Ivan Ooze (rapper)

Benjamin Townsend (born 1992), known professionally as Ivan Ooze is an Australian Rapper/Singer/Songwriter from Melbourne, Victoria.[1] Ivan first became known for viral videos he posted on Facebook in 2015.[2] In 2020, Ivan started a new duo project with Tasker (producer) titled 'Rest For The Wicked' and signed to EMI Music Australia.[3]

For the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers character, see Ivan Ooze (Power Rangers).

Ivan Ooze
Birth nameBenjamin Townsend
Born (1992-01-10) 10 January 1992
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresHip hop, Rap
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Rapper
Instruments
  • Vocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsCooking Vinyl
Websitewww.ivanooze.com.au

Career

Benjamin has released 2 albums and has supported Wu-Tang Clan, Azealia Banks, Ice Cube and Cypress Hill nationally around Australia.[4][5] Ivan has played at many Australian festivals including Beyond The Valley Festival, The Grass is Greener (festival), Festival Of The Sun and Yours and Owls[6][7][8][9]

Discography

Albums
  • '93 KFC Rotisserie Gold (2016)
  • The Social Alien 2: Memoirs from the Milkyway (2017)

Singles
  • Fire (2015)
  • Bills Featuring Ghostface Killah (2016) [10][11]
  • Bounce That (2017)
  • Clouds (2017)
  • Get with It (2017)
  • Accidental Romance (2017)
  • Deserve (2018)
  • Way Past Them (2018)
  • Noy- Swarm (2016)
  • Krafty Kuts, Dynamite MC- Can I Get (2017)
  • Crooked Colours- I Hope You Get It (2017)
  • Bootleg Rascal- To The Moon (2018)
  • Kuren (singer)- Flying Cars (2018)
  • Dexter Seamus- Slow Down (2020)
  • Congrats- Believe The Hype (2021)

References
  1. Houlihan, Finn. "Interview Ivan Ooze". Acclaim Mag. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  2. "Ivan Ooze Plays The Hero For DIY Hip Hop". Happymag.tv. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  3. "The Future is Here: Meet 20 Australian artists to watch in 2021". PILERATS.
  4. "Ivan Ooze".
  5. "Go Backstage In Ivan Oozes Ruckus New Clip For Hooligans". pilerats.com.
  6. "Ivan Ooze".
  7. "Ivan Ooze - Festival Of The Sun 2015, 12/12/15". Music Feeds.
  8. "Ivan Ooze Announces Huge National Tour".
  9. "Yours Owls set Times 2017".
  10. "Video Premiere Ivan Oove Ft Ghostface Killah Bills". Accliammag.
  11. "Ivan Ooze links up with Ghostface Killah for Bills". PILERATS.


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