MANAGEMENT
Adam Booth (Weez) - Affinity
0414 479 112
weez@affinitymusicgroup.com
PRESS CONTACT
Soulmate Records
0404 320 991
info@soulmaterecords.com
PEZ ON MTV:
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.
Well you didn't skip a beat mate. Ripped through your set like a freight train. Think you earned yourself a few new fans on the night too.
Only two more Wordplay gigs before they wind it up. Might have to find a way to keep it going. If you're keen to do it again, we're gonna need an outlet.
A few of the other Hip Hop guests have said the same. Solo from Horrorshow and the Tongue... both said they loved the experience and would do it again also. Glad you had a good time and enjoyed yourself mate.
Hey Pez!!! Congrats on your ARIA nomination! You deserve every bit of it. I really hope you win, that would be so awesome. Hope your doing really well. ♥ Sarah
Congratulations on the Aria nomination Pez!! You deserve it, and I agree with what you wrote on twitter - how was drapht not nominated? Crazy...anyway hope all is well!
