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Hip hop in Australia has been a growing force for years now, its growth spurred on by the undeniable love that its fans and artists have for the culture as a whole. Gold Coast artist Nicky Swamp is a prime example of that. As a fan first and foremost, his passion for rap bleeds into his musical outlook and keeps his inspiration thriving. Nicky was born in Britain and introduced to music at a young age, thanks to his father’s drumming career. He spent his early years watching his dad’s bands and becoming fascinated with music in the process. His own adventures in music, were formed in the Devon rave scene which eventually inspired and birthed his own nightclub promotions. The burgeoning UK hip hop scene eventually got him in its grip and labels like Low Life Records introduced him to a musical landscape that seemed instantly familiar. Fast forward to Australia, where Nicky began managing and developing music for number of Australian hip hop artists, as well as running his own