KG | triple j Unearthed

Artist info

Genre

Hip Hop

Sounds like

Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, Briggs , Sampa The Great , Birdz, Black Milk, Chance, J.Cole

band members

Influences

Jay Z, Chance The Rapper, J Cole , Black Milk, Will Smith

Unearthed artists we like

Ned Philpot, Philly, Genesis Owusu, Nooky

Website

www.kgofficial.com.au

Bio

South African born, Australian raised rapper KG is making no apologies with his politically charged and thought provoking music. The justice advocate is sure to set tongues wagging with his no holds barred approach to tackling the taboo topics of society today.

With hundreds of live shows, MTV/Channel V, Triple J Unearthed rotation and support slots for Lupe Fiasco, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Black Milk and Ice Cube behind him, KG has carved out a name for himself as a storyteller and potent lyricist. Now he’s back with a renewed sense of himself, his music and his roots. His forthcoming EP will explore his family’s history, apartheid in his birth country and the often polarising conversation about racism in Australia. KG intends his music to light a fire in the minds of young Australians and to get them thinking about the experiences of those around them. Following on from his resolute singles ‘All Black’ and ‘Forgive Them’, the new single 'Mabo Martin Mandela' is a tribute song to his most inspirational black leaders in history and a call to action on the current racial climate.

Due for release in early 2018, the album project is set to bring KG’s unique perspective and hope for the future together with the powerhouse production of collaborators. Fierce and uncompromising in focus, KG’s new sound is a statement from an artist whose vision has arrived.

www.kgofficial.com.au
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Featured Artist

2017

Nov

KG

Hip Hop

(

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Canberra, ACT

Bringing together impressive beats, fierce energy and powerful lyrics is Canberra rapper KG. He's released some of the most stand out tracks of 2017 and we can't wait for the release of his debut album in 2018.

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Tell us about your music. How did you develop your sound?

My sound and style of hip-hop music is all about the flow and making sure my rhythms and bars are in harmony with the music. Over the past few years after travelling back to South Africa/Botswana and getting in touch with my roots, I I really wanted to add a cultural element to my music and have meaning in all my songs. I don’t just want to focus on Australia only, I wanna make a universal sound.

What’s your greatest source of inspiration for making music?

The future generations.

What can punters expect from a KG live show?

Energy, passion & bars.

What’s the best advice you’ve been given and who was it from?

When doing music, be authentic and be yourself (Omar Musa).

What Australian track would you play to cheer up someone who was crying?

'Juicy Juicy Green Grass' by Peter Combe. That song always makes laugh and sometimes when I DJ, I troll the crowd with it'.

What Australian track would you play to someone to make them cry?

'Tiny Angel' by 360.

You’re the DJ at a party. The dance floor is pumping. What Australian track do you put on next?

'For Good' by Remi featuring Sampa The Great. The two of them on this track together and the soul and groove in this song is the perfect joint for any party.

What was the last local gig you went to? How was it?

The last gig I caught was Amastro & Genisis Owusu in Canberra. It was crazy because it was like EDM lovers and hip-hop heads mixing together in one room and the vibe was so sick. It really proves that music has no genre when the music is dope.

Tell us about the bands or people in the Canberra music community that inspire you.

It’s cool what Peking Duk and Safia have done in making a name for themselves and putting Canberra artists on the map. It really shows all us Canberra cats that you can make it in music from anywhere.

What are your plans for the rest of 2017 and in 2018?

I have a few festivals coming up, starting with my single tour and then playing a few shows in Africa in January. Most of all, I'm mainly just hyped to drop my debut album in 2018.

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