Songwriters’ Secrets with The Tongue

Coolio – It Takes A Thief. I would argue this is a criminally underrated album from a great rapper whose career was overshadowed by a hit single. It’s funny and horrifying in equal measure, a super vivid look into the life of a poor black male and how his situation forced him into becoming an addict and a thief.

2.The Last Record I Bought

King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard – I’m In Your Mind Fuzz. Super amazing band from Melbourne who always keep you guessing, plus they have some of the best song titles in the biz. On this album alone there is ‘I’m In Your Mind’, ‘I’m Not In Your Mind’ and ‘I’m In Your Mind Fuzz’.

3.The First Thing I Recorded

I made a song called ‘Counterfeit Cheques’ for the triple j hip hop show compilation many moons ago… still bangs if you ain’t afraid to turn it up.

4.The Last Thing I Recorded

The Hard Feelings album came out November last year, executive produced by Papertoy – he gave me a whole new sound. Rolling Stone gave it four stars and called it “the album of his career”. Groovy.

5.The Record That Changed My Life

I definitely feel that the last two Kendrick Lamar albums have, in a way, kept me focused and motivated over the last few years. It’s just so refreshing to see the most talented/intelligent/creative/politically outspoken rapper also being the most successful. To me this proves that hip hop still has the power to be more than just entertainment – it can transcend and change the world.