Dazastah
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Dazastah is one of the MCs of the Perth
-based hip-hop group Downsyde
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(Scott Griffiths) and Dyna-mikes (Shahbaz Rind) at Leederville TAFE in the late 90s. Dazastah is also a producer and as well as working on beats for Downsyde he has produced for interstate performers and is a prominent local producer, working on albums with Hunter and Clandestien. Dazastah is also a member of WA Hip Hop Crew, Syllabolix.
As well as the four studio albums he has been apart of with Downsyde, Dazastah produced his first album in 2002, Done DL with Hunter which featured many guest appearances from other Syllabolix Crew members. He played a large part in production of the Clandestien Album, Dynasty and also worked on the Hilltop Hoods
breakthrough 2003 album, The Calling. Six tracks with Dazastah's involvement have made it onto Aussie Hip Hop compilations albums Culture of Kings. Two songs on volume one and four songs on volume two.
Clandestien
MC Layla
Task Force & Pegasus
Hilltop Hoods
Drapht
Mystro
Omni
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Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
-based hip-hop group Downsyde
Downsyde
Downsyde are an Australian hip hop group from Perth, Western Australia. The group is composed of six members, Optamus, Dazastah, Dyna-Mikes, DJ Armee, Cheeky, and Hi-Hat.- History :...
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History
Dazastah (Darren Reutens) joined Downsyde when he met MCs OptamusOptamus
Optamus is one of the MCs of the Perth-based hip-hop group Downsyde and member of WA's Syllabolix Crew. Optamus is also the name of Griffiths' solo project.-History:...
(Scott Griffiths) and Dyna-mikes (Shahbaz Rind) at Leederville TAFE in the late 90s. Dazastah is also a producer and as well as working on beats for Downsyde he has produced for interstate performers and is a prominent local producer, working on albums with Hunter and Clandestien. Dazastah is also a member of WA Hip Hop Crew, Syllabolix.
As well as the four studio albums he has been apart of with Downsyde, Dazastah produced his first album in 2002, Done DL with Hunter which featured many guest appearances from other Syllabolix Crew members. He played a large part in production of the Clandestien Album, Dynasty and also worked on the Hilltop Hoods
Hilltop Hoods
The Hilltop Hoods are an ARIA Award winning Australian hip hop group, from Adelaide, South Australia. Their members are MCs Suffa , MC Pressure , DJ Debris and formerly DJ Next. They have been at the centre of the Australian hip hop scene for the better part of two decades, originally forming back...
breakthrough 2003 album, The Calling. Six tracks with Dazastah's involvement have made it onto Aussie Hip Hop compilations albums Culture of Kings. Two songs on volume one and four songs on volume two.
Downsyde
- EpinonimousEpinonimousEpinonimous is the debut album released by the Australian Hip Hop group Downsyde. Although Downsyde are now quite well known throughout Australia, this album is hard to get hold of. It was released in September 2000.-Track listing :...
- Syllaboliks (2000) - Land of the GiantsLand of the Giants (album)Land of the Giants is the second album from the Western Australian hip hop group, Downsyde. It was released through Virgin/Hydrofunk Records in March 2003. Guest on the album included DJ Fdel and Porsah Laine....
- HydrofunkHydrofunk RecordsHydrofunk Records is an independent Australian hip hop record label that represents a number of Australian acts including the Resin Dogs and Def Wish Cast.-History:...
/VirginVirgin RecordsVirgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
(2003) - When the Dust SettlesWhen The Dust SettlesWhen the Dust Settles is the third full-length album from Western Australian hip hop group, Downsyde and was released in December 2004 through Obese Records...
- ObeseObese RecordsObese Records is an Australian hip hop record label. It is the largest Australian independent Hip-Hop label, a retail store and a touring and record distribution company.-History:...
(2004) - All CityAll City (album)All City is the fourth studio album from Western Australian hip hop group, Downsyde. It was released in October 2008 through their new label, Illusive Sounds....
