Baker Boy Reveals Highly Anticipated Second Album ‘DJANDJAY’

## Baker Boy Announces New Album Release

Baker Boy has officially announced that his upcoming second studio album, **DJANDJAY**, will launch on October 10th. This new project features collaborations with renowned artists like Briggs, Haiku Hands, and Thelma Plum. Baker Boy describes this 15-track album as his “strongest, most powerful work yet,” drawing inspiration from ancestral roots.

## The Inspiration Behind DJANDJAY

The album’s title honors his late grandmother and a Yolŋu spiritual figure, an octopus spirit believed to guide souls. This connection to his heritage is fundamental, as he aims to keep those ancestral influences prominent in his music.

Following his groundbreaking debut album, **Gela**, which won five ARIA Awards in 2021, Baker Boy has continued to rise in the music industry. By then, he had already been recognized as the Young Australian of the Year and received two of his three National Indigenous Music Awards for Artist of the Year.

## Embracing Growth and Authenticity

While navigating fame at a young age, Baker Boy humorously referred to himself as “Baker Man” during the album’s production. Reflecting on his journey, he shared, “I’ve grown up a lot as a person in the last few years since Gela, but also became a lot more intentional about my music and career.”

He believes **DJANDJAY** captures the playful essence he’s known for, yet with a more mature perspective. “I’ve explored different sounds and energies, focusing on what I want rather than what others expect from me,” he explains.

## Exploring Deeper Themes

Baker Boy maintains his positive reputation but is now ready to dive into more complex emotions. “I’m letting out darker, grittier feelings in my music,” he reveals. He describes the album as one centered on truth, strength, and defiance, stating, “It feels like all of me is in there.”

The announcement came after the release of his latest single featuring REDD, titled “LIGHTNING.”

### The Single: LIGHTNING

This track showcases Baker Boy’s diverse linguistic skills, as he sings in English, Yolŋu Matha, and Burarra, his mother’s language. “LIGHTNING is a lighter moment on DJANDJAY, with bouncy production and a catchy hook from REDD,” he notes.

The development of the song was introspective. “I touched on the pressures and expectations I feel to be a perfect role model,” he shared, reflecting on the challenges of balancing public perception with personal truth.

## A Journey of Self-Acceptance

As Baker Boy muses, “People will always have opinions about how you do things. I’ve learned to look past the noise and protect my peace.”

With **DJANDJAY** set to release on October 10th under Island Records and Universal Music, fans eagerly await what this vibrant artist has in store.

What are your thoughts on Baker Boy’s musical evolution? Are you excited for **DJANDJAY**?