Debuting in 2017, Agung Mango quickly established himself as one of the most exciting artists to bubble up from Australia’s underground rap scene. Gritty, brash and completely unbounded, Mango’s music pushes the sonic limits of what we’ve come to know locally, drawing inspiration from experimental rap, punk, jazz, alternative R&B and his rich Indonesian and Italian heritage.
On the mic, he channels a ferocious presence and an unapologetic, punk posture, but stands apart from his contemporaries, demonstrating an ability to move through flows, cadences and genres like no one else. Since first emerging under previous moniker ‘Son Of Agung’, he has released a slew of standalone singles, and a slick EP titled ‘MAN ON THE GO,’ which earned him the award for ‘Best Hip-Hop Work’ at the Music Victoria Awards in 2023.
These releases have seen Mango’s mainstream stature rise steadily, leading to appearances at Laneway Festival, Spilt Milk, Meadow and Golden Plains. He boasts...