Melbourne’s Afro Hip-Hop veterans Cool Out Sun are launching their sophomore LP ‘A LION IS A LION’ !

 COOL OUT SUN 

Spearheaded by the duo of Nfa Jones and Sensible J (known for their work across 1200 Techniques, REMi, Sampa The Great  & solo projects) are joined by a star studded line up of guests. These include Sampa The Great, Lamine Sonko, Immy Owusu, Vida Sunshyne, Bilalli and more as COS aim to shine light on on their local circle of creatives and inspirations. 

Cool Out Sun creates music bridging the traditions of classic Hip Hop with the traditions of Afrobeat, Afro soul & roots music blending West African language and culture with modern sonics that jump out the speakers. Beats are built on the MPC & refined with all live instrumentation & vocals recorded in their lofi indie label, House of Beige studio in the middle of nowhere.The group's explosive live show has them performing consistently, and their music has been getting a lot of Australian airplay as well as spins across the US, EU and the UK radio. 

Cool Out Sun songs go deep into social subjects and storytelling with historical and cultural messaging hidden in catchy hooks and heavy grooves. This collection of songs continues this theme while leaning into the more vibrant side of what Cool Out Sun cooked up in the studio in the creation of this album, ‘A LION IS A LION.

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 NIASHA 

The dynamic creative entrepreneur hailing from Zimbabwe, is a testament to dynamites coming in small packages.  Based in Melbourne, Australia, she credits her Zimbabwean roots for shaping her distinctive sound and fuelling her artistic evolution. With the versatility to blend genres and craft melodies in multiple languages, NIASHA keeps audiences on their toes, always anticipating her next move. 

 IMMY OWUSU & KOJO NOAH 

Described as “The Very Definition Of Culture Clash” by Don Letts (BBC Radio), Immy Owusu draws influences from Psychedelia, Zamrock and Highlife. Immy's father Kojo Noah is a master drummer from the Ashanti  Kingdom of Ghana.

 BILALLI 

Catch BILALLI, the young Melbourne MC taking the scene by storm with his razor-sharp freestyle skills and unparalleled wordplay.

 DJ MZ RIZK 

Melbourne-based DJ, event curator and radio presenter, MzRizk, is renowned for her ongoing contributions to Melbourne’s rich cultural and music landscape. As one of Melbourne’s busiest DJs, MzRizk has supported Australian acts such as Remi and Hiatus Kaiyote; as well as international artists Badbadnotgood, Mos Def, Public Enemy, Jill Scott, Snarky Puppy, The Daptones, John Morales, Bilal, Cody Chestnut, Maseo (De La Soul), Common, Talib Kweli, Jurassic 5, Maxwell and many more.

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