{{Short description|Aboriginal Australian rapper}} {{Use Australian English|date=December 2012}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Briggs | image = Briggs (rapper) promo shot.jpg | landscape = no | alt = | caption = Briggs in 2013 | birth_name = Adam Briggs | native_name = | native_name_lang = | alias = *Senator Briggs, *Briggs The Milkman | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1986|8|28}} | birth_place = Shepparton, Victoria, Australia | death_date = <!-- {{death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date 1st) --> | death_place = | genre = Hip-hop, hardcore punk | occupation = Rapper, record label owner, actor, author, writer | instrument = Vocals | years_active = 2005–present | label = {{plainlist| *Bad Apples Music *Golden Era Records }} | current_member_of = A.B. Original, Big Noter | website = [http://goldengtherarecords.com/ge/.briggs/ Golden Era Records artist page] }} '''Adam Briggs''' (born 28 August 1986), known professionally by the mononym '''Briggs''', is an Aboriginal Australian (Yorta Yorta<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/06/indigenous-voice-to-parliament-referendum-briggs-rapper-viral-video-footage-yes-campaign|title=Rapper Briggs on his viral video backing the voice: 'I want to debunk the comments section'|first1=Josh|last1=Taylor|first2=Josh|last2=Butler|first3=Laura|last3=Murphy-Oates|work=The Guardian|date=6 October 2023|quote=The rapper and Yorta Yorta man Briggs says he was aiming to “debunk the comments section” with his viral video on the voice to parliament referendum}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/archive/au/entry/briggs-always-was_au_5f3b1aaac5b61100c3ab4b65|title=Briggs Breaks Down Activism In 2020: 'Don't Wait On White Australia To Save The Day'|first=Carly|last=Williams|work=HuffPost|date=17 August 2020|quote=“If wanting better for your people is ‘activism’ then I’ll be an activist until I’m dead,” the Yorta Yorta rapper said.}}</ref>) rapper, record label owner, comedy writer, actor, and author. Briggs became well known as a solo artist, signing with Golden Era Records in 2009, before co-founding the hip hop duo A.B. Original in 2016 with Trials from the Funkoars. In 2025, Briggs debuted a new hardcore punk project, Big Noter.<ref name="BN">{{cite web|url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/briggs-big-noter-identity-74875/|title='People Might Be Surprised': Briggs Debuts New Hardcore Punk Project |website= Rolling Stone Australia|date=4 April 2025|access-date=4 April 2025}}</ref>
As a solo artist, Briggs has released one EP, ''Homemade Bombs'' in 2009, and two albums: 2010's ''The Blacklist'' and 2014's ''Sheplife''. He has made appearances on songs with Hilltop Hoods, the Funkoars, Drapht, and The Last Kinection, as well as supporting a number of international artists. In 2015, Briggs founded his own record label, Bad Apples Music, which has signed several Indigenous hip-hop artists and houses A.B. Original.
Extending his career beyond music, Briggs has appeared in several television series on ABC: as a writer and actor for the second season of the sketch comedy ''Black Comedy'' in 2016; playing the role of Maliyan in the drama series ''Cleverman'' in the same year; and becoming a regular cast member on news satire program ''The Weekly with Charlie Pickering'' in 2017.
==Early life and education== Briggs was born on 28 August 1986<ref>{{Cite web |last=Forrest |first=Sonya |date=2021-07-16 |title=Deadly Aboriginal Artists - Adam Briggs |url=https://kooricurriculum.com/blogs/news/deadly-aboriginal-artists-adam-briggs |access-date=2023-05-11 |website=Koori Curriculum |language=en |archive-date=11 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511022515/https://kooricurriculum.com/blogs/news/deadly-aboriginal-artists-adam-briggs |url-status=live }}</ref> and grew up with his family in Shepparton, a city in rural Victoria, Australia.
