The Tongue
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The Tongue is a Sydney
music artist signed to Australian independent label Elefant Traks
. He has recorded with Dudley Perkins
, Ozi Batla, DJ Diaz, Urthboy, Bertie Blackman
, The Bag Raiders, Gift Of Gab
(Blackalicious
), Katalyst, Braintax
, Georgia Anne Muldrow
, and Muph & Plutonic
.
He has released an EP (Bad Education), two LPs (Shock And Awe and Alternative Energy) and three mixtapes (Redux , The Tongue Is Dead and "The Sextape).
, New South Wales
, also known for his live freestyle ability. He represented Australia in the "Battle 4 Supremacy" competition/DVD against New Zealand
in 2005 and won the Revolver emcee battle the same year.
As a recording artist, he went on to sign with independent Sydney record label Elefant Traks
and immediately embarked on a national tour with The Herd. He has had songs on rotation by national broadcaster Triple J
. To date he has released an EP and two albums. His second album Alternate Energy features production from El Gusto (Hermitude
) and M-Phazes
. He has toured extensively around Australia
since 2006 and from 2008 to 2010 he also toured as a backup vocalist with Sydney group Astronomy Class
(Ozi Batla, Chasm and Sir Robbo). He released three free mixtapes in 2008, 2009 and 2011.
In 2009, The Tongue hosted and performed on the "Elefant Traks 10th Anniversary Party Live DVD" which was released nationally the same year and showcased the Elefant Traks
roster's live show.
He has performed at major Australian festivals including Big Day Out, Good Vibrations, Groovin The Moo, Sydney Festival, Peats Ridge, Sounds Of Spring, Coaster and Park Jam. He has also completed national tours with Drapht
and Pharoahe Monch
.
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
music artist signed to Australian independent label Elefant Traks
Elefant Traks
Elefant Traks is an Australian hip hop record label based in Sydney, Australia. Elefant Traks are distributed nationally through Inertia Distribution.-History:...
. He has recorded with Dudley Perkins
Dudley Perkins
Dudley Perkins is an American rapper and singer from Oxnard, California. He has released records on Stones Throw Records under his own name and the alias of Declaime....
, Ozi Batla, DJ Diaz, Urthboy, Bertie Blackman
Bertie Blackman
Bertie Blackman is an Independent Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist. She rose to fame with her debut album in 2004, entitled 'Headway' which came after years of prolific performances around Sydney's Inner city venues, where she developed a dedicated following.-Early life and...
, The Bag Raiders, Gift Of Gab
Gift of Gab
Gift of gab is an idiomatic phrase which means the "ability to talk readily, glibly, and convincingly". Gift of Gab may also refer to:*Irish legend of the Blarney Stone*Gift of Gab , a black-and-white film released in 1934 by Universal Pictures...
(Blackalicious
Blackalicious
Blackalicious is an American hip hop duo from Sacramento, California made up of rapper Gift of Gab and DJ/producer Chief Xcel . They are noted for Gift of Gab's often "tongue-twisting", multisyllabic, complex rhymes and Chief Xcel's "classic" beats...
), Katalyst, Braintax
Braintax
Braintax was a British hip hop artist and producer. Joe Christie had also recorded or appeared under the pseudonyms Brando Flux and Joey Brains. All of his releases were on his own record label, Low Life Records....
, Georgia Anne Muldrow
Georgia Anne Muldrow
Georgia Anne Muldrow is an American singer and musician signed to Stones Throw Records. She is the first female artist signed to the label and seems to be a close friend of fellow label artist Dudley Perkins...
, and Muph & Plutonic
Muph & Plutonic
Muph & Plutonic is an Australian hip hop group. It is composed of MC Muphin and DJ–drummer–producer Plutonic Lab, both of whom released several solo albums before joining together to form a combined act in 2004.-Plutonic Lab:...
.
He has released an EP (Bad Education), two LPs (Shock And Awe and Alternative Energy) and three mixtapes (Redux , The Tongue Is Dead and "The Sextape).
Biography
The Tongue is an emcee/songwriter from East SydneySydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, also known for his live freestyle ability. He represented Australia in the "Battle 4 Supremacy" competition/DVD against New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
in 2005 and won the Revolver emcee battle the same year.
