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Tasman Keith
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| Birth name | Tasman Keith Jarrett |
| Born | 1996 (age 28–29) Macksville |
| Origin | Australia |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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Tasman Keith is an Australian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is known for his powerful music and storytelling.
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Tasman Keith's Early Life
Tasman Keith is a proud Gumbaynggirr man from a place called Bowraville, New South Wales.
When Tasman was seven, his family moved to Sydney. They moved because his father, a rapper named Wire MC, was making music there. Tasman shared that he was already performing on stage at festivals by the age of eight. When he was 14, his family decided to move back to Bowraville.
Tasman Keith's Music Career
Starting His Music Journey (2016–2020)
In 2016, Tasman Keith began sharing his music online. He uploaded his songs to Triple J Unearthed, a platform for new artists.
In 2017, he released his first single, "Might Snap." This song quickly became popular on many community radio stations. It also received great reviews on Triple J Unearthed. Soon after, Tasman started working with producer James Mangohig and Nooky from Bad Apples Music. They began creating his first collection of songs, called an EP.
In 2018, Tasman Keith released his first EP, Mission Famous. This EP was recorded at Skinnyfish Music's Studio G. It was produced by Mangohig and Nooky. The title track was highlighted as a top new song by Triple J's Al Newstead.
In 2019, Tasman worked with another artist, Stevie Jean. Together, they recorded an EP called Evenings.
In November 2019, he released "Billy Bad Again." Tasman said this song came from a "semi-frustrating studio session." The music video for "Billy Bad Again" won Australian Video of the Year at the J Awards of 2020.
In December 2020, Tasman Keith released another EP, To Whom It May Concern.
Releasing His First Album: A Colour Undone (2021–Present)
In February 2022, Tasman Keith announced his first full-length album. It was called A Colour Undone. He also released a new song from the album, "Love Too Soon." A Colour Undone reached number 718 on the ARIA Charts.
Tasman Keith's Music Releases
Studio Albums
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| A Colour Undone |
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Extended Plays (EPs)
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| Mission Famous |
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| Evenings (with Stevie Jean) |
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| To Whom it May Concern |
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Singles (Songs)
As the Main Artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Midnight Snap" | 2017 | Non-album single |
| "My Pelopolees" | 2018 | Mission Famous |
| "Divided" | ||
| "The Rope" | ||
| "Move Up" | 2019 | Non-album single |
| "Prey" (with Stevie Jean) |
Evenings | |
| "Billy Bad Again" | Non-album singles | |
| "Nightmare on the 9th" | 2020 | |
| "64 Bars" | ||
| "No Country (Piano in F Minor)" (with Kuya James) |
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| "Confident" | To Whom It May Concern | |
| "One" (with Kwame) |
2021 | Non-album single |
| "5FT Freestyle" | 2022 | A Colour Undone |
| "Love Too Soon" | ||
| "Cheque" (featuring Genesis Owusu) |
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| "IDK" (featuring Phil Fresh |
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| "Heaven With U" (featuring Jessica Mauboy |
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| "Tread Light" | ||
| "New Look" (with Adrian Dzvuke) |
2023 | rowspan="4" TBA |
| "Price Up!" (with Mali Jo$e and xmunashe) |
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| "Left Right" | ||
| "Too Many Reds" (with Will Grilla) |
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| "Lordy Lord" (with Emily Wurramara) |
2024 | Nara |
| "Territorial" |
As a Featured Artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Assimilate" (Omar Musa featuring Tasman Keith) |
2017 | Since Ali Died |
| "Smoking Ceremony" (Skinnyfish Sound System featuring B2M, Birdz and Tasman Keith) |
2019 | Non-album single |
| "First Nation" (Midnight Oil featuring Jessica Mauboy and Tasman Keith) |
2020 | The Makarrata Project |
| "Solid Rock" (Goanna featuring Moss, Tasman Keith and William Barton) |
2023 | Non-album single |
| "This Time" (Holy Holy featuring Tasman Keith) |
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| "Avalanche" (JK-47 featuring Tasman Keith) |
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Awards and Nominations
Tasman Keith has been recognized for his music with several awards and nominations.
AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards (AIR Awards) celebrate the best independent music in Australia each year.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Mission Famous | Best Independent Hip Hop Album or EP | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Evenings (with Stevie Jean) | Best Independent Hip Hop Album or EP | Nominated |
APRA Awards
The APRA Awards honor great songwriting, sales, and radio play by Australian and New Zealand artists.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | "First Nation" (Midnight Oil featuring Jessica Mauboy and Tasman Keith) | Song of the Year | Nominated |
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are Australia's biggest music awards. They celebrate amazing achievements in all types of music.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Seshanka Samarajiwa, Zain Ayub & Tasman Keith for Tasman Keith – A Colour Undone | Best Cover Art | Nominated |
Australian Music Prize
The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) gives $30,000 to an Australian artist or band. It recognizes an outstanding album released that year.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | A Colour Undone | Australian Music Prize | Nominated |
J Awards
The J Awards are annual Australian music awards. They were created by Triple J, a radio station for young people.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | "Billy Bad Again" (directed by Joey Hunter) | Australian Video of the Year | Won | |
| 2024 | "Lordy Lordy" (Emily Wurramara featuring Tasman Keith) Directed by Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore |
Australian Video of the Year | Won |
National Indigenous Music Awards
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) celebrate excellent music from Indigenous artists in Australia.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | himself | New Talent of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Prey" (with Stevie Jean) | Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Film Clip of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | "Billy Bad Again" | Film Clip of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2022 | "Love Too Soon" | Film Clip of the Year | Nominated |
