All About Grandmaster Flash
Grandmaster Flash [Audio]: The master returns
by angy on January 14th, 2010
Grandmaster Flash has long been widely lauded as the big ol’ daddy of DJ culture, developing several techniques that became fundamental in the development of the DJ craft. Decades later, what does Flash still have to offer? A lot, as ITM finds out. [more]
Grandmaster Flash [Audio]: Bridging the gap
by i_have_ADD on March 3rd, 2009
He’s not the best, he’s not the worst, but he certainly was the first. Or so the saying goes... Grandmaster Flash is certified hip hop royalty, and after a staggering career spanning three decades he’s made a rather grand return to form. [more]
His early sonic expeditions of course, spawned techniques such as cutting and mixing, which back then hadn't yet been attempted. Flash can also be credited for developing the first manual edit with a mixer, which resulted in the first breaks. Adding another major noteworthy advancement to the scene [more]
For every art form, there is always a source. For abstract art, it was Picasso. For martial arts, it was Bruce Lee. And for the art of Turntablism, it was none other than Grandmaster Flash. ITM's palu takes a flashback in time with the man who started it all. [more]
Forget about bling bling, booty's and ho's. Let's talk about real Aussie Hip Hop. Let's talk about homegrown talent. Let's talk about dogs ... the resin variety that is. [more]
The return of Grandmaster Flash
After one of the most talked about sets at the 2009 Future Music Festival, a true founder of the hip hop movement is set to return to the west for his first headline set of the new decade on Friday January 22 at Capitol. [more]
Grandmaster Flash, Amanda Blank & more added to Beck's Festival Bar
Following this month’s announcement of what’s in story for us when the spectacular Sydney Festival returns in early 2010, we've now got the full lineup for the hugely popular Beck’s Festival Bar at Hyde Park Barracks. [more]
Hot Barbeque details emerge for 2010, presented by ITM
Next year, Future Entertainment event Hot Barbeque will be reborn for a mid January festival that takes things well out of the city, to the scenic surrounds of the Point Nepean Quarantine Station in Portsea. [more]
Grandmaster Flash joins N*E*R*D
Surely making it one of the standout hip hop gigs of 2009, it has been announced that certified old-school legend Grandmaster Flash will join Pharrell Williams and his NERD crew at their Sydney and Melbourne arena shows this March. [more]
So you thought that the lineup was quality to begin with? Well hang tight, because Future Music Festival is here to make every techno, progressive and house fan’s dreams come true with the second round announcement for the 2009 tour. [more]
If you've missed the headlines, then you must have entered your winter hibernation early this year. [more]
After selling out of our initial allocation of tickets recently, ITM has been lucky enough to secure a very limited FINAL batch. [more]
Following last week's announcement that the inthemix presents 'An Intimate Night With...' event is making its welcome return in June, featuring none other than pioneering hip-hop identity Grandmaster Flash, the limited allocation of tickets secured for ITM-VIPs have sold out completely. [more]
Anyone who witnessed the very first inthemix run 'An Intimate Night With...' event in 2005, featuring global house phenomenon Deep Dish, will no doubt attest that it was one of the best nights of the year. [more]
Falcon Touring have just announced the return of Grandamaster Flash to Melbourne on Saturday 2nd June. [more]
One of the most exciting festivals to hit the Sydney circuit on the Queen's Birthday weekend, is of course We Love...Sounds. And with this year's line-up boasting the likes of Grandmaster Flash, DJ Sneak, Tiefschwarz, James Zabiela, Annie etc, it's no wonder they just had to take it Australia-wide! [more]
Hitting Sydney on the Queen's Birthday long weekend, with a spectacular line up including Grandmaster Flash, Annie, Digitalism, Tiefschwarz, DJ Sneak, James Zabiela, and more, it's no wonder all of the first realease tickets for We Love... Sounds have already walked out the door! [more]
The festival has been confirmed to return to The Hordern precinct again on Sunday June 11 (The Queen's birthday weekend) and that's not all that's been confirmed. The kids at Sounds have had their little agendas busy as they confirmed, one by one the biggest line up We Love Sounds has ever seen! [more]
Bad news, Adelaide... Public Enemy won't be making it to our fair city afterall. Fan's of Hip Hop's rich history will be crying in the streets as the unfortunate trend continues... [more]
The touring lineup for the 2005 Two Tribes lineup has been revealed, with The Prodigy set to headline the massive festival. Also on the bill are Armand Van Helden, Grandmaster Flash, Rank 1, MIKE, Signum, Richie Hawtin, Dave Seaman and many more. [more]
