Gela (album)

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Gela
Gela by Baker Boy.webp
Studio album by
Baker Boy
Released15 October 2021
Length44:00
Language
Label
Producer
Singles from Gela
  1. "Cool as Hell"
    Released: 25 January 2019
  2. "Meditjin"
    Released: 21 November 2019
  3. "Move"
    Released: 27 March 2020
  4. "Ride"
    Released: 25 March 2021
  5. "My Mind"
    Released: 15 July 2021

Gela is the debut studio album by Indigenous Australian rapper Baker Boy, scheduled to be released on 15 October 2021 through Island Records Australia and Universal Music Australia. Gela features guest appearances from JessB, G Flip, Jerome Farah, Thando, Yirrmal, Lara Andallo, and Uncle Jack Charles, alongside production from former TZU member Pip Norman and Willie Tafa.

Gela was preceded by five singles—"Cool as Hell", "Meditjin", "Move", "Ride" and "My Mind".

Background[]

Baker's debut album follows several years of releasing stand-alone singles.[1] On 18 January 2019, Triple J published a piece detailing their most anticipated albums of the year, which featured Baker's forthcoming debut on the list. A representative for him detailed the album's musicality, revealing it would include "dancehall, traditional, trap, G-Funk and your original Baker Boy styles."[2] On 25 January 2020, in an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald's Craig Mathieson, Baker discussed his intention to release an album before the end of the year, stating: "Finishing an album is one of my main priorities for this year. It's almost finished, so I want everyone to get ready for what's going to happen."[3] On 27 March, Baker premiered the single "Move" on Triple J's . In an accompanying interview, he revealed details of the album, saying he was "super-pumped" about it, and was "three or two" songs away from completing it.[4]

Recording[]

During recording for the album alongside various producers, Baker worked 14-hour days from 10am to midnight (AEST).[3]

Release[]

On 13 April 2018, Baker first teased a debut album alongside the premiere of "Mr. La Di Da Di" in a Triple J interview, stating that he hoped to release an album or EP "by July or even two months after that", adding "if I can't do it this year, I'll have two albums next year."[5] On 4 May 2018, he further teased his debut album, stating he was "currently working on finishing up [his] album.[6] Baker initially intended to release his debut album in mid-2019[2] and then August,[7] and again in 2020.[3] On 24 March 2021, in an interview with Triple J's , Baker reaffirmed his intention to release a debut album.[8] On 16 July, a day after the release of "My Mind", Baker announced that the album would be titled Gela and revealed its release date of 15 October.[9] Gela has been described as highly anticipated.[10][11]

Promotion[]

Singles[]

Gela was preceded by five singles.

"Cool as Hell" was released on 25 January 2019 as the album's lead single.[12][7]

"Meditjin", featuring JessB, was released as the second single on 21 November 2019.[13][f]

"Move" was released as the third single on 27 March 2020.[1]

"Ride", featuring Yirrmal, was released as the fourth single on 25 March 2021.[15]

"My Mind", featuring G Flip, was released on 15 July 2021 as the album's fifth single.[16]

Marketing[]

On 19 July 2021, Baker made an appearance as a guest host on eighth episode of the ninth series of Have You Been Paying Attention?, during which he discussed his forthcoming album and the release of his single "My Mind".[17][18]

Artwork[]

According to Rolling Stone Australia, Gela's front cover features "striking artwork by iconic street artist [that] perfectly encapsulates the concept behind the record, which sees Baker Boy coming to terms with the sudden fame he's experienced in the past few years, while still maintaining close ties to his family and community in Arnhem Land."[9]

Track listing[]

Gela track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Announcing the Journey" (performed by Glen Gurruwiwi)   
2."Survive" (featuring Uncle Jack Charles)
  
3."My Mind" (featuring G Flip)
Philip "Pip" Norman3:17
4."Ride" (featuring Yirrmal)
Norman3:39
5."Butterflies"   
6."Cool as Hell"
  • Dimataga
  • Jones
3:06
7."Move"
 2:46
8."Headphones" (featuring Lara Andallo)
  • Baker
  • Andallo
  
9."Somewhere Deep" (featuring Yirrmal)
  • Baker
  • Marika
  
10."Funk with Us"   
11."Stupid Dumb"   
12."Meditjin" (featuring JessB)
Farah2:59
13."Ain't Nobody Like You" (featuring Jerome Farah)
  • Baker
  • Farah
  
14."Make You Wanna Dance" (featuring Thando)
  
Total length:44:00

Personnel[]

Adapted from Jaxsta.[19]

Musicians[]

  • Danzal Baker – main artist, associated performer, vocals, writing (1–14)

