360 (rapper) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids 360
360 at his Falling & Flying CD Signing, Cheltenham in February 2012
Background information
Birth name	Matthew James Colwell
Born	(1986-07-12) 12 July 1986 (age 38) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper singer songwriter
Years active	2006–present
Labels	Inertia, EMI Music Australia, Soulmate, Forthwrite

Matthew James Colwell (born 12 July 1986), known as 360, is an Australian hip hop artist. He is a rapper, singer, and songwriter. He has released four studio albums. His album Falling & Flying (2011) was very popular. It reached number 4 on the Australian music charts. This album also had hit songs like "Boys like You". This song reached number 3 on the charts.

In 2012, 360 won an ARIA Award. He won 'Breakthrough Artist – Release' for his album Falling & Flying.

Early Life and Education

Matthew James Colwell was born on 12 July 1986. He grew up in Melbourne, Australia. He went to Luther College. Later, he studied at Box Hill Senior Secondary College.

Music Career Highlights

Starting Out: 2003–2006

360 began his music journey in 2003. He first appeared on a song called "Situation Critical". This was on an EP by another Australian rapper, Infallible.

In 2004, 360 released his first solo music collection. It was called Rarities. His good friend and rap partner, Pez, was featured on many songs. In 2005, 360 and Pez wrote a song called "Nutcase" in just one day.

Rising to Fame: 2007–2012

In February 2007, 360 signed with Soulmate Records. He released his first album, What You See Is What You Get, in March 2008. Critics said the album showed his funny side. It also showed his ability to talk about serious topics.

360 describes his music as a mix of different styles. These include pop, electro, and dubstep. In 2008, his music video for "Mamma Mia" became popular online. He made this video to be funny.

In 2010, 360 released the song "Just Got Started". It featured Pez. This song reached number 59 on the Australian singles chart.

His second album, Falling & Flying, came out in September 2011. It was a big success. The album reached number 4 on the Australian charts. It stayed at number one on the Australian iTunes charts for three weeks. By 2012, the album sold over 70,000 copies. By 2014, it sold over 140,000 copies.

In November 2011, "Boys like You" was released. This song featured Gossling. It became a huge hit. It reached number 3 on the Australian singles chart in 2012. The song sold over 280,000 copies. His next songs, "Child" and "Run Alone", also made it into the top 30. "Child" sold over 70,000 copies, and "Run Alone" sold over 35,000 copies.

360 went on a national "Flying Tour" to support the album.

New Albums and Tours: 2012–2021

In June 2012, 360 shared that he was working on his third album. He said it would be a "dark album". He explained that he had faced many personal challenges.

In 2013, 360 and Pez started their own music label. It was called Forthwrite Records. They planned to release music for both Pez and 360.

During a festival in 2013, 360 introduced a new song. It was called "On A Planet No One Knows". He said the song was about racism in Australia.

In February 2014, 360 opened for American rapper Eminem on his Australian tour. He also performed with Kendrick Lamar. 360 called this tour a highlight of his career.

Before his third album, Utopia, was released in June 2014, three songs came out. These were "Impossible", "On A Planet No One Knows", and "Sixavelli". "Impossible" was a song with Daniel Johns from the band Silverchair. Daniel Johns also appeared in the music video.

360 performed at the Splendour in the Grass festival in 2014. He also went on the "Utopia Tour" in September 2014. Other artists like Hopsin, Lunar C, Pez, and Miracle joined him.

Recent Music: 2022–Present

In January 2023, 360 released "Made Me Like This". This was his first song with his new management and record label.

Music Collaborations

Early in his career, 360 and Pez formed a duo called "Forthwrite". They made a song called "The Club Song" in 2010. 360 also featured on Pez's 2008 song, "The Festival Song". This song reached number 14 on the Australian charts.

In 2010, 360 started an online music project. It was called "Rapper Tag" on YouTube. One rapper would record a part of a song. Then, they would challenge another rapper to add to it. This continued with new rappers joining in.

Australian hip hop group Diafrix worked with 360. They made the song "I'm A Dreamer" in 2012. 360 also appeared on an album by producer Ghosts in the Room in 2012.

Public Appearances

360 was a guest on the TV show Q&A in October 2014. He talked about "passion" with other experts. During the show, he spoke about racism in Australia. He shared stories he had seen about people being racist.

His comments caused some discussion. 360 later said, "If you are not racist then you have nothing to be offended about."

Personal Life and Health

360 has a rare eye disease called keratoconus. This led to him needing a cornea transplant in one eye. His vision is still not perfect. He finds it hard to drive at night or read signs clearly.

In 2010, 360 was in a go-kart accident. This happened while he was celebrating his birthday.

In September 2016, 360 shared that he was diagnosed with unipolar depression. He often uses his online live streams to talk about mental health. He also promotes healthy living.

As of 2021, 360 often streams himself writing rap lyrics. He also performs new songs for his fans. He brought back the "rapper tag" challenge. He encourages other Australian rappers to join in.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Promotional singles