1) An Australian MC
2)… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name 360.
1) An Australian MC
2) A ska band from Birmingham, England
3) A collaboration of Nuno dos Santos and Patrice Bäumel
1) When, in January this year, Acclaim magazine asked Australian hip-hop icon and ARIA nominee Phrase who his top five local emcees were, the usual names dropped from his mouth: Obese head honcho Pegz, Triple J favourite Urthboy… no great surprises. However, there was one name on the list without a release to his name, with no radio play, just an undeniable street buzz and a raw talent that has everyone from industry players to fans anxiously awaiting his next appearance behind a microphone. That name is 360.
The 21-year-old Melbourne emcee known as 360 (pronounced ‘three sixty’) has been a mainstay of Australia’s burgeoning hip-hop underground since 2004 when, as a fresh-faced 18-year-old, he debuted on the Terntable Jediz’ All Out War compilation alongside international heavyweights Celph Titled, John Doe and local icon Bias B.
Now – after years spent honing his craft in the studio (through collaborations with artists as diverse as California’s Okwerdz, Universal signee Ken Hell and electro-rap upstarts Alexx The Kidd) and on the live scene (alongside everyone from emo-hoppers Atmosphere to 90s icon Vanilla Ice) – 360 has re-emerged with his stunning debut solo album What You See Is What You Get. The album is earmarked for an early 2008 release through Soulmate Records.
From the first listen, it’s clear the time spent in development was worthwhile: What You See… marks the arrival of a bold new direction for Australian hip-hop, melding wicked wordplay, soulful harmonies, funky loops, live instrumentation and comedic brilliance into a truly potent rap concoction. At the helm, of course, is 360, whose instantly recognisable voice, youthful energy, poetic insight and playful lyricism command the full attention of the listener from first to last track.
“What I’m giving you/experience I’m living through/inspired by my own life and sh*t I listen to…”
Showing off the diversity of 360’s sound, the album’s two intended radio singles run the gamut between party hysterics and soulful honesty without missing a beat. ‘How Good?’ rides an addictive seventies funk loop and takes us on a tour of Melbourne’s notorious nightlife, deconstructing the city’s social sub-cultures with biting wit and absurdity. ‘Take Me For Granted’, meanwhile, is a plaintive acoustic ballad, with 360 lamenting lost love over a sparse guitar arrangement.
And let’s not forget the infamous ‘Mamma Mia’, a hilarious stalker’s anthem aimed fairly and squarely at Australia’s most famous tennis wife. The accompanying video garnered headlines in the Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Age, mX and received 8,000+ plays in its first week online!
Unlike so many modern hip-hop discs, guests on the album are kept to a minimum, allowing 360 to command the spotlight. The guests that do appear – including TZU bandleader Joelistics, Melodics frontman Jeremedy, soulful singer Oso and Australia’s most promising hip-hop newcomer Pez – function as an organic extension of the music, not a cheap grab at fame-by-assocation, and lend added spice to an already tasty dish.
Behind the boards, a variety of accomplished beatmakers – from hip-hop wunderkind M-Phazes to multi-instrumentalist Pataphysics to the aforementioned Joelistics – provide the perfect melodic canvas for 360’s colourful lyrical brushstrokes. TZU’s Count Bounce (one of the production masterminds behind Urthboy’s The Signal) lends extra flair on mixing and arrangement duties, while scratches come courtesy of 2007 Victorian DMC champion DJ A-Style.
As 360 himself says, “I know you’re excited but try and breathe and settle/check all these tracks and get to know me on a deeper level…”. So what are you waiting for?
2) 360 is made up of 8 musicians who have been together for quite a while, but have now been settled into their present incarnation for the last 2 years. They are a “live” band, bringing excitement to the stage and transmitting that to the audience, who never fail to pick it up and run with it for all they are worth. All their material is original – most of which is written by their guitar-playing singer Ross Lydon. First hearing is noted for the influence of reggae and ska to their music, but upon listening further, you quickly begin to realise that there is more. More melody, more catches and more rock.
