"Marryuna" (English: "Let's Dance")[2] is a song by Australian musician Baker Boy featuring Yirrmal, released independently on 6 October 2017.

"Marryuna"
Single by Baker Boy featuring Yirrmal
Released6 October 2017[1]
Length3:14
LabelBaker Boy (independent)
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jerome Farah
Baker Boy singles chronology
"Cloud 9"
(2017)
"Marryuna"
(2017)
"Mr. La Di Da Di"
(2018)
Music video
"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

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Upon release, Baker said: "'Marryuna' means to dance with no shame, to freestyle for the sheer elation of dancing."[8]

Reception

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Molly 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

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  1. ^ a b "Marryuna (feat. Kian) – Single by Baker Boy on Apple Music". Apple Music. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Marryuna - Baker Boy ft Yirrmal". YouTube. January 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Baker Boy has two songs crack Triple J Hottest 100 countdown". NT News. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  4. ^ "2018 AIR Awards Nominees". 17 April 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  5. ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria Awards. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  7. ^ "2018 National Indigenous Music Award Winners". National Indigenous Music Awards. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  8. ^ a b "Baker Boy Lives Up to the Hype with Anthemic Sophomore Single". purplesneakers. October 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2020.