- Illusive RecordsIllusive SoundsIllusive Group is an independent Australian record label & touring company that represents a number of acts including Bliss n Eso, Lowrider, Paris Wells, Downsyde, Metals, True Live, Diafrix and X&Hell.-History:...
(2008)
Production
Hunter- Done DL - Syllaboliks (2002) Tracks 1-10, 12-19
Clandestien
- Dynasty - Syllaboliks (2003) Tracks 1, 3, 10, 13, 15
MC Layla
MC Layla
- Biography :Layla Rose Hanbury was born in 15 October 1982. Her first gig was at an MC battle in Perth where she was the only female among 20 entrants....
- Heretik - ObeseObese RecordsObese Records is an Australian hip hop record label. It is the largest Australian independent Hip-Hop label, a retail store and a touring and record distribution company.-History:...
(2004)
Task Force & Pegasus
- 12" Apostles - ObeseObese RecordsObese Records is an Australian hip hop record label. It is the largest Australian independent Hip-Hop label, a retail store and a touring and record distribution company.-History:...
(2002) Tracks B1-B2
Hilltop Hoods
Hilltop Hoods
The Hilltop Hoods are an ARIA Award winning Australian hip hop group, from Adelaide, South Australia. Their members are MCs Suffa , MC Pressure , DJ Debris and formerly DJ Next. They have been at the centre of the Australian hip hop scene for the better part of two decades, originally forming back...
- The Calling - ObeseObese RecordsObese Records is an Australian hip hop record label. It is the largest Australian independent Hip-Hop label, a retail store and a touring and record distribution company.-History:...
(2003) Tracks 3, 13
Drapht
Drapht
Drapht is an Australian hip hop singer from Perth, Western Australia. Drapht is a member of the Syllaboliks crew, which comprises fellow Australian hip hop artists from Perth.-Biography:...
- Pale RiderPale Rider (Drapht album)Pale Rider is the debut full length album from Western Australian hip hop artist, Drapht. It was released in October 2003 through Australian Hip Hop label, Obese Records. The album features contributions by MC Layla, Dazastah & Optamus and Hunter...
- ObeseObese RecordsObese Records is an Australian hip hop record label. It is the largest Australian independent Hip-Hop label, a retail store and a touring and record distribution company.-History:...
(2003) - Who Am IWho Am I (album)Who Am I is the second full length album from Western Australian hip hop artist, Drapht. It was released in June 2005 through Australian Hip Hop label, Obese Records. It was released in both in a CD and a limited 2 LP vinyl format. The album features contributions by MC Layla, Dazastah and...
- ObeseObese RecordsObese Records is an Australian hip hop record label. It is the largest Australian independent Hip-Hop label, a retail store and a touring and record distribution company.-History:...
(2005)
Mystro
- Who You Gonna Blame - Grindin (2006)
Omni
- Batterie - NatAural High Records (2007) Tracks B1-B3
Guest appearances
- 2001: "A.T.O.M.S" (from Clandestien Album Clandestien)
- 2003: "Front Line" (from DraphtDraphtDrapht is an Australian hip hop singer from Perth, Western Australia. Drapht is a member of the Syllaboliks crew, which comprises fellow Australian hip hop artists from Perth.-Biography:...
Album Pale RiderPale Rider (Drapht album)Pale Rider is the debut full length album from Western Australian hip hop artist, Drapht. It was released in October 2003 through Australian Hip Hop label, Obese Records. The album features contributions by MC Layla, Dazastah & Optamus and Hunter...
) - 2005: "Sugar Trails" (from MC LaylaMC Layla- Biography :Layla Rose Hanbury was born in 15 October 1982. Her first gig was at an MC battle in Perth where she was the only female among 20 entrants....
Album Heretik) - 2005: "Muiltiple Choice" (from MC LaylaMC Layla- Biography :Layla Rose Hanbury was born in 15 October 1982. Her first gig was at an MC battle in Perth where she was the only female among 20 entrants....
