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Drapht

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.

Albums

2003 Pale Rider
2005 Who Am I
2008 Brothers Grimm
2011 The Life of Riley
2016 Seven Mirrors
2021 Shadows and Shinings
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Jimmy Carr & Drapht
'It's Not My Name': Jimmy Carr Explains How Drapht Became His Walk-On Music
English comedian Jimmy Carr has been utilising some iconic Aussie hip hop for his latest shows.
Features / Music
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."
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Drapht Makes Comeback With New Single, Album Announce & Tour Dates
Listen now!
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