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.
Impossible
360 Lyrics
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Na na na na na na na na
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Yo, yeah
Comin' to terms that I might become a blind guy.
If I do I'll only ever look on hindsight,
Yeah
I don't give a fuck,
'Cause I'll be looking through my mind's eye
If there is a god can I get a lifeline,
With my vision now I'm forced to look on the bright side.
Feel like my life is a really short timeline.
So I smoke on cloud nine die, watching time fly
I've played so many incredible shows.
But because I'm so fucked I don't remember 'em tho,
Fear is an emotion that none of us should be scared of
If you need help play this and it'll wear off.
Don't wanna talk about it baby
It's just another needle in the hay
And I can feel nothin' lately
Anytime, anywhere, for anything
Yeah
We changed routes to fake love,
We gotta get out shit together,
Impossible!
We're playing numb to stay strong,
We gotta keep ourselves together!
Impossible!
(Listen, yeah) I gave music a wedding ring,
And I'm willing to have nothing so I can have everything,
Got an A now calling me a junkie
When he barely even knows me so who is he to judge me,
Yeah
Yo I'm dreamin' I'm dreamin',
In a dream I don't have to sleep him to beat him,
Plus now my budget probably ain't the best
For a young self destructive unhealthy fuckwit,
Alcohol, sex, caffeine and ciggys too, shit,
What haven't I been addicted too,
If you wish me then reach for the sky,
Pour a drink and celebrate that we're even alive
Yeah
Don't wanna talk about it baby
It's just another needle in the hay
And I can feel nothing lately
Anytime, anywhere, for anything
I just wanna feel something baby
In another time, another day
But it's impossible to change me
Anytime, in any way, for anything, baby
We changed routes to fake love,
We gotta get our shit together,
Impossible!
We're playing numb to stay strong,
We gotta keep ourselves together!
Impossible!
Woah we changed routes to fake love,
We gotta get our shit together,
Impossible!
We're playing numb to stay strong,
We gotta keep ourselves together!
Impossible!
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
The lyrics for 360 Feat. Daniel Johns's song Impossible deal with the themes of addiction, self-destruction and the struggle to remain strong in the face of hardship. The opening lyrics "Comin' to terms that I might become a blind guy. If I do I'll only ever look on hindsight" refer to the idea of a metaphorical loss of vision. The artist is stating that he has come to a realization that he may lose sight of the bigger picture in life, and he will only see things clearly in hindsight. However, he asserts that even in the face of losing his sight, he will continue to see the world through his mind's eye. He also questions the existence of a god and asks for a lifeline.
Later, the artist talks about his addiction struggles, where he has played many incredible shows but cannot remember them due to his addiction. He talks about his desire to feel something, anything, but feels nothing due to his addiction. This feeling of helplessness is expressed in the lyrics "But it's impossible to change me, Anytime, in any way, for anything, baby". He also speaks about how he has been addicted to almost everything, including alcohol, sex, and cigarettes, and how he wishes to overcome his problems.
The chorus of "We changed routes to fake love, We gotta get out shit together, Impossible! We're playing numb to stay strong, We gotta keep ourselves together! Impossible!" repeats multiple times, emphasizing the idea that it is difficult to overcome addiction and destructive behavior. The song ends with an uplifting message to celebrate life and being alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Comin' to terms that I might become a blind guy.
I'm starting to accept that I may lose my eyesight.
If I do I'll only ever look on hindsight,
If that happens, all I'll have left is memories of things I used to see.
But if I do lose my eyesight
However, even if it does happen,
I don't give a fuck,
It doesn't matter to me,
'Cause I'll be looking through my mind's eye
Because I can still remember and imagine things in my head.
If there is a god can I get a lifeline,
If there is a higher power, can I get some help?
With my vision now I'm forced to look on the bright side.
Since I'm still able to see, I try to focus on the positive things in life.
Feel like my life is a really short timeline.
I have a sense that my life is going to be shorter than I'd like.
So I smoke on cloud nine die, watching time fly
So I try to enjoy myself as much as possible, even if it means taking risks.
I've played so many incredible shows.
I've had some amazing experiences in my career as a musician.
But because I'm so fucked I don't remember 'em tho,
But because I've abused drugs and alcohol, I can't remember a lot of them.
Fear is an emotion that none of us should be scared of
We shouldn't be afraid to feel fear, it's a natural emotion.
