Our Greats
| "Our Greats" | ||||
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| Single by 3% | ||||
| Released | 4 July 2025 | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
| Label | 1788 | |||
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| Producer | One Above | |||
| 3% singles chronology | ||||
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"Our Greats" is a song by Australian supergroup 3%, released on 4 July 2025. The single was released to coincide with NAIDOC Week and features a dialogue with a chorus of children, including many from Indigenous youth organisation We Are Warriors. The song name-drops several Indigenous Australians including Cathy Freeman, Kyah Simon, Ash Barty, Patty Mills, Lionel Rose and Adam Goodes as well as music groups No Fixed Address and Coloured Stone.[1] In a statement, the group said the song is "a tribute to the giants who walked before us."[2][3]
Music video
The music video was directed by Gabriel Gasparinatos, Nick Rae and Nooky and was released on 3 July 2025. It features cameos from Cathy Freeman and Patty Mills.[4][2]
In August 2025, a second video was created in collaboration with Fox League and celebrated the NRL and NRLW's 2025 Indigenous Round. The video was filmed on the roof of Sydney Football Stadium / Allianz Stadium and features rugby league stars Latrell Mitchell, Josh Addo-Carr and Mahalia Murphy and Fox League's Matt Nable. The music video was released on 7 August 2025 and featured throughout the leagues coverage in rounds 23 and 24.[5]
At the 2025 ARIA Music Awards, the song won Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement.[6]
Reception
John Zebra from AAA Backstage said "'Our Greats' builds on their legacy of politically-charged, soul-baring hip hop, and continues their mission to empower Indigenous youth and spotlight the stories that shape their community."[7]
References
- ^ Downs, Sarah (3 July 2025). "3% Celebrate First Nations Icons and Youth on "Our Greats"". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ a b "3% Return With New Single "Our Greats" And Cathy Freeman-Starring Video". Music Feeds. 3 July 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "3% honour Indigenous icons in "Our Greats"". National Indigenous Times. 3 July 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "Feature Video: 3% - Our Greats". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 10 July 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "Fox League Marks Indigenous Round with Xavier Savage Documentary and "Our Greats" Rooftop Video". Foxtel Group. 6 August 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "Fox Sports Australia "Our Greats" wins advertising ARIA". AD News. 20 November 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "AAA Backstage". 3 July 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.