Drmngnow

Neil Morris, known professionally as Drmngnow (stylised in all caps), is an Aboriginal Australian rapper, dancer, artist, and actor.

Drmngnow
Birth nameNeil Morris
BornVictoria, Australia
OriginVictoria, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2018–present
Labels
  • 779117 DK

Culture

A Yorta Yorta/Kaieltheban man,[1] Morris' stage name is a contraction of the phrase "dreaming now", referring to the Aboriginal concept of The Dreaming.[2]

Music

He uses his music as to explore culture, community and country and provokes discussion and education around Australia's Indigenous history and future.[3]

In November 2022, he collaborated with other First Nations artists Emma Donovan, Emily Wurramara, DOBBY, and Optamus to create a song in memory of Cassius Turvey, a Noongar-Yamatji boy who had died at the age of 15 the result of an assault by a random attacker when walking home from school in Perth, Western Australia. The song, titled "Forever 15",[4] was played at Turvey's funeral on 18 November 2022 funeral[5] and released three days later on 21 November 2022.[4][6]

Discography

As lead artist
List of singles, with year released, selected certifications and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Australia Does Not Exist"
(featuring Philly, Adrian Eagle, Culture Evolves and Pataphysics)		 2018 Non-album singles
"Indigenous Land"
"Ancestors"
(featuring Kee'Ahn)		 2019
"We See You"
"Always Remember"
(featuring Kee'Ahn, Paul Gorrie and Pataphysics)
"Survive"
(featuring River Boy)		 2020
"Never Defeated"
"Get Back to the Land"[7]
(featuring Emily Wurramara)		 Deadly Hearts: Walking Together[8]

Other appearances
List of other non-single song appearances
Title Year Album
"IndiGenius"
(with Rush Wepiha)		 2019 IndiGenius
"Medicine Weapon"
(with Kosmic Force)		 2021 Sound of a Weapon

Awards and nominations

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Drmngnow Best Hip Hop Act Nominated [9][10]
2019 Drmngnow Best Solo Artist Nominated
Drmngnow Breakthrough Victorian Act Nominated
Drmngnow Best Hip Hop Act Nominated
Drmngnow The Archie Roach Foundation Award for Emerging Talent Nominated
2020 Drmngnow Best Electronic Act Nominated
Drmngnow Best Hip Hop Act Nominated
2021 Drmngnow Best Hip Hop Act Won [11]

References
  1. "Drmngnow: "I look at my art as responsibility"". Red Bull. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  2. Proudfoot, Jared (14 November 2019). "Eight Indigenous Artists Keeping Tradition Alive in Australia". Bandcamp. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  3. "DRMNGNOW - THE POWER OF ANCESTORS". Be Collective Culture. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  4. "DOBBY, Emily Wurramara, Kee'ahn, DRMNGNOW and more feature on song honouring the late Cassius Turvey". NME. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  5. Ho, Cason (18 November 2022). "Cassius Turvey funeral: hundreds mourn slain teenager and celebrate his life". ABC News. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  6. "Forever 15". Apple Music. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  7. "Get Back to the Land - single". Apple Music. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  8. "VA Deadly Hearts 3". JBHiFi. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  9. "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  10. "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  11. "Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners". scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
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