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Tailor Made - single off New Album Laserdisc


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LOW BUDGET BIO

Since their emergence in 2005, Low Budget has established an enduring presence on the fickle Australian hip-hop scene. Following the widespread buzz generated by their self-released mixtape in 2005, the group’s jazzy debut album Magnasound was one of the surprise success stories of 2006, drawing universal enthusiasm and praise from critics and fans alike.
On the back of the critical triumph and public acclaim of Magnasound, Low Budget quickly solidified their reputation as one of the most energetic and engaging acts on Melbourne’s live scene, amassing a long list of support slots for international acts such as People Under the Stairs, Atmosphere and J Live, alongside local names including The Funkoars, Pegz, Muph & Plutonic and Downsyde. The process of crafting songs for their celebrated live show was instrumental in forging the group’s second longplayer, Laserdisc.
Laserdisc sounds like nothing else on the market, with Low Budget’s producer and DJ, Debonair P, intertwining bone-rattling basslines with obscure disco and boogie grooves to create an intoxicating blend of thick dancefloor funk. Reinterpreting the sample-driven production philosophy employed by great hip hop producers of the past through his own mirrorball-swinging sensibilities, Debonair has emerged with an attention-grabbing sound that is entirely his own.
The neck-snapping harmonies emanating from Debonair’s sampler are perfectly complemented by the humour-filled and deftly-delivered lyrics of Low Budget’s MC, Gentleman Gene. The pair’s finely honed chemistry is aptly demonstrated on Laserdisc’s lead single ‘Tailor Made’, on which Gene nimbly delivers memorable line after memorable line atop one of the year’s best basslines. A versatile wordsmith, Gentleman Gene commands album highlights such as the poplocking ‘Freak Mystique’ and the raunchy ‘Knockout Performance’ with style, while also engaging in conceptualism on tracks including ‘Saturday Night’ and ‘2082’ with equal finesse.
Eschewing hip hop’s current obsession with guest vocalists and producers, Low Budget again prove their individuality by holding their own throughout the course of Laserdisc. By channelling their individual strengths to fashion a skip-proof, unique and memorable album, Low Budget is certain to capture the attention and imagination of listeners of all persuasions.
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MERCHANDISE

If you have problems finding either of our albums in stores, you can order direct from us. Just message us here or via email at [email protected]


LASERDISC
New Album Out Now!


Low Budget is proud to announce the release of our brand new album 'LASERDISC'. The record has been more than two years in the making, and has received a fantastic response so far.'Laserdisc' is available now on CD in JB Hi-Fi and all good record stores, iTunes and from us directly. Limited edition clear vinyl copies now available from us and good record stores!

CD's = $20 + postage
Double Vinyl LP = $30 + postage

Purchase 'LASERDISC' now on iTunes right here:


NEW LOW BUDGET T-SHIRTS!

We have some new t-shirts featuring our sleek new logo - they’re available only from us and cost a mere $30 including postage within Australia. We also have a very VERY limited amount of t-shirts printed with glow-in-the-dark ink - for only $35 (including postage) you too could be wearing one of these fine garments right now! Check our blog for size / colour details, and contact us here or at [email protected] to order.
TAILOR MADE 7"

We still have an extremely limited number of 7" vinyl singles for the lead single off the album 'Tailor Made', featuring a brand new b-side 'Roll the Dice.' Quantities are extremely limited so get in quick!
Regular Black Vinyl (100 made) = $10 + postage
Electric Blue Vinyl (50 made) = $15 + postage.

Purchase 'TAILOR MADE' now on iTunes. Featuring the b-side 'Roll the Dice', instrumentals and acapellas for both tracks here:


MAGNASOUND


'Magnasound' is still available on CD in all good independent music stores & JB Hi-Fi's across the country so go get it if you don't have it already. We have a handful of copies of the limited edition double vinyl (only 250 copies pressed) featuring a handful of bonus instrumental tracks.

CD's = $20 + postage
Double Vinyl LP = $30 + postage

Purchase 'MAGNASOUND' now on iTunes right here:


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 25/08/2005
Band Website: http://www.myspace.com/lowbudgetmusic
Band Members: DEBONAIR P - Producer/DJ
GENTLEMAN GENE - MC
Influences: Groove B Chill, Twin Hype, ATEEM, AMG, EPMD, Red Hot Lover Tone, The Private Investigators, Cool C, CEB, Beatnuts, Chubb Rock, Camp Lo, King T, Heavy D, The B.U.M.'s, Ill Biskits, Knuckleheadz, Cella Dwellas, Masta Ace, Three Times Dope, DJ Quik, CRU, Count Bass D, JVC Force, Double X Posse, Black Sheep, Original Flavor, Redman, Keith Murray, Godfather Don, SKI, Screwball, Craig G, Real Live, Black Rock & Ron, Yall So Stupid, Da King & I, Hard to Obtain, Maspyke, Slick Rick, UBC, 2nd II None, ESP, Maestro Fresh Wes, Main Source, Chi Ali...
Record Label: Gentleman's Relief Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Footage of Low Budget at Splendour in the Grass

Hey all,JTV have been running some footage of us playing at the Splendour in the Grass festival a couple of weeks back, if you haven't seen it already check it out at the following link:http://www.abc...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:01:00 GMT

Low Budget wins JJJ Unearthed Splendour in the Grass competition!

Hey all,In some very unexpected but extremely welcome news, we have been selected by the good people at JJJ to perform at the Splendour in the Grass festival being held at Byron Bay later this month. ...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:42:00 GMT

Low Budget are JJJ Unearthed Featured Artist of the Week!

Hey All,JJJ Unearthed have kindly picked us as their featured artist for this week - you can check out a short interview we did with them and also download a few of our tracks right here:http://triple...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:27:00 GMT

New Low Budget T-Shirts in Stock Now!

Hey All,We have some new t-shirts featuring our sleek new logo - theyre available only from us and cost a mere $30 including postage within Australia.  We also have a very VERY limited amount of t...
Posted by on Sat, 23 May 2009 20:58:00 GMT

"Laserdisc" - now available on clear vinyl!

Hey all,Firstly, thank you to everyone who has picked up our album Laserdisc already on CD or via iTunes, we really appreciate it!The album is now available on clear 2LP vinyl for all you DJs and wax ...
Posted by on Thu, 07 May 2009 01:29:00 GMT

JJJ Home and Hosed write up

We got a little write up in JJJ's Home and Hosed program which has a new blog. The show is dedicated to playing only Australian music, and they help support a lot of local artists.If you dig the album...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:02:00 GMT

Rapreviews.com Review

Low Budget :: Laserdisc :: Gentleman's Reliefas reviewed by Jesal 'Jay Soul' PadaniaMelbourne. An apparently wonderful city, full of culture, vim andvigour not to mention an utterly thriving music sce...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:58:00 GMT

Request TAILOR MADE on JJJ now!

Hey everyone,We would really appreciate it if you can take 5 minutes of your day and request our track if your feeling it on JJJ. You can do so at the following link below.http://www.abc.net.au/triple...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:15:00 GMT

LASERDISC streaming in full on Lifelounge

For a limited time in the lead up to its release this Saturday, Low Budgets blinding new album Laserdisc is streaming in its entirety from funky Melbourne based website Lifelounge. Be the ...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:12:00 GMT