Tasman Keith facts for kids
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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 unique music style and powerful lyrics.
Growing Up and Early Life
Tasman Keith is a Gumbaynggirr man. His family comes from a place called Bowraville, New South Wales in Australia.
When Tasman was seven years old, his family moved to Sydney. They moved because his father, who was also a rapper named Wire MC, was pursuing his music career. 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.
Music Career Journey
Starting Out: 2016 to 2020
In 2016, Tasman Keith began sharing his music on Triple J Unearthed. This is a platform where new artists can get discovered. In 2017, he released his first official song, "Might Snap." This song was played on many community radio stations and got great reviews.
Soon after, Tasman worked with producer James Mangohig and Nooky from Bad Apples Music. Together, they started creating his first collection of songs, called an EP.
In 2018, his first EP, Mission Famous, was released. It was recorded at Skinnyfish Music's Studio G. The title song from the EP was highlighted as a top new track by Triple J.
In 2019, Tasman teamed up with another artist, Stevie Jean. They recorded an EP together called Evenings. In November of that year, he released "Billy Bad Again." He said this song came from a studio session where he was trying too hard to write many songs. His producers helped him relax, and then they found a beat that felt "aggressive yet confident." The song is about being confident and showing off his skills through music. In 2020, the music video for "Billy Bad Again" won the Australian Video of the Year award at the J Awards of 2020.
In December 2020, he released another EP titled To Whom It May Concern.
First Album: A Colour Undone
In February 2022, Tasman Keith announced his first full-length album, A Colour Undone. He also released a new song from the album called "Love Too Soon." The album was released on July 8, 2022. It was a big step in his music career.
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 as Lead 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" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| "Nightmare on the 9th" | ||
| "64 Bars" | ||
| "No Country (Piano in F Minor)" (with Kuya James) |
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| "Confident" | 2020 | 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) |
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| "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" | Non-album single | |
| "B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)" (Triple J, Like a Version) |
2025 | Non-album single |
Singles as 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 AIR Awards celebrate the best independent music in Australia.
| 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 | |
| 2025 | Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore for "Lordy Lordy" (Emily Wurramara featuring Tasman Keith) |
Independent Music Video of the Year | Nominated |
APRA Awards
The APRA Awards recognize great songwriting in Australia and New Zealand.
| 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, celebrating excellence in 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 an award to an Australian artist for an excellent 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 given by the Australian radio station Triple J to celebrate Australian music.
| 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 the achievements of Indigenous musicians 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 |
