Check out these early bloomers

They may have barely hit high school, but they're already delivering the goods when it comes to contemporary Australian hip-hop! Meet three young artists who are already making their voices heard.

Inkabee

Indigenous Perth prodigy Inkabee wrote his first rap at the age of 7, and released his first track when he was 10. Now, at 13, he has a string of accomplishments under his belt, performing on America's Got Talent, as well as at VIVID Sydney and at national sporting matches. 

Explore his releases (including latest track Mind Control) right here.

Young Jye

At only 12 years old, prolific Sydney rapper Young Jye already has a long string of releases under his belt, as the self-produced artist's sound continues to evolve. His track No Trace placed at number 33 in Grassroots Earworm's fan-voted 2025 HOMEGROWN HUNDRED, flanked by the likes of Ninajirachi and Spacey Jane.

Check out his extensive catalogue.

JNZI

Also hailing from the Sydney region, 14-year-old JNZI dropped his debut single Speaker in 2025. The track received national air play, speaking to themes of chasing dreams with conviction, and leaving us all waiting for what he's going to come out with next…

Listen to Speaker right here.