Artist:Answer & Straws

Located in Melton, Answer & Straws are relatively isolated from the main bloodline of Melbourne hip-hop and one listen to their music will show that this is in no way a negative thing. Being distanced from the norm has allowed them to blend sensible ideas, diverse concepts, intriguing narratives and obnoxious, in your face drunken antics to create something not often seen around the Melbourne music scene… Intelligent fuckwits! Bringing alcohol fuelled nonsense and hilarious party tracks to the table, yet backing it up with a serious side demonstrated in tracks ranging from their dreams and aspirations, to reminiscing on times past. Its this diversity that allows Answer & Straws to remain entertaining to a wide audience of hardened Melbourne hip-hop heads, and those who aren’t regularly seen around the local traps. The two began their partnership in early 2002, where they were both kicked out of a year 12-maths classes at the same time. With the combination of bin banging for ...