Matty B
| Matty B | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Matthew Barrett |
| Origin | Perth, Western Australia |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1999– |
| Labels |
Obese B-Style Entertainment/Shogun Distribution |
Matthew Barrett, also known by the stage name Matty B, is a former Australian rapper.
Biography
Matthew Barrett grew up in Western Australia[1] and was a member of Perth's Syllaboliks hip hop crew. A former pro surfer,[2] Barrett only began rapping seriously when Syllaboliks came together in 1999.[3][4] Formerly signed to Obese Records, he later released music on his own label, B-Style Entertainment.[3]
Barrett's first track to be released was "Courageous", appearing on the Culture of Kings compilation in 2000. This was followed in 2002 by his debut album, The Courageous LP.[5] 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.[2]
In 2001 he performed at the Margaret River Masters Concert. In 2002 he performed at the Big Day Out concerts.[6]
Barrett relocated to the Gold Coast[3] and released an EP, Simple but Effective, in 2006 on his own label, B-Style Entertainment.[7]
He performed at the Rosemount Hotel in Perth at an All Stars gig following the Robert Hunter Cup in 2014.
Discography
Albums
- The Courageous LP – Obese Records (2002)
Singles and EPs
- Simple but Effective – B-Style Entertainment/Shogun Distribution (2006)
Compilation appearances
- Culture of Kings — Volume 1 – Obese Records (2000) (song: "Courageous")
- Mamma's Kitchen – Obese Records (2005) (song: "Courageous")
- Super Request—Dog's Breakfast – ABC Records (2005) (song: "Fridays")
Guest appearances
- "3 Demon MC's" by Clandestein (Clandestein 2001, Syllaboliks Records)
- "Matty B's Insight" by Downsyde (Epinonimous 2001, Syllaboliks Records)
- "Esposing EM" by Hunter and Dazastah (Done DL 2002, Syllaboliks/Obese Records)
- "Raw Cause" by DJ Ransom (15.OZ Vinyl 2004, Crookneck Records)
- "Nothin to Us" by Chopper Read (Chopper Read – Interview with a Madman 2006, Rott'n Records)
References
- ↑ "Interview with Matty B". Australia Music Online. 4 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Gold Coast Bulletin, 1 June 2006, "Effective Aussie voice" by Jodi Hammond
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Carlisle Rogers. "Matty B Article (May 10, 2006)". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
- ↑ "Discogs entry — Matty B". Retrieved 2008-01-03.
- ↑ The Courageous - track listing
- ↑ Byron Shire Echo - 11 November 2003
- ↑ Simple But Effective - track listing