Tom Scott | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Home_Brew,_Homegrown_festival,_Wellington,_2012.jpg) Scott performing with Home Brew in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1984 (age 39–40) |
| Origin | Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Hip hop, jazz rap |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Tom Scott (born 1984) is a New Zealand rapper. He is known for his role in the groups Home Brew, At Peace, and Avantdale Bowling Club. His groups are generally characterized by jazz-influenced instrumentation and political lyrics.
NPR has described Scott as "one of the biggest role players" in New Zealand hip hop;[1] The Spinoff identifies him as "New Zealand hip-hop's finest storyteller [and] most brazen agitator".[2]
- ^ Thorn, Jesse (16 April 2019). "Bullseye with Jesse Thorn: Avantdale Bowling Club". NPR. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ Moses, Hussein (17 August 2018). "Tom Scott of Avantdale Bowling Club: 'If you're worried about pissing people off, your career's done'". The Spinoff. Retrieved 28 December 2022.