Fans of Surprise Chef, Karate Boogaloo, Ziggy Zeitgeist, Godtet, JK Group and the rest of Melbourne hip-hop / jazz / soul /funk massive that'll looking for a present that'll survive the Xmas hols, look no further than this 16th Birthday mixtape compilation .
The Hopestreet Studios are 16 and to celebrate, here's a special mixtape: one side featuring brand-new MPC edits and remixes by producer Sensible J and the other side being a seamless all-vinyl DJ mix by Lachlan Stuckey (Surprise Chef / College of Knowledge Records).
Since 2009, the artist based co-operative have released 50 records and fostering a community spanning soul, R&B, funk, Latin, Bollywood psychedelia and more. And who doesn't love a mixtape?
Diggin' deep into the Hopestreet vaults as far back as Zillanova, Emma Donovan & The Putbacks, Zretro and The Putbacks, while Stuckey’s side curates long-loved 7” staples from The Cactus Channel, Danielle Ponder, Karate Boogaloo and beyond.
If you mix the spirit of West Coast / Stones Throw or catch their current day south coast Aussie neighbours with this party tape.
BUY LNK /PRE-ORDER: Sweet 16 Mixtape | Hopestreet Recordings
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Sweet 16 Mixtape
Release date: 12th December, 2025
Label : Hopestreet Recordings
Catalog Number : HS
Format: Cassette Digital / Bandcamp
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