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The former home of pioneering Australian crew Koolism and current stable of Axe Aklins and super duo KPI. Balls deep in Australian hip hop since 1999.

Born from an egg on a mountain top, I-Raq Records burst forth from the womb in jets of bloody mucous in 1999 - the brainchild of the secret Illuminati brotherhood pulling the strings of Canberra-based musical monsters Koolism. After being forced at gun point to release epic EP's 'The Season' and 'Blue Notes' along with the stone cold Australian classic 'Pt.1' in 2000, the boys quickly realised tha

t being signed to a label that contributed absolutely nothing to them beyond a shoddy logo and misguided criticism was slightly less than optimal and decided to escape - going on to arguably greater things on some other khant's label before ever managing to release the remaining EPs of the mythical Koolism 4 part series. Tearfully waving farewell to their departed bredren whilst simultaneously stuffing tea towels into the gaping holes in their collective heart to stem the flow of grief-tinged, yet heroic, hip hop golden era-issued blood, I-Raq Records immediately turned it's dynamism and endless creative ability to the fashion world, morphing into Article Don apparel - in the process managing to piggy back off the success of Koolism for at least a few more years as it churned out seminal threads in it's South-East Asian sweatshops staffed by under-aged tarsiers, paid entirely in synthetic grasshoppers (made in Article Don's Bangladesh-based synthetic insect factories). The 2000's saw a steady stream of releases from KOA Sound System alumni, Koolism and Axe Aklins - conquering ear canals both here and abroad, occasionally moistening the odd panty liner and armpit in the process, yet somehow accidentally forgetting to come out through the immortal I-Raq Records label. Fast fwd to 2016 where after years of harassment from industry peers and fans as far away as Uzbekistan and Cooma, the council of learned elders that oversaw the creation of the musical powerhouse that is I-Raq Muthaf**ken Records has agreed to again unleash the Deathrow Records of Tuggeranong upon an unsuspecting and extremely vulnerable public (who're just asking for it, look at the way they're dressed!). Right out the gate we've got some heavy s**t ready to unload on your ears and distribute forcefully about the general cranial and thoracic zones. Coming straight out of Queanbeyan with the force of 11 yowies duct taped together to make 1 giant voltron yowie is the Magnificent Axe Aklins, who has been locked away in his rap dungeon steadily crafting epic blood-soaked tales of street violence and young love over the past 2 years. Expect a mixtape, album and several EPs coming your way post haste khants! On top of that, supersonic undercover corporate mobster duo KPI are pushing for poll position as first official release on the reborn I-Raq Records with their debut masterpiece being mixed down as I punch these keys (and your face if you don't cop these releases). Pure dusty, crusty, golden era stylee hip hop devoid of all forms of trendy f**kery and softness. Get that s**t somewhere else, ya sweet little chocolate dipped marshmallow with sprinkles and s**t...

Stay tuned brothers and sisters. This is no joke. Proper vibes soon to be obtained from this corrupt yet admirable vibe merchant with a heart of gold, I-Raq Records. Spread the word! (I already told your mums). Share this s**t and keep checking back for more updates. hopefully some download links and clips to be posted soon. One love khants!

06/06/2024

Another I-Raq Records release.
Available to listen/download for free at the following: https://axeaklins.bandcamp.com/album/cut-1-the-corner-cut-2-the-nest

04/06/2024

Fresh from the Raq.
Tracks will be available this week on Bandcamp to check out and/or Download for free: https://axeaklins.bandcamp.com/
Shouts to my brother MGO for the artwork.
Big ups to EL Double for the production and Hayds for the Mix/Master.

31/05/2024

Dropping soon.
I-Raq Records Presents... the Ciecmate remixes Volume 1

01. Axe Aklins: Lost N Found (CIECMIX) w/ Jimmy Pike
02. Mighty Hard Rockers: Hidden Crate (CIECMIX) w/ Viliani
03. Axe Aklins: Salsa (CIECMIX)
04. D'Opus & Roshambo: The Road (CIECMIX) w/ Axe Aklins & Indighost
05. Axe Aklins: Midnight (CIECMIX)
06. Axe & Jayo: Fart Joke (CIECMIX) w/ suavess.
07. Able2 & Axe Aklins: Low Tide (CIECMIX)
08. KPI: NIL Response (CIECMIX) w/ Hau

14/05/2024

THIS WEEK: it’s not ALL new music on the show… we have to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the first album in Oz Hip Hop to win an Award.

This a Top 10 album in the genre for me ever! Koolism - Part 3: Random Thoughts is our Classic Album this week. #2004

16/03/2024

Check it out.

Change Of Pace is out now! ▶️👈
Produced by 🔥🔥🔥
Mix/Mastered by 🔥🔥🔥
Hope this track inspires and makes a difference to someone out there!
Big love, have a fantastic day legends ❤️🙏

23/02/2024

Classic.. get your hands on a piece of history.

15/12/2023

The following is video recorded vision from the 22nd of May 1992 at the Firehouse nightclub in Canberra this was on Wednesday night at the under 18s disco. The following is a performance by the group heart to soul which included dancing b-boying and rapping (by a young Hau who went onto Koolism). The Firehouse previously was Joel's nightclub and then after the Firehouse became heaven nightclub. 1992 was the height of the new Jack swing movement in Canberra..

