Rapper Tasman Keith is starting 2019 with a bang; this year will see him tour, release more music, a documentary and with a little support from the community where he grew up, potentially crack the Triple J Hottest 100 with one of his hit songs.
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The song, titled “Mission Famous” whose lyrics were written by the young musician tells a story that he didn't think would ever be heard.
“I didn't write Mission Famous with the intention of getting it on the radio, but it turned out to be my first EP and single to get on high rotation on Triple J,” he said.
“The song is basically about the musicians in the community out there who were talented and famous in the mission, but not famous anywhere else.
Mission Famous can be voted into the Triple J Hottest 100 countdown; people can get online and vote at the Triple J Hottest 100 site, it would just be amazing to have this song written by a local voted in by the community.”
Regardless of the outcome, the performer is happy with his career.
“If Mission Famous doesn't get in the 100 this time, it’s cool, I think it would be a cool story though, our community coming together and helping get this song on a national stage and showing something positive of Bowraville. There is a lot of negativity about the place; I hope to change that perception.
I've got tours planned, a documentary on Bowraville coming out, more music around March, it's going to be a big year.”
Keep an eye out for Tasman Keith's tours, and music, which is available online at Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Sound cloud and virtually all platforms where music can be found nowadays.
Everybody can vote for “Mission Famous” to make the Triple J Hottest 100 can go to the website at https://hottest100.abc.net.au/. Get on it quick, voting closes January 22.