Here are a bunch of reviews and articles from some of the best music and fashion magazines in Australia. When more come we will keep you updated.
RECOVERY magazine
Number 81, Sept. 99, page 43.
...Native hip hop. This homegrown collection- brought to you by the folks behind Blitzkrieg mag- is perfect for those who thought they didn't like hip hop.Featuring some of the prime hip hop inspired MCs, DJs and producers from all around the nation, this 19 tracker ranges from the instrumental Fuglemen from Adelaide to Sydney hip hop punksters Dogbuoy, to the melodic sounds of MC Trey with her flowing verse. Brissy's self-proclaimed Queen of hip hop, MC Tash proves why she gets so much respect and the Degenerates dish out the kinda raw verse you'd expect from the underage. The well respected Etnik Tribe also feature alongside Hilltop Hoods, Mnemonic Ascent, 2 Dogs, Brethren, Decypha plus more.
Juice magazine
Number 81, Sept. 99, page 43.
...Brisbane based One Eight Three productions is hell bent on bringing Australian hip hop to both Australia and the world with both their globally distributed fanzine Blitzkrieg and the release of The Four Element Effect Cd...In a society that is increasingly dominated by North American culture, One Eight Three is attEmpting to raise the profile of Australian hip hop artists with their new CD, The Four Element Effect.
"...The idea was to bring together a range of groups and sounds in Australian hip hop whilst promoting Blitzkrieg magazine.," explains Jason Dax Woodward, the founder of One Eight Three, referring to the hip hop fanzine they publish.
"...Blitzkrieg promotes the four elements of hip hop culture- Djing, rapping, breakdancing and graffiti art- and although the fanzine doesn't condone illegal activity, it poses the question: " If it is public property, why can't I use it?..."
...As Australia's largest underground hip hop distributor, One Eight Three celebrates Aussie hip hop not only in Blitzkrieg but also with a line of clothing and a videozine series."
Story: Rikki Lofberg
Catalogue magazine
The following is an excerpt from Catalogue Street Zine, September 1999 issue, page 50.
...Ksino enlightens us as to the growth and expansion of 183."...The team will be broadened. We already have positive and talented team members that cover all elements of hip hop: B-Boy Busk, DJ Katch, MC Tash, Dmote, Resin Dogs and a buch of others involved and we want to continue to develop this. I have always felt that we need to support and cement the underground connections we have. It is the one thing we all share that the power elite can not control."
...Another thing that the power elite cannot control is the universality of music and its potential to reach and change lives."
... People tend to listen to what I'm saying more when I rap. MC Tash explains... "So you can get your opinion heard on a grand scale. Even though Aussies don't rap about guns, ghettos and expensive champagne, universally we all still have lots in common to rap about like: biters, sellouts, police brutality, drugs, sex and so on."
...Every year we hear Aussie hip hop is going to blow up. Still trying to work out what this means and how we will know when it has all happened. Ksino indicates what is needed to get us all on the right path......"I feel it is mainly personal resources that need to be developed. All the infrastructure is there...We all need to realise that this infrastructure is not a single ladder. Just because someone seems to be rising or climbing, it does not mean over you or at your expense."
The ladder the Team 183 is climbing is getting higher and higher with every production they release. The Four Element Effect is testament to their perspiration and dedication. It features the Fugleman, Etnik Tribe, The Degenerates, Brethren, Trey, Dogbuoy and several others. If you're wondering where to pick it up, try the new Butter Beats, another lovechild of the 183 Team. Inspiration complete."
Story: Loquay
ONION magazine
August 5 1999, page 8.
...one of the best Australian hip hop compilations ever released, freaturing many of the countries leading lights in the genre...
ONION magazine
ISSUE 24 June 7, 1999.
The following is an excerpt from Onion magazine...
...One Eight Three Productions hail from Brisbane and are into all things hip hop. Aside from a wicked t-shirt range, they produce the very awesome street art magazine Blitzkrieg!! The focus of this full colour, high quality pocket rocket runs from graffiti, billboard manipulation and postering to anything that sheds light on Aussie hip hop culture and hip hop from all over the planet. What's more Blitzkrieg is global!! It goes out to the UK, Sweden, Norway, Croatia, Switzerland, Italy, France and Poland. Moreover, through the respected Tower Records chain is stocked in New York, San Fran and LA!...
...The crew behind Blitzkrieg are all talented in the arts of hip hop. With the help of some US correspondents, the Brisbane based team includes MC Tash (ex-presenter for ABC's Recovery), members of the Resin Dogs and Editor Jason Dax Woodward (awarded a fellowship to travel to NY to study graf)."
Story: John Chalmers