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Tkay Maidza
Takudzwa Victoria Rosa "Tkay" Maidza ( ; (born 17 December 1995) is a Zimbabwean-born Australian singer-songwriter and hip hop artist from Adelaide, South Australia. She has been nominated for and won many awards, and released two albums: '' Tkay'' (2016) and ''Sweet Justice'' (2023). She collaborated with Flume on her 2023 single " Silent Assassin". Early life and education Takudzwa Victoria Rosa Maidza was born in Harare, Zimbabwe. Her mother is an industrial chemist and her father a metallurgist. Her father played in bands, mostly traditional Zimbabwean or African folk music, and the family used to go along and watch. In 2001, her family moved to Australia when she was five years old. They lived in Perth and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia and then in Whyalla in South Australia, before relocating to Adelaide in 2010. Maidza graduated from St Michael's College, Henley Beach, in 2012, and started studying architecture at the University of South Australia before bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Switch Tape
''Switch Tape'' is the debut extended play by Australian singer and rapper Tkay Maidza. It was released on 24 October 2014. A mixtape was self-released on Maidza's soundcloud in October 2014 as well, mixed by Maidza's longtime producer and collaborator DJ, Elk. The mixtape featured unreleased tracks and collaborations. The release was supported by an Australian tour commencing in Canberra on 7 November 2014. Reception In a review of the mixtape, Chris Deville from ''Stereogum'' said "If Maidza's 'U-Huh' video wasn’t enough to affirm that she's worthy of our collective attention — it was — the new ''Switch Tape'' seals the deal. Over the course of originals, remixes, and Maidza's features on other people's tracks, it presents a wildly adventurous talent." Andrew Unterberger from ''Spin Magazine'' said "A bumper-car ride through hip-hop, pop and dance, ''Switch Tape'' was one of the most freewheeling and exciting debuts of the year." Track listings Release history ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silent Assassin (song)
"Silent Assassin" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Tkay Maidza and Australian electronic musician Flume released on 7 July 2023 as the lead single from Maidza's second studio album, ''Sweet Justice''. In a press statement, Maidza said "I like to move in silence, but this song is a reminder that people shouldn't count me out or underestimate my abilities; they should be afraid when I'm quiet as I come back more evolved". At the 2023 ARIA Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Hip Hop/Rap Release . The song was nominated for Best Single at the Rolling Stone Australia Awards. Music video The Milo Lee directed music video premiered on YouTube on 6 July 2023. It sees a battle-ready Maidza performing her song in the desert. Reception Conor Lochrie from ''Rolling Stone Australia'' said "The track is anthem of self-empowerment and self-confidence, the sound of two artists at the top of their game combining to strong effect." Courtney Fry from ''Triple J Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brontosaurus (Tkay Maidza Song)
"Brontosaurus" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Tkay Maidza featuring producer Bad Cop, released in December 2013 as Maidza's debut single. The song peaked at number 89 on the ARIA Charts. Reception '' Beat Magazine'' said "Tkay's verses hitting premature dead ends to only give way to an excruciatingly choppy chorus hook. Producer Bad Cop tries to cram countless buildups, using a garish blend of dancehall and dubstep, none of which result in a satisfying drop." '' OutInPerth'' called it "an infectious underground rap hit." In 2020, Red Bull Red Bull is a brand of energy drinks created and owned by the Austrian company Red Bull GmbH. With a market share of 43%, it is the most popular energy drink brand as of 2020, and the third most valuable soft drink brand, behind Coca-Cola and ... retrospectively reviewed the song saying "The track introduced then 17-year-old Tkay as a formidable talent. It also typified the sound of her early years -- a blend of hip-hop and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
U-Huh (song)
"U-Huh" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Tkay Maidza released in July 2014 as the lead single from Maidza's debut EP ''Switch Tape ''Switch Tape'' is the debut extended play by Australian singer and rapper Tkay Maidza. It was released on 24 October 2014. A mixtape was self-released on Maidza's soundcloud in October 2014 as well, mixed by Maidza's longtime producer and collab ...''. The song was certified platinum in Australia in 2022. Maidza said the inspiration for the song came from the experience of people pretending to like you and the reality that friendships are sometimes not genuine. Reception '' Beat Magazine'' said "Airhorn galore and subliminal background adulation make for a jam that’s custom-crafted for the festival stage, the overloaded instrumentation is always playful and never messy." adding "Impossible to resist getting down to this." ''Glam Adelaide'' said "'U-huh' shows an incredibly fierce and fearless young woman, her lightning-fast flow and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triple J
Triple J is an Australian government-funded national radio station founded in 1975 as a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). It aims to appeal to young listeners of alternative music, and plays far more Australian content than commercial networks. The station was set up under the Gough Whitlam government, wanting to extend the appeal of the ABC to young Australians. Initially broadcasting as 2JJ or Double Jay from 19 January 1975, it stood apart from commercial stations with its lack of private advertising and its fringe music programming. Following a transition to FM in 1981, the station rebranded as 2JJJ or Triple J as it expanded regionally throughout the 1990s. Two spin-off digital stations were launched in the early 2010s: Double J aims to appeal to more mature audiences, and Triple J Unearthed plays only unsigned, local musicians. Despite declining ratings in their target 18–24-year-old demographic, Triple J maintains a strong podcast and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Sound System
