Live Review: 50 Cent, AB Original, Baker Boy
"The rapper undoubtedly has a lot left to give musically and he gave it on the night, with a smile from ear to ear."
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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2021
Gela
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Baker Boy unveils the video for his latest single, Marryuna
The Northern Territory hip-hop name has become one of 2017's stand-out newcomers, something which will no doubt continue this year..
Features / Premiere
VIDEO PREMIERE: Baker Boy's 'Marryuna' Video Is Just As Great As You Want It To Be
Get ready to experience a level of joy not previously felt before.
News / Music
EXCLUSIVE: Baker Boy Talks Writing Process, #Changethedate & Announces Aussie Tour
Kicking off this month!
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Yothu Yindi & The Treaty Project, The Herd, Baker Boy
"A celebration of music and indigenous culture."
News / Music
Bec Sandridge, Baker Boy & More Announced On Smith Street Band's Pool House Party Line-up
It's gonna be hot.
News / Music
AB Original & Baker Boy To Join 50 Cent On His Australian Tour
As well as some familiar faces from G-Unit.
News / Music
Emerging Aussie Acts To Play New Music Stage At 2018 St Kilda Festival
Past picks include Missy Higgins, Client Liaison and Husky.
News / Music
Yalukut Weelam Ngargee Announces Epic 2018 Line-up
Deadly free line-up hits St Kilda.
News / Music
Laneway Adds Pond, Kirin J Callinan, Client Liaison, Stella Donnelly, Baker Boy & More
Book your tickets now.
News / Music
WOMADelaide Drops Their Huge Final 2018 Line Up
Just when you thought it couldn't get any better...
News / Music
EXCLUSIVE: Baker Boy Inks Deal With Select Music
Following his huge BIGSOUND debut.
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