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Drapht

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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Latest Articles

News / Music
Drapht & Karnivool To Headline WA's State Of The Art Music Festival
SOTA returns for its sixth annual event this June
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Drapht, Mathas, The Brow
"Just when you thought the crowd couldn't get any crazier..."
News / Music
WA Musos Take A Stand Against Violence Towards Women
Drapht, Eskimo Joe’s Stuart MacLeod and more sign on
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Matt & Alex - 5 Raves In 5 Days
"Sweat and deep-bass rhythms were all that Matt and Alex needed to keep their fans frothing."
News / Music
Drapht Signs Worldwide Deal With BMG
The signing comes in the wake of his nomination for the Best Urban Album ARIA Award, to be decided this week
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Drapht
"Morgan Bain made it possible for Drapht to play his famed cover of The Avalanches' song 'Frankie Sinatra'."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Drapht, Trials, Dylan Joel, Dex, Marksman Lloyd
"He's an MC so clever in his lyrical appeal."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Drapht, Trials, Dylan Joel, DC & Dragz, Marksman Lloyd
"Full of energy and charisma."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Drapht - Seven Mirrors
"This is the most adult we've seen Reid on record."
Features / Music
On Byron Bay Buskers, Owning A Restaurant & Writing About His Ex
"I would literally just be like the homeless guy mumbling with my headphones in, just writing on my phone.'
News / Music
Drapht Announces National Tour Dates Ahead Of New Album Release
The celebrated Aussie rapper will hit the road from early October
News / Music
Drapht, Amity Affliction, Jack River Among Those Added To Triple J Next Week
Plus Kacy Hill, Dillon Francis and more