"Marryuna" (English: "Let's Dance")[2] is a song by Australian musician Baker Boy featuring Yirrmal, released independently on 6 October 2017.
"Marryuna" | ||||
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Single by Baker Boy featuring Yirrmal | ||||
Released | 6 October 2017[1] | |||
Length | 3:14 | |||
Label | Baker Boy (independent) | |||
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Producer(s) | Jerome Farah | |||
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Music video | ||||
"Marryuna" on YouTube | ||||
The song ranked at number 17 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2017.[3]
At the AIR Awards of 2018, the Baker Boy won Breakthrough Independent Artist with "Marryuna", while the song was nominated for Best Independent Single or EP.[4][5]
At the Music Victoria Awards of 2018 "Marryuna" won Best Song.[6]
At the National Indigenous Music Awards 2018, the song was nominated for Best Song, while the video won Film Clip of the Year.[7]
Upon release, Baker said: "'Marryuna' means to dance with no shame, to freestyle for the sheer elation of dancing."[8] pp
Molly McLaughlin from Purple Sneakers said "'Marryuna' is a danceable party track that incorporates influences from previous generations of Indigenous artists alongside contemporary hip-hop. With a pulsing bass line and bouncy synths, the production is crowded and dynamic in the best way, matching Baker Boy's raucous energy. He can alternate between slow grooves and rapid-fire raps with ease, and carries the audience along with his aura of fearless confidence."[8]
Apple Music said "Seamlessly slipping between English and his native Yolŋu Matha, Marryuna' is a brilliant, infectious, and incredibly welcome addition to modern Australian music."[1]
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Studio albums | Gela (2021) |
Singles |
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