"Cloud 9" is a song by

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musician

Baker Boy Danzal James Baker (born 10 October 1996), known professionally as Baker Boy, is a Yolngu rapper, dancer, and artist. Baker Boy is known for performing original hip-hop songs incorporating both English language, English and Yolŋu languages, ...

featuring Australian musician

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. It was released in April 2017 as both artists' debut single. It is credited as the first original rap to be recorded and released in Yolŋu Matha language. Following its release,

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named Baker Boy their Indigenous Unearthed winner, earning him a spot to perform at the 2017

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Reception

Sosefina Fuamoli from ''

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'' said "Encompassing a vibrant blend of hip hop and fun lyricism, 'Cloud 9' is a perfect example of the fresh young talent thriving up North." Fuamoli continued saying "'Cloud 9' is Baker Boy's passionate introduction of a tune, while Kian's vocals in the chorus adds extra flair. Rapping in both

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and

Yolŋu Matha The Yolngu or Yolŋu ( or ) are an aggregation of Aboriginal Australian people inhabiting north-eastern Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. ''Yolngu'' means "person" in the Yolŋu languages. The terms Murngin, Wulamba, Yalnumat ...

, Baker Boy is a breath of fresh air." ''Indigenous Community TV'' called the song "an example of the real Aussie Hip-hop". Andrea Gavrilovic from ''MTV Australia'' called the song "equal parts catchy and ground breaking." ''

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'' called the song "an absolute banger".

References

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