Kayps' debut album hits number 2, blends family land rights legacy and hip hop
Kayps' debut album Bunuba Baby reached number 2 on the Australian hip hop charts. It is nominated for a major music award.
Western Australian rapper Kurrungaya Bieundurry, known as Kayps, released his debut album Bunuba Baby in August. The album climbed to number 2 on the Australian hip hop charts within a week.
Kayps was nominated for triple j's unearthed artist of the year. The album was nominated for Australian album of the year at the J Awards.
Kayps chose a photo of his grandfather as the cover. His grandfather helped run a blockade against an oil company in the historic 1979 Noonkanbah protest.
The album draws on his family's fight for land rights. The album encourages younger Indigenous people to connect with their culture.
Now 21, Kayps grew up partly in remote Wangkatjungka. He uses strong political lyrics about Indigenous deaths in custody and community pressures.
- Number 2 on Australian hip hop charts
- Chart position
- August
- Release month
- Within one week
- Time to number 2
- 21 years old
- Artist age
Why it mattersIndigenous artists are using music to honour family history. They help younger generations connect with their culture and identity.
AustraliaAn Australian musician reaching the top of the national hip hop chart while championing Kimberley land rights history to inspire Indigenous youth.
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