Scott Froml (born 21 August 1987), better known by his stage name Kerser,[1] is an Australian rapper.[2] He has released two mixtapes and several albums since 2009 and his second album No Rest for the Sickest reached No. 15 on the ARIA albums chart,[3] while the album's tour DVD debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Music DVD chart in 2013. His album S.C.O.T. reached No. 5 while his fourth album King was released on 13 November 2014[4] and reached number 9. Kerser achieved his first number one on the ARIA Albums Chart in 2023 with A Gift & a Kers.
Kerser | |
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.jpg) Kerser performing in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Scott Froml |
| Also known as | Scott Barrow, Kers, King Kers, The Sickest, Scotty Wilson |
| Born | 21 August 1987 Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Australian hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–Present |
| Labels | ABK Records |
| Website | emceekerser |
Biography
editScott Froml was born on 21 August 1987, in the vicinity of Campbelltown, New South Wales. He started his rap career at an early age while living in Campbelltown, rapping with his older brother Aaron (aka Rates) at age 11 and recording by 18. One of his major influences is Tupac.[2]
Kerser released his first mixtape Straight Out tha Gutter in 2009 with his second mixtape Down the Drain being released in 2010.
His first album The Nebulizer was released on 14 October 2011. The album was produced by Nebs, hence the name. According to an article in INpress, "Kerser is raw, aggressive and territorial," while the album is "A fervent mix of rave, rap, electro and r'n'b."[5] He gained fame from the track "Kerser is the sickest" that was also on the first album.
His second album No Rest for the Sickest was released on 2 November 2012. It reached No. 15 on the ARIA Albums Chart,[3] and No. 1 on the ARIA Urban Albums Chart.[6] He toured nationally to support the album.[4]
He was signed to management with Obese Records in 2013,[6] and in late 2015 moved to an independent manager. In March 2013 he released the single "We Here Now" with Rates, which led to a national tour.[6] Among his performances are the Breath of Life Festival in Tasmania alongside 360, Illy, Seth Sentry.[6]
In August 2013 Kerser released The No Rest for the Sickest National Tour on DVD. It debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Music DVD Chart.[4]
His third album S.C.O.T. was released on 25 October 2013. The album features Nebs, Jay (Uf), and Jace Excel. It debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Urban Albums Chart and No. 1 on the iTunes Chart, knocking off Linkin Park, David Dallas and Katy Perry in the charts. He toured Australia in February and March 2013 to support the album.[7]
Kerser's fourth album King, produced by Nebs, was released on 14 November 2014.
His fifth album titled Next Step was released on 13 November 2015 and produced by Sinima Beats. It was Kerser's first album to be released under his label ABK Records and was distributed by Warner Music Australia.
On 23 June 2023 he released A Gift & a Kers, through ABK and Warner Music Australia. The album peaked at No.1 on the Australian album charts.[8]
Battle rap career
editKerser is a well-known battle rapper in Australia, appearing on circuits such as Got Beef, Grind Time Now Australia and Real Talk Battle League. Between 2010 and 2012, he only lost two battles (to Zone Doubt and Jay Legend respectively), excluding a well-publicised battle against 360 in December 2011,[5] where no official winner was announced, however the decision to make the battle unjudged had come in at the last minute. His long-running rivalry with 360[2] heated up again in August 2013 when 360 released a diss track called "30 Minutes Tops", Kerser returns with a diss track called "Old Matt". The rivalry and battle is widely known as the most viewed battle rap in the history of Australian hip hop, making it the benchmark for all major battles that have succeeded it. At the time of the battle, it elevated both rapper's careers greatly and showcased the difference between Sydney and Melbourne hip hop street culture. In the years that have followed both Kerser and 360[2] have shown mutual professional respect for each other.
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certification | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [9] | |||||
| The Nebulizer |
|
73[10] | |||
| No Rest for the Sickest |
|
15 | |||
| S.C.O.T. |
|
5 | |||
| King |
|
9 | |||
| Next Step |
|
5 |
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| Tradition |
|
4 | |||
| Engraved in the Game |
|
5 | |||
| Lifestyle |
|
2 | |||
| Roll the Dice |
|
3 | |||
| A Gift & a Kers |
|
1 [14] |
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| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||
Mixtapes
edit| Title | Mixtape details |
|---|---|
| Straight Out Tha Gutter |
|
| Down the Drain |
|
| Tha Sickest |
|
| Still Tha Highest |
|
| Wavey Mixes |
|
EPs
edit| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| LSP Records |
|
Certified songs
edit| Title | Year | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Next Step" | 2015 | Next Step | |
| "Bad Habits" | 2016 |
|
Tradition |
| "Take It And Run" (featuring Jean Rodríguez) |
2019 |
|
Lifestyle |
| "Winner" | 2021 |
|
A Gift & a Kers |
Video releases
edit| Title | Video details |
|---|---|
| No Rest for the Sickest Tour |
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| S.C.O.T Tour |
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Awards and nominations
editARIA Music Awards
editThe ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A Gift & a Kers | Best Hip Hop/Rap Release | Nominated | [17] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Scott Froml". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d Weiss, Kriss. "Kerser". Beat. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Chartifacts – Wednesday 14th November 2012". ARIA Charts. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "MC Kerser Debuts at No. 1 With new DVD". The Music. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- ^ a b Meldrum, Richie (2012). "Battle Ready: Kerser v 360". Inpress. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Emcee Kerser Bio – Official". EmceeKerser.com. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ^ "S.C.O.T." Sanity.com. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ "Kerser gives the gift of two straight Aussie #1s". Australian Recording Industry Association. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "australian-charts.com – Discography Kerser". australian-charts.com. Archived from the original on 4 December 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Album Chart Report for 30 June 2023". noise11. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "ARIA AUSTRALIAN ARTIST ALBUMS CHART" (PDF). ARIA. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ "Engraved In the Game by Kerser on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ^ "Roll The Dice". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
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