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Artist: Baker Boy

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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Alex the Astronaut added to the already stacked River Sounds lineup

by Lochie Schuster

River Sounds festival is heading back to Bellingen this year after a COVID hiatus, with Alex the Astronaut joining some massive names on the lineup….

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Obama’s favourite songs of 2021 are in and there are two Aussies in the mix

by Lochie Schuster

Former President Barack Obama is back with his end-of-year Spotify playlist and he doesn’t miss. In case you didn’t know, Obama has impeccable taste in…

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Jack River and Baker Boy amongst ARIA Week’s 2021 guests

by Cassie Benco

With ARIA week kicking off next Friday, there are some important panel discussions, workshops and exciting virtual performances on the menu. Next Friday the 19th…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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