Matty B
Matty B | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Matthew Barrett |
| Origin | Perth, Western Australia |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Obese B-Style Entertainment/Shogun Distribution |
Matty B (born Matthew Barrett) is a former Australian fapper,now employed as a miner in Western Australia's mining industry.[1]
Biography
Matthew Barrett grew up in Western Australia[2] and was a member of Perth's Syllaboliks hip hop crew. Formerly signed to Obese Records, he now releases music on his own label, B-Style Entertainment.[3] A former pro surfer,[4] Barrett only began rapping seriously when Syllaboliks came together in 1999.[3][5]
Barrett's first release was "Courageous", on the Culture of Kings compilation in 2000. This was followed in 2002 by his debut album, The Courageous LP.[6] A song from that album, "Fridays", appears on Triple J's 2005 album Super Request—Dog's Breakfast, a compilation of frequently requested songs from Triple J's Super Request program.[4]
In 2001 he performed at the Margaret River Masters Concert. In 2002 he performed at the Big Day Out concerts.[7]
Barrett relocated to the Gold Coast[3] and released an EP, Simple but Effective, in 2006 on his own label, B-Style Entertainment.[8]
Discography
Albums
- The Courageous LP – Obese Records (2002)
Singles and EPs
- Simple but Effective – B-Style Entertainment/Shogun Distribution (2006)
Compilation appearances
- Culture of Kings — Volume 1 – Obese Records (2000) (song: "Courageous")
- Mamma's Kitchen – Obese Records (2005) (song: "Courageous")
- Super Request—Dog's Breakfast – ABC Records (2005) (song: "Fridays")
Guest appearances
- "3 Demon MC's" by Clandestein (Clandestein 2001, Syllaboliks Records)
- "Matty B's Insight" by Downsyde (Epinonimous 2001, Syllaboliks Records)
- "Esposing EM" by Hunter and Dazastah (Done DL 2002, Syllaboliks/Obese Records)
- "Raw Cause" by DJ Ransom (15.OZ Vinyl 2004, Crookneck Records)
- "Nothin to Us" by Chopper Read (Chopper Read – Interview with a Madman 2006, Rott'n Records)
References
- ^ Interview with triple J, http://www.ozhiphop.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=117404
- ^ "Interview with Matty B". Australia Music Online. 4 December 2002. Retrieved 2008-01-02. [dead link]
- ^ a b c Carlisle Rogers. "Matty B Article (May 10, 2006)". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
- ^ a b The Gold Coast Bulletin, 1 June 2006, "Effective Aussie voice" by Jodi Hammond
- ^ "Discogs entry — Matty B". Retrieved 2008-01-03.
- ^ The Courageous - track listing
- ^ Byron Shire Echo - 11 November 2003
- ^ Simple But Effective - track listing