Summary
Diafrix are an Australian hip hop duo, Azmarino (Khaled Abdulwahab) and Momo (Mohammed Komba), which formed in 2001. Their music mixes funk, soul, reggae and dancehall.[1]
Diafrix | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Illusive Sounds |
| Members | Momo Azmarino |
At the EG Awards of 2009, the won Best New Talent.[2]
Biography edit
Azmarino (Khaled Abdulwahab) met Momo (Mohammed Komba) in the Melbourne suburb of Footscray in 2001 at a hip-hop clinic for school students held at a community art centre,[3] hosted by Joelistics from TZU. Azmarino was born in Eritrea and Momo was born in the Comoros Islands.[3] Joelistics suggested the pair work together, so they formed Diafrix.[4]
Diafrix has opened for such acts as Bliss n Eso,[5] as well as international acts such as Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Their song "Running It" was adopted as the official theme tune for the Western Bulldogs for 2013.[6] Their music has been referred to as "anthemic" for the multicultural area they grew up in.[7]
Specific influences on their music are diverse, ranging from Nas to Bob Marley to Fat Freddy’s Drop.[8]
Discography edit
Albums edit
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [9] | ||
| In Tha Place |
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| Concrete Jungle |
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| Pocket Full of Dreams |
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98 |
Extended plays edit
- The First Sample (2005)
- Second Sample (2015)
Singles edit
- "Let's Go" (2009)
- "Simple Man" featuring Daniel Merriweather (2011) – Illusive Sounds/Universal Music Australia (ILL048CD) AUS Hitseekers: No. 7[10]
- "Running It" (2012)
- "Easy Come, Easy Go" (2012)
- "I'm a Dreamer" featuring 360 (2012) – Illusive Sounds/Universal Music Australia (AU-LI0-12-84120) AUS Urban: No. 31[11]
- "Radio" (2013) – Illusive Sounds/Universal Music Australia (AU-LI0-12-84150) AUS Urban: No. 13, AUS Hitseekers: No. 13[12]
- "Rest Assured" (2013)
- "The Sign" (2014)
Awards edit
EG Awards / Music Victoria Awards edit
The EG Awards (known as Music Victoria Awards since 2013) are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009[13] | Diafrix | Best New Talent | Won |
References edit
- ^ "Diafrix". Triple J. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "The Age EG Awards Best Homegrown New Artist!". Facebook. 18 November 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ a b Mathieson, Craig (7 August 2009). "Phat of the land". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ "Diafrix". Triple J. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Phat of the land". Sydney Morning Herald.
- ^ "Diafrix on how they're running it in 2013". Red Bull.
- ^ "People from all walks". Sydney Morning Herald.
- ^ "Diafrix". Triple J. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ Wallace, Ian (15 October 2012). "Week Commencing ~ 15th October 2012 ~ Issue #1180" (PDF). The ARIA Report (1180). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA): 2, 6, 12, 18, 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Wallace, Ian (18 July 2011). "Week Commencing ~ 18th July 2011 ~ Issue #1116" (PDF). The ARIA Report (1116). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA): 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 July 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Wallace, Ian (28 January 2013). "Week Commencing ~ 28th January 2011 ~ Issue #1196" (PDF). The ARIA Report (1196). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA): 18. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Wallace, Ian (22 April 2013). "Week Commencing ~ 22nd April 2011 ~ Issue #1196" (PDF). The ARIA Report (1208). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA): 18, 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 May 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ "EG Awards last days to vote". The Age. 13 November 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2020.