No Dylan Joel is not a new collaborative project between Bob & Billy… it’s the birth name of a local rap-cat who has been simmering away for a minute now thanks to support from triple j and their unearthed program, and this new single YEP and his forthcoming mixtape That’s Good might just be the thing that brings it all to the boil.
Possessing some pretty tight rhyme structures (it’s refreshing to actually understand what’s being said when someone’s rockin’ doubles) and more importantly what seems to be a pretty good sense of humour (C'mon Australian hip hop, stop taking yourself so seriously) the future looks pretty bright for this kid from the ‘burbs of Melbourne.
Check the clip below to see what we’re talking about and see Dylan team up with his 83 year old next door neighbour/happy little Vegemite 'Molly’ who lip syncs Dylan’s complex rhyme structures with ease and offers up the best Grandma rap performance since the old bird in The Wedding Singer.
If you dig what you hear be sure to head over to Dylan’s website to sign up to cop the free mixtape when it drops on the 5th of July (actually by signing up you get it on the 4th… bonus) and support some quality local produce.
