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.
Just Got Started
360 Lyrics
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I feel 'em, I feel 'em... they trying to slow us down.
We hear 'em, we hear 'em but see we don't know how.
Now I'm seeing what I need to be,
Running on through with a need for speed.
One of the few with something to prove
If you feel like there's nothing to live for,
Honestly why the f*ck would you live for.
That's the reason I give it all,
But still feel the need to give a little more.
Uh, now I feel like there's nothing more to say,
Uh... I understand what I'm in it for.
I know I could run this all the way,
I won't get another chance if I miss it all.
See if could have a crystal ball... I wouldn't,
Because I like it when there's risk involved.
It's the stuff, life's so rare,
It's too fast... I don't care.
I know we just got started, baby I don't care... woah...
I know we just got started, baby I don't care... woah ooh
I feel 'em, I feel 'em... they trying to slow us down.
We hear 'em, we hear em but see we don't know how.
See we all need an outlet,
But it seems it's a dream that most people ain't found yet.
I knew it was out there, some how from the outset.
But believe me, it ain't easy picking a different route,
It took a bit of living to figure out.
Most keep on fitting in with the crowd.
I don't fight it, there's no time to slow ride it.
It'll all go by you, sh*t, life is too short to cruise forth,
Gotta keep improving and move forward,
Let the rest all happen in due course.
Down there I've been there before, don't want to be anymore.
So hold steady while I walk this tight rope,
I know I might fall... but I don't care.
I know we just got started, baby I don't care... woah oh oh oh
I know we just got started, baby I don't care... woah ooh
Woah... oh oh! [x4]
I know we just got started, baby I don't care... woah oo oh oh! [x5]
The lyrics of 360 Feat. Pez's song "Just Got Started" are about perseverance and determination. The verses convey a sense of urgency and a desire to move forward despite obstacles and critics. The artist feels the pressure of those who try to hold him back, but he refuses to let them slow him down. He knows what he wants and is ready to go for it with "a need for speed." The chorus emphasizes that despite any setbacks or problems, they are not going to give up because "we just got started, baby, I don't care."
The artist acknowledges that life can be unpredictable, and there are no guarantees. However, he is willing to take risks and embrace the unknown because he believes that's where the rewards are. He encourages listeners to follow their own paths, even if it means taking the road less traveled. He knows from experience that conforming and playing it safe can lead to a mediocre existence. The song's message is one of hope and determination, urging listeners to keep pushing forward and not give up on their dreams.
Overall, "Just Got Started" is a powerful message about taking control of one's life and pursuing goals with passion and drive. It serves as a reminder that setbacks and naysayers are part of the journey, but determination and resilience can help overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel 'em, I feel 'em… they trying to slow us down.
I sense the forces that try to impede our progress.
We hear 'em, we hear 'em but see we don't know how.
We listen to the murmurs of dissent, but don't know how to address them.
Now I'm seeing what I need to be,
I have identified what I need to achieve.
Running on through with a need for speed.
I need to hurry to achieve my goals.
One of the few with something to prove
I am driven by a need to prove myself.
And nothing to loose, so leave us be.
I have nothing to lose, hence no distractions.
If you feel like there's nothing to live for,
If you are hopeless,
Honestly why the f*ck would you live for.
why even bother living.
That's the reason I give it all,
Hence, I give everything I have to live life fully.
But still feel the need to give a little more.
I have an urge to give beyond my fullest effort.
Uh, now I feel like there's nothing more to say,
Now I think I have said everything that needed to be said.
Uh… I understand what I'm in it for.
I know what motivates me.
I know I could run this all the way,
I am confident that I can complete everything.
I won't get another chance if I miss it all.
If I miss this chance, I may not get another.
See if could have a crystal ball… I wouldn't,
I wouldn't want to see the future as it is now.
Because I like it when there's risk involved.
I enjoy taking a calculated risk.
It's the stuff, life's so rare,
Life is precious and unique.
It's too fast… I don't care.
It goes by quickly, but I am not concerned.
See we all need an outlet,
We all need a way to release our energies.
But it seems it's a dream that most people ain't found yet.
But it appears that many individuals haven't discovered it yet.
I knew it was out there, some how from the outset.
I was aware of it from the beginning.
But believe me, it ain't easy picking a different route,
However, it is difficult to pick an unusual path.
It took a bit of living to figure out.
It took some experience to learn.
Most keep on fitting in with the crowd.
Most people keep fitting in and following the masses.
I don't fight it, there's no time to slow ride it.
I don't argue; there isn't enough time to waste.
It'll all go by you, sh*t, life is too short to cruise forth,
Life is too short to take it easy.
Gotta keep improving and move forward,
I must continue to improve and strive forward.
Let the rest all happen in due course.
Let the other things happen at their own pace.
Down there I've been there before, don't want to be anymore.
I have been at rock bottom and never want to return.
So hold steady while I walk this tight rope,
Therefore, wait for me as I take a precarious path.
I know I might fall… but I don't care.
I am aware that falling is a possibility, but it doesn't matter.
I know we just got started, baby I don't care… woah…
We have barely started, but I am not concerned.
Woah… oh oh! [x4]
Hey...hey...hey...hey
I know we just got started, baby I don't care… woah oo oh oh! [x5]
We've barely begun, but that does not bother me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KAELYN BEHR, MATTHEW COLWELL, ERLAND OEYE, SEBASTIAN MASCHAT, DANIEL NENTWIG, MARCIN OEZ, PERRY CHAPMAN
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Taylor Thomson
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