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Since their emergence in 2005, Low Budget has established an enduring presence on the fickle Australian hip-hop scene. Following the widespread buzz generated by their self-released mixtape in 2005, the group’s jazzy debut album Magnasound was one of the surprise success stories of 2006, drawing universal enthusiasm and praise from critics and fans alike.
On the back of the critical triumph and public acclaim of Magnasound, Low Budget quickly solidified their reputation as one of the most energetic and engaging acts on Melbourne’s live scene, amassing a long list of support slots for international acts such as People Under the Stairs, Atmosphere and J Live, alongside local names including The Funkoars, Pegz, Muph & Plutonic and Downsyde. The process of crafting songs for their celebrated live show was instrumental in forging the group’s second longplayer, Laserdisc.
Laserdisc sounds like nothing else on the market, with Low Budget’s producer and DJ, Debonair P, intertwining bone-rattling basslines with obscure disco and boogie grooves to create an intoxicating blend of thick dancefloor funk. Reinterpreting the sample-driven production philosophy employed by great hip hop producers of the past through his own mirrorball-swinging sensibilities, Debonair has emerged with an attention-grabbing sound that is entirely his own.
The neck-snapping harmonies emanating from Debonair’s sampler are perfectly complemented by the humour-filled and deftly-delivered lyrics of Low Budget’s MC, Gentleman Gene. The pair’s finely honed chemistry is aptly demonstrated on Laserdisc’s lead single ‘Tailor Made’, on which Gene nimbly delivers memorable line after memorable line atop one of the year’s best basslines. A versatile wordsmith, Gentleman Gene commands album highlights such as the poplocking ‘Freak Mystique’ and the raunchy ‘Knockout Performance’ with style, while also engaging in conceptualism on tracks including ‘Saturday Night’ and ‘2082’ with equal finesse.
Eschewing hip hop’s current obsession with guest vocalists and producers, Low Budget again prove their individuality by holding their own throughout the course of Laserdisc. By channelling their individual strengths to fashion a skip-proof, unique and memorable album, Low Budget is certain to capture the attention and imagination of listeners of all persuasions.
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LASERDISC New Album Out Now!
Low Budget is proud to announce the release of our brand new album 'LASERDISC'. The record has been more than two years in the making, and has received a fantastic response so far.
'Laserdisc' is available now on CD in JB Hi-Fi and all good record stores, iTunes and from us directly. Limited edition clear vinyl copies now available from us and good record stores!
We have some new t-shirts featuring our sleek new logo - they’re available only from us and cost a mere $30 including postage within Australia. We also have a very VERY limited amount of t-shirts printed with glow-in-the-dark ink - for only $35 (including postage) you too could be wearing one of these fine garments right now! Check our blog for size / colour details, and contact us here or at magnasound_enterprises@hotmail.com to order.
TAILOR MADE 7"
We still have an extremely limited number of 7" vinyl singles for the lead single off the album 'Tailor Made', featuring a brand new b-side 'Roll the Dice.' Quantities are extremely limited so get in quick!
Regular Black Vinyl (100 made) = $10 + postage
Electric Blue Vinyl (50 made) = $15 + postage.
Purchase 'TAILOR MADE' now on iTunes. Featuring the b-side 'Roll the Dice', instrumentals and acapellas for both tracks here:
MAGNASOUND
'Magnasound' is still available on CD in all good independent music stores & JB Hi-Fi's across the country so go get it if you don't have it already. We have a handful of copies of the limited edition double vinyl (only 250 copies pressed) featuring a handful of bonus instrumental tracks.
Hey Gentlemen Gene & Debonair P !!! Big ups for playing last night at Trackside, you guys brought an honestly killer set, makes me feel glad that Laserdisc is in my CD stash. How did the after party go? Hope we stay in touch, If your ever in Canberra again, would be dope to hang out. Have a great one, talk soon. Shiv :)
Heya, apologies for the business like message, I'm a lover not a spammer, but I'm swinging around my friends pages letting people know my album Inkstains is *finally* dropping next week (November the 27th) in stores and online via iTunes. To celebrate the launch date I'm streaming the entire thing online from my Myspace exclusively for the next week, so if you're curious to give it a listen then I would really appreciate you taking a few minutes to drop by and check it out.
Presuming that for some insane reason you love it and can't be without the CD a moment longer I'm running signed pre-orders through JB HI-FI. These aren't going for long so if you want a piece of the action swing by http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/music/urban-grooves/inkstains/470165 and cop it
HEY GUYS, JUS HAD TA SAY, I GIVE YA 7" A PLAY, ON PBS THE OTHA DAY. ON RAMPAGE, ZAC'S HIP HOP SHOW, STRICTLY VINYL FLOW. ROLL THE DICE, I CALL SOME SERIOUS WAX, WITH THAT P FUNK SOUND, I LOVIN IT STAX! DOPE DOUBLE SIDER! LOOKIN 4WARD TO HEAR'N YA'S AGAIN, I CEE YA'S AT THE NAS GIG THEN. I ALSO DIGGIN YA LASERDISC LP, I THINK I GOT A SLIGHT ADDICTION SEE! PEACE N GOOD KARMA 4 NOW N LATER ME TA U DJ ARD Q
can't wait to see you guys support nas! also, when you fellas gonna do another wax museum show? cos that was quite possibly the best gig i've been to. live local hip hop and some free beers, what more could you ask for?
If you enabled HTML comments you'd be looking at such an awesome picture right now. Instead you're reading this. And you're BORED, right? See you soon, clever fellas!
hey seen u guys at splendour u guys went off. i was lovin ur set. cant wait to see u guys again some time love the song tailor made. i have a tattoo sayin taylormade if u ever come n play on coffs harbour i will be there with bells on! yewww.
Word up Debonair P ! I shall be in the front row, enjoying your cuttin'on the 1ns and 2ws and of course, Gentleman Gene's dope emceeing custom fit verses. I sincerely hope I can cop a photo with you guys, It has become a fashion for me to have photos with the Hip Hop artists at the festival. How is Melbourne treating you fellas?
