Baker Boy

Danzal James Baker (born 10 October 1996), known professionally as Baker Boy, is a Yolngu rapper, dancer, artist, and actor. Baker Boy is known for performing original hip-hop songs incorporating both English and Yolŋu Matha and is one of the most prominent Aboriginal Australian rappers.

He was made Young Australian of the Year in 2019, and his song "Cool as Hell" was nominated in several categories in the 2019 ARIA Awards. In 2018, he won two awards at the National Indigenous Music Awards, and was named Male Artist of the Year in the National Dreamtime Awards. His debut album, Gela, was released on 15 October 2021. At the 2022 ARIA Music Awards he won five categories from seven nominations.

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Baker Boy: 'I Want The Album To Make Everyone Feel How My Grandmother Made Me Feel'

As Baker Boy unleashes his latest LP, it's clear that his metamorphosis from the Fresh Prince of Arnhem Land to Global Hitmaking Superstar is complete.

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Baker Boy Announces 'DJANDJAY' Australian Tour

Teasing the tour, Baker Boy wrote, “new album. new show. new energy. you mob ain’t ready for what’s about to go down.”

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WATCH: Snoop Dogg Performs At The 2025 AFL Grand Final

Alongside Tash Sultana, Jessica Mauboy and Baker Boy.

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Who’s Playing At The 2025 AFL Grand Final?

Snoop Dogg, Tash Sultana, Baker Boy, and more will bring the heat to the AFL's biggest day this Saturday.

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Tash Sultana, Baker Boy, Vera Blue Added To AFL Grand Final Music Line-up

"It’s not every day you get chosen to join Snoop’s band and perform at the AFL Grand Final..."

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'I Was Angry': Baker Boy Opens Up About Punk-Inspired New Track 'THICK SKIN'

For 'THICK SKIN,' Baker Boy locked in a powerhouse Blak choir that includes Thelma Plum, Emma Donovan, Kee’ahn, and Jada Weazel.

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Baker Boy Announces New Album 'DJANDJAY'

"This is my strongest, most powerful work yet," Baker Boy said of his long-awaited second album.

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The Beatles, Baker Boy, Chet Faker, Chappell Roan

Red, White & Green? Why It’s Important To Get Colours Right In Song Titles

We look at 15 songs where the use of another colour would have robbed it of its power.

Industry / News

Baker Boy, ASHWARYA & More Announced As ARIA Collab Artists

World class producers WondaGurl and Tommy Brown lead a group of stellar musicians for the ARIA Collab program, with ONEFOUR, CHAII, Becca Hatch, and more joining the team.

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