Sydney Producer Waza Gives His Top 5 Australian Hip Hop Albums

'Love Is A Battlefield' We caught up with Sydney producer Waza ahead of his upcoming gig this Thursday the 31st of March at Madhouse Hip Hop Showcase. Waza is no stranger to live shows and has been a regular at The Chop's production nights held in Sydney. With multiple releases under his belt the free beat tapereleased in early 2014 is a fan favourite.

Resin Dogs - From The Volcanic Lab (1999)

When people talk about pioneers of Australian Hip Hop, this group hardly gets a mention. Maybe because they focused on the beats and samples? Caustic Yoda introduced this EP to me back in the day at Tafe. I was blown away by the synchronicity of the samples and live instruments. Brisbane Emcee Lazy Grey who featured on this release was way ahead of his time with the rhyme flow and word play.

Hermitude - Alleys to Valleys (2003)

I still remember where I was when I first heard this album, ironically I was in the Blue Mountains. I couldn't believe I was listening to two local producers. Hermitude's sound was mad polished on their debut album, it sounded like some next shit! I've copped every release they've put out since.

Muph & Plutonic - Silence the Sirens (2006)

Back in 2007 Two Toes opened up for Muph & Plutonic in Katoomba for the Silence the Sirens Tour. I caught their sound check and immediately I was intimidated by how dope they sounded. After the show I told Plutonic that I was gonna stop making beats because his sounded so much better!

Two Toes - Cooking With Caustic (2008)

This album pretty much sums up how Blue Mountains Hip Hop sounded in 2007. It sounds like lighting being caught in a bottle. Joe New's raps was on some next shit and Caustic Yoda's beat style was completely original. I was lucky enough to record bass and guitars for this release. This is an underground classic which should of got more industry love.

Remi - Raw x Infinity (2014)

Out of all the new rappers coming out Australia at the moment, Remi is the only one that I'm paying attention too. Rem and Sensible J's influences are the same ones that I steer towards; J Dilla, The Roots etc. I can really feel what they're putting out. The rhymes and beats are on point on their debut album. I can't wait to see what they do next.

You can catch Waza live this Thursday night along with a heap of other great hip hop acts at the Madhouse Hip Hop Showcase.

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