Dudstown Recordings is an independent label from Dunedin, Aotearoa founded by local MC/vocalist/producer MC Beau. The label boasts two of the south’s premier lyricists Beau and Max Dad E. Their Hip Hop sound is a melting pot of Reggae and Dancehall influences. And each member brings their own story.
Beat makers, Mr J(Soundclash), Tim Webb (Vanadis), Miso (High Stakes), Amin Payne, J Gunns, MR Methodical and Kozmo have contributed to Dudstowns production thus far.
October 2006, Dudstown released Beau and Max Dad E’s
'The Bootleg Mixtape' and Esdee’s 'School of Thought' Both efforts received articles in New Zealand Hip Hop magazine 'Back2Basics' (See Vol. 3 issue 9)
Dudstown has also designed its own range of high-end street wear due winter 2009 (exclusively stocked at Belle Bird 327, George St, Dunedin).
A release party and Catwalk for the full range of clothing and Beau’s Solo mixtape 'Suits, Beats & Block letter T’s' was held at The Backstage, Dunedin. See slide show for photos of the release party and Catwalk.
In 2008 Beau and Max Dad E released their debut music video for the single 'Our Sound' (Prod by amin Payne). They also released 'The Bootleg Mixtape Vol. 2' and enlisted Amin Payne on mixing duties. Vol. 2 Features Munz, Esdee, Emerald, Tim Webb, Miso, Amin Payne, Mr Methodical and Official. Vol. 3 of their mixtape series is on the way, Max Dad E's solo Effort is in the works and Soundclash Soundsystem's (a Reggae/Dancehall crew) are due to release their mixtape mid 2009...For more info on Dudstown releases, clothing, Bookings and more contact [email protected]
'Our Sound' Prod. Amine Payne Feat. Beau & Max Dad E
Available At Quest Dunedin
Available At Quest Dunedin
