| Cloud 9 | |
| Cover: | Cloud_9_by_Baker_Boy.png |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Baker Boy featuring Kian |
| Released: | 27 April 2017[1] |
| Length: | 3:14 |
| Label: | Baker Boy (independent) |
| Producer: | Tobiahs Fakhri |
| Chronology: | Baker Boy singles |
| Next Title: | Marryuna |
| Next Year: | 2017 |
"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]
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.[4]
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."[5]
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."[6] The Music called the song "an absolute banger".[7]