Platinum-selling artist Sheldon Elvin, known as Complete, has become one of the most highly revered Australian rappers of all time! The Perth native is renowned for his innovative approach to hip-hop, blending introspective lyrics and dynamic beats that resonate deeply with his fans. We are thrilled to sit down with Sheldon as he takes us through his top five unique music related experiences that he will never forget!

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Words by Sheldon:

I have had many exciting moments in my career, from touring locally and internationally to becoming a platinum-selling artist and starting my own record label. But for this segment, I wanted to pick five unique music related experiences I have had over the years that I will never forget.

Giving my album to Paul Rosenberg (Eminem's Manager)

Performing on stage in front of 15,000 people with Hilltop Hoods

This was insane. One morning I woke up to a DM from the Hilltop Hoods Instagram account asking if I wanted to jump up and do a verse during their hit song Cosby Sweater at their upcoming Perth show. My excitement quickly dwindled as it turned out I would be away on tour for that date. I then mentioned I would actually be in Sydney the same week as their huge sold-out Sydney show at Qudos Bank Arena and would love to be part of it there if they were willing to have me. They confirmed and it was my first time ever playing to a crowd to that magnitude and to do it during a Hilltop Hoods headline concert, during one of their biggest songs at the highest selling Australian Hip Hop concert in history at the time (very well still could be) that is an experience I will never forget and has inspired me that with enough hard work, the sky is the limit.

Meeting Snoop Dogg

Seeing Dr. Dre induct Eminem into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

After I finished my Australian tour in 2022, I decided to go on a trip to USA & Canada. After spending a few weeks in Canada with some friends it was time to make my way home via Los Angeles. But by amazing timing, it turned out the Rock & Roll Hall of fame was on the same week. Where Eminem, one of the main reasons I started rapping in the first place would be inducted. Obviously, I felt this was meant to be and I bought a ticket straight away. Next thing I know, I'm sitting in a huge theatre by myself on the other side of the world in Los Angeles watching Dr. Dre induct Eminem into the Rock & Roll Hall of fame. An event that is not primarily focused on Hip Hop artists. Em then when on to perform some of the most important songs of my childhood and getting to see one of my idols accomplish such a major achievement in person was one of the most inspiring and motivating things I've ever witnessed.

Connecting with Drapht

Being a Perth local, Drapht (along with the rest of SBX) was one of my first introductions to Australian Hip Hop. I remember when I first heard tracks like Who Am I, Falling & of course Jimmy Recard, which I have always considered to be an absolute genius concept of a song. This opened me up to the rabbit hole of other Aussie Hip Hop artists. My first interaction with him was when I sent him a message on MySpace when I was still in high school asking for advice and to my surprise he actually responded and was very kind to a young kid trying to get involved in the scene. A few years later, I did my first mixtape launch at small venue in the city and out the corner of my eye I see him walk through the entrance paying for a ticket. That was a crazy exciting moment for me. Years pass and not only does he invite me to be part of events, songs and videos, we developed an amazing friendship and I have been lucky enough to go on many tours with him where I experienced life on the road, learned countless industry, business and life lessons from him and he even believed in me enough to sign me to his record label 'The Ayems' where I released my debut album, Death Rattle. Having someone from my hometown who I looked up to since I first started listening to Australian Hip Hop take me under their wing, constantly be willing to give me advice and teach me so much, not only music-wise but as a human being, that is an amazing experience and a friendship I will forever be grateful for. Shout outs to the king of the West!