After the success of his independently released debut album Chapters Of Substance, Fluent Form wasted no time in returning to the studio to begin work on his sophomore LP, The Furnace. Across these 14 tracks, Fluent continues to demonstrate his ability as a lyricist to combine concepts with complexity. To add to this release, Fluent has recruited a stellar line-up of guests including veterans Brad Strut and Ciecmate alongside some Melbourne’s premier talents; Mata N Must, 1/6, Maundz, Fatty Phew and crew members Raven and Geko. With a diverse range of production from Geko, Ciecmate, Doc Felix, Must, K21, Discourse and WIK, this is an album for the heads that like their Hip Hop genuine and honest.

Originally a member of Melbournes infamous Hungry Humans crew alongside Raven, they co-founded Crate Cartel in 2008. Geko is responsible for recording and mixing on the bulk of Crate Cartel releases as well as been a prolific producer and working on music himself as a solo artist. His production and lyrics can be found on many CC releases as well as his solo album The Crate Cartel (CC01 2009) and his production album featuring a host of Australias finest emceess Crate Cartel Radio (2010). 

To Melbourne’s hip hop community, Raven started with regular visits to Melbourne’s 106.7 PBS FM back in the prime of The Formula, dropping rhymes on Australia’s most respected and long running hip hop radio show. Raven was the producer and one of two MCs from Lost Soulz, a group he founded with Budsa and DJ Perplex. After honing their stage craft and lyricism in Victoria’s backyards and house parties, Lost Soulz released their highly regarded 2004 debut, Conveyor Belt, and contributed the anthemic “Sacrilege” to the Nuffsaid Records compilation In Case You Didn’t Know. The group have since made guest appearances on Hospice Crew’s landmark album Visiting Hours and most recently Mankind’s debut IIWII. Raven stepped into the solo arena alongside some of the most original and compelling rappers and producers in Australia representing The Hungry Humans collective. With highly regarded releases from Autism and Fatty Phew among the most talked about debuts in hip hop circles in 2007, Raven followed up the Hungry Human rampage in 2008 with his solo debut album Humble Beginnings. The album is a showcase of Raven’s abilities on the mic, but his production prowess is also on show, having handled more than half the album’s beats himself. In particular, Raven’s lyrical dexterity has earned him acclaim from some of the Australian industry’s most respected pioneers. 

Maundz is a 24 year old MC Hailing from Melbourne city’s Northern suburbs.
Starting out as a 16 year old in 2001 on the local battle circuit, he has progressed over the years solidifying himself as a refreshing lyricist with an abundance of talent.
2005 became the year that saw Maundz drop his first two releases (Anti Pop white label  7”(which sold out within weeks of being released)  & Whats Happnin 7”)  through Mass MC’s DoubleBeef records, subsequently going on to win Ozhiphop.com’s Best up and comer and best 45 release of 2005 awards.
Having opened for acts such as The Funkoars, Cross Bred Mongrels, Mantra, Phrase and many others over Melbourne, Tasmania and Adelaide, Maundz has acquired a reputation as an MC that loves to be in the spotlight giving the punters an energetic live show.
Having been played on radio stations all over the country, including a feature on a Hilltop Hoods special on Triple J, this hungry MC has grown a strong underground fan base.
Although there has been no solo release since 2005, Maundz has shone on a list of other local ep’s, mixtapes, albums and last year featured in his first film clip.
2010 will see the release of Maundz’s debut LP titled Mr Nobody

Having put together design work for the entire Crate Cartel catalogue Discourse has more recently become active in the production of music videos quickly becoming one of the most sought after videographer in the buisness. With an ever increasing body of work in the visual mediums Discourse also manages to find time to play the role of stage DJ for the entire Crate Cartel roster and other respected melbourne acts.  Yet another weapon in his formidable arsenal of skills is Discourses production with beats appearing on a host of CC releases with plenty more set to appear in the near future. 

WIK is the third producer on the Crate Cartel roster. He traces his diverse roots from early blues, soul and rock to classic boom bap. After 8 years of honing his craft independently, he has since produced for fellow Cartel members, Fluent Form, Maundz and Raven amongst others, with Fluent Form’s ‘Loco motive’ winning Ozhiphop.com's best track of ‘09.