Ivan Ooze (rapper)

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Ivan Ooze
Birth nameBenjamin Townsend
Origin Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres Hip hop, Rap
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Rapper
Instrument
  • 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, Cypress Hill and Bliss n Eso 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)

References

  1. Houlihan, Finn (22 December 2014). "Interview Ivan Ooze". acclaimmag.com. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  2. "Ivan Ooze Plays The Hero For DIY Hip Hop". Happymag.tv. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  3. "The Future is Here: Meet 20 Australian artists to watch in 2021". pilerats.com.
  4. "Ivan Ooze". australianhiphopdirectory.com.
  5. "Go Backstage In Ivan Oozes Ruckus New Clip For Hooligans". pilerats.com.
  6. Wray, Tyson (23 December 2014). "Ivan Ooze". Beat Magazine.
  7. "Ivan Ooze - Festival Of The Sun 2015, 12/12/15". Music Feeds.
  8. "Ivan Ooze Announces Huge National Tour | theMusic.com.au | Australian music news, gig guide, music reviews". themusic.com.au.
  9. "Yours Owls set Times 2017". yoursandowls.com.au.
  10. "Video Premiere Ivan Oove Ft Ghostface Killah Bills". acclaimmag.com. 18 October 2016.
  11. "Ivan Ooze links up with Ghostface Killah for Bills". PILERATS.
  12. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 26 January 2023.