The following is video recorded vision from the 22nd of May 1992 at the Firehouse nightclub in Canberra this was on Wednesday night at the under 18s disco. T...

09/12/2023

Smooth tune from Axe Aklins and MN Cappo

From: Axe Aklins - Cuttin' Riddim EPhttps://axeaklins.bandcamp.com/album/cuttin-riddim-epSupport!https://worldwide.hiphop

01/08/2023

Koolism throwback
📸 DJ J-Red

01/08/2023

Axe Aklins. Queanbeyan, Australia.

06/04/2023

Vibes!
with guest vocals from Hau, Hayden Smith, Chiko, suavess & Roshambo

7 track album

22/12/2022

Old fella still got it 🔥

16/10/2022

THIS WEEK: We chat to Oz Hip Hop Icon about his Upcoming book release! “King” and more!

Saturday night from 11pm AEDT All Across Australia on the Community Radio Network!

30/09/2022

I-Raq Records drop from 2016.
Axe Aklins, D'Opus & Roshambo, Hayden Smith, DJ Jayo, Hau, suavess

11 track album

22/07/2022

Classic

24/06/2022

Uncle Hau on BRL.. classic s**t from 2006.

TONIGHT: We elevate Koolism to LEGENDS on

We play our favourites and we take in a chat with Hau from 2006 with me back on the day.

TONIGHT All Across Australia on the Community Radio Network from 11pm AEST!

Catch our selected affiliate tonight from the Blue Mountains

https://radioau.net/blue-mountains/

21/06/2022

For all you Koolism heads out there.

THIS WEEK

Koolism are given LEGEND status from us on . The first Oz Hip Hop to win an ARIA, a bunch of underground classics and Hau would go on to be one of the most influential voices in the scenes history!

We look at the career of Koolism Saturday night from 11pm AEST All Across Australia on the Community Radio Network!

09/05/2022

Vibes
Able2, Axe Aklins, Hayds + Hau
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3zdM2zG9U

Provided to YouTube by The-SourceRide (Able2 Remix) · Able2 · Axe Aklins · Hau · Hayds · Axe AklinsRide℗ 2021 Axe AklinsReleased on: 2021-05-07Auto-generated...

14/03/2022

Cop it at the link below.
https://axeaklins.bandcamp.com/album/limb-by-limb-album

06/12/2021

New Axe.
Get on it.
https://axeaklins.bandcamp.com/album/cuttin-riddim-ep

5 track album

30/08/2021

A few old pics from Axe Aklins Limb by Limb album launch at Transit Bar..
Kenneth Springs, Jawj Rozzo, D'Opus & Roshambo, Nathan Carter, Dan San, Setho Ranks, Tony Cicada

27/07/2021

Crackin' tour this one.

15/06/2021

Sunday sesh.. Danoz rockin' the mic.

11/06/2021

Classic from the Almighty Koolism Crew..

Provided to YouTube by MGMKoolism Is · Koolism20 years of Hydrofunk℗ 2017 Hydrofunk RecordsReleased on: 2017-11-10Auto-generated by YouTube.

29/05/2021

Head over to Bandcamp and check out the I-Raq Axe collection..
40 tracks available for free download.
New goodness coming your way soon.
Share it round, show some love.. ✌
https://axeaklins.bandcamp.com/

19/05/2021

🔥👊

My Official Remix for -aklins dope track Ride. This one features the legends and released through -raqrecords

26/04/2021

Axe Aklins 'In the Trunk' from the Axe and Jayo EP

26/04/2021

Axe Aklins blowing off a few cobwebs at Smokey Horse - 'Somethin' with Roshambo emerging from behind the wheels for a bit of off the (chrome) dome action ✊

22/04/2021

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Fresh from the Raq. Tracks will be available this week on Bandcamp to check out and/or Download for free: https://axeaklins.bandcamp.com/ Shouts to my brother MGO for the artwork. Big ups to EL Double for the production and Hayds for the Mix/Master.

Dropping soon. I-Raq Records Presents... the Ciecmate remixes Volume 1 01. Axe Aklins: Lost N Found (CIECMIX) w/ Jimmy Pike 02. Mighty Hard Rockers: Hidden Crate (CIECMIX) w/ Viliani 03. Axe Aklins: Salsa (CIECMIX) 04. D'Opus & Roshambo: The Road (CIECMIX) w/ Axe Aklins & Indighost 05. Axe Aklins: Midnight (CIECMIX) 06. Axe & Jayo: Fart Joke (CIECMIX) w/ suavess. 07. Able2 & Axe Aklins: Low Tide (CIECMIX) 08. KPI: NIL Response (CIECMIX) w/ Hau

Axe Aklins 'In the Trunk' from the Axe and Jayo EP

Axe Aklins blowing off a few cobwebs at Smokey Horse - 'Somethin' with Roshambo emerging from behind the wheels for a bit of off the (chrome) dome action ✊

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