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Empire Rising

About Me

Empire Rising is a 5 piece live act from Sydney. A powerful and energetic fusion of hip hop, electro and rock. Original and diverse and pushing the frontiers of modern day music.
Coming together in around 2005 the boys have steadily and purposefully built a reputation for being one of the most hard working and dedicated bands around. By taking a "do it yourself" approach to the music industry Empire Rising have compiled a list of achievements from sell out shows at top venues, to building and opening their own recording studio which they then went on to record their debut Ep 'The Future 1.0 in. As well as running there own event and production company, there's plenty to keep these guys busy!
Empire Rising pride themselves on their potent live performance with the charisma and stage presence of the members adding to the breath taking arrangement of beats grooves and flows being delivered with unbelievable style and accuracy.

2009 has seen Empire Rising play with some great Australian acts like TEGAN ROGERS, PHRASE, LOWRIDER, & HORRORSHOW, and they've been rated as "one of the most exciting hip hop acts i've seen in a long time" by Rockstar Magazine & "What the scene needs" turning many haters into believers.. halleluiyah!!..

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 04/06/2006
Band Members: (SOUL-Morris-VocalsKeys) (BRAIN-Pat-Drums808s) (EMOTION-Lewi-VocalsGuitars) (HEART-Benji-BassSubsonics) (VOICE-Koro-Vocals)
Influences: TheRoots, Jimi Hendrix, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Foo Fighters, John Legend, Silverchair, NIN, BoneThugs, LEd Zepplin, Saigon, Chasing Gravity, Chamillionaire, Nas, Tool, Jay-Z, Dr Dre, Frontline, Scribe, Tupac, B.I.G, Savage, P-Money.. Phrase, Bliss n Eso, Hilltop Hoods, The Herd, Incubus, RHCP, Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine, Donavon Frankenreiter, Ben Harper.
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Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Empire Rising Christmas special!!

Hi Peeps!The kind folks at the Annandale hotel have asked us to join them on Christmas eve!Turns out that hip hop super group Astonomy Class are taking to the stage only hours before the big fella in ...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Annandale Hotel - Lowrider / / Ray Man Three // Empire Rising

 Hosted By:Empire RisingWhen:Saturday, 15 August 2009Where:The Annandale Hotel17-19 Parramatta Rd, Annandale2038Description:A big night of Funk/Hip Hop/Electro + Soul! Featuring Adelaides finest - 'Lo...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:15:00 GMT

Fri 24h July FAMOUS FRIDAYS at Hostage X

FAMOUS FRIDAYS  Hosted By:Empire RisingWhen:Friday, 24 July 2009Where:Hostage X Nightclub270 Crown stWollongong2500Description:Empire Rising are playing live at Hostage X nightclub, wollongongs premie...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:04:00 GMT

new track up, check it out..

What up people!Just recorded a new track a couple days back.. Thought i'd stick it online to give you something fresh to listen to!It's pretty rough, only 1 verse, 1 hook.. Did the beat up late last w...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:37:00 GMT

Empire Rising Album Launch - At Hostage X - FAMOUS FRIDAYS!

Hosted By:Empire RisingWhen:Friday, 26 June 2009Where:Hostage X270 Crown stWollongong2500Description:Empire Rising will be playing at Hostage X nightclub, a brand new venue in Wollongong, on June 26. ...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:27:00 GMT

new release up on ebay!! check it out..

Hey all,As you may or may not know, our debut release 'the future 1.0' is now in our hot hands! We've already loaded it up to itunes and a bunch of other digital retailers but it actually take around ...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:20:00 GMT

Empire Rising Ep "The Future 1.0" out now!

Hello AllWell its been a long time coming but finally, the cd is finished, pressed & ready to sell!Track List is...IntroFutureLightsThe OneConnectThese DaysFeelin PressureAt the moment the cd is only ...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:58:00 GMT

Empire Rising @ Aka nightclub. Read on..

On thursday the 4th of June, Empire Rising along with Tegan Rogers will be playing @ Aka nightclub. This will be the 1st ever live event at this venue, the boys have taken it upon themselves to start ...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:45:00 GMT

Update April 14th 09

Hello All, Hope all is well & everyone had a great easter long weekend!! We played "Clash 2" @ The Annnandale Hotel With Lowrider, Phraze & Horrorshow on Sunday & would like to thank everyone involved...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:02:00 GMT

The trouble with hip hop (Read this!!)

Hey Guys and Girls, this is an email from the guys at the annandale.. They made a very good point and i think its worth a read.. Over the past couple of years we have been keen to support Hip Hop, but...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:51:00 GMT