''Area Baby'' is the debut studio album from Australian hip-hop musician

Youngn Lipz Youngn Lipz (born 1999) is an Australian- Samoan hip-hop musician from Cabramatta, New South Wales. Career 2019–2021: Career beginnings and ''Area Baby'' In September 2019, Bronx rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie toured Australia before releasin ...

. The album was released on 6 August 2021 and debuted at number 7 on the ARIA charts and number 10 on the RMNZ chart. On the creation of the album, Youngn Lipz said "In Australia –

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in particular – 'The Area' is what we call our hood, our ends. This album is inspired by my life, surroundings and general come-up in this environment. Everything I've seen and been a part of – friends, family, the ups and downs. But this story isn't just about the past, it's about where I'm at now and where I'm headed, too. I hope that people listening to this project understand this is my story and there's no other way around it. I'd want anyone that's listening, who ever doubted themselves or doesn't think they can go anywhere or be something, to know that as long as you believe and put in that work, you'll get there." "Spaceship" was released as the first official single from the album in May 2021. The album includes four singles previously released in 2019 and 2020, including the APRA Music Award winning song " Misunderstood". At the

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, the album was nominated for Best Hip Hop Release.

Reception

Ramy Abou-Setta from ''

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'' called the album "A bold debut offering" saying the album has "a collection of beautiful melodies and hooks to keep you listening for hours." Robert Moran from ''

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'' said "Songs like 'Broken Home', 'Silent', 'Stuck' and 'Falcons', with lyrics about being 'caught in the system' and friends doing time, depict a troubled youth." but added "The album isn't just brooding contemplation though, it's also fun. 'Say It', with its playful bounce, should be a global summertime hit, while 'Misunderstood' and 'Everyday' trade in sensitive thug romance."

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