Album Heretik) - 2005: "Ya Think" (from DraphtDraphtDrapht is an Australian hip hop singer from Perth, Western Australia. Drapht is a member of the Syllaboliks crew, which comprises fellow Australian hip hop artists from Perth.-Biography:...
Album Who Am IWho Am I (album)Who Am I is the second full length album from Western Australian hip hop artist, Drapht. It was released in June 2005 through Australian Hip Hop label, Obese Records. It was released in both in a CD and a limited 2 LP vinyl format. The album features contributions by MC Layla, Dazastah and...
) - 2005: "Wet T-Shirts" (from DraphtDraphtDrapht is an Australian hip hop singer from Perth, Western Australia. Drapht is a member of the Syllaboliks crew, which comprises fellow Australian hip hop artists from Perth.-Biography:...
Album Who Am IWho Am I (album)Who Am I is the second full length album from Western Australian hip hop artist, Drapht. It was released in June 2005 through Australian Hip Hop label, Obese Records. It was released in both in a CD and a limited 2 LP vinyl format. The album features contributions by MC Layla, Dazastah and...
) - 2005: "Inspiration Island" (from DraphtDraphtDrapht is an Australian hip hop singer from Perth, Western Australia. Drapht is a member of the Syllaboliks crew, which comprises fellow Australian hip hop artists from Perth.-Biography:...
Album Who Am IWho Am I (album)Who Am I is the second full length album from Western Australian hip hop artist, Drapht. It was released in June 2005 through Australian Hip Hop label, Obese Records. It was released in both in a CD and a limited 2 LP vinyl format. The album features contributions by MC Layla, Dazastah and...
) - 2005: "Dusty Fingers" (from Fdel Album Audiofdelity)
- 2007: "Game Over" (from Bias BBias BBias B is an Australian hip hop artist. He started writing lyrics in 1989 and began performing in 1991 and released his first album, Beezwax, in 1998. The album took two years to sell its first 500 copies. In 1999, Bias B released an album called Boney & Stoney along with fellow crew members Len...
Album Been There Done That) - 2008: "Rest In Peace" (from DraphtDraphtDrapht is an Australian hip hop singer from Perth, Western Australia. Drapht is a member of the Syllaboliks crew, which comprises fellow Australian hip hop artists from Perth.-Biography:...
Album Brothers GrimmBrothers Grimm (album)-Credits:* M-Phazes — producer * Plutonic Lab — producer * Simplex — producer * Trials — producer* Neville Clark — mastering* Dash — artwork...
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Awards
All listed for DownsydeDownsyde
Downsyde are an Australian hip hop group from Perth, Western Australia. The group is composed of six members, Optamus, Dazastah, Dyna-Mikes, DJ Armee, Cheeky, and Hi-Hat.- History :...
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- 2003 Australian Dance Music Awards - Nominee - Best Hip-Hop act
- 2003 Australian Dance Music Awards - Winner - Best Debut Artist
- 2003 Australian Dance Music Awards - Nominee - Best Album - Land of the Giants
- 2003 Australian Dance Music Awards - Nominee - Best Single - "Gifted Life"
- 2003 Australian Dance Music Awards - Nominee - Best Australian Hip Hop Act
- 2003 WAMiWest Australian Music Industry AwardsThe Western Australian Music Industry Awards are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc...
Awards - Winner - Most Popular Local Original Urban Music Act - 2003 WAMi Awards - Winner - Most Popular Local Original Music Video - "El Questro"
- 2003 WAMi Awards - Winner - Most Popular Original Local Album - Land of the Giants
- 2005 WAMi Awards - Winner - Best Live Electronic Act
- 2005 WAMi Awards - Winner - Best Urban Music Act
- 2006 WAMi Awards - Winner - Best Urban Music Act
- 2007 WAMi Awards - Winner - Best Urban Music / Hip Hop Act
- 2008 WAMi Awards - Winner - Best Urban Music / Hip Hop Act