soul (sōl) n. The awareness of a black African heritage, especially in culture and art.

mate (māt) n. A form of address: How ya goin’, mate? (orig. Australia).

From Bronx block parties to Sydney nosebleed sections, hip-hop music has come a long way over the past three decades.

Now, as hip-hop looks set to become the biggest cultural movement to take over Australia since the advent of rock ‘n’ roll, kids across the country are looking for that one crew who can consistently keep eardrums on lock.

Enter the Soulmate Records family.

Founded in 2006, Soulmate Records is a proudly independent hip-hop record label based in Melbourne, Australia. Since day one, Soulmate has pursued the singular vision of creating world-class hip-hop music and pressing it up on shiny plastic for the enjoyment of heads worldwide.

Soulmate boasts an ever-expanding roster of Australia’s finest street-certified rappers, singers and producers. In the near future, Soulmate has plans to revolutionise the hip-hop game in Australia, making its presence felt across the retail, digital and live music arenas.

Stay tuned to the Soulmate Records website for details of new signings, new releases and new music as it unfolds. For more information, contact Soulmate Records at info@soulmaterecords.com.