Them, To You Isaac Promotions
Tyree Always Come Back To You Move The Crowd
Young Sid You Move The Crowd
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
NEESH, KAYO & SIR T - "Flame Talk" [Audio]:
Another one from the Speed Of Sound V mixtape.
We have almost finished up the artwork and all of the the tracks. We just need to send everything to the man Manchoo so he can get his mix-on later this week...
Neesh, Kayo & Sir T - "Flame Talk" by KirkMTC
We have almost finished up the artwork and all of the the tracks. We just need to send everything to the man Manchoo so he can get his mix-on later this week...
Neesh, Kayo & Sir T - "Flame Talk" by KirkMTC
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
KAYO, DERTY SESH & ETHICAL - "Paparazzi" [Audio]:
Taken from the forthcoming SPEED OF SOUND V mixtape.
"Paparazzi' is produced by Derty Sesh.
Hit the download link on the Soundcloud player below.
Kayo, Derty Sesh & Ethical - Paparazzi by KirkMTC
"Paparazzi' is produced by Derty Sesh.
Hit the download link on the Soundcloud player below.
Kayo, Derty Sesh & Ethical - Paparazzi by KirkMTC
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