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Island Records Hottest 100 Jerome Farah Arnhem Land

Baker Boy
Danzal Baker is an Indigenous rapper, dancer, artists and actor who performs under the moniker Baker Boy. He is revered for his rhythmic acuity and lyrical wit, performing hip-hop songs in both English and Yolŋu Matha, the native language of peoples indigenous to Northeast Arnhem Land.
In 2017, Baker Boy released singles, Cloud 9 and Marryuna, produced by Jerome Farah, which both featured on Triple J's Hottest 100. In 2018, he performed with Yothu Yindi and Dizzee Rascal as well as played prime festival slots at Splendour in the Grass, Lanweway, Golden Plains WOMADelaide.
Baker Boy signed with Island Records and released single Cool As Hell in 2019 for which he received three ARIA nominations.
 
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Upbeat attitudes, funky feelings, and good vibes only, with Baker Boy

by Mike Hitch

Positive vibes can be hard to muster and even harder to maintain. Unless you’re Aussie rap icon, Baker Boy, that is…

  • Music
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NAIDOC Week: Baker Boy, Sycco, and more team up for TikTok festival

by Emily Elvish

“Always Was, Always Will Be.” A number of live performances, history, and art will be showcased this NAIDOC Week 2020 to elevate and celebrate Australia’s First…

  • News

Baker Boy and Miiesha lead National Indigenous Music Awards 2020 finalists

by Rachel Daniel

The National Indigenous Music Awards, which are set to be live-streamed on August 8, have announced the final nominations for 2020, with Baker Boy and…

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Perth Festival 2020 makes history with completely Indigenous first week lineup

by Claire Adema

Perth Festival 2020 is making history this year with its representation of Indigenous work, artists and musicians. In an Australian-first, the opening week included a…

  • Live

Festival of the Sun remains one of NSW’s nicest festivals

by Happy

Festival of the Sun is, without a doubt, one of the most chilled out festivals in New South Wales. It’s hard to pinpoint the exact…

  • Music

WATCH: Baker Boy – ‘Meditjin’ feat. JessB

by Happy

Baker Boy and JessB dance through the jaw-dropping halls of the National Gallery of Victoria in Meditjin. Check it out before Baker Boy’s appearances at…

  • News

The importance of race and gender representation at the ARIAs

by Luke Haggart

Following what could be considered to be a massive improvement in female representation at the Grammy’s earlier this year, the question looms whether the Australian…

  • Music

LISTEN: Baker Boy – ‘Meditjin’ feat. JessB

by Happy

Baker Boy teams up with JessB on Meditjin, a fiery dance track which bleeds positivity. ‘Meditjin’ is the word for ‘medicine’ in Danzal Baker’s first language. …

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Baker Boy and Mojo Juju win big at the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards

by Claudia Schmidt

The 16th National Indigenous Music Awards took place on Saturday night in Darwin, with Baker Boy and Mojo Juju taking out some of the night’s…

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Festival of the Sun is back for its 16th year with an epic lineup

by Charlie Young

UPDATE: Following the removal of Good Doogs, Festival of the Sun has added Boo Seeka to their 2019 lineup. Check out the full ticket below….

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Check out Baker Boy’s epic cover of Hickory Dickory Dock on Play School

by Sarah Gillard

Play School aired its special Welcome To Country episode for NAIDOC Week, which, for the first time ever, featured an all-Indigenous cast and a whole episode of Indigenous…

  • News

Yours & Owls brings the music to under 18s with new mini festival

by Charlie Young

The organisers behind Yours & Owls festival have announced all ages mini festival featuring Angie McMahon, Skeggs, Baker Boy and more. Earlier this year, Yours & Owls…

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LISTEN: Baker Boy – In Control

by Sophie Heath

Baker Boy’s upbeat new song In Control “encourages not only kids, but everyone to be brave and confident in taking control of their futures.” Listen to…

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