Classic Material

Sound Unlimited had an album out, a song that cracked the top 20, and had been on the road with some of the rap world's biggest names. But, sadly, this would be the pinnacle of the group's success. Sound Unlimited split, and Australian hip-hop would be ignored by the mainstream for the next ten years. In this episode, Rosano and Kode Blue talk about the last days of Sound Unlimited, before two artists from the next generation of Australian hip-hop speak on the legacy and impact of the group.Hosted by Steve DuckPost Production by Posterboy MediaClassic Material is a co-production of Acclaim Magazine and Complex AUSupport Classic Material with a 5-star rating and review to help us tell more of Australian hip-hop's untold stories.

Having secured a deal with Sony Music, Sound Unlimited get on the road to tour and earn new fans, but quickly learn that being the first hip-hop group to tour across the country raises a whole series of unforeseen issues. It's their work supporting travelling acts, though, that really begins to open doors for the pioneering Australian hip-hop group.Hosted by Steve DuckPost Production by Posterboy MediaClassic Material is a co-production of Acclaim Magazine and Complex AUSupport Classic Material with a 5-star rating and review to help us tell more of Australian hip-hop's untold stories.

In this episode, we go back to the early '80s to trace the origins of Sydney's hip-hop scene. Rappers Rosano and Kode Blue discover breaking, graffiti, DJing and MCing with their crew Westside Posse, and build a rep throwing impromptu outdoor jams across the city. Meanwhile, a young DJ named Paul Buchanan scores a job with Sony Music and relocates from Perth to Sydney, soon catching a Sound Unlimited show, and setting the wheels in motion for the biggest moment in Australian hip-hop history thus far.Hosted by Steve DuckPost Production by Posterboy MediaClassic Material is a co-production of Acclaim Magazine and Complex AUSupport Classic Material with a 5-star rating and review to help us tell more of Australian hip-hop's untold stories.

In the final episode of Classic Material: The Making of Choose One, 1200 Techniques ride the success of "Hard As Hell" and "Karma" all the way from Triple J to commercial radio. Their success brings industry recognition, awards, non-stop touring opportunities and, ultimately, places the group at a difficult crossroads.Hosted by Steve DuckPost Production by Posterboy MediaClassic Material is a co-production of Acclaim Magazine and Complex AUSupport Classic Material with a 5-star rating and review to help us tell more of Australian hip-hop's untold stories.

After connecting through Melbourne's small independent hip-hop scene in the late-'90s, N'fa and Peril began working on tracks together and quickly developed a winning chemistry. But it wasn't until they added Peril's brother Kemstar to the mix that things really began to take off.In this episode, N'fa, Peril and Kem are dealt an early setback before regrouping and releasing the biggest single Australian hip-hop had ever seen. "Karma" combined a great beat, guitar solo, and lyrics ... and an unforgettable music video.Hosted by Steve DuckPost Production by Posterboy MediaClassic Material is a co-production of Acclaim Magazine and Complex AUSupport Classic Material with a 5-star rating and review to help us tell more of Australian hip-hop's untold stories.