Levi Colin Nichaloff, known professionally as Yung Milla, is an Aboriginal Australian rapper. Originally from Darwin in the Northern Territory, Yung Milla began his career in 2021 and has since released various singles. In 2026, he won the fifteenth season of The Voice Australia, where he was coached by Melanie C. He has the distinction of being the first rapper in the history of the show to win.
Early and personal life Yung Milla was born as Levi Nichaloff in Darwin. He is of the Marranunggu people in the Litchfield National Park area of the Northern Territory. His brother is hip hop musician J-Milla. He describes wanting to pursue music since a young age and cites his brother as an influence personally and professionally. Yung Milla works as an adventure therapist in the Northern Territory with the goal of helping kids through troubled times.
Career 2021–2025: Career beginnings In 2021, Yung Milla released "Better Days", his debut single. He released the single as an independent artist. His second single, "Land Down Under", was released on 22 November 2023. These releases were followed by "BOSSIN'" and "Rain" in 2024 and 2025, respectively. His music centrally focuses on his upbringing and overcoming difficulties.
2026–present: The Voice Australia
In 2026, Yung Milla auditioned for the fifteenth season of The Voice Australia. In his audition, he performed his brother J-Milla's song "All My Life". All four of the show's coaches (Ronan Keating, Melanie C, Kate Miller-Heidke, and Richard Marx expressed interest in working with him by turning their chairs. After his initial audition, J-Milla joined him onstage to perform the song together. Before choosing his coach, Melanie C blocked Marx, making Marx not eligible to be picked. Yung Milla chose to join Team Melanie C where he won the season on 27 September 2026.
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The Voice performances and results (2026) Episode Song Original Artist Result Audition "All My Life" J-Milla All four chairs turned; Richard Marx blocked; joined Team Melanie C Knockouts "Gangsta's Paradise" Coolio Saved by coach Quarterfinal "Pray for Me" The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar Saved by coach Semi-final "Down Under" Men at Work Saved by Coach Grand Final "Changes" Tupac Shakur Winner "Never Be the Same Again" Melanie C
Artistry Yung Milla's music is rooted in his lived experiences growing up in the southern suburbs of Darwin. His lyrical content frequently addresses the harsh urban realities of regional Australia, touching on themes of systemic hardship, community struggles, personal redemption, and the impacts of youth incarceration. Despite dealing with heavy subject matter, his sound maintains an uplifting core. Describing his philosophy on sound, Yung Milla has noted that his music aims to provide "good vibes" that feel "great for the soul," balancing raw truth with soulfulness.
Discography Singles
As lead artist Title Year Album / EP "Cold Shoulder" 2020 Non-album single "Better Days" 2021 "Used to Be" 2022 "Land Down Under" 2023 "BOSSIN'" 2024 "Shine" "They Don't Know" "Lose Control" "Rain" 2025 "Higher" 2026
As featured artist Title Year Primary artist(s) Album / EP "The Devil Come Bout" 2022 Yung Milla (featured artist) Non-album single "Dat Dat" R8M (feat. R8M & Yung Milla)
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