"Cloud 9" is a song by Indigenous Australian musician Baker Boy featuring Australian musician Kian.[2] 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.[3][4]

"Cloud 9"
Single by Baker Boy featuring Kian
Released	27 April 2017[1]
Length	3:14
Label	Baker Boy (independent)
Songwriter(s)	Danzal Baker Dion Brownfield Kian Brownfield Tobiahs Fakhri
Producer(s)	Tobiahs Fakhri
Baker Boy singles chronology
"Cloud 9" (2017) "Marryuna" (2017)
Music video
"Cloud 9" on YouTube

Following its release, Triple J named Baker Boy their Indigenous Unearthed winner, earning him a spot to perform at the 2017 National Indigenous Music Awards.[5]

Reception

Sosefina Fuamoli from The AU Review 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 English and Yolŋu Matha, Baker Boy is a breath of fresh air."[6]

Indigenous Community TV called the song "an example of the real Aussie Hip-hop".[2] Andrea Gavrilovic from MTV Australia called the song "equal parts catchy and ground breaking."[4] The Music AU called the song "an absolute banger".[7]

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