Cloud 9 (Baker Boy song)

"Cloud 9"
Single by Baker Boy featuring Kian
Released27 April 2017[1]
Length3:14
LabelBaker Boy (independent)
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tobiahs Fakhri
Baker Boy singles chronology
"Cloud 9"
(2017) 		"Marryuna"
(2017)
Music video
"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]

Reception

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]

References

  1. ^ "Cloud 9 (feat. Kian) – Single by Baker Boy on Apple Music". Apple Music. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Baker Boy Cloud 9 (feat Kian)". ICTV. 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Resource Guide The Arts Music" (PDF). narragunnawali. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  4. ^ a b "MTV Upload of the week: Baker Boy "Cloud 9"". MTV AU. 13 July 2017. Archived from the original on 20 September 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Arnhem Land rapper Danzal Baker making impact on Australian music scene". NT News. 16 July 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Single of the Day: Baker Boy ft. Kian "Cloud 9" (2017)". The AU Review. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  7. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Baker Boy Talks Writing Process, #Changethedate & Announces Aussie Tour". The Music. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2020.