ALL THINGS HIP HOP SINCE 2008!
Hoodrapz is committed to delivering informed, fresh event management services based on a vast majority of industry knowledge, a real understanding of the issues that affect our clients, venues, artists and fans, with a genuine enthusiasm for Hip Hop culture.
 
Our aim is to act as a trusted name in music and community, through positive planning and running of music festivals, events, recordings, mixtapes and various types of promotion. 
We uphold a company, that is trusted in producing results that directly and positively impact our performers artistic, cultural and business objectives. Also dedicated to providing an informal yet professional working and performing environment that encourages creativity, insight, collaborations and productivity. 
The number one priority is commitment and focus on Worldwide Hip Hop Talent. Always looking for new DJ'S, MC'S, Breakers, Dancers, Photographers, Writers, Bands, Poets, Freestylers, Beatboxers, Performers and Artists. Positive vibes welcome.
So all the Underground rise up!! This is your chance to perform live music with the best up and coming and established artists in Australia.

She's Not Real. Jguev Reev.
DO I HATE U.
i died in your arms that night. El Cotodore del Macho.
I Hate You I Love You

DiktionOne has been mastering and perfecting his skills as an artist and MC since the early 2000's. DiktionOne is inspired by the development of the Australian Hip Hop scene from local artists to the pioneers of the industry Hilltop Hoods, Bliss n Eso and Drapht. The success of the for-mentioned artists has fueled his ambition to pursue music as a career. 

"Music is my way of expressing who I am. The music I make is an honest, defenseless and intimate glance into my life. It helps me express my emotions and process the ups and downs of life. Without it I’d be lost, it’s as simple as that. I believe it’s my ability to put into words both the joy and the pain I experience in life, that enables people to relate to my music."

DiktionOne has built a strong and supportive fan base over the years. The support received was highlighted by the success of his debut recording ‘Drops of Ink’ (2011). A free mixtape that with no promotion or marketing saw 3 tracks played on national radio, most excitingly Triple J. Graff Art Crime was a standout and has received over 45,700 plays on Youtube along with being was voted no. 19 in Complex.com’s definitive list: ‘The 25 Best Songs about Graffiti’. 

DiktionOne spent 2012 writing and recording his debut studio album ‘Cardboard Crown’. The album showed a level of maturity and quality that is often not found on a debut album. It delivered a fresh take on hip hop that remained true to the art while still sounding original. Cardboard Crown was received well by fans and critics alike. 5 tracks received national radio play with Triple J adding several to rotation on the Unearthed playlist. With several sell out launch gigs under his belt and the release of film clips, Sunny Days and The Thunder Within, DiktionOne had become well know in the Melbourne Hip Hop scene. 

In mid 2012 DiktionOne was approached by Melbourne and Australian Hip Hop heavyweight, Obese Records and asked to contribute a song on the highly anticipated 10 Year Anniversary Compilation: Obesecity 2. With Cardboard Crown and Obesecity 2 under his belt, and commanding live performances with every show, DiktionOne knew it was time to begin work on a new project. He took some time away from the scene in late 2013 - early 2014 so he could focus on how best to approach the new release.  The Get Up is the culmination of DiktionOne's ambition, hard work and determination that will make his mark in the music industry. The Get Up delivers an unfiltered view of the world through the eyes of a man just trying to make it by. The title The Get Up gives reference to the graffiti and hip hop culture that gave birth to DiktionOne. It is a statement of who DiktionOne is not only as an artist but also as a person.

..::| MEDiTATE ON BASSWEIGHT |::..

Upcoming gigs:
- 2/1/26 Armada New Years Doof (TBA, NSW)

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Quakes is a DJ deeply rooted in the weighty pulse of UK bass music, drawing inspiration from dubstep, grime, and the sub-heavy sounds of sound system culture. Since first discovering the genres as a 10y/o drummer in 2007, he’s been captivated by its raw energy and meditative low end - a passion that has only deepened over nearly two decades.

With nine years of formal classical percussion training behind him, Quakes brings a refined rhythmic focus to every set - blending syncopated basslines with atmospheric textures and percussive depth. His selections are immersive, grounded in deep dub sensibilities, yet built to move crowds in both bush and club environments.

A dedicated vinyl collector, Quakes also performs all-vinyl sets that draw from rare dubplates, white label grime instrumentals, UKG and classic 140 gems - paying homage to the roots of the culture while showcasing his crate-digging instincts.

Since 2017, Quakes has been a consistent presence in Sydney’s underground scene, performing at (and organising) warehouse raves, outdoor gatherings, and bush doofs. He is a key member of Gennyada crew. Recent highlights include three sets at Twisted Frequency Festival NZ 2025 (2 representing DUNJ crew) and sets at Art Valley Winter 2025 and Dragon Dreaming Festival 2025. He has also shared stages with international heavyweights such as Ago, Biome, Hijinx, Nina, Sherelle, Tubby Isiah, Degs, and Gardna.

Whether under the trees or inside warehouse walls, Quakes delivers sound system-ready sets that balance sonic weight with spatial awareness - crafted to move both body and mind. A true student of bassweight, his performances are composed for deep listening and ground-shaking release.

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