Record label
| Hydrofunk Records | |
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| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | DJ Katch Dave Atkins |
| Genre | Hip hop, Beats, Funk, Soul, Experimental |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Location | Toowong, Queensland |
| Official website | http://www.hydrofunk.com.au |
Hydrofunk Records is Australia's longest running independent hip hop record label distributed by MGM . Hydrofunk Records represents, and develops Australian Hip Hop artist and producers including the Resin Dogs and Def Wish Cast.
History
Hydrofunk Records started in 1994 as a series of hip hop events to give local artists an avenue to perform.
In 1995, Hydrofunk founder DJ Katch met Dave Atkins through various live funk, jazz, and hip hop projects. Together they decided to form Hydrofunk Records in response to Brisbane's lack of outlets for underground hip hop.
In 1997 Hydrofunk released its first L.P. with Blunted Stylus's self-titled record. One year later Hydrofunk released Resin Dogs' Grinnin' which received significant airplay on both local and national radio, followed by the Volcanic Lab EP in 1998 which gained the band momentum with touring nationally. This success enabled Hydrofunk Records to secure a label distribution deal with Virgin/EMI in 1999. In 2002, Hydrofunk Records licensed its first overseas label, London's underground hip hop label, Low Life Records with artists like Rodney P, Braintax and Jehst.
In 2007 Hydrofunk created a new label, Hydropunk Records. Its first release on Hydropunk Records is Brisbane band Godnose.
Artists
The following artists are currently or have previously been signed to Hydrofunk Records:
- 2 Dogs
- Afro Dizzi Act
- Bankrupt Billionaires
- Blunted Stylus
- BreeChBoy
- Def Wish Cast
- Calski
- Downsyde (now signed to Illusive; previously on Obese Records)
- Godnose
- Good Buddha
- Indigenoise
- Koolism (now signed to Invada Records)
- Omni Anti
- Resin Dogs
- Red Bantoo
- Rhibosome (band disbanded in 2004)
- Skam Artist
- Skin-ki-row
- Thavy Ear
- Th3 Numb3rs
- The Boy of Many Colours
- Triple Nip
- Ugly Duckling
See also
External links
- Official site
- Hydrofunk Records Discog @ The Rap Cella
- Australia Music Online - 'Hydrofunk Records'
- In The Mix Interview with DJ Katch (28 February 2003)
References
- "More or Less.(Entertainment Guide)". The Age. Fairfax Media Publications Pty Limited. 16 January 2009. p. 15. ISSN 0312-6307.
- ^ "Hydrofunk Records: 15 Years Young". Scene Magazine. 9 May 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- "Legendary Australian Hip-Hop label Hydrofunk Records turns 21". The Source. The Northstar Group. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- Eliezer, Christie (5 April 2003). "Circling the Globe". Billboard. p. 22.