Joel Anthony-Scott Sieradzan is an Australian rapper/songwriter whose philosophy and artistry strongly derives from his influences; from significant musical figures such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Drake, Eminem and André 3000 to immense cultural icons such as: Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee and Jack Nicholson.

Born in Penrith, New South Wales, he was raised by both parents alongside three older siblings. His admiration for music developed at a young age when he was introduced to Michael Jackson by his parents. “I remember hearing him for the first time at around age 5 and thinking it was the greatest thing ever, my mother had given me her original pressing of ‘Bad’ and I remember listening to it over and over again… and from there I was in love.”

In 2009, his family moved from Sydney and resided in a rural area located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, from there he became engrossed in Rap music when he had stumbled across poet/author/musician Watsky’s 2010 viral fast-rapping video ‘Pale Kid Raps Fast’ on YouTube the same year of release. He then found himself captivated in talent alike; such as Twista, Mac Lethal, Busta Rhymes and Tech N9ne. After seeing Rap legend Eminem’s 2010 ‘Not Afraid’ music video air on television, he became hooked and delved deeper into the genre and the art of writing. He formed an admiration for the more notable figures of the genre from the likes of Eminem himself, The Notorious B.I.G., Slick Rick, Big Pun and Hip-Hop duo OutKast.

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