It's been 10 years since Obese records released hip-hop compliation Obesecity with the express goal of getting Australian hip-hop heard. Little did they know what the tidal effect on the genre would be.
Bolstered by the independent label, the compilation showcased a generation of hip hop heavyweights, recognised today as the true pioneers of a flourishing industry. Hilltop Hoods, Muph & Plutonic, Bias B, Pegz, the late Hunter and more united to give the growing genre a voice.
To celebrate its anniversary Obese Records is proud to present Obesecity 2. A dual-disc compilation showcasing the brightest and most promising new artists in Australian hip hop, handpicked alongside the genre's most revered underground acts. With emphasis on the label's distribution roster and independently established acts, Obesecity 2 will benchmark the scene once more.
The range of artists featured on the compilation varies both stylistically and geographically. With moments of progressive, electronic production, next to the more traditional sounds of BBQ rap boom bap. Obesecity 2 exhibits the extensive sonic landscape now occupied by the genre.
Obesecity 2 is a time capsule which, will no doubt be prized for its conviction in an age of mass production and impersonal media.
