HIP HOP RELEASE: Spit Syndicate - Towards The Light

Sydney-based MCs Nick Lupi (20) and Just Enuff (21), collectively known as Spit Syndicate, possess an innate clarity and sophisticated synergy that belies their ages. These two prodigious talents have mastered a unique approach that marks a new and exciting sound for Obese Records and more importantly offers a fresh perspective seldom heard on these shores. Their debut album manages to blur conventional genre lines without ever losing touch with Oz Hip Hop's deep underground roots. This is “fresh breath” music.

Accentuated by adventurous flows that smash the monotonous structures too widely heard in today's Hip Hop, Towards the Light takes in the full spectrum of human experience without losing its momentum. From the fists in the air party vibe of Here Today, Gone Tomorrow to the intensely introspective On and On, Spit Syndicate portray a wisdom beyond their years. Political undertones ring through on The Lucky Country and the hard edged Weapon of Choice, while Lost Boys forges an anthem for the young men of the streets. The days of rapping about beer and bitches are well worn and Spit Syndicate demonstrate a new generation's ability to tackle issues of substance with hypnotising style.

Production credits on Towards the Light features an array of heavyweights including Jase, M-Phazes and Fame with a noteworthy appearance from L.A. producer Ro Blvd (Common, Lupe Fiasco). Layered with soulful vocal hooks from emerging Sydney artists including Rowan Dix and Sarah Corry and featuring guest spots from MCs Fame (Overproof) and Solo (Horrorshow), this album maintains a consistency of quality that is rarely accomplished here or anywhere.

The next generation of Australian Hip Hop has arrived and Spit Syndicate are spearing the charge Towards the Light.

Towards the Light is available now through Obese Records.