Inkabee's Triple J Debut: A Striking Black Eyed Peas Cover

Noongar Wongi rapper from Boorloo (Perth), despite his young age, has achieved a milestone by debuting on triple j's 'Like A Version'. With a performance full of maturity and feeling, Inkabee tackles the iconic 2003 song by Black Eyed Peas, 'Where Is the Love?'. This version, with a full band, highlights themes of global division and compassion, showing a confidence that surprises everyone. The choice of the song was instinctive, according to Inkabee himself: “Me and my mum were driving in the car and we already had our Like A Version song picked out, but we were just listening to songs and 'Where Is The Love?' came on. We listened and I thought it was the most perfect song for how the world is right now”.

The debut on triple j marks a new chapter in Inkabee's rising career, consolidating his position as a key figure in Australian music.

Inkabee's musical journey began in December 2022 with the release of his debut track 'Beat the Odds', in collaboration with his father, rapper and activist Flewnt. At just 11 years old, this release attracted national press and radio attention, earning two nominations at the West Australian Music Awards. The subsequent collaboration, 'We Dat Good', went viral after a live performance on triple j 'Bars of Steel', accumulating over 10 million views online and introducing him to a much wider audience.

These early achievements were just the prelude to a promising career, demonstrating his ability to connect with the public and leave a lasting mark on the music industry.

Inkabee's career has been marked by memorable moments and significant recognitions. At SXSW Sydney 2023, Chance the Rapper introduced him on stage, describing him as 'the future of Australian hip-hop'. He has performed at the Indigenous event of the AFL at Perth's Optus Stadium in front of 60,000 people, performed at Vivid Sydney at the Sydney Opera House, and participated in SXSW Texas.

In addition, he was named winner of the triple j Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative, a program that has launched notable careers such as Genesis Owusu, The Kid LAROI and Hockey Dad. These milestones reflect his talent and the impact he is having on the music scene.