From genres like Reggae, Dancehall, Soul, Tropical, and Blues, Melbourne has a rich diversity of artists and Deejays that can take you on a whole new level with their high creativity.
ARTIST: SLICKER 1
Farai Larry Makombe popularly known as Slicker 1 is an Afro Dancehall and Reggae artist that has turned the tables of being a CEO and artist concurrently.
Born and raised in a Christian family in the ghettos of Highfield in Harare, Zimbabwe, Slicker 1 was the only child in his family, which influenced the 1 in his alias “Slicker 1”.
Slicker 1 moved to Brisbane, Australia where he found music and has become a king in his style.
CEO & Founder of Tora Mari Boiz, Slicker 1 has created a buzzing atmosphere for his music with fans that believe in his style and creativity to be one of the best at what he does. In 2014, the prodigy was crowned DK (Dancehall King) and is still reigning till today. He is also a former member of the Rich. Over.The.Leaf n Dark Spaid.
Growing up, artist Slicker 1 attended Mbizi Primary school in Highfield, where he enrolled in music classes at a tender age and learnt how to play the xylophone under the direction of his tutor. His music prowess came into realization when he performed at his first-ever Variety shoe at Bradley institute high school, where he won multiple awards and his passion for music was ignited. As a young creative and aspiring artist, Slicker 1’s music career became vibrant after he left Zimbabwe for Australia.
Today, artist Slicker 1 has collaborated and shared the stage with both local and international artists from South Africa, Jamaica, Australia, USA, Canada, UK, Nigeria, Kenya & Zimbabwe with artists namely Sean Paul, Beenie man who also featured on Happy Life Album, Konshens, Anthony B on the single JailBird, Marvin Priest, Randy Sign, Amac Don, Di Apprentice, Brick n Lace, Gappy Ranks, Timaya, Dbanji, Jah Mason, Million Styles, Collie Buddz, Demarco, Elephant Man, Dizzy Dee, Maxi priest. ZimDancehall and Urban Grooves artists like Freeman, Enzo Ishall, and Jah Signal just to name a few.
On the 6th of May, Slicker is expected to feature at the Aus Vrs Vibes, happening at Rubix Warehouse, 36 Phoenix Street, where he will face off with dancehall artist SK Simeon in a battle of who is the strongest.
To stay in sync with Slicker 1’s music and craft, check out his professional page on Linkedin, including all other major music streaming platforms.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/slicker1music?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/de/artist/slicker-1/1161899097?l=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TMBWorldslicker1/featured
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zijNhgLVtJXWto8klJc6O?si=XfihhWXVQEiHo93mgDNlZQ
ARTIST: FUNGAI
#Coolest rapper ever – Fungai is a Zimbabwean-born rapper residing currently in Melbourne, Australia. The rapper has cemented his name to feature as one of the fast-rising Hip-Hop heads in the lucrative music industry of Melbourne.
Nicknamed “The People’s Champ,” Fungai has been creating a buzz in the underground Hip-Hop scene around the city while virtually claiming his spot as an icon of the city. With his amazing lyrical style, the prodigy displays a high level of artistry in all his releases with production that is done at top-notch. His vast studio projects include three studio albums; “The Adventures of Him & Her,” “The Cool3st,” “Left on Tape,” and a number of singles and collaborations that he has done since his debut.
At only 26 years, rapper Fungai displays an animated style that represents his lucid flows and radiant wordplay. Many local blogs, stations, and other artists are always keen to see what is in the kitchen for Fungai at all times. His versatility and contagious charisma have created a sturdy position for his craft and turned him into one of Melbourne’s most exciting artists. Fungai is truly an amazing artist to keep your eye on.
If you are not familiar with Fungai’s style and music, don’t miss out on his guest appearance at the Aus Vrs Vibes event happening on 6th May 2022 at Rubix Warehouse, 36 Phoenix Street.
There is no better place to be than being engulfed in the Hip-Hop wave of rapper Fungai.
Check out his latest releases through his social and music streaming platforms.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/coolestrapperever?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Twitter: https://twitter.com/coolest_rapper?s=21
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/de/artist/fungai/552739070?l=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQQZFiDqfc4Zs9n5WYSgdg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MVGFCU2bSuR2mURlkJlOZ?si=37d6Nj_kRbOmFw6URO3MMQ
ARTIST: JAH TUNG
A legendary and multi-genre artist, Jah Tung is one of Australia’s leading and most versatile reggae artists.
The prodigy grew up in Sydney, Australia surrounded by various cultures, faiths, and ethnicities. Being raised with a catholic background, Jah Tung began singing in church at a very young age. By then, his alias was; Kane Leo. Around the age of 15, artist Jah Tung left the church and embarked on a solo journey of reggae music. While on a family journey around Australia, in a motorhome built by him and his father, Tung used this time to synchronize with his roots and build a sturdy basis for his reggae style.
With knowledge in playing the guitar and keyboard, Jah Tung wrote his first songs and started performing mostly blues and roots covers including a few of his originals in local bars, cafes, and on council events. His love for lyrical content was obvious from early on, rarely writing love songs and always gravitating toward more politically driven messages or profound poetry, above the radio hits.
