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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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2021 Gela
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Baker Boy, G Flip & More Make Corner Award 2018 Shortlist
Returning for its third year.
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2018 Corner Award Longlist Revealed
Good luck to all the nominees!
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Two Worlds Festival Confirms Massive 2018 Line-up
William Crighton, Alice Skye, Baker Boy and more have been confirmed.
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Baker Boy, Gurrumul & Jessica Mauboy Lead NIMA 2018 Nominations
The awards' 15th year is shaping up to be its biggest yet.
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Baker Boy Features On New Version Of Yothu Yindi's Iconic Protest Anthem
Check it out now!
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Baker Boy, Dallas Woods, Kian, DJ Mixa
"You can't help but smile at this celebration of positive energy through breakdancing and didgeridoo solos."
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Baker Boy Announces Regional Dates For Sold Out 'Marryuna' Tour
Get in quick!
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Baker Boy & More Lead Darwin Festival First Line-up Announcement
It's gonna be big.
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Baker Boy Announces Huge Aussie Headline Tour
Come have a dance.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Dizzee Rascal, Baker Boy
"Rascal leaves the stage after 'You Got The Dirtee Love', but we all know he's not going anywhere until 'Bonkers' happens."
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Live Review: 50 Cent, A.B. Original, Baker Boy
"50 Cent immediately turns to his DJ with a look that could kill. 'Look at the setlist,' he angrily demands. 'This n****r gotta go. He retarded'."
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Live Review: 50 Cent, AB Original, Baker Boy
"The rapper undoubtedly has a lot left to give musically and he gave it on the night, with a smile from ear to ear."