Djandjay

Djandjay
Studio album by Baker Boy
Released	10 October 2025
Length	38:24
Language	English Yolŋu Matha Burarra [1]
Label	Island Australia Universal Australia
Producer	Robert Amoruso Mark Benedicto Gloria Kaba Pat Morrissey Pip Norman Rudy Styalz Fuego
Baker Boy chronology
Gela (2021) Djandjay (2025)
Singles from Djandjay
"Peacekeeper" Released: 14 March 2025 [2] "Freak Out" Released: 23 May 2025 [3] "Lightning" Released: 25 July 2025 [1] "Thick Skin" Released: 5 September 2025 [4] "Running Low" Released: 10 October 2025 [5]

Djandjay is the second studio album by Indigenous Australian rapper Baker Boy. The album was released on 10 October 2025 through Island Records Australia and Universal Music Australia. ^[1]

Baker said the album title is named after his late grandmother and a Yolŋu spiritual figure — an octopus spirit said to guide souls. Baker Boy said "Djandjay is about truth. It's about strength and defiance. I put my whole self into this album – and it feels like all of me is in there." ^[1] Baker Boy also said, "This is my strongest, most powerful work yet." ^[6]

Baker Boy also said "Djandjay is me stepping into a new era, owning my music, my art and my direction. This body of work is wholly me and everything I stand for. It's proud, it's Blak, it's vulnerable, it's angry, it's nuanced. I'm here to show everyone that I'm more than what they expect of me." ^[7]

The album has five interconnected music videos filmed inside Werribee Mansion. ^[8]

The album will be supported by an Australian tour in April and May 2026 and appearances at Perth Festival and WOMADelaide 2026. ^{[9] [7] [5]}

At the 2025 J Awards, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year. ^[10]

Promotion

Singles

"Peacekeeper" was released on 14 March 2025 as the album's lead single. Emma Mack from The Music described the song as a "gritty, energetic and uplifting track" that is "tackling themes of prioritising your own self-worth and personal peace." ^[2]

"Freak Out" was released as the second single on 23 May 2025. Baker Boy said the song "is all about the bratty energy, it's a bit of an f you to the man, to the 'grown ups' and to the system but done in kind of a cheeky and playful way. It hits on the very real experiences of being a Yolŋu man in the city and living in the white world." ^[3]

"Lightning" was released as the third single on 25 July 2025. Baker Boy said "It has this kind of cheeky arrogance to it, but during the writing process, I was touching on the pressures and expectations I feel to kind of be this perfect role model and I guess coming to terms with not being able to make everyone happy." ^[1] It in, Baker Boy sings in three languages, Yolŋu Matha, English and Burarra. ^[11]

"Thick Skin" was released on 5 September 2025. In interviews, Baker Boy explained that the song was fuelled by his anger after the failed 2023 Indigenous Voice referendum and ongoing attacks on First Nations people. ^[4]

"Running Low" was released on 10 October 2025 as the fifth single.. About the single, Baker Boy said "I was talking about being on the road, the pressure to create — but also the sacrifice of living away from community, of missing funerals and carrying that weight. It was a favourite from the demo, originally, I sang the hook, but bringing in Pardyalone gave it this crazy energy. His voice just hits." ^[5]

Artwork

The album's cover art has Baker Boy in a black Gucci suit and draped in a handwoven Pandanus mat made by his family. This is traditionally used for fishnets and baskets. Baker Boy said, "It's a reminder of home, of culture, and of the support I carry with me even when I'm far from community." ^[6]

Reception

Joseph Guenzler from National Indigenous Times said "Where Gela introduced audiences to Baker Boy's vibrant energy and party anthems, the new record reveals a more mature and layered side tackling resilience, identity and growth." ^[8]

Lauren McNamara from Rolling Stone Australia called it Baker Boy's "most powerful, strongest work yet." and said "It blends ancestral influences with sharp-edged global production, folding in Yolŋu Matha, English, and Burarra across a dynamic soundscape that spans hip-hop, punk, gospel, and electronic textures." ^[12] The Australian called it "bold, unflinching and beautifully striking". ^[13]

