Paul Reid, formerly Paul Gary James Ridge, (born 4 September 1982), better known by the stage name Drapht, is an Australian hip hop artist from Perth. Drapht is a member of the Syllabolix (SBX) crew, a collective that includes fellow Perth-based hip hop artists such as Downsyde.

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Premiere: Timothy Nelson - forever, lover, whatever

Checkout the first new solo single in two years from the longtime West Aussie fave.

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EXCLUSIVE: Watch Drapht’s Powerful New Music Video For ‘Super Hero’

“We were both raised by strong, selfless, single women, who constantly went above and beyond, sacrificing their own needs, to create a life for us that they didn’t have.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Get On This Brand New Music From Aus Hip Hop Legend Drapht

"What happens to all of those forgotten dreamers?"

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Premiere: Drapht links up with Complete and Eli Greeneyes for new single, Problem Here

The west-coast collaboration comes from Drapht's new record Shadows and Shinings, scheduled for release this September..

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Presenting Back On The Road: A WA regional tour series feat. Spacey Jane, Drapht + more

The tour series aims to help spotlight local talent, and bring them to regional centres often less-toured than Perth..

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Drapht, Downsyde, Bigredcap & Losty, Knoe

"[T]he entire crowd responded with enthusiasm, as if the icon's words were gospel."

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Drapht Unveils Headline Tour In Support Of New Single

“Massive thanks to all of the friends involved in this one."

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Live Music & Beer Join Forces With Brand New Australian Festival

A day on the cans.

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Drapht Confirmed For Kingscliff NYE Event

It's going to be a big one.

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Drapht, Complete, Bitter Belief, K21

"A great hip hop show which while not particularly ground breaking in the context of Australian rap today, was very well received by Drapht's fans."