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COALITION CREW The dawn of a better tomorrow is not a concept unknown to Brisbane's most celebrated hip hop act and Obese Records’ latest family member. Formed in 2004, The Coalition Crew have worked tirelessly to foster their reputation as the state’s most accomplished musicians and rhymesmiths. Releasing their debut album in the same year, the Crew’s rich instrumental sound has drawn rave reviews both for their studio work and in the live setting. The core of the outfit, MC/producer Yuin Huzami, producer Toxic Al, and DJ Nikk C, come from an eclectic musical upbringing; enlightened by the social consciousness of groups like Public Enemy and KRS One and by the pop glare of trendsetter Bjork and deep introspection of Elliott Smith, their collective influences form a bond both moving and soulful, tackling musical sounds that range from the roots of hip hop to jazz, to rock, to soul. Already pioneers of the Brisbane scene through the formation and promotion of their own record label,