Unda K9 Records
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Unda K9 Records is an independent Australia
n record label
that represents a number of hip-hop acts including Bukkcity
, Tycotic, 13th Son, Syntax (from Trace Elements), DirtBox Kings, Herb (from Basic Equipment) and DJ Crusador.
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The label enjoyed its strongest commercial success to date with the release of FiggKidd
's album What Is FiggKidd?. In 2005, Unda K9 Records' Lui founded Park Jam Festival presented by Triple J, the first Australian hip-hop festival, at Luna Park, Sydney. The Park Jam concept was the first to bring together all types of hip hop from underground and commercial spheres, including indigenous, alternative and experimental, with headliners such as Digital Underground
, Kool Keith
& Kutmasta Kurt
. Since 2007 Unda K9 Records has been developing Australian born American raised - Melbourne residing artist Bukkcity
, who since signing to the label has won three major independent music awards, before releasing his official debut mini-album Same Place
in January 2009. Also calling Unda K9 Records home is a diverse collective of artists and DJ’s including young Central Coast rapper Tycotic and his label Asylum 57, Sydney
local artist 13th Son, Herb (from Sydney collective Basic Equipment), DirtBox Kings (a collective of well known underground emcee’s & DJ’s from Sydney), Benji from Sydney crew PK Crew and DJ Jay Funk.
As of 2008, FiggKidd and Unda K9 Records officially parted ways on mutual terms and still remain good friends.
Unda K9 Records through MGM distribution also acts as a third party distributor.
Other artists formerly signed to UndaK9 include A Broken Silence and The Vangarde. Both acts left UndaK9 without releasing a commercial album.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
that represents a number of hip-hop acts including Bukkcity
Bukkcity
Andre Knight , better known by his stage name Bukkcity, is an Australian-American rapper who is currently signed to the Unda K9 Records record label.-Early life:...
, Tycotic, 13th Son, Syntax (from Trace Elements), DirtBox Kings, Herb (from Basic Equipment) and DJ Crusador.
History
In 2002, Lui established Unda K9 Records Pty Limited, an independent record label that is usually involved in record production, management and promotion of their artist's material, and its release on both a national and international scale. Unda K9 Records hosts a predominantly hip-hop roster and is based in SydneySydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
.
The label enjoyed its strongest commercial success to date with the release of FiggKidd
Figgkidd
Figgkidd is an Australian rapper from Bankstown. He is often compared to Eminem. He won best new talent at the 2006 Urban Music Awards.-Discography:*"I Gotta Know" featuring Tech N9ne and Red Foo Aus #50*What is Figgkidd...
's album What Is FiggKidd?. In 2005, Unda K9 Records' Lui founded Park Jam Festival presented by Triple J, the first Australian hip-hop festival, at Luna Park, Sydney. The Park Jam concept was the first to bring together all types of hip hop from underground and commercial spheres, including indigenous, alternative and experimental, with headliners such as Digital Underground
Digital Underground
Digital Underground was an alternative hip hop group from Oakland, California. It could have been considered a music "family" rather than a group, as its personnel changed and rotated with each album and tour....
, Kool Keith
Kool Keith
Keith Matthew Thornton, better known by his stage name Kool Keith, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York. A founding member of Ultramagnetic MCs, Kool Keith has recorded prolifically both as a solo artist and in group collaborations. Kool Keith is the self-proclaimed inventor of...
& Kutmasta Kurt
KutMasta Kurt
Kurt Matlin, professionally known as KutMasta Kurt, is an American hip hop producer, best known for his work with Kool Keith.-Collaborations:*Kool Keith - Sex Style *Dr Dooom - First Come, First Served...
. Since 2007 Unda K9 Records has been developing Australian born American raised - Melbourne residing artist Bukkcity
Bukkcity
Andre Knight , better known by his stage name Bukkcity, is an Australian-American rapper who is currently signed to the Unda K9 Records record label.-Early life:...
, who since signing to the label has won three major independent music awards, before releasing his official debut mini-album Same Place
Same Place
Same Place is the debut mini-album from Australian-American hip hop artist, Bukkcity. Originally meant for released in October 2008, due to several delays it wasn't released until January 2009, through Australian hip hop label, Unda K9 and MGM Distribution....
in January 2009. Also calling Unda K9 Records home is a diverse collective of artists and DJ’s including young Central Coast rapper Tycotic and his label Asylum 57, Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
local artist 13th Son, Herb (from Sydney collective Basic Equipment), DirtBox Kings (a collective of well known underground emcee’s & DJ’s from Sydney), Benji from Sydney crew PK Crew and DJ Jay Funk.
As of 2008, FiggKidd and Unda K9 Records officially parted ways on mutual terms and still remain good friends.
Unda K9 Records through MGM distribution also acts as a third party distributor.
Other artists formerly signed to UndaK9 include A Broken Silence and The Vangarde. Both acts left UndaK9 without releasing a commercial album.
Artists
The following artists are currently signed to the Unda K9 roster:- BukkcityBukkcityAndre Knight , better known by his stage name Bukkcity, is an Australian-American rapper who is currently signed to the Unda K9 Records record label.-Early life:...
(VictoriaVictoria (Australia)Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
) - Tycotic (New South WalesNew South WalesNew South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
) - 13th Son (New South WalesNew South WalesNew South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
) - DirtBox Kings (New South WalesNew South WalesNew South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
) - Herb (of Basic Equipment) (New South WalesNew South WalesNew South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
) - DJ Jay Funk (VictoriaVictoria (Australia)Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
) - Benji of PK Crew (New South WalesNew South WalesNew South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
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