Track listing

Djandjay track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Biggest Mob"	Danzal Baker Robert Amoruso Kaelyn Behr Pip Norman Ziggy Ramo	Amoruso Norman Rudy Styalz Fuego	2:40
2.	"Peacekeeper"	Baker Rob Amoruso Mark Benedicto Norman Redd	Amoruso Norman Benedicto	2:57
3.	"Keep Up"	Baker Amoruso Norman Ramo	Amoruso Norman	3:16
4.	"Freak Out" (featuring Briggs and Haiku Hands)	Baker Amoruso Adam Briggs Haiku Hands Norman Ramo Redd	Amoruso Norman	4:02
5.	"Djapa (Interlude)"	Baker Amoruso Norman	Amoruso Norman	0:15
6.	"Mad Dog"	Baker Amoruso B Wise Pat Morrissey Norman Ramo	Amoruso Norman Morrissey	3:14
7.	"Running Low" (featuring Pardyalone)	Baker Amoruso Kalvin Beal Norman Ramo	Amoruso Norman	2:57
8.	"Mala (Interlude)"	Baker Amoruso Norman	Amoruso Norman	0:41
9.	"Thick Skin" (featuring Thelma Plum, Emma Donovan, Kee'Anh, and Jada Weazel)	Baker Amoruso Emma Donovan Kee'Anh Norman Thelma Plum Jada Weazel	Amoruso Norman	4:06
10.	"Amala (Interlude)"	Baker Amoruso Norman	Amoruso Norman	0:18
11.	"Lightning" (featuring Redd)	Baker Amoruso Norman Redd	Amoruso Benedicto Norman	3:27
12.	"Menace"	Baker Amoruso Jacob Farah Norman	Amoruso Norman	2:57
13.	"War Cry" (featuring Jean Deaux)	Baker Amoruso Jean Deaux Gloria Kaba Norman Ramo Yirrmal	Amoruso Norman Kaba	4:02
14.	"Mustard Yellow"	Baker Amoruso Len20 Norman	Amoruso Norman	3:32
Total length:				38:24

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. ^[14]

• Danzal Baker – vocals, didgeridoo on "Biggest Mob" and "Mad Dog"
• Andrei Eremin – mixing, mastering
• Pip Norman – engineering
• Rob Amoruso – engineering
• Pat Morrissey – engineering on "Mad Dog"
• Jacob Farah – engineering on "Menace"
• Gloria Kaba – engineering on "War Cry"

Charts

Chart performance for Djandjay

Chart (2025)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [15]	13
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA) [16]	1

References

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2. "Baker Boy Returns With Gritty New Single 'Peacekeeper'". Music Feeds . 14 March 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
3. "Yolŋu artist Baker Boy has released a new single "Freak Out" teaming up with Yorta-Yorta/Wurundjeri/Wemba-Wemba man Briggs and Australian electropop trio Haiku Hands". National Indigenous Times . 23 May 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
4. Varvaris, Mary (5 September 2025). "'I Was Angry': Baker Boy Opens Up About Punk-Inspired New Track "Thick Skin"". The Music (magazine) . The Brag Media. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
5. "Baker Boy Drops Second Album Djandjay, Shares New Single & Video "Running Low"". The Note. 10 October 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
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8. "a bold new era for Baker Boy". National Indigenous Times . 10 October 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
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10. "Get around all the nominees for the 2025 J Awards". Triple J . 3 November 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
11. "Baker Boy Announces New Album Djandjay". The Music. 24 July 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
12. ""It's Blak Power" Baker Boy Breaks Down His New Album Djandjay". Rolling Stone Australia . 10 October 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
13. "Baker Boy's Bold Return". The Australian (newspaper) . 3 October 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
14. "Djandjay / Baker Boy / Credits". Tidal . Retrieved 9 October 2025.
15. "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
16. "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.