Ben Hayden (born 1992), known professionally as Huskii, is an Australian rapper and musician from Sydney, New South Wales. He released his debut studio album Antihero in February 2022.[1][2]
Huskii | |
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| Birth name | Ben Hayden |
| Born | 1992 (age 31–32) |
| Origin | Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Australian hip hop |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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Early life edit
Hayden grew up in various homes around New South Wales and was exposed to violence, drug addiction and prostitution during his turbulent childhood; later falling victim to addiction, depression and incarceration in his teenage years.[3]
Career edit
2016–2020 edit
In October 2016, Huskii released Barely Awake and Paranoid with songs appearing on YouTube channel HustleHard Television.[3] This was followed in 2017 with Brainumb. In 2019, Huskii released 4 Days, a collaborative EP with longtime friend.Chillinit.[3] In 2020 he released his ep titled “Recalled”.
2021–present: Antihero edit
On 12 November 2021, Huskii released the single "Ruin My Life".[4] His debut studio album Antihero was released on 11 February 2022.[2] "Toxic" was released as the album's second single on 16 February 2022.[5]
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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| AUS [6] | ||
| Antihero |
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1 |
Extended plays edit
| Title | Details |
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| Barely Awake and Paranoid |
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| Brainumb |
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| 4 Days (with Chillinit) |
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| Recalled |
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Singles edit
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| AUS | |||
| "Ruin My Life"[4] | 2021 | — | Antihero |
| "Toxic"[5] | 2022 | —[A] |
Notes edit
- ^ "Toxic" did not enter the ARIA Singles Chart, but did peak at number 20 on the ARIA Top 20 Australian Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart.[11]
References edit
- ^ "Rapper Huskii Releases Debut Album Antihero". Music Feeds. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ a b Rose, Anna (16 February 2022). "Huskii shares "nihilistic" music video for new single "Toxic" Lifted from his debut album, Antihero, out now". NME Australia. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ a b c "Huskii Ruin My Life". The Industry Cosign. November 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ a b Davies, Hayden (12 November 2021). "Listen to "Ruin My Life", the beginning of a defining new chapter for cult rapper Huskii". Pilerats. Archived from the original on 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ a b Rose, Anna (16 February 2022). "Huskii shares "nihilistic" music video for new single "Toxic"". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart for week of 21 February 2022". Australian Recording Industry Association. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Barely Awake and Paranoid – EP by Huskii on Apple Music". Apple Music. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "Brainumb – EP by Huskii on Apple Music". Apple Music. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "4 Days – EP by Huskii & Chillinit on Apple Music". Apple Music. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "Recalled – EP by Huskii on Apple Music". Apple Music. 9 November 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Top 20 Australian Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart for week of 21 February 2022". Australian Recording Industry Association. 21 February 2022. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.