01Profile
A Cris Gamble Photo
Cris Gamble
Musician — Melbourne
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
My name is Cris Gamble and I’m from the South-East of Melbourne.
What do you do?
I make hip-hop music in a mixture of English and Spanish. Beats, rhymes and melodies.
Describe your style in three words?
Anything but common.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to in Australia?
Immortal Technique’s show at the Espy. Hearing 'Golpe De Estado' was pretty hard.
Which Australian subcultures have influenced you?
Pretty much the only one that has always stuck with me was when I was writing – graffiti - a lot in my teens. The whole lifestyle defined me for a while until I started to get a bit older, although the clothing and get-ups still stuck with me.
Best Australian musician?
Although I’m not a huge fan of the music particularly, I have to say Tame Impala has got that spot. Any multi-instrumentalist has got my vote but this dude makes some cool sh*t.
Where is your favourite independent venue in Australia?
The Huntingdale Charcoal chicken shop has got to be it. I don’t really head out much so I can’t really call any music venues. I have to shout out Section 8 though for always being down for the cause and supporting me.
What is Australia’s best-kept secret?
Probably Wilson’s Prom. I’m convinced that place isn’t even in Australia. There must be some kind of portal on entry cause it definitely seems like a different planet.
Best place to hang out in Australia?
Honestly any open-ocean beach with nice white sand and blue water. We’re blessed with these in abundance.
02Playlist
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
I can barely remember what happened two days ago but the LAST track I played on repeat was an old Chilean song called 'Deja La Vida Volar' by Victor Jara.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'The Infamous' by Mobb Deep defined me. There were too many good songs on that record to pinpoint just one.
One record you would keep forever?
Like I just explained it’s also gotta be 'The Infamous' by Mobb Deep.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
"You’re a slave to the money, then you die"
From 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' by The Verve. One of my all-time favourite songs but this line resonates with me. Totally agree with it but constantly chasing it.
A song you wished you had written?
'La Luz' by Kali Uchis. Such a wavy reggaeton joint.
Best song to turn up loud?
'I GOT' by Julliano Sosa. I’ve got a whole playlist of these but this is a good one that I can think of off top of my head. Highly recommend.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Walking On A Dream' by Empire Of The Sun. Makes me feel some sh*t in my soul.
A song to get you straight on the dance floor?
At this moment off top of my head, it would have to be 'Con Altura' by Rosalía and J Balvin.
Best song to end an all-nighter?
I think I just need to hear a real lame song to end an all-nighter just get me out of the mood. Something real dumb like 'The Monster Mash' or something like that.
Any new bands you’re into at the moment?
I haven’t really gotten into much new artists lately but my 20-month-old son likes Kali Uchis so I’ve also been listening with him.
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
My name is Cris Gamble and I’m from the South-East of Melbourne.
What do you do?
I make hip-hop music in a mixture of English and Spanish. Beats, rhymes and melodies.
Describe your style in three words?
Anything but common.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to in Australia?
Immortal Technique’s show at the Espy. Hearing 'Golpe De Estado' was pretty hard.
Which Australian subcultures have influenced you?
Pretty much the only one that has always stuck with me was when I was writing – graffiti - a lot in my teens. The whole lifestyle defined me for a while until I started to get a bit older, although the clothing and get-ups still stuck with me.
Best Australian musician?
Although I’m not a huge fan of the music particularly, I have to say Tame Impala has got that spot. Any multi-instrumentalist has got my vote but this dude makes some cool sh*t.
Where is your favourite independent venue in Australia?
The Huntingdale Charcoal chicken shop has got to be it. I don’t really head out much so I can’t really call any music venues. I have to shout out Section 8 though for always being down for the cause and supporting me.
What is Australia’s best-kept secret?
Probably Wilson’s Prom. I’m convinced that place isn’t even in Australia. There must be some kind of portal on entry cause it definitely seems like a different planet.
Best place to hang out in Australia?
Honestly any open-ocean beach with nice white sand and blue water. We’re blessed with these in abundance.
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
I can barely remember what happened two days ago but the LAST track I played on repeat was an old Chilean song called 'Deja La Vida Volar' by Victor Jara.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'The Infamous' by Mobb Deep defined me. There were too many good songs on that record to pinpoint just one.
One record you would keep forever?
Like I just explained it’s also gotta be 'The Infamous' by Mobb Deep.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
"You’re a slave to the money, then you die"
From 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' by The Verve. One of my all-time favourite songs but this line resonates with me. Totally agree with it but constantly chasing it.
A song you wished you had written?
'La Luz' by Kali Uchis. Such a wavy reggaeton joint.
Best song to turn up loud?
'I GOT' by Julliano Sosa. I’ve got a whole playlist of these but this is a good one that I can think of off top of my head. Highly recommend.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Walking On A Dream' by Empire Of The Sun. Makes me feel some sh*t in my soul.
A song to get you straight on the dance floor?
At this moment off top of my head, it would have to be 'Con Altura' by Rosalía and J Balvin.
Best song to end an all-nighter?
I think I just need to hear a real lame song to end an all-nighter just get me out of the mood. Something real dumb like 'The Monster Mash' or something like that.
Any new bands you’re into at the moment?
I haven’t really gotten into much new artists lately but my 20-month-old son likes Kali Uchis so I’ve also been listening with him.