JK-47 – Mixtape Sessions @ Studio 188

Studio 188, New World Artists and Arts Queensland presents…

If you’re a Hip Hop fan in Australia, you should by now know the name JK-47. Whether you know him as the Triple J Unearthed Artist of the Year, or from his jaw-dropping Like A Version where he put a fantastic twist on ‘Changes’ by 2Pac, you would already know that the talented Indigenous artist is a force to be reckoned with. It’s no surprise to see acts like Denzel Curry, Hilltop Hoods, Illy, Chillinit, Allday, Nerve and many more showing him love.

At the age of fourteen, JK-47 began writing rhymes and rapping. Over the years his name has become all too familiar, not just on home turf in the shire of Tweed, but also right across the Australian hip-hop landscape. His ability to put pen to pad and produce timeless lyrics, painting pictures with his music, is second to none.

Having already scored a triple j feature album with his stellar debut album ‘Made For This’, nominations for Best New Act at the Rolling Stone Awards and Acclaim Magazine Rookie of the Year, and being booked for festivals like Laneway, Groovin The Moo, Splendour In The Grass, BLUESFEST, Strawberry Fields and Yours & Owls, you can’t deny JK-47 is well on the right path for a bright future.

With his sophomore album Revision For Regrowth out in the universe, the world has only just begun to see what JK-47 is capable of. The man is on a mission to touch the hearts & minds of those not just his home country, but all around the world. A mission he will achieve.

JK-47 will be supported by Denzel Kennedy!

Denzel Kennedy is a Indigenous Hip-Hop and Rap artist, with a style reminiscent of J. Cole, Joey Badass, and Kobie Dee. Kennedy creatively blends traditional Hip-Hop with Boom-Bap and Jazz sonics, coupled with lyricism woven from sheer wit and satirical wordplay. He explores subjects of identity, love, and culture, inviting listeners into a nuanced reflection of his own experiences.

This program is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Ipswich City Council has transformed the historic Old Baptist Church into the intimate, well renowned performing arts venue, Studio 188. Offering a year-round program of art, culture and entertainment in the heart of Ipswich, Studio 188 boasts a flexible space, regular live music gigs, artist residencies and creative development workshops where big ideas are hatched and people come together in ways that connect and inspire. 

Studio 188 is the home for local artists and community folk to foster industry connections, gain exposure and develop new works, with regular free workshops and programs. 

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