Vents (musician)
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Vents is an Australian hip hop
artist from Adelaide
, South Australia
. He is known for his dark political content and aggressive delivery, and his association with the Certified Wise crew, whose members include the Hilltop Hoods
, Funkoars
, Cross-Bred Mongrels and Terra Firma. With producer
Trials of Funkoars, who is known for his extensive body of work with Hilltop Hoods, Drapht
and Ash Grunwald
, he has released two albums, 2007's Hard to Kill and 2011's Marked for Death, under the moniker Vents. In 2010, DJ Adfu joined Trials as a collaborator with Vents, allowing Trials to concentrate on his other commitments.
In 2011, the group signed to Hilltp Hoods' label Golden Era Records
and released their second album Marked for Death. The album debuted at #25 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart
and was later nominated for an ARIA Award
for Best Urban Album.
Vents have toured extensively and are known for their energetic live show, playing festivals such as the Big Day Out
, Sprung Festival, and Homebake as well as supporting acts such as Wu-Tang Clan
and Hilltop Hoods
.
' release, Who's Your Step Daddy
, in 2003 and has since appeared on albums by Hilltop Hoods
, Funkoars, Pegz, Hospice Crew, and Raven.
In 2006, Vents began working with producer Trials on a solo release. Hard to Kill, released 31 July 2007, was produced almost exclusively by Trials and features guest appearances by Suffa MC (Hilltop Hoods
), Sesta & Trials (Funkoars
) and Mortar (Clandestein). It reached #27 on the ARIA Urban Albums chart.
Marked for Death was released on 13 May 2011 on Golden Era Records
. The first single, "History of the World", and associated video clip were released on 11 April 2011. A second single and video for "Rollin' Balls" was released on YouTube
on 2 June 2011.
Australian hip hop
Australian hip hop music began in the early 1980s; originally it was primarily influenced by hip hop music and culture imported via radio and television from the United States of America. However, since the 1990s, a distinctive local style has developed. Australian hip hop is an underground music...
artist from Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
. He is known for his dark political content and aggressive delivery, and his association with the Certified Wise crew, whose members include the Hilltop Hoods
Hilltop Hoods
The Hilltop Hoods are an ARIA Award winning Australian hip hop group, from Adelaide, South Australia. Their members are MCs Suffa , MC Pressure , DJ Debris and formerly DJ Next. They have been at the centre of the Australian hip hop scene for the better part of two decades, originally forming back...
, Funkoars
Funkoars
The Funkoars are an Australian hip hop act from Adelaide. They are part of the Certified Wise crew, sixteen South Australian hip hop artists who often appear on each others tracks on various albums.-Members:...
, Cross-Bred Mongrels and Terra Firma. With producer
Hip hop production
Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. Though the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music, it's most commonly used to refer to the instrumental, non-lyrical aspects of hip hop. This means that hip hop producers are the instrumentalists involved in a work...
Trials of Funkoars, who is known for his extensive body of work with Hilltop Hoods, Drapht
Drapht
Drapht is an Australian hip hop singer from Perth, Western Australia. Drapht is a member of the Syllaboliks crew, which comprises fellow Australian hip hop artists from Perth.-Biography:...
and Ash Grunwald
Ash Grunwald
Ash Grunwald is an Australian radio announcer and blues musician.-Early career:...
, he has released two albums, 2007's Hard to Kill and 2011's Marked for Death, under the moniker Vents. In 2010, DJ Adfu joined Trials as a collaborator with Vents, allowing Trials to concentrate on his other commitments.
In 2011, the group signed to Hilltp Hoods' label Golden Era Records
Golden Era Records
Golden Era Records is an Australian hip hop record label based in Adelaide, and was founded in 2008 by Australian hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods.-History:Golden Era Records started in 2008....
and released their second album Marked for Death. The album debuted at #25 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
and was later nominated for an ARIA Award
ARIA Music Awards
The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards is an annual series of awards nights celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Recording Industry Association...
for Best Urban Album.
Vents have toured extensively and are known for their energetic live show, playing festivals such as the Big Day Out
Big Day Out
The Big Day Out is an annual music festival held in several cities in Australia and New Zealand in late January. It started in Sydney in 1992, spread to Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth by 1993, with the Gold Coast and Auckland joining in 1994...
, Sprung Festival, and Homebake as well as supporting acts such as Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
and Hilltop Hoods
Hilltop Hoods
The Hilltop Hoods are an ARIA Award winning Australian hip hop group, from Adelaide, South Australia. Their members are MCs Suffa , MC Pressure , DJ Debris and formerly DJ Next. They have been at the centre of the Australian hip hop scene for the better part of two decades, originally forming back...
.
Biography
Vents made his debut on FunkoarsFunkoars
The Funkoars are an Australian hip hop act from Adelaide. They are part of the Certified Wise crew, sixteen South Australian hip hop artists who often appear on each others tracks on various albums.-Members:...
' release, Who's Your Step Daddy
Who's Your Step Daddy
Who's Your Step Daddy is the debut album released by Australian hip hop group Funkoars in 2003. The album was was released by Peepshow Entertainment and distributed by Obese Records.The album contains numerous pornographic references and their outrageous and passionate lyrics are potentially aimed...
, in 2003 and has since appeared on albums by Hilltop Hoods
Hilltop Hoods
The Hilltop Hoods are an ARIA Award winning Australian hip hop group, from Adelaide, South Australia. Their members are MCs Suffa , MC Pressure , DJ Debris and formerly DJ Next. They have been at the centre of the Australian hip hop scene for the better part of two decades, originally forming back...
