"Cloud 9" | ||||
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Single by Baker Boy featuring Kian | ||||
Released | 27 April 2017[1] | |||
Length | 3:14 | |||
Label | Baker Boy (independent) | |||
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Producer(s) | Tobiahs Fakhri | |||
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"Cloud 9" on YouTube |
"Cloud 9" is a song by Indigenous Australian musician Baker Boy featuring Australian musician Kian.[2] It was released in April 2017 as both artists' debut single. It is credited as the first original rap to be recorded and released in Yolŋu Matha language.[3][4]
Following its release, Triple J named Baker Boy their Indigenous Unearthed winner, earning him a spot to perform at the 2017 National Indigenous Music Awards.[5]
Sosefina Fuamoli from The AU Review said "Encompassing a vibrant blend of hip hop and fun lyricism, 'Cloud 9' is a perfect example of the fresh young talent thriving up North." Fuamoli continued saying "'Cloud 9' is Baker Boy's passionate introduction of a tune, while Kian's vocals in the chorus adds extra flair. Rapping in both English and Yolŋu Matha, Baker Boy is a breath of fresh air."[6]
Indigenous Community TV called the song "an example of the real Aussie Hip-hop".[2] Andrea Gavrilovic from MTV Australia called the song "equal parts catchy and ground breaking."[4] The Music called the song "an absolute banger".[7]