Kobe Hamilton-Reeves, (known professionally as Forest Claudette) is an Australian singer and songwriter.[1]
Forest Claudette | |
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| Birth name | Kobe Hamilton-Reeves [1] |
| Born | Melbourne, Australia[1] |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Forest Claudette, Sony |
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Early life edit
Kobe Hamilton-Reeves was born in Melbourne, Australia whose parents are classically trained. Their older brother Zach is the vocalist in Northeast Party House.
Career edit
2017-present edit
In 2017, Hamilton-Reeves went by the alias Teddy Elk, and released "Doors" which received airplay on Triple J Unearthed.
In 2020, Hamilton-Reeves changed the stage name to Forest Claudette, telling Triple J, "I felt a great pressure and a weight I was putting on myself to have my music mean more, and capture the nuances of the black experience which is really, really hard to do on a day-to-day basis." Hamilton-Reeves said Claudette is a homage to Claudette Colvin while Forest references they grew up in a forest.[1]
In July 2022, Forest Claudette released the single "Creaming Soda", which was followed by "Gone Without a Trace" and "Hologram".[2]
In September 2022 Forest Claudette released their debut EP, The Year of February.[3] It was released on vinyl in April 2023 as part of a Record Store Day exclusive.[4]
In June 2023, Forest Claudette released their second EP Everything Was Green.[5] The EP was preceded by lead single "Mess Around" featuring EarthGang.[6]
In January 2024, Forest Claudette released a cover of Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Can't Stop".[7]
In March 2024, Forest Claudette announced the forthcoming release of their third EP, Jupiter.[8]
Personal Life edit
Claudette is non-binary.[9]
Discography edit
Extended plays edit
| Title | Details |
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| The Year of February |
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| Everything Was Green |
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| Jupiter |
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Awards and nominations edit
APRA Awards edit
The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | "Goodbye" by Forest Claudette (Kobe Hamilton-Reeves, Alexander Laska) | Most Performed R&B / Soul Work | Pending | [10] |
ARIA Music Awards edit
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry. At the 2023 ceremony they won two categories.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | "Mess Around" (featuring Earthgang) | Best Soul/R&B Release | Won | [11][12] |
| Jeremy Koren (Grey Ghost) for Forest Claudette – Everything Was Green | Best Cover Art | Won |
Music Victoria Awards edit
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | "Mess Around" (featuring EarthGang) | Best Song or Track | Nominated | [13] |
| Forest Claudette | Best Solo Arist | Nominated | ||
| Soul, Funk, RNB & Gospel Work | Nominated |
Rolling Stone Australia Awards edit
The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.[14]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Forest Claudette | Best New Artist | Nominated | [15] |
References edit
- ^ a b c d Al Newstead (15 August 2022). "Like Frank Ocean? You're gonna love Aussie muso Forest Claudette". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ August Billy (30 September 2022). "Forest Claudette: "I Wanted It To Be Cool and Beautiful"". Music Feeds. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ Al Newstead (7 October 2022). "Don't sleep on Forest Claudette's debut EP, The Year Of February". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "FOREST CLAUDETTE – THE YEAR OF FEBRUARY". Record Store Day. April 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Forest Claudette's Lush New EP: 'Everything Was Green'". Yours Truly. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ Sose Fuamoli (24 March 2023). "Forest Claudette and EARTHGANG team up for slinky new track 'Mess Around'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Forest Claudette Drops Infectious Cover of Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Can't Stop'". Broadway World. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Forest Claudette announces upcoming 'Jupiter' EP and shares new single 'Gold'". Broken 8 Records. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ Lochrie, Conor (11 October 2023). "Embracing Originality With Forest Claudette". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "2024 APRA Music Awards nominees announced: Paul Kelly, Troye Sivan, Tex Perkins, and more". Mumbrella. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Awards 2023: the Nominees & Winners as They're Announced". NME Australia. 15 November 2023. Archived from the original on 16 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Nominees, Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2023 Music Victoria Awards". Music Feeds. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Barnes, Amelia (5 December 2011). "Rolling Stone Magazine Australia announces 3rd annual awards event". The AU Review. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Amy Shark, The Wiggles & Kylie Minogue Among 2023 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees". Rolling Stone Australia. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.