Marryuna

Marryuna

Marryuna

2017 single by Baker Boy featuring Yirrmal

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

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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

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

Reception

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

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