"Marryuna" (English: "Let's Dance")[2] is a song by Australian musician Baker Boy featuring Yirrmal, released independently on 6 October 2017.
| "Marryuna" | ||||
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| Single by Baker Boy featuring Yirrmal | ||||
| Released | 6 October 2017[1] | |||
| Length | 3:14 | |||
| Label | Baker Boy (independent) | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jerome Farah | |||
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| "Marryuna" on YouTube | ||||
The song ranked at number 17 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2017.[3]
At the AIR Awards of 2018, the Baker Boy won Breakthrough Independent Artist with "Marryuna", while the song was nominated for Best Independent Single or EP.[4][5]
At the Music Victoria Awards of 2018 "Marryuna" won Best Song.[6]
At the National Indigenous Music Awards 2018, the song was nominated for Best Song, while the video won Film Clip of the Year.[7]
Background
editUpon release, Baker said: "'Marryuna' means to dance with no shame, to freestyle for the sheer elation of dancing."[8]
Reception
editMolly McLaughlin from Purple Sneakers said "'Marryuna' is a danceable party track that incorporates influences from previous generations of Indigenous artists alongside contemporary hip-hop. With a pulsing bass line and bouncy synths, the production is crowded and dynamic in the best way, matching Baker Boy's raucous energy. He can alternate between slow grooves and rapid-fire raps with ease, and carries the audience along with his aura of fearless confidence."[8]
Apple Music said "Seamlessly slipping between English and his native Yolŋu Matha, Marryuna' is a brilliant, infectious, and incredibly welcome addition to modern Australian music."[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Marryuna (feat. Kian) – Single by Baker Boy on Apple Music". Apple Music. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "Marryuna - Baker Boy ft Yirrmal". YouTube. January 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Baker Boy has two songs crack Triple J Hottest 100 countdown". NT News. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "2018 AIR Awards Nominees". 17 April 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria Awards. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "2018 National Indigenous Music Award Winners". National Indigenous Music Awards. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Baker Boy Lives Up to the Hype with Anthemic Sophomore Single". purplesneakers. October 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2020.