Samuel Phillips aka Wombat is an Australian singer and rapper from Glenorchy, Tasmania. His debut studio album What Death Tastes Like was released in September 2022 and peaked at #2 on the overall ARIA Charts and peaked at #1 for Hip-Hop albums ARIA Charts.
The Underrated single released with Wombat and frequent collaborator Chillinit was certified gold by ARIA.
Artistic style and influence Wombat's music style is deeply influenced by grime, attributing significant influence to Necro in terms of production and lyrical style. His lyrics frequently explore themes of mental health, personal struggle, cultural identity, and community.
Community and cultural impact Wombat has openly discussed the cultural and social challenges facing Tasmania, particularly its youth. In his candid remarks, he highlights the lack of opportunities and activities for young people in Tasmania, which he suggests contributes to the popularity of rap as an outlet and form of expression. "I've noticed that raps are a big thing in Tasmania... because there's nothing to do down there," Wombat explains, indicating a significant void in local entertainment and career paths, which in turn drives the youth towards music as a creative escape and potential career path.
He also addresses the isolation felt by Tasmanians, especially those pursuing artistic careers, with a poignant reminder to his fellow islanders: "If you're from Tasmania, don't let the island hold you back." This statement reflects his desire to inspire and empower local talent to overcome geographical and psychological barriers, aiming to redefine what is possible for those from the region. Wombat's commentary not only sheds light on the socio-economic conditions in Tasmania but also serves as a call to action for the youth to transcend local limitations through the arts.
Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions AUS Chainsaw Man Released: 24 December 2021 Label: ADA, Warner Format: Digital download, streaming — What Death Tastes Like Released: 2 September 2022 Label: ADA, Warner (5419712338) Format: CD, Digital download, streaming 12
Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details Title EP details Helo EP Released: 8 July 2009 Format: Digital download, streaming Night Shift (with Nerve) Released: 27 September 2017 Label: Nerve Productions Format: Digital download, streaming
Singles + List of singles, with year released and album name Title Year Album "Strong Warning"(with Flyalacine, Greeley and Nerve) 2017 rowspan="12" "Gassed Up"2019 "Zombie!" "Watch Out" "Black Sheep" "Rise Up" "Swine Flu" "Kebabs" 2020 "Adrenaline"(with Devlin) "Bad Words" "Figure 8"(with Shogun and Britizen Kane)2021 "Enter the Food Chain"(with Hi Trax and Dialect) "Merch Money"Chainsaw Man "Ramen Noodles" "Falling"2022What Death Tastes Like "Rumours"(featuring Chillinit) "Russian Roulette"(featuring Complete) "Fkd Up"(with Rapswun)2024 rowspan="3" "Concrete"(with Tbish) "Graveyard Shift"(with Rapswun and TJ Kayy)
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