Cloud 9 (Baker Boy song)
| "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 | Tobias Fakhri | |||
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| "Cloud 9" on YouTube | ||||
"Cloud 9" is the debut single by Indigenous Australian rapper Baker Boy, featuring Australian musician Kian, released independently on 27 April 2017.[2]. 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]
Critical 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
- ^ "Cloud 9 (feat. Kian) – Single by Baker Boy". Apple Music. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Baker Boy Cloud 9 (feat Kian)". Indigenous Community Television. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Resource Guide The Arts Music" (PDF). Narragunnawali. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
- ^ a b Gavrilovic, Andrea (13 July 2017). "MTV Upload of the Week: Baker Boy "Cloud 9"". MTV Australia. Archived from the original on 20 September 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ Howie, Tamara (16 July 2017). "Arnhem Land rapper Danzal Baker making impact on Australian music scene". Northern Territory News. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ Fuamoli, Sosefina (10 July 2017). "Single of the Day: Baker Boy ft. Kian "Cloud 9" (2017)". The AU Review. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
- ^ Antixx (19 January 2018). "Exclusive: Baker Boy talks writing process, #Changethedate & announces Aussie tour". The Music. Retrieved 26 February 2026.