Mind Over Matter feat. Paige IV (Press Release)

"Problems Aside", the new single from acclaimed Australian hip hop duo Mind Over 

Matter was the result of five different writers collaborating together for the first time.

This unfamiliar and rather unusual collaboration began when Mind Over Matter took 

part in Specific Music's '50 Songs in 5 Days’. In partnership with APRA AMCOS, the 

workshop was an invitation only camp for Australia's best established and upcoming 

songwriters and artists. The camp saw over 100 artists come together in Sydney's 

famed Studio 301 with one goal: create.

On the fourth day of this camp, Mind Over Matter's DJ Ntaprize and Smizzy found 

themselves part of a group that involved producer Tim Carr (Matt Corby), Paul 

Conrad (Dew Process/UMA), and Melbourne singer-songwriter Pagie IV (Sony 

BMG). In just one day, they had produced, written, and recorded "Problems Aside", 

the second single off Mind Over Matter's upcoming album ‘The Cover’ due later this 

year.

“This was one of those magic moments for everyone involved. We had the best time 

creating together and we plan to work with each other heaps more – this the A 

team!” Smizzy says.

Following the LP's down tempo first single, "Don't You Blame Me", this raw and 

spirited track explores the fragility of relationships while both Smizzy and Paige IV 

articulate their own personal vulnerabilities over a hypnotic and slow-burning beat. 

The two showcase an infectious sense of rhythm and melody that cuts through and 

draws the listeners in.

Problems Aside feat. Paige IV

Mind Over Matter's 3rd studio album 'This Way to Elsewhere' released 2014 Shock Records.

My Disappointments

A Little Brighter feat. Chance Waters

Along The Way

Tomorrow's History feat. Rahjconkas

The Calm Before The Storm (Interlude)

X.Y.Z. feat.Vida Sunshine

Societies Pyramid feat. Mantra

God's Snare feat. Kiki

Dream Train feat. Jon Reichardt

Real Life feat. Kiki

Saved Me

iTunes Bonus track from This Way to Elsewhere. Cover designed by one of Mind Over Matter's listeners who was a winner of a Facebook 'cover design' competition for the song. 

The Ghost & The Wolf

Track 3 from Mind Over Matter's 3rd studio album 'This Way to Elsewhere' released 2014 Shock Records.


Somebody's Love feat. Ernst Carter Jnr.

Track 5 from Mind Over Matter's 3rd studio album 'This Way to Elsewhere' released 2014 Shock Records.


From The Sky

Track 6 from Mind Over Matter's 3rd studio album 'This Way to Elsewhere' released 2014 Shock Records.


What They Say Feat. Bliss n Eso

Track 7 from Mind Over Matter's 3rd studio album 'This Way to Elsewhere' released 2014 Shock Records.

mind over matterfrom the skythis way to elsewhere


Shape Another Heart feat. Jon Reichardt

Smizzy had a run at 360's track Hectickest, what are your thoughts?

Smizzy X 360 - Hectickist

When Smizzy wrote the hook for  Mind Over Matter’s new single ‘American Girl’, he had one man in mind to sing it. That person was a Grammy Award winning, US artist, but actually getting him on the track seemed an unattainable feat. 

After approaching some friends to try their luck at singing the irrefutably catchy melody, Smizzy was feeling disheartened, none were able to scale the bar that he had set. But then, Smizzy remembered he was an optimist, and so decided to approach, via Facebook message, a Mr. Matthew Santos. 

Matthew Santos is most commonly known for his work with Lupe Fiasco album The Cool, and more notably on Lupe’s lead single ‘Superstar’ (for which he won the Grammy), 

A couple of weeks passed, when all of a sudden a reply from Santos appeared in Smizzy’s inbox. Santos apologised for the delayed response, and proceeded to say that he’d love to have a run at the chorus. 

Within two days Santos sent his vocals to Mind Over Matter, and the result was mind blowing. 

‘American Girl’ is a clever commentary about how contemporary Australian society has been so heavily influenced by the American media.

“Steph decided to skip lunch for six months /
She wants a man so she goes to the gym tons /
Chris invited her round for a dip once /
But she turned him down cos she hates herself in swim trunks /

The increase in superficialities has resulted in an increase in the insecurities of today’s society, which is creatively highlighted through the characters Smizzy mentions.  

The track’s upbeat production courtesy of Matik (Seth Sentry, Drapht) and Jon Reichardt (Hilltop Hoods, Bliss n Eso), features horn lines and driving drum beats, which contrast with Santos’s smooth and powerful vocals on the hook.  

‘American Girl’ is the lead single off Mind Over Matter’s forthcoming album The Cover which is scheduled for release in early 2016.


American Girl feat. Matthew Santos

We been rapping since infinity and plan to keep going for roughly the same amount of time. 

Mind Over Matter

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