J-MILLA CHARTS ANOTHER HOME RUN WITH THE RELEASE OF NEW SINGLE ‘GAMMON’
NEW MUSIC FOLLOWS BREAKTHROUGH SUCCESS AT BIGSOUND 2023 AND AHEAD OF MUCH-ANTICIPATED RETURN TO WADEYE COMMUNITY
TOURING SUMMER 2024, INCLUDING FIELD DAY
In a year that has seen Australian hip-hop and R&B music continue to change its face when it comes to the emergence of a new wave of superstars, none has made the ferocity of impact in recent months like J-MILLA.
2023 has proven to be a touchstone year for the young Adelaide-based, Darwin performer, who has garnered national attention through spirited music in ‘NICEST’ and the hugely successful ‘On My Soul’ – the latter of which propelled J-MILLA further onto national and international radars, attracting Australian industry-wide praise via triple j, Triple J Unearthed and Acclaim, as well as a co-sign from U.S. hip hop DJ and radio personality Ebro Darden, via his Apple Music 1 show, The Ebro Show.
Now, as summer approaches, J-MILLA is showing no signs of slowing down, announcing the release of his new single, ‘GAMMON’. The first of an exciting home run of releases for 2023, ‘Gammon’ capitalises on the positive energy spurred on by ‘On My Soul’, further demonstrating J-MILLA’s natural talents as a performer and moreover, his continued journey towards realising his full artistic potential.
‘Gammon’, at its core, is simply fun; an avenue for J-MILLA to flex and flourish within an expertly produced arrangement, courtesy of Hxwly Beatzz Says J-MILLA of the genesis of the new single,
"I just threw this song together, had some fun with it because I love the word, have used it all my life and I wanted to pay homage to it. It’s a funny thing; this song [it] comes off as ‘arrogant’ but it’s not, because “I’m Gammon”. Gammon means ’not true’, tongue in cheek vibes. The interesting thing was that I wasn’t sure if it was spelt as Gammin or Gammon - is it “in", or is it "on”. I put it to poll on my ‘gram and it came back as Gammon - it’s an “on”. The split was 47% for Gammin and 53% for Gammon.” J-MILLA
The release of ‘Gammon’ heralds the beginning of a busy final chapter of 2023 for J-MILLA, who will spend the rest of the year further defining his passionate live shows around the country.
This November, along with shows announced in QLD and NSW, J-MILLA will make his much-anticipated return to Wadeye in the Northern Territory for Yidiyi Day, the first festival of its kind to be held in the community, with a lineup featuring J-MILLA and his brother, fellow artist YUNG MILLA; Radical Son, Kootsie Don and more.
Having already pulled off a history-making impact earlier this year, performing in Wadeye as part of Reconciliation Week as part of TikTok’s first ever dedicated live stream event from a remote Indigenous community, J-MILLA’s return to Wadeye is set to be a special event.
“Last time I was on country here in Wadeye I made a shout-out to my brothers and sisters in music and sport to come up and show our love for our people, our communities because connection and celebration is what our mob needs right now and I can’t wait to see Radical Son, Kootsie Don and the others on country with me next month .”
Along with the performance at Yidiyi Day, J-MILLA can be seen on stages in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney – the latter of which will be his debut at FIELD DAY 2024.
Having killed it at his first run of BIGSOUND showcases in September, where he was featured on Triple J Unearthed’s Blak Out Stage, as well as raking in further industry acclaim at the NT Music Awards with wins in both the Hip Hop and Youth categories; the J-MILLA formula for success has only continued to solidify with each new project.
[Latest] PRAISE FOR J-MILLA
“His brand is synonymous with deep commentary on social issues, paired with tracks to make you move.”
ACCLAIM Magazine
“the piano melody and gentle vocals might soften the production, but J-MILLA's uncompromising bars are as honest and gritty as ever.”
TRIPLE J, Abby Butler
“J-MILLA is the living example proving actions speak louder than words.”
TRIPLE J UNEARTHED
“...a bold and confident declaration of intent…”
TONEDEAF
“Australian hip-hop is witnessing a rising star in J-MILLA, and his latest release, ‘On My Soul’, showcases his most potent work yet.”
HAPPY MAGAZINE
J-MILLA AUSTRALIAN SUMMER TOUR DATES
Saturday 4 November Yidiyi Day WADEYE NT
Saturday 11 November CLANCESTRY @ QPAC BRISBANE QLD
Saturday 18 November Gilyong Festival EDEN NSW
Saturday 16 December Laundry Bar MELBOURNE VIC
Monday 1 January Field Day SYDNEY NSW
Saturday 24 February The Rechabite PERTH WA
Boorloo Bloc Party
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