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 DAN YOUNG, aka MUPH of MUPH & PLUTONIC, takes time out from moving house to talk to YUMI SED about their successes to date, and why this tour is their last for a while.
They joined forces in 2004 and have released three albums as Muph & Plutonic – Hunger Pains, Silence The Sirens and their most recent release, And Then Tomorrow Came. I ask Young how their sound has evolved over time and whether making records gets any easier over time. “You get a better idea of what you want and how to get it,” Young says. “Plutonic is an absolutely amazing producer and together we can achieve the mood we want a little easier nowadays.”
With two spots on last years Hottest 100, (Beautiful Ugly #86 and Don’t Worry About Nothin’ #99), Muph and Plutonic seemed to have entrenched themselves into the top echelons of Australian hip hop. They were touted by J Mag as on of the country’s best hip hop acts, which is a bold statement given the luscious landscape of amazing hip hop artists we have in this country nowadays. Despite the abundance of talented hip hop acts, I am constantly assured by artists the scene is quite a close knit environment with the artists holding the community they have built in high regard. Young’s view on this is no exception. “Everyone is really supportive of each other,” he says genuinely. “Ten years ago we wouldn’t have dreamed of getting the crowds we get to gigs these days. Or that hip hop artists would crash into the Top 40 in Australia. We owe a lot of it to Obese. They have really put Australian hip hop on the map and everyone there works hard to ensure we have a sustainable livelihood.”
Muph has undoubtedly carved a significant niche for himself at the very head of the Oz hip hop movement. His reflective and conscious lyricism fearlessly addresses the full spectrum of the human experience, maintaining a selfless humility that is too seldom seen. Muph says he draws inspiration from the innovation and sincerity of hip hop artists such as The Grouch, Braintax and Pharoahe Monch. Throughout his 15-year career, Muph has worked alongside and collaborated with some of Australia’s most respected beat craftsmen, including Suffa (Hilltop Hoods), Dave Atkins (Resin Dogs), Jase, Chasm and El Gusto. Most recently Muph has been featured on recordings by several of Australia’s most notable hip hop artists including Hilltop Hoods, Urthboy, Pegz, and DJ Bonez. “It’s really important to be open to all the music opportunities as they present themselves, it keeps the rent paid,” he laughs.
Despite the boys success they have decided to slow down the momentum and take a break from Muph & Plutonic to focus on their work outside of the group. “Yeah, folks better get along to The Hi-Fi,” he explains with a little irony in his voice. “It may be the last time you’ll see us together for a while, although I’m sure we’ll both be popping up on other things, it’s not like you can get rid of us.”
MUPH & PLUTONIC will be at The Hi-Fi Saturday June 27 with Coalition Crew. AND THEN TOMORROW CAME is out now through Obese Records. www.muphandplutonic.com
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