, Funkoars, Pegz, Hospice Crew, and Raven.
In 2006, Vents began working with producer Trials on a solo release. Hard to Kill, released 31 July 2007, was produced almost exclusively by Trials and features guest appearances by Suffa MC (Hilltop Hoods
Hilltop Hoods
The Hilltop Hoods are an ARIA Award winning Australian hip hop group, from Adelaide, South Australia. Their members are MCs Suffa , MC Pressure , DJ Debris and formerly DJ Next. They have been at the centre of the Australian hip hop scene for the better part of two decades, originally forming back...
), Sesta & Trials (Funkoars
Funkoars
The Funkoars are an Australian hip hop act from Adelaide. They are part of the Certified Wise crew, sixteen South Australian hip hop artists who often appear on each others tracks on various albums.-Members:...
) and Mortar (Clandestein). It reached #27 on the ARIA Urban Albums chart.
Marked for Death was released on 13 May 2011 on Golden Era Records
Golden Era Records
Golden Era Records is an Australian hip hop record label based in Adelaide, and was founded in 2008 by Australian hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods.-History:Golden Era Records started in 2008....
. The first single, "History of the World", and associated video clip were released on 11 April 2011. A second single and video for "Rollin' Balls" was released on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
on 2 June 2011.
Albums
- Hard to Kill - Obese RecordsObese RecordsObese Records is an Australian hip hop record label. It is the largest Australian independent Hip-Hop label, a retail store and a touring and record distribution company.-History:...
(OBR052) (31 July 2007) - Marked for Death - Golden Era RecordsGolden Era RecordsGolden Era Records is an Australian hip hop record label based in Adelaide, and was founded in 2008 by Australian hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods.-History:Golden Era Records started in 2008....
(GER008) (13 May 2011) AUS #25
Singles
- "History of the World" - Golden Era (11 April 2011)
- "Rollin' Balls" - Golden Era (2 June 2011)
Contributions
- Who's Your Step DaddyWho's Your Step DaddyWho's Your Step Daddy is the debut album released by Australian hip hop group Funkoars in 2003. The album was was released by Peepshow Entertainment and distributed by Obese Records.The album contains numerous pornographic references and their outrageous and passionate lyrics are potentially aimed...
– FunkoarsFunkoarsThe Funkoars are an Australian hip hop act from Adelaide. They are part of the Certified Wise crew, sixteen South Australian hip hop artists who often appear on each others tracks on various albums.-Members:...
(song: "Whoremoans" ) (2003) - For The Ladies 12" - Mr. Trials (FunkoarsFunkoarsThe Funkoars are an Australian hip hop act from Adelaide. They are part of the Certified Wise crew, sixteen South Australian hip hop artists who often appear on each others tracks on various albums.-Members:...
) (song: "Take A Bath") (2005) - The Hard RoadThe Hard RoadThe Hard Road is a 2006 release by Australian hip hop group, the Hilltop Hoods from Adelaide, South Australia. It was released on 1 April 2006 by Obese Records. It debuted at #1 on the Australia ARIA Albums Chart, unprecedented for an independent label release and for an Australian hip hop group....
– Hilltop HoodsHilltop HoodsThe Hilltop Hoods are an ARIA Award winning Australian hip hop group, from Adelaide, South Australia. Their members are MCs Suffa , MC Pressure , DJ Debris and formerly DJ Next. They have been at the centre of the Australian hip hop scene for the better part of two decades, originally forming back...
(song: "The Blue Blooded") (2006) - The Greatest Hits – FunkoarsFunkoarsThe Funkoars are an Australian hip hop act from Adelaide. They are part of the Certified Wise crew, sixteen South Australian hip hop artists who often appear on each others tracks on various albums.-Members:...
(song: "The Symphony") (2006) - Visiting Hours – Hospice Crew (song: "The Caution") (2006)
- Burn City – Pegz (song: "Diligent Music") (2007)
- The Hangover – FunkoarsFunkoarsThe Funkoars are an Australian hip hop act from Adelaide. They are part of the Certified Wise crew, sixteen South Australian hip hop artists who often appear on each others tracks on various albums.-Members:...
(song: "Double Dutch") (2008) - State of the ArtState of the Art (Hilltop Hoods album)State of the Art is the 5th studio album released by Australian hip hop trio, Hilltop Hoods, on 12 June 2009.- Background :It is the first release by their newly founded record label, Golden Era Records. State of the Art was released on 12 June 2009...
- Hilltop HoodsHilltop HoodsThe Hilltop Hoods are an ARIA Award winning Australian hip hop group, from Adelaide, South Australia. Their members are MCs Suffa , MC Pressure , DJ Debris and formerly DJ Next. They have been at the centre of the Australian hip hop scene for the better part of two decades, originally forming back...
(song: "Rent week") (2009) - Ravenous 20Ten - Raven (song: "The Righteous and The Wretched") (2010)
- Golden Era Mixtape 2011Golden Era Mixtape 2011Golden Era Mixtape 2011 is a mixtape by all artists signed to Australian Hip hop label 'Golden Era Records'. It was released as a free download on 17th January 2011 on the Golden Era Records . In an interview about the mixtape on Triple J, Suffa of the Hilltop Hoods said that "everyone's been...
– Various (song: "A Love Song", "The Discrete Charm of the Bourgeiosie", "Existential Absurdity" and "Rollin' Balls") - The Quickening – FunkoarsFunkoarsThe Funkoars are an Australian hip hop act from Adelaide. They are part of the Certified Wise crew, sixteen South Australian hip hop artists who often appear on each others tracks on various albums.-Members:...
(song: "The Assassination") (2011)