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My life story about Western Sydney in the 1980's and Australian Hip Hop in the 1990's. It's raw, honest and a story no one knows in full. The interviews are from a period in time that will never be repeated. The artists were living Hip Hop, it was, and still is their life. Besides me telling my life story, I've asked some MC's to write raps to certain topics related to my life. That means you will be hearing new, specially recorded music, on this podcast. paul.ctmusic@gmail.com
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My life, Arfek! EP10. Gangstarr, Roc Raida,
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This week marks the double digits episode, I've got a special interview with the legendary Grandmaster Roc Raida, recorded during his first visit to Australia. I induct a KING into Australian Hip Hop. We breakdown the discography of legends Gangstarr. I interview one of Australian Hip Hops most significant figures, a person who never receives enoug…
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My life, Arfek! EP09 Dj Jay, Dj Dexter, True Crime
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Welcome. This week has our first interstate interview! Dj Dexter from Melbourn was holidaying in Sydney many moons ago when I caught up with him and asked some questions. We've also got Sydney OG Dj Jay and his beginning in Hip Hop and the future. Ritual goes all in on Drum n Bass, and why it and Hip Hop need to come together. It' no holds barred. …
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My life, Arfek! EP08, Abstract Rude, Et-nik Tribe, Western Sydney
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Welcome. This week, I've got an interview with the amazing lyricist, Abstract Rude. Recorded while he toured Australia with Aceyalone and Ammbush. We've got 2 Sydney Mc's on the mic, Sleek The Elite interviewing Khalil from the Et-nik Tribe. So many topics get discussed, don't miss it. There's music from Southwest Syndicate, who coincidentally are …
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My life, Arfek! EP07. DJ Bonez, COD, Classic Hip Hop Albums
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Welcome to another episode of the podcast, My life, Arfek! We can probably call this the "classics episode". I've got an in depth interview of a very young Dj Bonez, done by Chloe. He talks about starting out and what the future holds. 2 classic album reviews, Step in The Arena & Amerikkka's Most Wanted, courtesy of Abstract Rude. Plus rare instrum…
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My life, Arfek! EP06. Killawattz, Grizzly Bastard, The Nobodies
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It doesn't get anymore exclusive than this. An interview with all three members of Killawattz before they performed for the first time as Killawattz 🤯 I've got another track specially recorded for this podcast/album. It's by Grizzly Bastard.....Where did all the Humane Humans go? I discuss Hip Hop lyrics, my personality and Issues 3 and 4 of Arfek …
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My life, Arfek! EP05, Blaze, Idiotproof, Australian Hip Hop, Interviews
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The legendary and revered, Australian Hip Hop 1st generation participant, the original Blaze, and publisher of the world's first Hip Hop magazine, Vapors, is the extra special guest this week. He talks about the release of the first track from his label Parallax View and which releases were slated to come out but never did. There's also interview w…
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EP04, DJ Soup, Mista Sinista, Perso, 1990s Hip Hop
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Welcome back for another edition of my life story, Hip Hop and how they're so tightly linked. This week I give you the run down on Issue 2 of my magazine from 1997, Arfek. We hear from 2, 1st school generation Hip Hop producers and DJ's. First is from Australia, Dj Soup of the Fonke Knomaads and the other is of the notorious DJ crew X-Men, Mista Si…
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EP03, 13th Son, Michael Franti and 1980's Western Sydney
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This episode features an in-depth interview with Michael Franti from 1998. In it, he discusses his beliefs, the effort it takes to be on stage and why keeping your natural Australian accent when performing is a must. I've got clsssic music by Capital Punishment and a new banger recorded especially for this podcast by 13th Son. I gave 13th Son the h…
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EP02 - Aceyalone, Mc Trey and my journey in Hip Hop
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This week I continue explaining what drew me into not only US Hip Hop, but Australian Hip Hop as well. I have an interview, from 1999, with Aceyalone that takes a turn for the worse when I accidentally upset him. Plus a 1997 interview with Mc Trey, a leading light in Australian Hip Hop and Western Sydney. The interview gives great insight into Trey…
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This week we really get into it, there are 2 interviews, the first is with 2 trail blazers in Australia Hip Hop. Legendary journalist, Miguel Dsouza, interviewing freestyle rapper turned producer, the late Illpickl. It's an absolute honour to reproduce this interview. The second one is of me, interviewing ITF champion DJ Vin Roc from 5th Platoon. H…
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