Other musicians

  • Georgia Filpo – vocals, writing (3)
  • Yirrmal Marika – vocals, writing (4)
  • Dallas Woods – writing (3, 4, 6, 7)
  • Pip Norman – writing, production (4)
  • Justin Marshall – performing, percussion (4)
  • Lachlan Mclean – performing, baritone saxophone, tenor (4)
  • Luke Dubber – performing, synthesiser (4)
  • Tristan Ludowyk – performing, trumpet (4)
  • Brendan Tuckerman – lyricist (6)
  • Carl Dimataga – lyricist (6)
  • Jesse Ferris – lyricist (6)
  • Morgan Jones – lyricist (6)
  • James Iheakanwa – lyricist (7)
  • Willie Tafa – lyricist (7)
  • Jessica Bourke – vocals, writing (12)
  • Jerome Farah – vocals (13), writing (12–13)

Technical[]

  • Matt Colton – mastering, studio personnel (4, 7, 12)
  • – mixing, studio personnel (4, 7, 12)
  • Carl Dimataga – production (6)
  • Morgan Jones – production, studio personnel (6)
  • Neville Clark – mastering engineer, studio personnel (6)
  • – mixing, studio personnel (6)
  • Willie Tafa – production, engineering, studio personnel (7)
  • Jerome Farah – production, engineering, studio personnel (12)

Release history[]

Release history and formats for Gela
Region Date Format Label Catalogue Ref.
Various 15 October 2021
Not applicable [20]
Australia 15 October 2021 CD
  • Island
  • Universal
 3841120 [21]
Australia 15 October 2021 LP
  • Island
  • Universal
 3841122 [22]

Notes[]

  1. ^ Track 4
  2. ^ Track 6
  3. ^ Track 6
  4. ^ Track 7
  5. ^ Track 12
  6. ^ "Meditjin" was described as a standalone single upon release,[14] before later being confirmed as the second single.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Rose, Anna (1 May 2020). "Baker Boy releases official music video for 'Move'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 2 April 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Newstead, Al; ; Quinn, Max; Bracken, Claire (18 January 2019). "triple j's most anticipated albums of 2019". Triple J. Archived from the original on 24 January 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c Mathieson, Craig (25 January 2020). "Expectations high for fabulous Baker Boy and his new album in 2020". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 25 January 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  4. ^ Newstead, Al (27 March 2020). "First Spin: Baker Boy's 'Move' pays tribute to the strong women in his life". Triple J. Archived from the original on 2 April 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  5. ^ Newstead, Al (13 April 2018). "First Spin: Baker Boy bops on the deadly funk of 'Mr La Di Da Di'". Triple J. Archived from the original on 15 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  6. ^ "5 highlights of 2018 so far with Baker Boy". Scenestr. 4 May 2018. Archived from the original on 25 March 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b Tuskan, Peter (29 January 2019). "SOTD: Baker Boy brings the heat with 'Cool as Hell'". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  8. ^ (26 March 2021). "First Spin: Baker Boy and Yirrmal link back up for new single 'Ride'". Triple J. Archived from the original on 2 April 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b Jenke, Tyler (16 July 2021). "Baker Boy announces long-awaited debut album, 'Gela'". Rolling Stone Australia. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b Fry, Courtney (16 July 2021). "Baker Boy, a man with 16 awards, a heap of bangers & a fkn OAM, just announced his debut album". Pedestrian.TV. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  11. ^ Langford, Jackson (16 July 2021). "Baker Boy's first album is imminent". MTV Australia. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  12. ^ (25 January 2019). "First Spin: Baker Boy sounds 'Cool as Hell' on Thundamentals collab". Triple J. Archived from the original on 2 February 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  13. ^ Langford, Jackson (21 November 2019). "Baker Boy teams up with JessB for new song 'Meditjin'". Music Feeds. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  14. ^ Newstead, Al (21 November 2019). "First Spin: Baker Boy serves up a dose of 'Meditjin' with NZ rapper JessB". Triple J. Archived from the original on 21 November 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  15. ^ Rose, Anna (25 March 2021). "Baker Boy collaborates with Yirrmal on fresh new single, 'Ride'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 24 March 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  16. ^ Bracken, Clare (15 July 2021). "First Spin: Baker Boy ft. G Flip introduce you to 'My Mind'". Triple J. Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  17. ^ Have You Been Paying Attention? [@HYBPA] (19 July 2021). "A huge thank you to the amazing @bakerboymusic for joining us on #HYBPA! Baker Boy's new single 'My Mind' featuring G Flip is OUT NOW!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 19 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ "Watch Have You Been Paying Attention? live or on-demand". Freeview. 19 July 2021. Archived from the original on 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  19. ^ Song credits:
  20. ^ "Gela by Baker Boy on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  21. ^ "Gela". JB Hi-Fi. 15 October 2021. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  22. ^ "Gela (Limited 180gm Colour Vinyl)". JB Hi-Fi. 15 October 2021. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.

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