BRIGGS - THE BLACKLIST
September 30th 2010 07:36
BRIGGS RELEASE SINGLE & ALBUM
THROUGH GOLDEN ERA RECORDS
Since exploding onto the national scene a little over a year ago, the incomparable force that is BRIGGS immediately established himself as a formidable new presence in the Australian Hip Hop scene.
From the moment BRIGGS dropped his self-released debut EP, the brilliant and groundbreaking Homemade Bombs (2009), it was obvious to everyone that this marked the arrival on the scene, of an MC with a melodic rapid-fire approach, and a powerful and unique voice.
It was this rare combination of characteristics that lead to him being embraced by some of the wiser and more experienced heads in the scene. Opening for the likes of Adelaide’s Funkoars, Perth’s Drapht, and a spate of support slots for visiting international artists including Necro, Ghostface Killah, and Pharoahe Monch, all culminated in the coveted opening slot on a sold-out national tour with the Hilltop Hoods The Hoods instantly connected with BRIGGS taking him along on their 2009 European tour, and eventually offered him a home at their fledgling label Golden Era Records.
All this has paved the way for the imminent release of his debut album, THE BLACKLIST, due for release Monday September 24th through Golden Era Records. While “Homemade Bombs” gave us a taste of what he can do, THE BLACKLIST is nothing short of brilliance. It’s a genuinely unique symphony of words, thoughts and sounds that have the potential to propel him onto the national stage overnight.
Enlisting the help of some hard hitting colleagues for the recording of THE BLACKLIST, BRIGGS reunited with Jaytee, 76 and the Funkoars' Mr Trials - the production genius behind Homemade Bombs, who were joined by the likes of Suffa and Merlin The Wizard, with guest vocalists including Hilltop Hoods, Trials and Dylan Smith (of Direct Influence).
The album features a plethora of bangers but the standout by far is the breathtaking lead track The Wrong Brother, which was the first single at radio on Monday August 27th, with the companion video serviced to TV the same week.
The clip was shot by Ellery Ryan Jr, who also helmed Briggs self-financed/released clip for Bad Move which was lifted from his 2009 EP Homemade Bombs.
This October sees BRIGGS hit the road nationally in support of his debut record, and opening for Legendary US West Coast rapper Ice Cube, who is set to tour across the country playing shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. Stay tuned for more touring details …
LEAD SINGLE “THE WRONG BROTHER” AT RADIO MONDAY AUGUST 30th
BRIGGS DEBUT ALBUM “THE BLACKLIST” – OUT FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH
THROUGH GOLDEN ERA RECORDS
Since exploding onto the national scene a little over a year ago, the incomparable force that is BRIGGS immediately established himself as a formidable new presence in the Australian Hip Hop scene.
From the moment BRIGGS dropped his self-released debut EP, the brilliant and groundbreaking Homemade Bombs (2009), it was obvious to everyone that this marked the arrival on the scene, of an MC with a melodic rapid-fire approach, and a powerful and unique voice.
It was this rare combination of characteristics that lead to him being embraced by some of the wiser and more experienced heads in the scene. Opening for the likes of Adelaide’s Funkoars, Perth’s Drapht, and a spate of support slots for visiting international artists including Necro, Ghostface Killah, and Pharoahe Monch, all culminated in the coveted opening slot on a sold-out national tour with the Hilltop Hoods The Hoods instantly connected with BRIGGS taking him along on their 2009 European tour, and eventually offered him a home at their fledgling label Golden Era Records.
All this has paved the way for the imminent release of his debut album, THE BLACKLIST, due for release Monday September 24th through Golden Era Records. While “Homemade Bombs” gave us a taste of what he can do, THE BLACKLIST is nothing short of brilliance. It’s a genuinely unique symphony of words, thoughts and sounds that have the potential to propel him onto the national stage overnight.
Enlisting the help of some hard hitting colleagues for the recording of THE BLACKLIST, BRIGGS reunited with Jaytee, 76 and the Funkoars' Mr Trials - the production genius behind Homemade Bombs, who were joined by the likes of Suffa and Merlin The Wizard, with guest vocalists including Hilltop Hoods, Trials and Dylan Smith (of Direct Influence).
The album features a plethora of bangers but the standout by far is the breathtaking lead track The Wrong Brother, which was the first single at radio on Monday August 27th, with the companion video serviced to TV the same week.
The clip was shot by Ellery Ryan Jr, who also helmed Briggs self-financed/released clip for Bad Move which was lifted from his 2009 EP Homemade Bombs.
This October sees BRIGGS hit the road nationally in support of his debut record, and opening for Legendary US West Coast rapper Ice Cube, who is set to tour across the country playing shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. Stay tuned for more touring details …
LEAD SINGLE “THE WRONG BROTHER” AT RADIO MONDAY AUGUST 30th
BRIGGS DEBUT ALBUM “THE BLACKLIST” – OUT FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH
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