FREE THE FRIDAY #3

Join us for our next Free The Friday (FTF) on October 25th, where we’re excited to feature Melbourne’s Afro Hip Hop veterans, Cool Out Sun.

This FTF will celebrate the vinyl release of their album *Lion Is A Lion*, and promises an unforgettable live show spearheaded by the dynamic duo N'fa Jones and Sensible J, alongside special guests yet to be announced.

N'fa Jones is an Australian/Sierra-Leonean artist who has played a pivotal role in shaping the Hip Hop landscape in Australia. As a member of the ARIA award-winning band 1200 Techniques, he burst onto the scene in 2000. The band emerged from Melbourne’s vibrant underground music scene before achieving mainstream success, making history as the first urban group to win an ARIA award. Since then, N'fa has continued to evolve as an artist while actively engaging with youth and community groups through music education.

Sensible J complements this powerhouse lineup as an Australian/South African drummer and producer who has been a prominent figure in the local music scene since the early 2000s. He gained recognition when his crew Run For Your Life won the Hilltop Hoods Initiative Grant. Sensible J is best known for his collaborations with artists like REMI—producing three acclaimed albums that earned him an Australian Music Prize—and Sampa The Great, for whom he co-produced and mixed the award-winning album *Birds And The Bee9*.

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Malaika Mfalme

Malaika Mfalme is a Tanzanian/Australian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and event producer creating on Gadigal Land (Sydney). In their mother tongue Swahili, their name translates to Angel King.

Malaika writes immersive and evoking music that focuses on black love, self-acceptance, grief, and the journey of being loved and sometimes lost.

Malaika’s music creates a space focused on healing with a powerful message of kindness, acceptance and reflection vibrating through every one of their sonic outputs.

Mfalme’s ink-stained fingers play sweet melodic guitar alongside strikingly smooth vocals layered with a looping pedal; reminding you their name is Angel for a reason.

Malaika’s debut album “Yasmin” is out and streaming now on all platforms.

Purpose

is a South African born Australian musician, song writer, Afro artist / rapper from Sydney. Born in a small town called Matatiele in the Eastern cape.

currently releasing Hiphop/ Afro music/ Amapiano. He performed at VIVID Sydney music show 2024. He also performed at the Subsonic music festival in 2023. He is known for his original songs incorporating English, Xhosa and Sesotho.

DJ Lady Chika

A Lady Chika set is all about creating an unforgettable journey for the crowd, with high energy, infectious rhythms, and a deep connection to the music. She strive to get everyone dancing and feeling that amazing energy we all share.

Mzansi Fusion

Food will be avilable from 730pm by mzansi Fusion!