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Australia Hiatus Kaiyote is an Australian jazz/funk band recognized for its genre-defying sound and critical acclaim, garnering international attention and multiple Grammy nominations.
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Request A ShowGrammy-nominated four-piece band Hiatus Kaiyote returned to stereos with their new album Choose Your Weapon on May 5th via Flying Buddha/Sony Music Masterworks.
Grammy-nominated Australian 'wondercore' band Hiatus Kaiyote signed a global deal with Warner Music Group's publishing arm Warner Chappell Music (WCM). This deal covers their publishing rights globally.
Universal Music Publishing Australia signed Grammy-nominated band Hiatus Kaiyote to an exclusive deal covering both Australia and New Zealand, giving them publishing representation in these regions.
Hiatus Kaiyote's new album Love Heart Cheat Code is released on Brainfeeder. Brainfeeder is an independent record label based in Los Angeles, California, founded by Flying Lotus.
Hiatus Kaiyote's album Love Heart Cheat Code was released on Brainfeeder and Ninja Tune. Ninja Tune is an independent record label based in London, England, known for independent electronic music.
Hiatus Kaiyote was formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 2011, by singer/guitarist Nai Palm (Naomi Saalfield), bassist Paul Bender, keyboardist Simon Mavin, and drummer Perrin Moss. The band quickly established a unique musical identity characterized by elements of jazz, funk, neo-soul, and electronic music. Their independent debut album, “Tawk Tomahawk,” released in April 2012, garnered significant attention from other musicians and influential figures like Erykah Badu, Questlove, and Prince, who publicly endorsed their music. This early recognition led to them being named Breakthrough Artists of the Year at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Music Awards in London in 2013.
Following their debut, Hiatus Kaiyote signed with Flying Buddha, a label founded by A&R executive Salaam Remi under Sony Music. They re-released “Tawk Tomahawk” with an updated version of “Nakamarra,” featuring Q-Tip. In 2014, “Nakamarra” earned the band a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Performance, marking them as the first Australian act to receive a Grammy nomination in an R&B category. Their second album, “Choose Your Weapon,” released in May 2015, was critically acclaimed, debuting at number 22 on the Australian albums chart and making its mark on the U.S. Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. The album’s track “Breathing Underwater” received a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance in 2016.
From 2016 onward, Hiatus Kaiyote’s music became a source for prominent hip-hop and R&B artists, with their songs being sampled by Anderson .Paak, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and The Carters (Beyoncé and Jay-Z). After individual band members pursued side projects, including Nai Palm’s solo album “Needle Paw” in 2017, the band reunited to release “Mood Valiant” in June 2021. This album reached the Top Ten on the Australian albums chart and received a Grammy nomination for Best Progressive R&B Album in 2022. Their latest album, “Love Heart Cheat Code,” was released in June 2024, continuing their exploration of diverse musical landscapes.
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