Cloud 9 (Baker Boy song) explained

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]

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."[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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cloud 9 (feat. Kian) – Single by Baker Boy on Apple Music . . 27 April 2017 . 9 August 2020.
  2. Web site: Baker Boy Cloud 9 (feat Kian). ICTV. 2017. 9 August 2020.
  3. Web site: Resource Guide The Arts Music. narragunnawali. 9 August 2020.
  4. Web site: Arnhem Land rapper Danzal Baker making impact on Australian music scene. NT News. 16 July 2017. 9 August 2020.
  5. Web site: Single of the Day: Baker Boy ft. Kian "Cloud 9" (2017). The AU Review. 10 July 2017. 9 August 2020.
  6. Web site: MTV Upload of the week: Baker Boy "Cloud 9". MTV AU. 13 July 2017. 9 August 2020. 20 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200920021357/http://www.mtv.com.au/upload-of-the-week/news/mtv-likes-baker-boy-cloud-9. dead.
  7. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Baker Boy Talks Writing Process, #Changethedate & Announces Aussie Tour. The Music . 19 January 2018. 9 August 2020.