Yung Warriors
Yung Warriors | |
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| Also known as | Tjimba and the Yung Warriors |
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Hip Hop |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Labels | Blackwing Music, Payback Records[1] |
| Members | Tjimba Possum Burns Danny "D-Boy" Ramzan |
| Past members | Narjik Day Burns |
Yung Warriors (also called Tjimba and the Yung Warriors) are an Australian hip hop group, formed in 2007.[2]
They released their debut album Warrior for Life in June 2007.[3]
Yung Warriors played at 2008 Big Day Out,[4] at Yabun in Sydney,[5] and at the World Indigenous Peoples Conference: Education in Melbourne[6] Their music has had national airplay on Triple J.[7]
They were nominated for Deadly Awards in 2008 and 2009.[8][9][7]
Members
[edit]- Tjimba Possum Burns
- Danny Ramzan
- Kidd Benny
Former members
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Warrior for Life (with Tjimba) |
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| Standing Strong |
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| Turnt Up |
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Singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Warrior for Life" (with Tjimba) | Warrior for Life |
| 2011 | "Just a Thought"[14] | Standing Strong |
| "Black Boys" (with Coloured Stone)[15] | non-album single | |
| 2012 | "Standing Strong"[16] | Standing Strong |
| "Family Love"[17] | ||
| 2013 | "Shake That Thing" (featuring Gurrenah)[18] | |
| 2014 | "Money (If I Had It All)"[19] | Turnt Up |
Awards and nominations
[edit]AIR Awards
[edit]The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012[20] | Standing Strong | Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Album | Nominated |
Music Victoria Awards
[edit]The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013[21][22] | Yung Warriors | Best Indigenous Act | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Koori Mail. Edition 439, 19 November 2008
- ^ "Yung Warriors Hip Hop / Band". songlines. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Aboriginal rappers on rise in Australia". Reuters/Billboard. 13 January 2008. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Saying Sorry". TheMusic.com.au. February 2008. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Black to front". The Sydney Morning Herald. 23 January 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Tjimba and the Yung Warriors - Band of Brothers". Vibe. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ a b c Sadleir, Rose (30 May 2012), "Warriors to get 'deadly'", The Gold Coast Bulletin
- ^ National Indigenous Television 2008 Deadly Award Nominees
- ^ "Yung tallent earns gong", MX, 12 September 2008
- ^ "Warrior Calling (The Yung Warriors)". Vibe. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Warrior for Life (DD)". Apple Music. June 2007. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Standing Strong (DD)". Apple Music. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Turnt Up (DD)". Apple Music. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Just a Thought - single". Apple Music. June 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Black Boys - single". Apple Music. 1 August 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Standing Strong - single". Apple Music. 13 April 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Family Love - single". Apple Music. May 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Shake That Thing - single". Apple Music. 22 April 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Money (If I Had It All) - single". Apple Music. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "NOMINATIONS: 2012 Jagermeister Independent Music Awards". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
External links
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