Broadcast 2025-08-25

This song demonstrates exactly why being hemmed in by genre categories is so limiting.

I know people who would run screaming at the suggestion of a Hip Hop track, they don’t know what they’re missing.

So here’s what they are missing …

First up some very interesting and well played and produced music.

I admit I was surprised by the song opening with such a reggae beat, with a tuneful melody sung across that.

Stinga T’s verse is tight to that rhythm, with the occasional drag across two beats, but never losing sight of the rhythm.

The lyrics are cleverly written, using some well-chosen assonances to tie the rhyme to the rhythm.

The message in the song is direct, it’s about Australia, the things we can all value, and what yet needs to be done.

Australia beating the poms pure satisfaction
Spring into action come together don't forget the past
Let’s forgive close the gap brand new start

If that’s going to happen then there is a whole new attitude needed.

I’m from Australia down under that’s the land we claim
We them First Nations people that still remains
So if you don't understand well then you need to listen
You need to take in the answer and stop asking questions

This is an important message, packaged into great music. 


Tha Deadly Boyz - From The Island - Tempo Review

Weekly uploads of reviews and interviews from the program, "Tempo". "Tempo" is a weekly radio program presented by John Lamp, highlighting a wide range of music and music reviews on 94.7 the Pulse in Geelong, Wadawurrung country. John has been involved in community radio since 1976, initially with a music program "Parcel of Rogues" on 7CAE-FM in Hobart, Tasmania. After moving to Geelong, he joined 94.7 the Pulse on the program "Folks Alive", which morphed into "~meanderings~." John then spent a decade on the station Boards of Management before returning to the air in 2022 with his new program "Tempo." Full programs can be accessed at the link below.

Tha Deadly Boyz - From The Island - Tempo Review

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