| Matty B | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Matthew Barrett |
| Origin | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Obese B-Style Entertainment/Shogun Distribution |
Matty B (born Matthew Barrett) is a former Australian rapper, now employed as a miner in Western Australia's booming mining industry.[1]
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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]