Regulars on the live Midlands circuit, 360 have graced the stages of numerous festivals, including Glastobury 2008, Beach Break Live 2007 and 2008, Shambala, Big Green Gathering, The Vale and Eastern Haze. This year we have played Glastonbury and Beach Break Live again, and headlined at The Vale for a second time, and will be playing at Secret Garden Party, Bloom Festival and Field View festival. Our aim to break-out of only playing the Midland scene is coming to fruition, with gigs in London at the Half Moon, The Dublin Castle and The Hope and Anchor. Recent recording sessions with esteemed Midlands-based producers Gavin Monaghan (Editors, Kings of Leon, The Twang) and Bob Lamb (UB40, Ocean Colour Scene) have unlocked the undoubted potential within the band, giving the boys a platform on which to build, as they take the next steps on their musical journey… The results of the session with Gavin are available for you to hear on this site.
3) 360 is a collaboration between the two dj's Nuno dos Santos and Patrice Bäumel, they have their own club night in Theater de Kikker in Utrecht and Club Trouw in Amsterdam.
Hammer Head
360 Lyrics
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Motherfucker, I won't mean it at all
So if this shit hits the fan
I ain't cleaning the walls, no
I'm with a grumpy whore,
Looking for some drugs to score
We need to pull it together, tug o' war
When I was born I wasn't fucking around
I punched the cunt in the mouth
Oi, you touchin' my mum?
Check out my bone structure
Look, styles man, I'm so fucking good
Even my own mother would
Yo, yo I'm a motherfucking thug homie
Hell yeah, I like to rob a lot
I ain't no b-boy but you'll see me popping locks
I'm a break into you bottle shop
Smash all your dodgy scotch
And start lining up some vodka shots
Everything's looking up right now
Maybe that's because I'm hanging upside down
If I get famous I'm a brown eye the paparazzi
After I tap my arse cheeks just to camouflage me
Whose arse is that?
The hammer head
The hammer head
The hammer head
I'm a give you all the hammer head-eh
The hammer head-eh
The hammer head-eh-eh
If you wanna, you can come and get us
Yo, uh yeah, I'm a be the first Aussie up on MTV crib
Showing you my room full of M16 clips
What cunt, yes me three six
My next tat is gonna be a mp3 link
I got a drug problem
And that problem is
I have to have double the amount to get fucked off them
It's three sixty or Russian 'three sixtae'
Check the website for my free mix tape
The hammer head
The hammer head
The hammer head
I'm a give you all the hammer head-eh
The hammer head-eh
The hammer head-eh-eh
Tommy fucking said
The color yellow is the shit
That's why I think that Elmo is a prick
I gotta let you know I've got an elbow on my dick
So if you're interested, then come and watch me flex it
And maybe you can sex it
And you will leave impressed bitch
We drinking Mai-tai's
Then we say goodnight, bye
Head home and have sex
While we listen to The White Stripes
Nah, I'm a nice guy
Yeah I like the lime light
But I'm confused as fuck
Cause it ain't tasting like a lime white
The hammer head
The hammer head
The hammer head
I'm a give you all the hammer head-eh
The hammer head-eh
The hammer head-eh-eh
If you wanna, you can come and get us
If you wanna, you can come and get us
If you wanna, you can come and get us
If you wanna, you can come and get us
The song "Hammer Head" by 360 is a high-energy rap that exhibits his unique style of storytelling. The song is about his life experiences, which are infused with street culture, drugs, and humor. The lyrics reveal his rebellious attitude and gangster persona, which are contrasted with his vulnerability and identity crisis.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the "Hammer Head," which is a term for his dominance and strength. It signifies his willingness to fight anyone who challenges him or his team. However, he ridicules his tough talk, stating that he won't mean it. He also admits that he is hanging out with a grumpy whore, looking for drugs to score, and playing tug of war, which showcases the chaotic nature of his life.
