Their sound is a fusion of future beats, hip-hop and soul with subtler influences of Latin, dubstep and opera.
Since forming in mid 2011, Hiatus Kaiyote have already shared the bill with such acts as Stones Throw Record’s Taylor McFerrin, Warp legends Chris Clark and Harmonic 313 and sound genius Robin Fox, Brainfeeder’s Lapalux and oOoOO as well as playing bills at Woodford Folk Festival, Melbourne International Jazz Festival and headlined at stage at the final The Bohemian Masquerade Ball.
Hiatus Kaiyote's chief songwriter is Nai Palm, who pens intricate compositions, rich with colour and mystery. With her unique honey-velvet voice, she is supported by three of Melbourne's finest and most versatile musician/producers. Keyboardist Simon Mavin, who has graced the stage with such bands such as Australia’s premier soul outfit The Bamboos, rock jazz freakout crew Whitesploitation, reggae masters The Red Eyes and funk heavyweights The Firemen. Paul Bender on bass, laptop and guitar is a graduate of Miami Florida's indie, experimental and improvised music scenes, but with a passion for stank-funk basslines. Drummer Perrin Moss is a powerhouse of beats both jilted and slick and an experienced MC, producer, percussionist and turntabilist and is the former frontman of ten piece Blue Mountains hip-hop band Jumbledat, Perrin has collaborated with other crews such as Thundamentals.
In their short time as a band they have fused a unique sound held together by Nai Palm's smoke drenched vocals and innovative melodies, Simon Mavin’s hands on knowledge of synthesizers, keyboards, Latin and jazz structures, Perrin Moss's slippery drum beats and soul clap rhythms and Paul Benders waterfall thumbs of bass guitar and sample wizardry.
Their first residency, held on Tuesdays at The Evelyn Hotel in Fitzroy Melbourne was extended from 4 weeks to four months due to popular demand. They sold out The Northcote Social Club for their EP launch (April 5th 2012) and received strong turnouts at Black Bear Lodge in Brisbane and Goodgod Small Club in Sydney as part of their debut tour in aid of the release.
Nai Palm - vocals, guitar, keys
Perrin Moss - drums, percussion, electronics
Paul Bender - bass, electronics
Simon Mavin - keys, synths, electronics
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Prince Minikid
Hiatus Kaiyote Lyrics
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Docile and wide eyed
And small in size
Stay warm
Tranquil a hymn of
Vermillion
Prince Minikid
I feed you water and seed from my lips
Drunk on the fruit of
Symmetry
Sleep in my hair, a nest, your labyrinth
Lapse of myth
I found a babe
To keep warm and safe
I found a babe
To keep warm and safe
The song Prince Minikid by Hiatus Kaiyote portrays the image of a young boy who is precious and gentle, yet small in size. The lyrics describe the boy's innocence with phrases such as "docile and wide-eyed," and "tranquil a hymn of vermillion." The reference to the color vermillion suggests a sense of passion and fire, which juxtaposes with the boy's peaceful demeanor.
The song's title references Minik Wallace, a native boy who was taken from his home in Labrador, Canada by explorer Robert Peary in the early 20th century. The boy was brought to New York City and was part of an exhibit called "The Peary Eskimo," where he was displayed alongside various artifacts from his culture. The lyrics "I found a babe to keep warm and safe" suggest a sense of protection for the boy who is in a foreign environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Diamond of a boy
A young boy who is precious like a diamond
Docile and wide eyed
The boy is gentle and has big, innocent eyes
And small in size
The boy is physically small
Stay warm
Make sure the boy is kept warm and comfortable
Tranquil a hymn of Vermillion
A peaceful song of a red color, perhaps symbolizing love
Prince Minikid
A name given to the boy, indicating his importance
I feed you water and seed from my lips
The singer takes care of the boy's basic needs, as if feeding him
Sleeps through the day
The boy sleeps often during the day
Drunk on the fruit of Symmetry
The boy is content and happy, like being drunk on something sweet
Sleep in my hair, a nest, your labyrinth
The boy sleeps in the artist's hair as if it's a cozy nest, making it difficult for the boy to leave
Lapse of myth
The idea of the boy's importance being a myth, which may or may not be true
I found a babe To keep warm and safe
The artist found the boy and takes care of him to make sure he's comfortable and safe
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Naomi Saalfield, Paul Bender, Perrin Moss, Simon Mavin
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