3% is an Australian supergroup composed of Angus Field, Nooky and Dallas Woods. The name refers to the percentage of the Australian population that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.[1]

3%
Years active
  • 2023–present
Labels
Members

The group released their debut single "Our People" in October 2023[2] and their debut studio album Kill the Dead on 9 August 2024.

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
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Kill the Dead
  • Released: 9 August 2024
  • Label: 1788, Virgin (3PCT01)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital
12

Awards and nominations

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ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Kill the Dead Best Group Nominated [4][5]
Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist Nominated
Best Hip Hop/Rap Release Won
Daniel Boyd and Nomad Create for Kill the Dead Best Cover Art Won

J Awards

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The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Kill the Dead Australian Album of the Year Nominated [6]
"Won't Stop" (featuring Jessica Mauboy) Directed by Nick Rae, Jordan Ruyi Blanch Australian Video of the Year Nominated

National Indigenous Music Awards

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The National Indigenous Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises the achievements of Indigenous Australians in music.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 3% Artist of the Year Nominated [7][8]
"Our People" Song of the Year Won

References

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  1. ^ "Fresh new First Nations hip hop supergroup 3% release debut single 'Our People'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Nooky, Dallas Woods and Angus Field to embark on first tour as 3% performing in Victorian prisons". NME. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  3. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  4. ^ "ARIA Awards 2024 nominations — everything you need to know". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  5. ^ Hewson, Georgie (20 November 2024). "ARIA Awards 2024 full winners' list: Royel Otis takes home four awards and Troye Sivan three". ABC News. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  6. ^ Varvaris, Mary (1 November 2024). "Amyl And The Sniffers, Speed, Emily Wurramara Lead 2024 J Award Nominees". The Music. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  7. ^ Mary Varvaris (19 July 2024). "The Kid LAROI & Barkaa Lead National Indigenous Music Awards Nominations". The Music. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  8. ^ Charles, Bronte (10 August 2024). "Check out the full list of winners of the National Indigenous Music Awards 2024". NITV. Retrieved 16 August 2024.