DJ Hero unveils full in-game setlist
With the launch of DJ Hero finally around the corner, some more juicy details have emerged, namely, the full list of tracks found in the game. [more]
Global financial crisis kills another UK festival
In sad news for our UK brethren, the four day Beachdown Festival was cancelled on the eve of its epic kick-off, becoming another victim of the inescapable economic downturn. [more]
DJ Hero adds DJ Jazzy Jeff to its enormous lineup
The 'DJ Hero' developers over at Activision clearly know have an appreciation for DJ culture recruiting pioneering turntable icon DJ Jazzy Jeff for the upcoming game. [more]
DJ Hero gets Grandmaster Flash
Another piece of the DJ Hero puzzle has fallen into place, as we now know the iconic Grandmaster Flash is contributing to the video game... [more]
After 20 years in studio album wilderness, Grandmaster Flash – aka Joseph Saddler, who celebrated his 50th birthday early this year – is set to return with his first new material in February, 2009. [more]
Hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash remixing famed Aussie indie-electro trio the Midnight Juggernauts... Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? [more]
Historical Hip Hop figures such as Grandmaster Flash, Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa all donated artifacts and memorabilia to the renowned Smithsonian Institution in a move to raise awareness and celebrate the music which has made such an significant impact on popular culture in recent years. [more]
Grandmaster Flash & Dead Prez @ The Espy, Melbourne (25/01/10) [more]
Becks Festival Bar feat. Grandmaster Flash @ Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney (23/01/10)
by DuncanM on January 28th, 2010
A set of boring, uninspired cheese was foisted upon the crowd at Becks Festival Bar, who certainly had the right to expect more from one of the originators of hip-hop. [more]
The tranquil surrounds of the Nepean National Park Quarantine Station, formally a used as an Army Barracks, made for the perfect venue for 2010’s installment of The Hot Barbeque... [more]
Pharrell Williams is the most in-demand producer around today. However, Wednesday night saw Williams take on a different role as he took centre-stage at the Hordern Pavilion with rock meets hip-hop group N.E.R.D. [more]
Future Music Festival @ Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne (08/03/09)
by ross_annabel on March 10th, 2009
Say goodbye to summer with the last of the silly season's big name electronic music festivals [more]
Performance wise, we certainly got a good show but the balance remains troublesome. We’re pushed and pulled in fragmented directions with no one route coming to the surface and no one standing up to show us where this band are actually going. [more]
If you haven't seen Grandmaster Flash play live before I suggest you be quick to grab a ticket next time he is town. It is well worth the entry fee for the skills as well as the show! [more]
inthemix pres. An Intimate Night with Grandmaster Flash @ Yu, Sydney (08/06/06)
by TheDon on July 4th, 2006
Yu bar in Pott [more]
On the 2nd of June the time had come for the main man, Grandmaster Flash to deliver us with something we could never forget. [more]
The Prodigy was in town over the weekend to rock out after the recent release of their album "Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned" [more]
Two Tribes really needs no introduction. It comes around every year and is renowned for its big name acts, including a vast array of internationals. And this year was no exception. [more]
So he invented hip-hop. And beatmixing. And the extended break. And made some great tunes. And is NOT a rapper. And also seems to be horrendously insecure. [more]
In the words of the immortal Miss Ribbon, "Grandmaster Flash is the master of the turntable universe!?" (Miss Ribbon, all rights reserved 2003). Indeed. [more]
Grandmaster Flash! What more can be said about the man the few thousand people who sold out Metro City on Friday night didn't already know? [more]
"Grandmaster Flash! Ol' skool!! Farkin' yeah!!" - anon. punter May '03. The End. [more]
Grandmaster Flash - The Bridge
Grandmaster Flash is undoubtedly the most influential hiphop DJ of all time, but can he really still do what he did? [more]
DJ Hero - Grandmaster Flash
As a living legend of the DJ community, who could be better than Grandmaster Flash to take us through the ins and outs of DJ Hero? [more]
Grandmaster Flash talks about his album
Releasing his first album in over 20 years, the legendry Grandmaster Flash talks about all things hip-hop. Recognise! [more]
Grandmaster Flash - Swagger
Grandmaster Flash’s first high profile studio album in over 20 years, ‘The Bridge’, has finally dropped. Guests and collaborators include KRS One, Big Daddy Kane, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip and Snoop Dogg. [more]