DRMNGNOW

Neil Morris, known professionally as Drmngnow (stylised in all caps), is an Aboriginal Australian rapper, dancer, artist, and actor.

Culture A Yorta Yorta/Kaieltheban man, Morris' stage name is a contraction of the phrase "dreaming now", referring to the Aboriginal concept of The Dreaming.

Early life and education Morris grew up on Yorta Yorta Country in Shepparton, a city in rural Victoria, Australia. He was first exposed to music via his parents' record collection that included Michael Jackson, Guns N' Roses, Midnight Oil, and Blondie.

As a teen he discovered hip-hop, collating and trading cassette tapes of hip-hop artists Ice-T, N.W.A., Ice Cube, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, and Wu Tang Clan. He and his friends also played basketball. He sings in Yorta Yorta. and released three days later on 21 November 2022.

Discography Singles As lead artist

Other appearances + List of other non-single song appearances Title Year Album "IndiGenius" (with Rush Wepiha) 2019 IndiGenius "Medicine Weapon" (with Kosmic Force) 2021 Sound of a Weapon

Awards and nominations Music Victoria Awards The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006. 2018 Drmngnow Best Hip Hop Act

Drmngnow Best Solo Artist Drmngnow Breakthrough Victorian Act Drmngnow Best Hip Hop Act Drmngnow The Archie Roach Foundation Award for Emerging Talent

Drmngnow Best Electronic Act Drmngnow Best Hip Hop Act 2021 Drmngnow Best Hip Hop Act

"Ngarwu" Best Song or Track