NME Finally Gets On Board With Australia's Rich Hip Hop Scene

It’s taken a while, but our esteemed hip hop scene is finally beginning to get the recognition it deserves on an international level.

Revered British music outlet NME has recognised the up-and-coming talent in Australia in a recent article that details Tkay Maidza, Joelistics, Hermitude, and more, and shines a spotlight on Indigenous talent Briggs and Jimblah.

Local legend Remi, who tonight claimed the $30,000 Coopers AMP award, also received a mentioned, following international tours in 2014.

The article describes the scene as "healthy" and "ambitious".

The Aussie hip hop focus is the first step in international audiences looking beyond performers like Iggy Azalea to the vibrant and increasingly culturally significant hip hop scene on Australian soil.

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