Resin Dogs is an Australian
hip hop group, formed in
Brisbane
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,
Queensland
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in 1996. Resin Dogs are a loose collective, a cut and paste sample band who use live drums, live bass, and elements of hip hop via turntables and samplers to create all forms of ritual dance sounds.
The Resin Dogs consist of Dave Atkins, DJ Katch, Dennis Kudelka, Jonothan Bolt and Tony McCall (both also of
Final Days of Autumn), with regular guest appearances in Australia by Hau Latukefu (a.k.a. Hau) (
Koolism
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The members are lyricist Hau Latukefu (born Langomi-e-Hau Latukefu, 1976, Queanbeyan, Australia) and producer/DJ/musician Danielsan Ichiban (born ...
), N'Fa Forster-Jones (a.k.a. Nfamas) (
1200 Techniques
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) and on their overseas touring they appear with
Abstract Rude
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He is the MC of Abstract Tribe Unique, alongside dancers Zulu Butterfly and Irie Lion King, turntablist DJ Drez and producer Fat Jack. He ...
(
ATU
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) (US),
Mystro (Natural Born Spitter) (UK), and
BluRum13 (Canada).
Biography
The Resin Dogs were formed in 1996, releasing their debut
EP, ''Grinnin, on their own label,
Hydrofunk, in 1997. This was followed by subsequent EPs, ''Volcanic Lab'' (1998) and ''Daily Trouble'' (2000), with the track, "Say Yeah", receiving airplay on
Triple J
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making its way up the Australian Independent Records (AIR) charts.
In 2000 Resin Dogs signed a distribution deal with
Virgin Records
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/
EMI
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for their record label,
Hydrofunk, and released their debut album, ''Grand Theft Audio''. This was followed by a second EP, ''Live Like Dogs'' (2002). During the recording of their second album, two singles were released "Set It Off", featuring underground artist Abstract Rude from the USA, and "Take Off" with Sydney’s Good Buddha on vocals.
In 2003 they released the follow-up, ''Hi Fidelity Dirt'' (21 September 2003), also on Hydrofunk. The band’s two albums continue to attract strong sales and widespread praise from critics and fans. Vinyl sales of ''Grand Theft Audio'' have increased steadily on an annual basis (with over 29,000 copies sold). After their distribution deal with Virgin lapsed, they signed a deal with
MGM
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.
Collaborators with the band, outside its three-man core lineup, include MC DNO ("Shin Ki Row", "Decipher"), percussionist Peter Neville ("Trout Fishing in Quebec"), DJ Ransom, Ben Ely (of
Regurgitator
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), Abstract Rude (of
Haiku D'Etat
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and Abstract Tribe Unique),
Lazy Grey, Robert Reed (of
Trouble Funk
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),
Mad Doctor X
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, Super Dense Child, and most recently
The Pharcyde
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,
Jungle Brothers
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and
Spikey Tee
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, Brad Baloo (The Nextmen), Mystro (Natural Born Spitter), YungGun, Mc Wrec (London Electricity), Demolition Man,
BluRum13,
N'Fa (1200 Techniques), Hau (Koolism).
Resin Dogs have won three Australian Dance Music Awards – Best Hip Hop Act (2001) and two Best Live Act (2002, 2003). and took out a quarter final spot in the acclaimed International Song Writers Competition with their tune "Fine Mess" Featuring Yungun (UK) in 2007.
Resin Dogs have performed at almost every major Australian festival, including
Livid
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,
Homebake
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Meredith,
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Places
Australia
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Canada
* Woodford, Ontario
England
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,
East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival
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and at the
Big Day Out
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for seven years. Organisers of
Meredith Music Festival
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said of Resin Dogs performance “…the best 90 minutes of live groove ever seen in the bush". In 2004 and 2005 the Resin Dogs performed concerts across Australia,
New Zealand
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,
Japan
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,
UK and Europe (including the
Sziget Festival
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,
Hungary
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, and at the
Colours of Ostrava
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in the Czech Republic).
An invitation from
The Black Eyed Peas
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saw Resin Dogs support the band on their Australian tour in October 2004. Resin Dogs also made an appearance at the world’s largest
WOMAD
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History
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Festival at
Reading
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in England and had a sell-out show at
Cargo
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, the popular
London
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club.
In 2005,
Electronic Arts
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featured one of the group's songs, "Definition", in the
2006 FIFA World Cup
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video game. "Definition" was released as an EP/Single in February 2006 and features ARIA winning MC Hau (
Koolism
''Koolism'' is an Australian hip hop duo originating from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
The members are lyricist Hau Latukefu (born Langomi-e-Hau Latukefu, 1976, Queanbeyan, Australia) and producer/DJ/musician Danielsan Ichiban (born ...
), MC Mystro (Low Life) and
The Pharcyde
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.
2007 saw the release of the Resin Dogs' third studio album, ''More'' (3 November 2007) on the Hydrofunk label, distributed by
MGM
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. The album was co-produced by Brad Baloo (
The Nextmen
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), with contributions from
Abstract Rude
Aaron Pointer, better known by his stage name Abstract Rude, is a rapper from Los Angeles, California.
He is the MC of Abstract Tribe Unique, alongside dancers Zulu Butterfly and Irie Lion King, turntablist DJ Drez and producer Fat Jack. He ...
(US),
Aceyalone
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,
Mikah 9
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, and
Demolition Man (UK). The album was
Triple J
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's 'feature album' in December 2007 with the first track lifted from the album, "Coming with the Sound", receiving airplay on
Triple J
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, Nova (Brisbane) and community radio stations across Australia.
In 2009
Dave Atkins formally joined
Wolfmother
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as the band's new drummer. The band performed at two benefit concerts to be held in Melbourne and Sydney on 14 March for
Sound Relief
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, supporting victims of the
Victorian bushfires. The new lineup began recording its first album in March 2009.
In July 2009 the band's album ''More'' was released in Europe, receiving great reviews from critics and fans alike.
Discography
Studio albums
Live albums
Remix albums
Extended plays
Singles
Awards and nominations
AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as
AIR Awards
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History
The inaugural 2006 awards were held at ...
) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. (The commenced in 2006)
, -
,
AIR Awards of 2008
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, ''More''
, Best Independent Hip Hop Album
,
Queensland Music Awards
The
Queensland Music Awards
The Queensland Music Awards (commonly known as QMA and known as the Q Song Awards from 2006 to 2010) are annual awards celebrating Queensland's emerging artists. They commenced in 2006.
Each year, the QMA Song of the Year is immortalised in a ...
(previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating
Queensland, Australia
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, nickname = Sunshine State
, image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg
, map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia
, subdivision_type = Country
, subdivision_name = Australia
, established_title = Before federation
, established_ ...
's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.
, -
,
2019
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, "Pack Your Bags"
, Hip Hop / Rap Song of the Year
,
, -
References
External links
Official websiteHydrofunk website
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Australian hip hop groups
Musical groups from Brisbane
Musical groups established in 1996