MANAGEMENT
Adam Booth (Weez) - Affinity
0414 479 112
weez@affinitymusicgroup.com
PRESS CONTACT
Soulmate Records
0404 320 991
info@soulmaterecords.com
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Influences
Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z, 2pac, Eminem, Raymes, 60, Seth Sentry - All the incredible music i grew up on that's had me stuck in a time warp to this day.
Sounds Like
'THE FESTIVAL SONG':
*No. 7 on Triple J Hottest 100!!!
*No. 1 on AIR 100% Indie Singles chart
*No. 11 on ARIA Australian Singles chart
*No. 11 on ARIA Urban Singles chart
*1 million+ plays on MySpace
*32,000+ downloads from JJJ website (highest ever)
*Added to Austereo Hot 30, Nova & JJJ nationally
*iTunes editor's pick: Best Hip-Hop Track of 2008
'A MIND OF MY OWN':
*No. 4 on AIR 100% Indie albums chart
*No. 14 on ARIA Urban Albums chart
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From the shadows of Melbourne’s hip-hop underground steps one of the brightest local talents to emerge in years – 24-year-old emcee Perry Chapman aka Pez – with his stunning debut album A Mind Of My Own.
The 14-track rap opus, dropping 4th October 2008 via Soulmate Records/Inertia, signals a bold new direction for Australian hip-hop. In Pez’s world, bland boom-bap beats give way to accomplished musicianship; lackadaisical lyrics are eschewed in favour of accomplished songwriting; and typical themes of partying and self-promotion are replaced by sincere stories of unfulfilled dreams, childhood nostalgia, political disconnection and unconditional love.
Highlights on the album are many. Radio single 'Ain't Got Time' (featuring TZU's Count Bounce) is a musical call-to-arms underpinned by an urgent guitar riff and heartfelt admissions from Pez about the bumpy road to success. 'These Days' (complemented by the gorgeous vocals of Blue King Brown backing singer Hailey Cramer) is an offbeat acoustic gem with flawless flows from a lyrically supercharged Pez. And the epic 'Lost' narrates the tragic tale of a misguided muso over pounding piano keys and pulsating drums.
And true to his reputation as one of Australia’s favourite mixtape emcees, longtime Pez fans will lap up the hilarious hijinks of 'The Festival Song', a tribute to the summer festival season, or 'I Wanna Go', which transports listeners back to 1994 on a sea of soulful strings.
Entirely produced by multi-instrumentalist Matik except for one musical gem from newcomer Raymes, and featuring musical contributions from members of TZU, The Cat Empire, Blue King Brown, fellow Soulmate signee 360, Seth Sentry and Tys, A Mind Of My Own is sure to cement Pez as the definitive voice of Australian hip-hop’s next generation.
PEZ - NATIONAL TOUR DATES UP!'s Friend Space (Top 11)
Big pez! word on the street is ur kumn to hervey bay! nah i actually just saw it on ur tour dates, but thats besides the point. thats my hometown g! haha! I say good on any artist that goes to small towns not just the citys, good way to get ur music out to ppl who wouldnt normally get to see this shit. got a few of my boys goin to the one in the bay so im probably gunna hit that one. most definetley buy u a beer mate, peace! p.s mr sentry n 60 r also gunna rock the hizzouse, blam!
hey can you please do an underage show in melbourne ! i saw you at bliss n eso and it was amazing im definate so many people would love to see you who are underage =( xx
I really hope u can hook up an all ages gig in sydney!! It would be awesome & by the looks of all the comments many other under 18s r really wanting 2 come c u !
noooooo! It cant be over age! I was so amped. Give me your agents number and ill have a word with him haha. But seriously cant you even just make tickets more expensive or something. Im so dissapointed. :( x
aw well i was planning to go until i realised it was 18+ :( fuckiiing gay times. but i saw you when you toured with drapht. i was the one up the very front with the pink shirt going crazy :) haha x
I'll be at the gig at Fowler's Live on 15th August for sure! Got my tickets as soon as they came out. I'll be at the stage door again too! :D I'm still waiting on your special edition version of A Mind of My Own too. I had to order it because NOWHERE in South Aus has it. :( I'll have it for you to sign at the stage door at Fowler's tho hopefully! Can't wait. xoxox