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Reason

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FIRST REASON SHOW IN AGES - SATURDAY AUGUST 29TH ALICE SPRINGS - HERE WE COME!!Having withstood the test of time, Reason continues to personify both tenure and standard as one of Australia's true veterans of the underground hip hop scene. Through persistence of some 20 years, the standard is to once again be tested as Reason embarks on the next phase of raising awareness.The Reason story reflects true preservation of his belief in maintaining a constant yet positive presence. Throughout the years, Reason has performed in pioneering Australian Hip Hop groups including NME, Intence Quality (IQ) and Centre Road, and alongside world class acts including Cypress Hill, Company Flow, Ice Cube, People Under The Stairs, Blackalicious, Ugly Duckling, DJ Cash Money, Black Eyed Peas, Souls of Mischief, Arrested Development, Moka Only, Hilltop Hoods, Yungun (UK), The Alkoholiks, Mr Lif , DJ A-Trak, Qbert, Task Force(UK), AKA, Scribe (NZ), Disorda (UK), Mama's Funk, Def Wish Cast, Dark Tower(NZ), Skunkhour, The Big Day Out plus hosting a plethora of Victorian and Australian DMC Finals, which is certainly the proof of his perseverance and his presence as a mainstay in the Australian music scene.Over the years, Reason has performed regularly across the nation, alongside locals which have included Briggz and DJ Mark563in the their informal crew “FIRST CLASS”, Pegz, Bias B, Crossbred Mongrels, Funkoars, Hospice Crew, Art of War, Terra Firma, Muph n Plutonic, Flagrant, DJ Krisy, Ken Oath, Brother Stoney, Certified Wise, Dominion and Syllabolix Crews and many many others plus he hosted Melburnz Premier Hip Hop show 'HITTIN SWITCHES' on 106.7 PBS FM with Pegz for seven years.Reason was also the featured artist for Triple J 'OZ MUSIC MONTH in November 2002.Reason 'practices what he preaches' by promoting positive content in a context which is truly street, yet with a personal message contained within. Reason is a lover of politics, life, indigenous issues, youth issues, his family and the environment.Reason spends his days as a High School teacher, doing what he does best - communicating important and relevant life messages. He is a strong supporter of the Aboriginal Reconciliation process and has worked with students and the Aboriginal community in ensuring that the word is spread. He is also a proactive facilitator working to educate youth on making the correct choices in life.He is a true testament to hard work and living an existence according to the unlimited boundaries faced in everyday life. These are examples of the diversity, the listener envelops into their own conscience when embracing the Reason experience.From the late 80’s and since becoming the first artist signed to the OBESE RECORDS label, home to such groups including the Hilltop Hoods & Pegs, Reason has succeeded in spreading the gospel through a variety of musical releases, guest spots and a plethora of live shows.Playing a positive, proactive role within the Australian hip hop scene is certainly one element of Reason, which is undeniably one of the most enchanting aspects of this hard working musician.Reason.... always on the ball; forever on the move.
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Music:

Member Since: 25/09/2006
Band Website: www.obeserecords.com
Band Members: OBESE CREW----DJ Mark563----PEGZ----FLAK----EMMA----Mia-----Merma---CONSTANTL Y ROCKIN....----PLENTY OF OTHER SIGNIFICANT AFFILIATES
Influences: EPMD---- TIM DOG---- PETE ROCK n CL SMOOTH---- JUST ICE---- KRSONE---- INTENCE QUALITY---- AKA---- MAMAS FUNK---- DEF WISH CAST---- HYJAcK (UK)---- BLADE (UK)---- DEMON BOYZ---- SkinnyMan---- MIDNIGHT OIL---- STEEL PULSE---- SIZZLA---- CAPLETON---- OBESE ARTISTS---- FLAK----
Sounds Like: RAW, INTELLIGENT AUSTRALIAN HIP HOP ..
Record Label: Obese Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

ROCK TO THE REASON ALBUM LAUNCHES

Rock down to my REASON Album Launches: Fri 24th Oct @ Rosies , Brisbane Fri 7th Nov @ Light Square, Adelaide
Posted by on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:49:00 GMT

REASON 'THE TIDES ARE TURNING' ALBUM LAUNCH @ REVOLVER 3RD OCT

Reasonsolid, Myspherical Entertainment & Obese Records present:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = 'urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office' />....  .... REASON + 1 Point 618 .....
Posted by on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:52:00 GMT

OBESE RECORDS NEW ALBUM RELEASE: "THE TIDES ARE TURNING" - REASON

Never far from social conscience and contemporary issues, REASON's forthcoming EP 'The Tides Are Turning' is a true portrait of an artist who wears his heart on his sleeveThis is by far the most polis...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:25:00 GMT

Check out this event: YUNGUN & MR THING (UK)

YUNGUN & MR THING (UK)THE ESPY -  Friday Jan 12The Espy, Upper Esplanade, StKilda - Melbourne, Supports:Muph n PlutonicFIRST CLASS f/ Reason, Briggz n DJ 563
Posted by on Tue, 26 Dec 2006 03:27:00 GMT

Hilltop Hoods "The Calling" Album Launch

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Posted by on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 01:43:00 GMT

EARWAX - Culture of Kingz Album Launch After Party

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Posted by on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 01:41:00 GMT

CULTURE OF KINGZ 2 Album Launch

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Posted by on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 01:39:00 GMT

REOGRAPHY - Adelaide album Launch

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Posted by on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 01:36:00 GMT

Triple J "Reography" review

REASON Interview with ReasonCan you tell a story behind the Reography LP?I have been a part of the Australian hip hop scene for well over a decade and have played to the masses, with plenty of...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 01:34:00 GMT

Another "One Step Ahead" album review

One Step Ahead is the third full length release from Melbourne based MC Reason. An MC for the past 15 years, Reason raises awareness about current political and social issues through positive messages...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 01:32:00 GMT