Northern Sound System (NSS) is a dedicated youth centre focused on music, broadcasting, and other creative industries, located in Elizabeth, a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. Background The Northern Sound System was established in 2007 by the City of Playford, assisted by funding from the Australian Government, and is located in a converted basketball stadium at 71 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth. Created partly to help high youth unemployment in the area, it gives young people the opportunities to learn skills they might not acquire elsewhere. Programs and facilities NSS has offered programs, courses or workshops in various skills, including DJ, hip hop music, youth choir, gaming and animation; songwriting and music production. Some of the programs are run as after-school programs. One of the lead music educators at the centre is member of synth-pop band Heaps Good Friends, Nick O'Connor. It includes recording studios, a live music venue accommodating around 400 peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of South Australia
The University of South Australia is a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1991, it is the successor of the former South Australian Institute of Technology. Its main campuses along North Terrace are adjacent to the Australian Space Agency in Lot Fourteen and forms part of the Adelaide BioMed City research precinct. It also has a presence in the Adelaide Technology Park in Mawson Lakes. In mid-2023, it agreed to merge with the neighbouring University of Adelaide to form Adelaide University. Its earliest antecedent institutions were both founded in the Jubilee Exhibition Building of the former Royal South Australian Society of Arts. The South Australian Institute of Technology was founded in 1889 as the School of Mines and Industries and the South Australian College of Advanced Education dates back to the School of Art in 1856. The institute later gained university status during the Dawkins Revolution following their merger in 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henley Beach, South Australia
Henley Beach is a coastal Suburbs and localities (Australia), suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Charles Sturt. History Henley Beach draws its name from Henley-on-Thames, England. The land where it stands, sections 448 and 2080 in the Hundred of Yatala, was initially granted to William Bartley on 1 November 1850. Bartley later sold the land to James Macgeorge in August 1873. In May 1877, Arthur Harvey, Henry S. Anthony, and William P. Wicksteed acquired the land and proceeded to develop the town of Henley Beach. Geography Henley Beach lies between the suburbs of West Beach, South Australia, West Beach and Grange, South Australia, Grange. Demographics The 2021 Australian census, 2021 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 6,259 persons in Henley Beach on census night. Of these, 49.4% were male and 50.6% were female. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.1% of the population. The most common ancestries in Woodville West were E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Michael's College, Adelaide
St Michael's College is a Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition located in the western suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. The college consists of two campuses; a primary campus located at Beverley for students in Reception to Year 6, and a secondary campus at Henley Beach for students in Year 7 to Year 12. It is a co-educational school that originated as a single-sex school for boys. Notable alumni Australian rules footballers * Greg Anderson * Matthew Broadbent * Scott Camporeale * Brad Ebert * Brett Ebert * Rachael Killian * Matthew Kluzek * Matthew Lokan * Ebony Marinoff * Jimmy Toumpas * Scott Thompson * Warren Tredrea * Michael Wilson Other * Jed Altschwager (rower) * Leon Bignell (politician) * Darren Cahill (tennis player) * Elena Carapetis (actress) * Chris Dittmar (squash player) * Spencer Johnson (cricketer) * Daniel Kowalski (swimmer) * Robert Lau (politician) * Matt Leo (American football player) * Tkay Maidza (rapper) * Chris McHugh (volleyba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whyalla
Whyalla is a city in South Australia. It was founded as Hummock's Hill, and was known by that name until 1916. It is the fourth most populous city in the Australian state of South Australia after Adelaide, Mount Gambier, and Gawler, and along with Port Pirie and Port Augusta is one of the three towns to make up the "Iron Triangle". It is a seaport located on the east coast of the Eyre Peninsula and is known as the "Steel City" due to its integrated steelworks and shipbuilding heritage. The Whyalla Steelworks is the major employer in the town, and has in February 2025 been put into voluntary administration by the Government of South Australia. The port of Whyalla has been exporting iron ore since 1903. Description The city consists of an urban area bounded to the north by the railway to the mining town of Iron Knob, to the east by Spencer Gulf, and to the south by the Lincoln Highway. The urban area consists of the following suburbs laid from east to west extending from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Australia
Western Australia (WA) is the westernmost state of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east, and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a land area of , and is also the List of country subdivisions by area, second-largest subdivision of any country on Earth. Western Australia has a diverse range of climates, including tropical conditions in the Kimberley (Western Australia), Kimberley, deserts in the interior (including the Great Sandy Desert, Little Sandy Desert, Gibson Desert, and Great Victoria Desert) and a Mediterranean climate on the south-west and southern coastal areas. the state has 2.965 million inhabitants—10.9 percent of the national total. Over 90 percent of the state's population live in the South-West Land Division, south-west corner and around 80 percent live in the state capital Perth, leaving the remainder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie-Boulder (or just Kalgoorlie) is a city in the Goldfields–Esperance region of Western Australia, located east-northeast of Perth at the end of the Great Eastern Highway. It is referred to as Kalgoorlie–Boulder as the surrounding urban area includes the historic townsite of Boulder and the local government area is the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder. Kalgoorlie–Boulder lies on the traditional lands of the Wangkatja group of peoples. The name "Kalgoorlie" is derived from the Wangai word ''Karlkurla'' or ''Kulgooluh'', meaning "place of the silky pears". The city was established in 1893 during the Western Australian gold rushes. It soon replaced Coolgardie as the largest settlement on the Eastern Goldfields. Kalgoorlie is the ultimate destination of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme and the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail. The nearby Super Pit gold mine was Australia's largest open-cut gold mine for many years. During August 2021, Kalgoorlie–Boulder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
