Aussie hip hop favourite Birdz has just dropped a brand new track with Fred Leone.
The new single, Bagi-La-M Bargan, was co-written with Leone and Trials for upcoming NITV documentary Looky, Looky Here Comes Cooky, which premieres tonight at 8:30pm.
“While the song itself is character driven, it’s also a family affair and that’s what makes it extra special,” Birdz said.
“As well as being cousins, Fred’s like my big brother and mentor, and Trials is like my brother too, so the whole process of writing the song was mad organic and one of the most fulfilling experiences I’ve had in my career so far.
“I told Fred about this project and he showed me the Butchulla song. This is how the creative process of Bagi-la-m Bargan started. My verses are written from a character perspective of a young Butchulla warrior whose home, people, and overall existence is under threat. Tapping into the mindset of someone preparing for war.
“The dominant narrative of Australian history neglects the fact that there was active Aboriginal resistance against European invasion. The song is inspired by this resistance.”
Bagi-La-M Bargan is out now via Bad Apples.
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