The lyrics also feature his humor and satire, with lines like "When I was born, I wasn't fucking around, Doctor pulled me out the womb, I punched the cunt in the mouth." He also raps about his drug problem and the struggle to get high. However, he also mentions that he wants to become famous and show off his luxury lifestyle on MTV Cribs, with a room full of M16 clips. Overall, the song displays 360's unique rapping style and his ability to balance humor and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll challenge your team to a brawl
I am willing to fight against your team
Motherfucker, I won't mean it at all
But I don't really mean it as an insult
So if this shit hits the fan
In case things go wrong
I ain't cleaning the walls, no
I will not clean up the mess
I'm with a grumpy whore,
I am hanging out with a moody prostitute
Looking for some drugs to score
Trying to find some drugs to purchase
We need to pull it together, tug o' war
We should try to get ourselves together and work as a team
When I was born I wasn't fucking around
I was born as a serious person
Doctor pulled me out the womb
The doctor helped deliver me
I punched the cunt in the mouth
I even punched the doctor for fun
Oi, you touchin' my mum?
Are you laying a hand on my mother?
Check out my bone structure
Take a look at my physical build
Look, styles man, I'm so fucking good
I am really skilled and talented
Even my own mother would
Even my mother would agree with that
Hell yeah, I like to rob a lot
Yes, I like to steal things often
I ain't no b-boy but you'll see me popping locks
I am not a breakdancer, but I can pick locks
I'm a break into you bottle shop
I will break into your liquor store
Smash all your dodgy scotch
I will destroy all of your low-quality whiskey
And start lining up some vodka shots
And then start preparing some shots of vodka
Maybe that's because I'm hanging upside down
Perhaps it is because I am upside down
If I get famous I'm a brown eye the paparazzi
If I become famous, I will moon the paparazzi
After I tap my arse cheeks just to camouflage me
After I slap my buttocks to hide my identity
The color yellow is the shit
Yellow is the best color
That's why I think that Elmo is a prick
That is why I don't like Elmo
I gotta let you know I've got an elbow on my dick
I have a peculiar feature on my private parts
So if you're interested, then come and watch me flex it
If you are curious, you can observe me demonstrate it
And maybe you can sex it
Maybe we can have sex afterwards
And you will leave impressed bitch
You will be amazed, lady
We drinking Mai-tai's
We are having Mai Tais
Then we say goodnight, bye
Then we bid farewell
While we listen to The White Stripes
As we listen to The White Stripes
Nah, I'm a nice guy
No, I am actually a friendly person
But I'm confused as fuck
But I am very perplexed
Cause it ain't tasting like a lime white
Because it doesn't taste like a lime drink
Tommy fucking said
Tommy said it emphatically
Yo, yo I'm a motherfucking thug homie
Hey, I am a tough gangster, buddy
It's three sixty or Russian 'three sixtae'
It is either Three Sixty or the Russian version, 'Three Sixtae'
Check the website for my free mix tape
Visit my website to download my free music compilation
If you wanna, you can come and get us
If you want to, you can try to catch us
The hammer head
The hammer-like shape of my head
I'm a give you all the hammer head-eh
I am going to show you what my hammer head can do
The hammer head-eh
My hammer head, again
The hammer head-eh-eh
Still talking about my hammer head
If you wanna, you can come and get us
If you want to, you can try to catch us
If you wanna, you can come and get us
If you want to, you can try to catch us
If you wanna, you can come and get us
If you want to, you can try to catch us
If you wanna, you can come and get us
If you want to, you can try to catch us
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KAELYN BEHR, MATTHEW COLWELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
marcus potter
Still banging
norio bro
pretty sick song 360 love it man
Jakeb Trigwell
FUKING awesome
David Harrison
HFFH 4life
Ryan Groves
Real g’s only in this comment section
HarrisonGSRP
Hell yeah
Connor NoCom!
Fuck kerser IYKYK
Yung Higgo
Forgot how hard this is 😱😬
Jess Keough
Soon classic
Offchopsvz
Mint