Ivan Ooze (rapper)

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Ivan Ooze
Birth nameBenjamin Townsend
Origin Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres Hip hop, Rap
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Rapper
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2015–present
Labels Cooking Vinyl Australia
Website www.ivanooze.com.au

Benjamin Townsend, known professionally as Ivan Ooze is an Australian rapper, singer and songwriter from Melbourne, Victoria. [1] He first became known for viral videos he posted on Facebook in 2015. [2] In 2020, Ivan Ooze started a duo project with Tasker titled 'Rest For The Wicked' and signed to EMI Music Australia. [3]

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Career

Ivan Ooze has released two albums and has supported Wu-Tang Clan, Azealia Banks, Ice Cube and Cypress Hill nationally around Australia. [4] [5] He has played at Australian festivals including Beyond The Valley Festival, The Grass is Greener, Festival Of The Sun and Yours and Owls. [6] [7] [8] [9]

Discography

Albums

Singles

  • Noy – Swarm (2016)
  • Krafty Kuts, Dynamite MC – Can I Get (2017)
  • Crooked Colours – I Hope You Get It (2017), ARIA: Gold [12]
  • Bootleg Rascal – To The Moon (2018)
  • Kuren (singer) – Flying Cars (2018)
  • Dexter Seamus – Slow Down (2020)
  • Congrats – Believe The Hype (2021)

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