Discover the album “Look At Me Now” by the group ONEFOUR

Magazine Hip-Hop had already introduced you ONEFOUR on the occasion of their recent releases, notably with the clips Family and Luxford. The group is back in force with the release of their album, now available on all streaming platforms.

Propelling the scene almost single-handedly drill Australian underground on the international scene, ONEFOUR - composed of J Emz, Spenny, Celly and Lekks – stands proudly in the face of a system that wages total war to silence them.

Brutal, uncompromising and deeply personal, their hard-hitting music has allowed them to collaborate with some of the world's most influential rappers. drill and grime artists in the UK – while attracting the attention of major media outlets like BBC 1XTRA and DAZED, the latter having included them in his article entitled “5 Rappers the Government Didn’t Want You to Listen To”.

A true cultural force in their native Australia, ONEFOUR became one of the first examples of a minority island community achieving mainstream musical recognition – a symbol of changing times, in stark contrast to their long history of police harassment and systematic attempts to cancel their shows. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Look At Me Now , juxtaposes raw stories from the streets with the band's militant mentality. The album paints a vivid portrait of everyday life in Mount Druitt, Sydney's most infamous neighborhood. Through their experiences of growth and resilience, the dangers of brotherhood and confrontation, urban pressure and nocturnal influences, ONEFOUR embodies the energy and determination needed to succeed at all costs – a strong cultural impact that continues to reflect the diversity of stories from their community.

In this regard, the group states:

“It’s for those who want more. Those who get up every morning knowing they’re destined to accomplish great things, no matter the obstacles. It’s a message of hope, a letter to pain, and an invitation to a better, limitless future.”

With over 300 million streams worldwide, ONEFOUR has carved out a place for itself on the international scene thanks to solid and well-deserved support from authentic artists in the country. The collective began to make a name for itself with hard-hitting tracks like The Message and Spot the Difference, immediately asserting their profound influence. They then collaborated with the American A$AP Ferg on Say It Again and featured on the official remix of Ain't It Different by Headie One, alongside Stormzy and AJ Tracey.

These performances became key moments leading to their acclaimed project Against All Odds, while the unique style of ONEFOUR and the power of their stories paved the way for their own Netflix documentary.

Watch the documentary on Netflix.

Capturing the struggles, pressures and conflicts on the streets of Mount Druitt, this documentary traces the meteoric rise of the early stars drill Australian women, defying constant police opposition – a story not unlike that of Giggs in London.

The artistic mission of ONEFOUR is clear, and an increasingly clear portrait emerges: that of a global and authentic talent.

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