ASTRONOMY CLASS is the soaring new trio made up of Ozi Batla, Sir Robbo and Chasm. Their debut album, Exit Strategy, is a hook-laden hip hop record anchored in resinous dub and reggae. Crafted with a yearning for the classic raw soulfulness of old funk and reggae 45s, but with feet firmly grounded in 2006, this is a unique Australian hip hop album that casts its eye galaxy-wide for guidance - this is blend a of new and old that has its own character. Ozi Batla, frontman for The Herd, delivers some of his strongest lyrics to date, progressing forward with some beautifully sung harmonies, while gliding through a spectrum of topics, be they political, humorous or personal, he reveals yet more maturity and a depthof talent. Guests on the album include Lotek (Big Dada), Hau (Koolism), Urthboy and Jane Tyrrell (The Herd), BVA (Mnemonic Ascent), Ben Ezra (ESL), Gina Mitchell (FBi's Basslines) and DJ Skoob (NSW DMC Champ 2005 and 2006). Mixed at Mike Burnham's Tardis Studios, his vintage analogue gear has imbued Astronomy Class' Exit Strategy with grit and authenticity that is also evident on the three dubs that are included on the album.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Midnight at the Observatory
2. Rolling Thunder
3. Vibe Won't Stop (ft. Gina Mitchell)
4. Rewind the Tape (ft. Lotek & BVA)
5. Nuttin Nice
6. Heatseeker (ft. Lotek)
7. After the Carnival
8. Brink of War 3 (ft. Ben Ezra & DJ Skoob)
9. Fight Club
10. Done the Sums (ft. Hau & Urthboy)
11. A Bright Tomorrow
12. No Drop to Drink (ft. Jane Tyrrell)
13. School Daze (ft. Gina Mitchell)
14. Exit Strategy (ft. Jane Tyrrell)
15. Ignition Dub
16. Heatseeking Dub / Lovers Dub