At just 19 years old, Creed Tha Kid has already made his mark on the Australian hip-hop scene.
In recent months he’s become a Hip Hop Award finalist in this year’s Queensland Music Awards, and clocked praise and support from the likes of Triple J, MTV, Channel V, Acclaim, AUdollars, The Rhythm, and Waevz to name a few, as well as score airplay additions to CADA, Radio Metro and more.
This month, the successful rapper how dropped his new EP Mixed Emotions PT.1 which features six silky smooth tracks that mould together to form a melting pot of hip hop, R&B, and pop, with touches of autotune warping his velvet vocals.
Creed says the EP “is a body of work expressing my last two years of life. Feelings and challenges I go through regularly while also dabbing into my take on love lust & lies. Had the chance to make this with my brothers Mess and Liam who always push me to be my greatest.”
To celebrate the release of his new EP Mixed Emotions PT.1 which dropped on the 16th June, we caught up with Creed Tha Kid as part of our Get To Know series to find out more about his life and music.
Check out ‘Luv Galore’ by Creed Tha Kid:
How did your artist name come about?
I used to be called Kid Duci like 4 years ago then people found out my name was Creed, so I just went with it and put ‘tha kid’ on the end.
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How would you describe your music to your grandma?
Groovy, upbeat and for everybody.
Tell us about a few of your tracks; their titles and what they’re about?
Here’s the meaning behind two of my latest tracks off mixed emotions:
Wind It
Feeling alone but knowing I can always come back to that person. Not giving up on what I know makes me happy, committing to the journey, but having that soft place to fall if I need it.
Guide You
The good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly of being in a long-term relationship. Growing with someone and being comfortable with pain, change. But always falling back to that person that you can’t leave.
What do you love about your hometown?
The people and the way certain things are there, it feels like home as soon as you’re back.
Career highlight so far?
Meeting some of my idols growing up has to be at the top of the list for sure.
Fave non-music hobby?
Making brands, photography, and graphic design.
What’s on your dream rider?
A PlayStation 5, a bottle of henny and a bottle of Patron.
Dream music collaboration?
Drake and Lauren hill.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Making the music I love, doing shows and travelling.
What’s your go-to karaoke song?
‘Say My Name’ by Destiny’s Child.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Stay positive and don’t get caught up in your head.
What’s one obsession you have that no one would guess after listening to your music?
Cooking and nature walks.
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