rapaport

To promote the 2009 launch of Rapaport's debut album Laughing on the Inside you can download 3 tracks for free:

Dope MC

Mess Me Round

Humming The Blues

AND A FRESHLY PRESSED BONUS TRACK ONLY AVAILABLE BY DOWNLOAD:

Coming of Age 2

Rapaport (Joel Rapaport) is a 26-year old rapper/producer/guitarist from Inner West Sydney. Regarded as Sydney's most neurotic MC, Rapaport crafts witty, heartfelt lyrics with hard-hitting soulful beats. His lyrics reveal a frailty rarely seen in the macho world of hip hop.

Rapaport tackled the battle stereotype head on when he won the 2006 Scribble Jam NSW mc battle, and then came runner up in 2006 Scribble Jam Australian Final, surprising opponents with his humble demeanour and killer punchlines. Rapaport's journey in this competition is the subject of the JTV documentary Aussie Battlers that screened on ABC television in 2008.

Rapaport has a degree in Contemporary Music from the University of Western Sydney, and fronts the costume-wearing, live hip hop band 'The Phonies' (Keepin’ it Fake EP released 2008, Crayon Factory EP just out). He also plays guitar in Afro-funk band 'Usutu' and funk/latin band 'Mamacita'.

In 2007/2008 Rapaport focused on writing and producing his debut EP Laughing on the Inside, released early 2009. Using a combination of samples and live instruments, its songs ranged from banging soul sing-alongs, to bone-crushing synth anthems.

LAUGHING ON THE INSIDE
Debut Album - released February 2009

		Tracklist
		Dope MC Mess me round Terrorism Humming the blues Show 'em that you care Trainwreck J Rap Wonderful world Time apart Friends

Details
Laughing on the Inside, a collection of ten diverse and uncompromising tracks that range from dark, heavy grime to soulful sing-a-long hooks, with a splash of 90s synth pop.

This eclectic album is held together by Rapaport’s easy flow and idiosyncratic brand of witty lyricism, with support from charismatic rapper P Smurf and his sister, soul singer Billie Rose. Laughing on the Inside features original beats produced by Rapaport, Chris Irvine (Suburban Dark, The Phonies) and dubstep duo Claws and Fangs, and is sure to bring on a wry smile while pushing the ever-expanding boundaries of Australian hip hop.

Show 'em that you care
Single - released January 2008

Tracklist
Show 'em that you care (radio edit)
Terrorism
Terrorism (House of Representatives remix)
Show 'em that you care

Details
Get a copy of Show 'em that you care, in a limited edition handmade cover, by emailing rapaport@rapaport.com.au

For the latest news & gig info visit

www.myspace.com/mcrapaport

1.12.09

THE PHONIES
CRAYON FACTORY
EP LAUNCH

Annandale Hotel
Cnr Nelson St. & Parramatta Rd.
Saturday 5 December, 2009
8 pm til late, $15 on the door

With LANEOUS AND THE FAMILY YAH (Bris) + JIMMY SWOUSE AND THE ANGRY DARTS

10.2.09

RAPAPORT
LAUGHING ON THE INSIDE
DEBUT ALBUM LAUNCH

Annandale Hotel
Cnr Nelson St. & Parramatta Rd.
Thursday 19th February, 2009
8 pm til late, $12 on the door

With TRUE VIBENATION, REVERSE POLARITIES, SKETCH THE RHYME
31.3.08

RAPAPORT
SHOW 'EM THAT YOU CARE
SINGLE LAUNCH

Band Wagon @ The Bald Faced Stag
345 Parramatta Rd. Leichhardt
Friday 18th April, 2008
10pm til late, $10 on the door

With HORRORSHOW, REVERSE POLARITIES, MAILER PEACH

9.1.08

ASTRONOMY CLASS & RAPAPORT
@ Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
Friday 1st February, 2008

Presented by Elephant Traks

'Get cred, cop the hip-hop' - by Sunanda Creagh
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
April 22, 2006

"AS THE DJ drops the needle, a slow beat pounds out across an eagerly waiting audience in Newtown.

Dressed in a grey hoodie and jeans, MC Joel Rapaport steps up to the mic, nods his head to the music and tries desperately to think.."
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Rapaport on myspace (for updates and gig info)
www.myspace.com/mcrapaport
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The Phonies on myspace
http://www.myspace.com/thephoniesband
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Usutu on myspace
www.myspace.com/usutu
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Mamacita on myspace
www.myspace.com/yamamacita
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4.2.09

MEDIA RELEASE
LAUGHING ON THE INSIDE

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