If you need help play this and it'll wear off.
If you're struggling, listen to this song and it might help you feel better.
Don't wanna talk about it baby
I don't want to discuss my problems right now.
It's just another needle in the hay
It's just another small issue among many others.
And I can feel nothin' lately
I'm numb and apathetic right now.
Anytime, anywhere, for anything
I don't feel anything, no matter where or when.
We changed routes to fake love,
We've started pretending to love each other instead of truly loving each other.
We gotta get out shit together,
We need to start making positive changes in our relationship.
Impossible!
It seems impossible to fix our problems.
We're playing numb to stay strong,
We're trying to suppress our feelings in order to cope with our issues.
We gotta keep ourselves together!
We need to stay strong and not let our problems tear us apart.
I gave music a wedding ring,
Music is my whole life and I've committed to it like a marriage.
And I'm willing to have nothing so I can have everything,
I'm willing to make sacrifices in order to achieve success in music.
Got an A now calling me a junkie
Someone who doesn't know me well is judging me and calling me a drug addict.
When he barely even knows me so who is he to judge me,
He doesn't have the right to judge me without knowing my situation.
Yo I'm dreamin' I'm dreamin',
Sometimes I feel like I'm dreaming, like life isn't real.
In a dream I don't have to sleep him to beat him,
In dreams, I can overcome my enemies without using force.
Plus now my budget probably ain't the best
Right now, I probably don't have a lot of money.
For a young self destructive unhealthy fuckwit,
For someone who's young and making bad decisions about their health and wellbeing.
Alcohol, sex, caffeine and ciggys too, shit,
I've been addicted to a lot of unhealthy things.
What haven't I been addicted too,
I've struggled with addiction to many different things.
If you wish me then reach for the sky,
If you want to be successful, you have to aim high and work hard.
Pour a drink and celebrate that we're even alive
Let's enjoy life and be grateful for what we have.
I just wanna feel something baby
I want to experience some kind of emotion.
In another time, another day
Maybe I'll feel better or more alive in the future.
But it's impossible to change me
However, it feels like nothing can alter the way I feel right now.
Anytime, in any way, for anything, baby
No matter when, how, or what for.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES COLWELL, LOUIS SCHOORL, DANIEL PAUL JOHNS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SirNari
dsv advfd Yes, because hip hop can only be good when the lines rhyme perfectly, just like poetry.. lol. You asked so here are some of the lines i thought were killer. Btw who clicks on 360's first song of the album to bash on it?
"I played so many incredible shows,
but because i'm so fucked i don't remember though."
"I gave music a wedding ring,
and im willing to have nothing so i can have everything. "
"Plus now my budget probably ain't the best for a young self destructive, unhealthy fuckwit."
I hope a fan liking 360's song isn't enough to make someone comment on this and whine about it. x
@tabathahafemann7459
Don't hate on Daniel Johns because you are to close minded to understand he grew up and is exploring HIS musical talents. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but that does not mean you have the right to put down someone for trying something new. personally I think Daniel is growing as an artist beautifully and deserves our respect. I admire the fact he is taking risks and trying new types of music to help him grow and become an even better artist than he already was. I Love him and Always Will!!!
@CreatorMythos
Also artist like Daniel aren't making music purely to appease fans, they do it because they feel for the song.
@ThugTrain
This whole thing reads like the annoying ramblings of a biased fangirl. It's not being "closed-minded," it's called expecting better.
@Foo281
@@ThugTrain honestly shut up. Have you produced better??
@NakEdits
This is one of them songs that you think is shit when you first listen but it grows on you and then you cant stop listening to it!
@icanseezyou5184
Boozal m u go sit in the corner you little bitch who told you to get out of your cage
@sam96363348
Boozal m fuck off loeser you know nothing about music
@boozalm3715
samuel timms Hahahahahahahaah! Please tell me more about your vast knowledge of musicianship. Tell me how hard it is to rap. How many years does it take to master?
@sam96363348
Boozal m i'v been rapping ind in different recording studios over the last 5 years, i listen and study rap everyday, and this song is great, FULL STOP, fuck off, i cant be bothered going into the details cause i have learned that people like you aren't worth spending time on
@hungryforsteak9537
samuel timms Clearly you know nothing about hiphop if you think this is great.