Spanning three and a half minutes, ‘Smashing’ marries a bouncy R&B beat with buttery neo-soul vocals, lashes of electronica and a hypnotic hook. PINK I GOT MONEY NOW LYRICS MACWhile I was busking, I decided to go to uni and study music in Geelong.”Ī landmark moment in his creative journey and a solidified introduction of his artistry, the debut single ‘Smashing’ has established Davis’ penchant for crafting immersive hip hop, inspired by the smorgasbord of influences.Įffortlessly partnering a melting pot of modern jazz, smooth R&B, tender melodies, alluring vocals and hip-hop beats, the single’s eclectic sounds are a nod to the likes of Dr Dre, Mac Miller, Eryka Badu, Pantera, Death, Eddie Hazel, The Weeknd, Freddie Gibbs, Iron Maiden, and Amy Winehouse, to name a few. “I started busking in the city every day, and when I was making $30ph I knew I had a chance so I had to take it. At that time, I was just using my loop pedal, getting lessons in blues and jazz. ![]() I started playing open mics at every opportunity I could. “I’ve been making music under Gyp$yfoot for a few years, about 4-5 years, but making music has always been the “side thing”. Going from performing at open mics to busking on the city streets, Davis decided to take the chance to develop his music academically, studying music in Geelong and combining his learned understanding of music production with the ethereal rush of experimentation. More than a decade later, Davis is now taking his music to new heights, with a promising future as one of Australian hip hop’s most idiosyncratic voices, seamlessly blending in soul, and R&B in what could be described as a love child between Dr Dre, Mac Miller, Eddie Hazel, BB KING and Pink Floyd. Keep up with the latest music news, features, festivals, interviews and reviews here. I started off learning every Pantera song possible, Metallica, Iron Maiden then I eventually moved onto Death Metal.” ![]() “I didn’t always make hip hop or play blues at all, that happened much later. Then her compromise was that I have to do lessons for a year on top of that. “So, I made her a deal: if I get her half of the money for the guitar would she pay the rest. “I started playing the guitar at the age of 14 after hounding my mother for years about getting lessons which never eventuated,” Davis explains. Navigating the power of music as both an expressive art form, and a practical medium, local artist Aaron Davis delivers his highly-anticipated debut single under the solo-moniker Gyp$yfoot featuring Spooky Fruit.ĭavis has been steadily working away at his craft since the ripe age of 14 when he negotiated a deal with his mother to invest in guitar and guitar lessons.
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