Edit history

Brandishing a unique blend of brash affirmation and brooding introspection come Bo Jo Jones & The Great Lummox. Marking a new domain in Australian hip hop, the duo hailing from the Inner West of Sydney burst onto the scene in late 2019 with three single releases that showcased their versatility as artists. With the lyrics as his vehicle, The Great Lummox provides an unadulterated window into the inner machinations of his mind - narrated through a mixture of quick-wire wit and longing melodies reminiscent of artists like Mac Miller, Childish Gambino and Frank Ocean. The words are underscored by the “punchy, textured soundscapes” of Bo Jo Jones, often incorporating old-school sampling with “industrial, mechanical sounds that echoes of warehouses and grinding machinery” (Happy Mag) to reflect the locale he grew up in. After cutting their teeth on the live music scene over the years in indie, funk and rock bands, the duo have entered the realm of hip hop with a profound love of intense