"Brand New NEWSFLASH - cop an *unreleased* 'out on no record, CD or download site' tune HERE. It's called Third Weapon Dub - the original version features vocals of Jamaican artist Gambino (with lyrics by Ozi).

Astronomy Class is Ozi Batla (The Herd), Sir Robbo (Tooth) and Chasm. Their debut album is called 'Exit Strategy' and it's a dub-reggae ride into the world of classic hip hop and it's recorded, mixed and mastered - and OUT NOW. Guests include Lotek, Urthboy, Hau, Jane Tyrrell, Gina Mitchell, Ben Ezra, DJ Skoob, 2Buck and more.

Released through Elefant Traks and distributed by Inertia, 'Exit Strategy' will be in shops as of September 25th 2006.

Look out for The Roll Call Tour as it heads through your state - the last shows are this weekend in Melbourne and Hobart. Check gig section. The next show after this is the Great Elefant Traks Christmas Party and there's gonna be a ruckus on that night! Friday December 22 at The Factory Theatre in Marrickville (NEW VENUE) alongside The Herd, Hermitude, The Tongue & Diaz, Urthboy, Monkey Marc and Prince V.

Until then, peep these quotes from the first three reviews of the record:

“This is summer on wax… Exit Strategy is an absolutely fantastic album.” Ground Up

"With silky lyrical delivery stacked atop of sinuous dub and reggae hooks, this stunning debut... is contemporary Australian hip hop at it’s best – socially alert, shamelessly self-confident, and hopelessly addictive." Drum Media

"It’s almost too bloody good to really exist and there really hasn’t been anything remotely similar to come out of this country. Hip hop or otherwise... one of the most rewarding listening experiences of the year.” Blaze - 3D World