Corey Webster (rapper)
Nooky | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Corey Webster |
| Born | 1993/1994 |
| Genres | Australian hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Producer, Radio Presenter |
| Years active | 2010–present[1] |
| Associated acts | 3%, A.B. Originals |
| Website | Instagram Page |
Corey Webster (born 1993/1994), known professionally as Nooky, is an Aboriginal Australian rapper, producer, and radio presenter. He has hosted Blak Out which showcases Indigenous artists every Sunday on Australian Youth Broadcaster Triple J since 2021.[2][3]
Early life and education
Webster was born and grew up in Nowra on the south coast of New South Wales.[4]
Career
In 2016, Webster signed to Bad Apples Music, the record label established by Yorta Yorta rapper and one half of A.B. Original, Briggs. Webster released both his 2019 and 2021 EPs on the record label. In May of the same year, Webster was presented with the Australia Council’s Dreaming Award at the 9th National Indigenous Arts Awards.[5]
In 2017, Webster completed an artistic residency at Bundanon with other rappers Trials, Briggs and Jimblah as well as photographer Tressa Jackson. The work completed at the residency contributed to the production of his first EP.[1]
Blak Out
Webster has hosted Triple J's First Nation's radio show Blak Out since its launch on 20 June 2021.[6] The show is broadcast from 5-6pm every Sunday. On 15 October 2023, Webster played the 1991 Yothu Yindi track "Treaty" on repeat for the entirety of the show in protest the defeat of the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum.[7]
We Are Warriors
On 26 January 2022, Webster launched the social enterprise We Are Warriors in partnership with R/GA to highlight the successes of Indigenous role models and "drive positive change in the lives of the next generation of Indigenous youth."[8][9] In 2023, We Are Warriors partnered with Sydney's Powerhouse Museum to deliver the event Blak Powerhouse at Powerhouse Ultimo on 26 January. More than 3,000 people attended the event which included live music, dance, art, talks, workshops, and DJs including performances from Indigenous artists.[10] The event was repeated on 26 January 2024.[11]
3%
In 2023, Webster, along with fellow first nations artists, rapper Dallas Woods and singer Angus Fields, formed the hip hop supergroup, 3%. Their debut single "Our People" was released in October 2023 with their debut album "Kill The Dead" released in August 2024.[12][13] At the 2024 ARIA Music Awards, 3% won Best Hip-Hop/Rap Release and Best Cover Art for Kill the Dead.[14] The group's name refers to the percentage of the Australian population that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.[13]
Personal Life
Webster is a member of the Yuin and Thunghutti nations.
Discography
EPs
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Junction Court |
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| Lyrebird Park |
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Awards and Nominations
First Nations Arts Awards
The annual awards were established in 2007 by the Australia Council (now Creative Australia). The awards, consisting of four categories, are restricted to Australian First Nations artists.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017[5] | himself | Dreaming Award | Won |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Corey Webster (Nooky)". Bundanon. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ "Our Warriors". We Are Warriors. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ "Nooky". Triple J. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ "Bad Apple, triple j Host and Yuin Mc Nooky is Continuing to Shake Shit Up". Acclaim Magazine. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Nooky / Corey Webster". Creative Australia. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ "It's Blak Out! Introducing our weekly First Nations show". Triple J. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ "The Voice referendum live updates: Triple J host's protest live on air". news.com.au. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ "R/GA, Nooky launch We are Warriors, a social change platform for Australia's Indigenous youths". Mumbrella Australia. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ "About". We Are Warriors. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ "Nooky's Blak Powerhouse event is flipping the script on January 26". ABC News (Australia). 25 January 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ "Blak Powerhouse". Powerhouse Museum. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ "3% Announce Debut Album 'Kill the Dead'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Fresh new First Nations hip hop supergroup 3% release debut single 'Our People'". Triple J. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ "2024 Aria awards: Troye Sivan wins album of the year as Royel Otis take home four gongs". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ "Junction Court by Nooky on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ "Lyrebird Park by Nooky on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ↑ "Lyrebird Park EP". Bad Apples Music. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
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