Top 5 Indigenous Artists' That Influenced Dobby

Whilst every week is NAIDOC week for us, this week we decided to catch up with multi-talented Sydney MC /drummer/presenter Dobby. He proudly identifies as a Filipino and Aboriginal musician, and a member of the Murrawarri Republic in Brewarrina, NSW. Dobby notes that although there is so much Hip Hop talent coming from his community, the following are Dobby's 5 Top black/indigenous rappers that have greatly influenced him. Keep your eyes peeled on Monday as he drops his new single 'My Mind'. 

Nay Wenitong (of The Last Kinection)

Available On Itunes Now http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/are-we-there-yet-single/id472861726 The Last Kinection - Are We There Yet (featuring Simone Stacey) Album 'Next Of Kin' Out 28th October Video directed & produced by Joel Wenitong.

Nay's distinct voice and fierce approach on the mic is amazing. Her lyricism is always true to herself and she brings energy to the stage! I started listening to her as The Last Kinection, and soon realised she was one half of Shakaya. Such a talented and powerful musician.

Munkimuk (Renegades of Munk)

Help Is On The Way featuring Stiff Gins, NEHO, Luka Lesson & L-FRESH the LION ....

Mark Ross, the grandfather of Aboriginal Hip Hop, began breakdancing back in the earl 80's in Circular Quay, one of the first to do it in the country. He performed as South West Syndicate and later as himself, and more recently with his band Renegades of Munk. He's a mentor to me, and I respect him for being one of Australia's Hip Hop pioneers!

Baker Boy

Mar/re/ooh/na; verb; Let's Dance In Yolngu culture dance plays a pivotal role. There's ceremonial dance, celebratory dance and then there's Marryuna; to dance with no shame, to freestyle for the sheer elation of dancing. Marryuna is the second highly anticipated single from Arnhem Land's ascending hip hop star Baker Boy.

A legend on the mic, on the yidaki, and on the dance floor! Baker Boy is a favourite of mine for such obvious reasons. His energy is incredible and paving new directions for us up and coming Hip Hop mob.

Briggs

https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/sheplife/id897061885 Title track from BRIGGS' sophomore release 'Sheplife' SHEPLIFE :: AUGUST 22nd http://grindin.bandcamp.com/album/sheplife-album :: Vinyl https://www.jbhifi.com.au/music/browse/rap-hip-hop/sheplife/582336/ :: CD http://www.getmusic.com.au/store/briggs-sheplife-double-vinyl-music-album-vinyl-5041733 :: Vinyl Directed by Oli Sansom Produced by Michelle Grace Hunder

Briggs' 'Sheplife' album turned heads nationwide, and established a name for himself. He's inspirational to me, an artist who won't stop working. 

Jimblah

Taken from the album Phoenix: http://www.elefanttraks.com/releases/phoenix A Broken Yellow Production: http://www.brokenyellow.com Brendan J Doyle - Director Navid Bahadori - Producer Mario Lendvai - Art Director Natalie Croker - Co-Producer Nils Crompton - Graphics and Edit Justine Seed Lendvai - Costume Designer Amy Vella - Costume Assistant Lucia Fischer - Photo Colourist Maria Cynthia - Make-Up Artist

Jimblah is an incredible producer, rapper, singer and pianist. He approaches music holistically, and brings a warm and welcome soul to the stage. He is an amazing and lovely human!

Follow Dobby's musicial journey here.