Feature: DOBBY – Walk Away FT. The Merindas
Musically, Walk Away is infectious from its first note, as DOBBY’s renowned vocal flow overlays sweeping melodies and classic hip-hop beats. The multi-instrumentalist shines in his ability to effortlessly layer instruments and intertwines tones to highlight the messaging of the track within a song that will see dance floors bouncing across the country.
Joining DOBBY on the new track on backing vocals is the collective force of Melbourne based The Merindas. Ballardong Whadjuk and Nyoongar woman Kristel Kickett and Candice Lorrae of Jawoyn and Thursday Island heritage.
The Merindas have forged a name for themselves as Australia’s emerging soul sisters, with their innovative style of Indigenous music which they as “electronic pop with a dance-hall feel, alongside hip hop and R&B.”
“The damage done to our culture and way of life is evident in invisibility; white Australia’s daily mantra of “get over it / it was years ago / you’re not black / you’re one of the good ones / let it go”… But my existence is resistance, I know who I am, and I represent a fundamental truth that is rising to the surface. This is Walk Away.” Says DOBBY on Walk Away.
Walk Away is available to stream NOW.
