Baker Boy

Danzal James Baker (born 10 October 1996), known professionally as Baker Boy, is a Yolngu rapper, dancer, artist, and actor. Baker Boy is known for performing original hip-hop songs incorporating both English and Yolŋu Matha and is one of the most prominent Aboriginal Australian rappers.

He was made Young Australian of the Year in 2019, and his song "Cool as Hell" was nominated in several categories in the 2019 ARIA Awards. In 2018, he won two awards at the National Indigenous Music Awards, and was named Male Artist of the Year in the National Dreamtime Awards. His debut album, Gela, was released on 15 October 2021. At the 2022 ARIA Music Awards he won five categories from seven nominations.

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Industry / News

Island Records Australia Celebrates Local Music With Now & Next Showcase

Artists including Baker Boy, Peach PRC, Vera Blue, Bella Mackenzie, and more performed at the inaugural event.

News / Music

Ball Park Music, King Stingray, Tia Gostelow, & Baker Boy To Headline Woodford Folk Festival 2024/25

The end-of-year festival is set to have 450 artists performing across six days.

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Baker Boy Drops New Single ‘KING’

This marks his first new music since 2022.

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Dolly Parton, Troye Sivan & More: ARIA Awards 2023 Presenters & Performers Revealed

On Wednesday, 15 November, the ARIAs will take over the Hordern Pavilion, with an all-Australian line-up ready to perform on the night.

News / Music

Stacked All-Australian Line-up Heading For Now & Forever Concert In Shepparton

"Everyone is welcome to the show - even the undecided voters. And if you don’t know, just come to the show."

Features / Music

You Beauty: The Politics Of Singing In An Aussie Accent

Why don’t more Australians sing in Australian accents?

Features / Music

Music Victoria Awards 2022 Winners Announced

Baker Boy cleans up with three awards, Julia Jacklin, Mo’Ju, Emma Donovan & Harvey Sutherland among the other winners.

News / Music

All The Winners From The 2022 ARIA Awards

“It was so special to have everyone together again at the iconic Hordern Pavilion celebrating the best of Aussie music and the joy that it brings to audiences here and around the world.”

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The 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees Have Been Revealed!

Rüfüs Du Sol lead all nominees for the 2022 ARIA Awards, with the globe-conquering dance act receiving seven nominations to stand out from a diverse and talented pool of nominees.

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All The Winners From The 2022 National Indigenous Music Awards

“To be at the Amphitheater with community, celebrating together in person will be something I will remember for a very long time."

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Impromptu Splendour "Make Up" Shows Set Byron's Friday Alight

You can cancel the Splendour main stages, but you can't cancel the vibe.

Features / Music