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Grassroots Street Orchestra
Genre: Hip Hop, Roots
Region: Gold Coast, QLD
Members: Surya "MC Surreal" McEwen (vocals) - Robyn Cummins (bass/percussion/bv's) - Steve Wallis (vocals/harmonica/guitar) - Youka Snell (violin/melodica/bv's) - Charles Wall (Drums/Percussion - Jai Mitchell (Guitar/Bass)
Sounds Like: The Herd guesting with The Waifs, Tupac rhyming over Ben Harper tracks, Immortal Technique jamming with John Butler Trio
Influences: music with real, live, instruments, politics, society and our own journies, music with a positive or critical message

Unearthed Artists We Like: ILLZILLA , The Cool Calm Collective , Georgia Potter


South-East Queensland locals, Grassroots Street Orchestra, have created a formidable reputation and a dedicated following throughout Eastern Australia with their captivating original sound, and intense, high-energy live performances. Their unique style is a potent mix of passionate, politically charged, eloquent hip-hop lyricism, underpinned by exotic, progressive sounds from a jaw-dropping live instrumental lineup.

Time Off called described them as "A thrilling and compelling ensemble with a slew of disparate influences and the intellect and artistry to unite them", as well as naming them "one of the best hip hop outfits in Australia".

With standout festival performances at the likes of The Big Day Out, Roots Rap Reggae, Island Time/Vibe and The Pro-Show, as well as huge shows supporting the likes of The Herd, Lyrics Born, Urthboy and many more, industry showcases, several east coast tours, a successful studio EP in 2007, and live EP in 2008 under their belt - and with a debut album on the way. There are big things on the horizon for this six-piece phenomenon, and nothing can stop them blazing their way towards it.

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Drop It (la)
rating:  4/5
Can't beat a chant along chorus, and Georgia Potter murders on that rap sing too. So so heavy for a live recording too!!! elo
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This project is supported by the Australia Council, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, through its Music Board Section.