A multi-nominated artist in the Music Victoria Awards (Reggae & Dancehall category, 2019 – 2021), Jah Tung has built his momentum both locally and internationally. His music can be referred to as soul-refining and has worked with a lot of other skillful reggae musicians, bassy and producer JahWise, keys phenomenon Riccardo Barbarulo, percussion extraodinaire Carlos Meza and guitar guru Ward Hancock, as well as various other resident musicians of Melbourne.
On 6th of May, 2022, artist Jah Tung is honoured and excited to perform alongside the sensational Marvin Priest at the Aus Vrs Vibes event happening at Rubix Warehouse, 36 Phoenix Street.
For more about artist, Jah Tung, check out his website and all other social and media streaming platforms.
Website: http://www.jahtung.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/jahtung?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JahTung
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/de/artist/jah-tung/682173911?l=en
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/27cKexHAFCAmlZnvqLLlmA?si=W6iH1vRbQWezZDYtdfISRQ
ARTIST: YAW FASO
Drawing inspiration from his African roots and the love of music, singer Yaw Faso is a force in Melbourne’s music scene.
Born in Ghana, West Africa but moved to Melbourne, Australia, the versatile artist has become popular for his seamlessly molding talent that blends together elements of Pop,
Hip-Hop, and Bile Funk. Yaw grew up in a musically inclined family. His parents were music lovers that encouraged him to pursue his talent through the rhythm that they usually enjoyed. When he first moved to Australia, Yaw Faso was a drummer and percussionist in some of Australia’s first African and reggae bands. They introduced a never before heard sounds in Australia, and showcased the rich sounds of Highlife, Afrobeat, Soukous, Calypso and Reggae. Yaw Faso’s heritage and early exposure to African and Caribbean music, was the foundation to his current sonic flavour.
As a unique and versatile artist, Yaw Faso’s discography has broadened to include tracks such as; Bezos (dropping 5th May, 2022), Attention, Silly, Track Meet, Eps like; “The Lost Era Tape,” and collaborations with artists such as; SK Simeon on Bandi Bubi, and many more others. Yaw has also collaborated with a vast number of Australian and international artists and producers, namely; DJay W (Brazil), MC IG (Brazil), MC Jessi (Brazil), Machinedrum (USA), MC Luki (Brazil), Dun D (UK), Kilter (AUS) and JessB (NZ).
He has also had the chance to perform on global stages around the world and has offered support slots for a range of local and international artists, including; Kranium, Nasty C, Konshens, Eddy Kenzo, Jose Chameleone, Big Zeeks, Baker Boy and JessB.
The prodigy is on 6th May, 2022 lined up to make a guest appearance at the Aus Vrs Vibes event happening at Rubix Warehouse, 36 Phoenix Street.
To check out more about Yaw Faso, visit his social and music streaming platforms using the links below;
Instagram: https://instagram.com/yawfaso?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yawfaso?s=20&t=hqcIFE7eWqg6rXJufbAaDQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/YawFaso/videos
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/de/artist/yaw-faso/1017745148?l=en
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/15DoyzRB8Y3fOIAOoZr3MV?si=AuRJUlIPT2mobNrwjgZu4Q
ARTIST: SK SIMEON
Born in Kampala, Uganda, but migrated to Melbourne, Australia with his siblings back in 2004, dancehall guru SK SIMEON is a usual face on Australia’s party scene.
Generally known for his hard-hitting beats and his vast discography that grows way back since early 2011, the ragamuffin SKMAN has spread his Reggae and Dancehall style in an art that has made him unique.
His music style blends his Singjay Style, which is made up of a twist between his native language “Luganda” and English.
SK Simeon summons a wholesome and energetic atmosphere on every stage that he features. His performances have been referred to as crowd-fetching with his numerous Reggae, Dancehall, and Dub showcase. The prodigy has been featured on shows, including; “The Island Vibes Festival” in Stradbroke Island in 2011 and 2016, the first-ever “African Festival” held in Melbourne in 2014, “The Africultures Festival” in Sydney in 2014 and 2016, “The St. Kilda Festival” in Melbourne in 2016 and the “One Day Carpark Carnival”, Sydney, in 2017. Due to his dazzling musical career and demand, SK Simeon was invited in 2017 by Redbull Music to perform in Sydney at the “Redbull Sound Select” and at “Splendour in the Grass” in 2018.
The Australian artist is on the 6th of May 2022, expected to feature on the upcoming “AUSVRSVIBES” event organized by Splifftail entertainment at Rubix Warehouse, 36 Phoenix Street, where he faces off artist Slicker 1 in a battle of who is the best in the Dub & Dancehall genres. SK Simeon has released several hits over the years like; Round Of Applause, Doper Than Dope, Inna Dis, Ram Dance Don, Mbo Mbo Klaat, Te Yamo, Camina, We will make it, and many more others. The sensational artist has collaborated with some of the best artists from Australia such as; Razor, King Toppa, and Yaw Faso, among others.
To follow SK Simeon on all social media and music streaming platforms, check out the links below;
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sk_simeon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Twitter: https://twitter.com/skmansimeon?s=21
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/de/artist/sk-simeon/658974711?l=en
YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCb7UlcUSiauiMc0sFDAbpJQ
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sksimeon?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hZ4mgW0lM6GBP8EgCIxjP?si=BTGod2PuSBq0l0UYE5EzlQ
