Brisbane Emcee

GALLVS

returns with emotionally

and politically charged new single

‘The Flood’ 


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“If you have an opportunity to see this young blood perform live, please do it.” – Hau Latukefu, Host of triple j’s Hip Hop Show

“GALLVS is definitely a rapper to watch.” – Dave Ruby-Howe, triple j Unearthed

“His crisp take on hip-hop has notes of rock, punk and electronic pop weaved through, leading to a sound that is catchy but defiant, and hooks you instantly.” – Purple Sneakers

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One of the most exciting new names in Australian hip hop is back with a fresh new cut that is as revealing as it is captivating, as Brisbane emcee GALLVS unveils his latest single, ‘The Flood.’

‘The Flood’ starts with GALLVS leaning into the influence of his hip hop hero Kid Cudi – letting his melodic vocals float over smoky piano keys. However, the song takes a sharp turn early on, quickly morphing into a more atmospheric boom, as industrial beats, future bass chords, and GALLVS’ own barking vocals take over. The result is a song that at times is more reminiscent of dance rock kings The Presets, however, its languid pace and GALLVS’ controlled delivery keep it firmly in the pocket of hip hop, all the while creating a head-turning dynamic that is sure to make fans and newcomers pay attention. 

LISTEN TO GALLVS’ NEW SINGLE ‘THE FLOOD’ HERE

Lyrically, the song explores concepts of fitting in to a new environment, dealing with trauma, as well as change and redemption. 

“The chorus where I hit, ‘things will never be the same again,’” explains GALLVS, “that comes from the time when my family and I emigrated to Australia and the major change in our lives that represented, coupled with the need to learn how to maneuver and navigate through this foreign environment that was our new reality.

“For me it was hard as an eight-year-old. I had real memories of living in Sudan. The cultural void was huge. Growing up here I always felt like I was living two different lives. I would always feel like I didn’t fit in, I didn’t have anyone to relate to and no-one to go to for any guidance or advice. It’s something that many Sudanese kids are going through at the moment, which is at the core of all the dissonance in the community and larger society.”

As a Sudanese-Australian, in particular, GALLVS says this song is an expression of the frustration he feels continuing to be torn between both worlds.

“I see what’s happening in Australia today with the Sudanese community and as well as the political crisis currently in Sudan and feel the song talks to all that. It’s my way of commenting on those issues. It’s my way of playing my part in all that.”

It’s a long way removed from the slacker vibes of his previous single ‘Red Pill,’ a song that seized him plenty of attention when it was released in 2018. ‘The Flood’ instead shows off his range as a musician and a lyricist and that he’s not content to be pigeonholed into a certain style or approach this early in his career. He’s happy to find his lane with each new cut and ride it as long as he can.

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With influences as varied as the aforementioned Cudi and Tyler, The Creator, through to Blink 182 and Frank Carter (of Gallows and Rattle Snakes fame), GALLVS’ style cuts through the noise, thanks to his perfect balance of melody and flow – traversing the tight rope between trap and pop and looking like a total badass as he does it.

Born Mo Yousif, GALLVS is yet another shining example of the beauty and artistry that grows from immigration in this country. GALLVS now counts as one of the members of Brisbane’s ever-expanding and incredibly fertile music scene, and has been profiled by major tastemakers like Pilerats, Purple Sneakers and Complex.

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GALLVS ‘THE FLOOD’
is available now HERE

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AMNPLIFY – DB