Arno Faraji crowned 2017 Unearthed High winner
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Squeezing into school uniforms this morning, triple j brekkie boysBen & Liamwent undercover atShenton CollegeinPerthto surprise our2017 Unearthed High winner.
To the delight of hundreds of screaming school kids and no doubt the nation, we’re super proud to introduce 17 year oldArno Farajiwho deservedly takes out this year’sUnearthed Highcompetition with his song’Destiny’s’.
Celebrating the 10thyear of the competition, Arno joins previous winnersGretta Ray,Japanese Wallpaper,AstaandMosquito Coastall making their mark at a very young age.
Arno Farajihas been playing music since his Dad bought him his first guitar at age 11 and has since dabbled in bass, trumpet and self-taught piano. Things got serious when he started experimenting with beat making and rapping in late 2016, with Arno taking inspiration from forward thinking hip hop artists like Sampa The Great, Chance The Rapper and Tkay Maidza. We’re in awe of Arno’s incredible natural talents as a producer and rapper and don’t think it’ll be long before he’s leading the next generation of exciting Aussie artists.
triple j Unearthed Music DirectorDave Ruby Howesays“When you first hit play on Arno Faraji’s track ‘Destiny’s’ you can immediately tell that it’s not your ordinary hip hop track. Yeah, Arno’s raps crackle with intelligence and electrifying attitude but it’s the self produced futuristic house beat that elevates the track to another level. Damn, if it doesn’t just creep down from your ears and propel your feet to dance. In Arno Faraji we’ve discovered an extraordinary teenager who’s only just beginning to tap the potential of his talent.”
Arno Farajiwill now be flown totriple jto record, mix or master his music, which will be played ontriple jandtriple j Unearthed.
Stay tuned for thevideocapturing the moment Arno realizes he’s wonUnearthed Highlatertoday!
Massive shout out to all our2017 finaliststoo, we can’t wait to hear more fromNinajirachi,Stevie Jean,SŸDEandTaj Ralphwho no doubt have very bright futures ahead of them.
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