Early to late 90s US hip hop, Australian & UK hip hop, reggae, dub, funk, soul... bring it on
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You be the judge. Maybe Rainman sounds like what happens when you listen to hip hop from primary-school age; score healthy doses of reggae, blues and "world" music from your folks; DJ for parties, clubs and shows over a bunch of years; rock a whole bunch of live sets; Cipher and guest rap with a bunch of crews; develop a social conscience and realise the potential in long-winded explanations.
RAINMAN is an MC, DJ, beat-maker, vinyl digger & occasional promoter from Brisbane, Australia.
Rainman's debut album FIRE IN THE BELLYis out now on UNITED NOTIONS (distributed through OBESE RECORDS ).
Featuring production from Rainman himself, SAMMSONITE (THE OPTIMEN), FIRSTBOURNE (BOURNE BROTHERS) and TOXIC AL (THE COALITION CREW) as well as collaborations with some of Boomtown's finest (including YUIN HUZAMI, ROBBY BALBOA & RAMAN), FIRE IN THE BELLY has been an extremely well received debut. (It's true - check the reviews in the blog section!)
Rainman is currently working on his follow up release, doing solo shows and with a full live band (DEEP ENDS) as well as DJ sets with older brother Steve as BOURNE BROTHERS and regular guest spots with THE COALITION CREW.
- stay tuned for more info (or even easier, join the mailing list)...
You can also catch Rainman on these releases: THE COALITION CREW KNOWN UNKNOWNS album (2009) , THAT'S THEM STAY UP album (2009), DJ BONEZ ROLL CALL album (2007), BINGETHINKERS SHELF LIFE mixtape (2007), DJ JUICEDIGGIN' DEEP Vol. 2 mixtape, STATE OF ORIGIN compilation (2005),
"The best-kept secret is Queensland MC/DJ Rainman." www.ozhiphop.com
"...a watershed in local hip hop..." The Courier Mail
"...a dope debut from a talented and intelligent dude." www.grooveon.com.au
"Just when you thought Australian hip hop couldn't get any better- let me introduce to you Rainman ... a mastermind with the mic ...
one to keep your eye on." www.tranzfusion.com
Check the resume:
Rainman has performed alongside:
Grandmaster Flash, Ice Cube, WC, Z-Trip, Soup (Jurassic 5), Swollen Members, Jungle Brothers, Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Stricklin, The Herd, Hilltop Hoods, Pegz, DJ Bonez, Muph n Plutonic, DJ Format, Mystro, Eternia, TZU, Astronomy Class, The Tongue, Drapht, Lazy Grey, Hermitude, Def Wish Cast, Lotek, Moka Only, Michael Franti, The Optimen, Equills, Urthboy, Bias, A-Love, Butterfingers, Chasm, Trey, Koolism, Ozi Batla, The Coalition Crew, DNO, The Serenity, Tom Thum aka Tommy Illfigga, Robby Balboa, Bingethinkers, Celsius, Brothers Stoney, The Apostles, That's Them, Culture Connect, Clinic, DJ Damage, Bass Elefant, DJ Sheep, Morganics, Kafka, Combat Wombat, Doch, Julez & Dragonfly, Paris Wells & more.
Rainman has played at festivals including:
Big Day Out & Woodford (with The Coalition Crew), Livid (with DNO/Two Dee), Brisbane Festival (with Deep Ends),
Hi Seoul Festival Summer (Korea), Mics Sound Nice, Eidecan & 4zzz Hip Hop Festival.
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
Rainman, Hows it goin. Was good chattin to ya last nite mate sorry if i was babblin on a heap of shit i was rather intoxicated haha. Howd the rest of the nite go.
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Yo! Check out Lazy Grey & Bias B's dual album launch at the Step Inn on Nov 21! Lazy Grey cuts loose with the full crew of Jake Biz, V & DjDcide launching the brand new album "The soundtrack", alongside Bias B feat. Bigfoot & Mixa launching Bias' brand new album "Aerosol Era". Supports include Fluent Form (melb) feat Discourse and Geko, plus Dwizofoz and hosted by the Phattape Hiphop Show crew (Dj Complex, Sean B and Chubbadubbed) Be great to see you all there! tix available online at www.oztix.com.au , rocking Horse Records and all other oztix outlets. $18 +bf, $23 on the door.
Here's the clip to our track VC KNIGHTS featuring FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS & PJ. Our debut LP is due mid 2010. Check us out on Triple J Unearthed. 5 star votes welcome haha!!
Sorry for another comment, I just wanted to let you know that PART 3 of my New Track Previews has been released, titled: 'Some Days'. If you have a free moment, you can listen to it at the MySpace Page!
The Full Version will be available on my next Mixtape, 'The Intern'.
Also, I have started a FACEBOOK Fan Page, so if Facebook is now more of you're thing, feel free to join up!
Ay check yhe new track on a offical dipset mixtape By my dude Mac Dealin ft & produced by me 23. Full Tyme Hustla Rmx - Mac Dealin Feat Juice Prod: Dj Juice download the album below DOWNLOADLINK: http://www.limelinx.com/files/dd8f26031006e75c8c60c4565664d3d Cover link below 27017021-b6957b7fcb455f2f80b71a95dbe5256c.4a9d3a07-full.jpg
Just wanted to let you know that I've released some new Track Previews on my Myspace profile, would be awesome if you could check them out and let me know what you think if you've got a free moment?
Also, I have started a Facebook Fan Page, so if Facebook is now more of you're thing, feel free to join up!
Just stoppin by to let you know Ive uploaded some new tunes...."Altered State Of Mind" produced by Hope One of the Mad Occupants... be keen to hear what you think yo!
My mixtape "SPITS AND PIECES" is now available and it's FREE! Click on the picture to download it. Please take the time to check it out, I think you'll dig it.
I make my music for you guys so I hope you enjoy it.
If you like it please let others know where they can download it.
If you'd like a FREE physical copy send me a message and I'll let you know what stores you can get it at or if you'd like I can send you a copy directly.
If you've disabled html code you can download it from prophetrayza.com
Hey man cheers for accepting my add:) just got the fire in the belly album yesterday n man its sick, its one album that i can play right through n be happy listening to every track! Good work man your a legend! Peace out :)
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