As a recording artist, he went on to sign with independent Sydney record label Elefant Traks
Elefant Traks
Elefant Traks is an Australian hip hop record label based in Sydney, Australia. Elefant Traks are distributed nationally through Inertia Distribution.-History:...
and immediately embarked on a national tour with The Herd. He has had songs on rotation by national broadcaster Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
. To date he has released an EP and two albums. His second album Alternate Energy features production from El Gusto (Hermitude
Hermitude
Hermitude are an Australian hip hop group, originating from the Blue Mountains, New South Wales.- Biography :The two multi-instrumentalists Luke Dubber and Angus Stuart have been in bands together since 1994, at the ages of 16 and 11 respectively...
) and M-Phazes
M-Phazes
M-Phazes is an Australian Hip Hop producer and artist based in Melbourne, Victoria. Born on the Gold Coast he relocated to Melbourne to further his musical career...
. He has toured extensively around Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
since 2006 and from 2008 to 2010 he also toured as a backup vocalist with Sydney group Astronomy Class
Astronomy Class
Astronomy Class are an Australian hip-hop / reggae group from Sydney. The group comprises Ozi Batla , Sir Robbo and Chasm ....
(Ozi Batla, Chasm and Sir Robbo). He released three free mixtapes in 2008, 2009 and 2011.
In 2009, The Tongue hosted and performed on the "Elefant Traks 10th Anniversary Party Live DVD" which was released nationally the same year and showcased the Elefant Traks
Elefant Traks
Elefant Traks is an Australian hip hop record label based in Sydney, Australia. Elefant Traks are distributed nationally through Inertia Distribution.-History:...
roster's live show.
He has performed at major Australian festivals including Big Day Out, Good Vibrations, Groovin The Moo, Sydney Festival, Peats Ridge, Sounds Of Spring, Coaster and Park Jam. He has also completed national tours with 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 Pharoahe Monch
Pharoahe Monch
Pharoahe Monch is an American hip hop artist. He is known for his complex lyrics, complex delivery, and internal and multisyllabic rhyme schemes.-Biography:...
.
Albums
- Shock & Awe - Elefant TraksElefant TraksElefant Traks is an Australian hip hop record label based in Sydney, Australia. Elefant Traks are distributed nationally through Inertia Distribution.-History:...
(2007) - Alternative Energy - Elefant Traks (2010)
Compilation appearances
- Triple J Hip Hop Show - (2005) (song: "Counterfeit Cheques")
- Trampled - The Elephant Traks Remix Album - Elefant Traks (2006) (song: "Corruption Dub")
- Elefant Traks 10th Anniversary Party DVD - Elefant Traks (2009)
Guest appearances
- "Wrong One" by Urthboy (The Signal (2007) Elefant Traks)
- "Catch Of The Day Remix" by Bias BBias BBias B is an Australian hip hop artist. He started writing lyrics in 1989 and began performing in 1991 and released his first album, Beezwax, in 1998. The album took two years to sell its first 500 copies. In 1999, Bias B released an album called Boney & Stoney along with fellow crew members Len...
(Beemixes (2007) Obese Records) - "All You Got Remix" by Katalyst (All You Got 12" (2007) Invada Records)
- "Superpowers" by Chasm (Beyond The Beat Tape (2008) Obese Records)
- "Today" by Muph & PlutonicMuph & PlutonicMuph & Plutonic is an Australian hip hop group. It is composed of MC Muphin and DJ–drummer–producer Plutonic Lab, both of whom released several solo albums before joining together to form a combined act in 2004.-Plutonic Lab:...
(And Then Tomorrow CameAnd Then Tomorrow Came...And Then Tomorrow Came is the third album from Muph & Plutonic and was released in July 2008.It was listed as Triple J's feature album for the week of its release.The album was also nominated for 'Best Urban Release' at the 2008 ARIA awards....
(2009) Obese Records) - "War Of The Worlds" & "Award Show" by Astronomy ClassAstronomy ClassAstronomy Class are an Australian hip-hop / reggae group from Sydney. The group comprises Ozi Batla , Sir Robbo and Chasm ....
(Pursuit Of HappinessPursuit of HappinessPursuit of Happiness is the thirteenth album from Arthur Loves Plastic and was released in 2006.- Awards :Pursuit of Happiness won the 2006 Wammie for Best Recording in the Electronica Category.- Release notes :...
(2009) Elefant Traks)