He is an Aboriginal Australian of the Yorta Yorta people and the tribe name is tattooed on his forearms.<ref name="gt" /> His father was from Cummeragunja.<ref>{{cite web |url =https://www.facebook.com/NITVAustralia/videos/957233541356190/ |access-date =24 August 2020 |website =Facebook |title =NITV |series =Living Black |date =23 August 2020 |archive-date =7 May 2023 |archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20230507225029/https://www.facebook.com/NITVAustralia/videos/957233541356190/ |url-status =live }}</ref> He has stated in an interview with ''G&T'' magazine that the tattoo's purpose is "so every time I rock the mic people know that I am representing."<ref name="gt">{{cite web|title=BRIGGS|url=http://giftedandtalhjkbented.net.au/music/briggs/| work=Gifted and Talented|publisher=G&T|access-date=19 August 2012|author=Matthew Dunn|date=10 March 2012|quote=“Being goori is me; it's not a hat I take on or off. I have my tribe tattooed on my arm, so every time I rock the mic people know I'm only about one single issue” Briggs explained.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915142311/http://giftedandtalented.net.au/music/briggs/|archive-date=15 September 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Briggs was a student at Shepparton High School and Wanganui Park Secondary College,<ref name="Sheplife">{{cite news|title=Rapper's view on Sheplife|url=https://www.pressreader.com/australia/shepparton-news/20140719/281479274534934|access-date=27 July 2017|newspaper=Shepparton News|date=19 July 2014|author=Tammy Mills|archive-date=18 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118035237/https://www.pressreader.com/australia/shepparton-news/20140719/281479274534934|url-status=live}}</ref> where he briefly played guitar in a punk band prior to his involvement with hip hop.<ref name="Tammy">{{cite news|title=Briggs reflects on stellar rise|url=http://www.mmg.com.au/local-news/shepparton/briggs-reflects-on-stellar-rise-1.22750|access-date=24 April 2013|newspaper=Shepparton News|date=4 July 2012|author=Tammy Mills|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019084448/http://www.mmg.com.au/local-news/shepparton/briggs-reflects-on-stellar-rise-1.22750|archive-date=19 October 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He also worked as a security guard at Shepparton's Yahoo Bar venue.<ref name="Rob" /> Briggs explained in a December 2013 interview that making a name for himself in Shepparton, for a range of reasons, was not difficult and the area was actually a reminder of the larger experience that was open to him and the diligence required to become involved with a music scene that was more significant.<ref name="Grind">{{cite web|title=Briggs Interview|url=http://grindin.net/news/briggs-interview/|work=Grindin|access-date=5 December 2013|author=Duggs|date=4 December 2013|archive-date=17 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517081739/http://grindin.net/news/briggs-interview/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Music== ===2005–2009: Independent artist, ''Homemade Bombs'' EP=== [[File:Briggs at Festival Hall, 2009.jpg|thumb|right|Briggs at Festival Hall, Melbourne, in December 2009]] Briggs initially became attracted to American rap music, and formed a group named Misdemeanour with schoolmate Peter Shiels. After renaming the group "912" (a combination of their house numbers), they performed a gig in Melbourne with Australian hip hop artist Reason.<ref name="mmg">{{cite news|title=Adam Briggs reflects on stellar rise|url=http://www.mmg.com.au/local-news/shepparton/adam-briggs-reflects-on-stellar-rise-1.22749|access-date=20 August 2012|newspaper=Shepparton News|date=4 July 2012|author=Tammy Mills|agency=McPherson Media Group|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019084526/http://www.mmg.com.au/local-news/shepparton/adam-briggs-reflects-on-stellar-rise-1.22749|archive-date=19 October 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Bacon | first=Erika | title=Briggs' Sheplife inspired by Shepparton's 'stagnant growth' | website=The Sydney Morning Herald | date=16 October 2014 | url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/briggs-sheplife-inspired-by-sheppartons-stagnant-growth-20141011-113jci.html | access-date=8 July 2023 | archive-date=8 July 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708005648/https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/briggs-sheplife-inspired-by-sheppartons-stagnant-growth-20141011-113jci.html | url-status=live }}</ref> Briggs later recalled that Reason was one of the first MCs that he had heard rapping with an Australian accent.<ref name="message-stick" /> Upon seeing the 19-year-old Briggs perform, Reason invited him to join an Obese Records record label tour to undertake a role as the established artist's "hype man" (similar to a back-up singer).<ref name="Tammy" /><ref name="message-stick" /> Reason explained:
<blockquote> I was pretty taken aback by this ... this big fella with so much energy and so much passion standing up there, proud of his ... his world of Shepp, and rapping in a way that, you know, is so comparable to some of the greats, some of the more powerful MCs, you know, that I've followed over the years. And he was only 19 years of age.<ref name="Tammy" /></blockquote>
Briggs then moved to the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda so that he could more easily access contacts in the local hip hop community. While in Melbourne, he struggled to pay rent with the social security benefits that he was reliant upon − Reason stated on the ''Message Stick'' TV program that this period was beneficial, as it provided Briggs with an insight that has assisted his growth since that time.<ref name="message-stick" /> Briggs later stated in December 2013 that sacrifice is the "cornerstone" of his career, and his time in Melbourne was greatly representative of the scant lifestyle that defined his time in the capital city.
Briggs independently released his first EP ''Homemade Bombs'' in 2009 with the support of a monetary loan from Hilltop Hoods' MC Suffa.<ref name="mmg" /><ref name="message-stick"/> The recording included the song "Bad Move", for which a video clip was produced, and a collaboration with Reason that is titled "My Priority".<ref>{{cite web|title=Homemade Bombs EP|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/homemade-bombs-ep/id311734615|work=iTunes Preview|publisher=Apple, Inc|access-date=24 April 2013|date=7 April 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100912040144/http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/homemade-bombs-ep/id311734615|archive-date=12 September 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
===2009–2013: Golden Era Records, ''The Blacklist''=== thumb|right|Briggs in October 2012 The Hilltop Hoods signed Briggs to their Golden Era record label and invited him to be the support act on their 2009 European tour. Briggs accepted the tour invitation and the European trip represented the artist's first time overseas.<ref name="aahh-4" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Drunken Europe Tour Diary from 2009|url=http://iambriggs.tumblr.com/post/28533378038/drunken-europe-tour-diary-from-2009|work=Briggs Let It Be Known|publisher=Tumblr|access-date=24 April 2013|author=Briggs|date=September 2012}}</ref>
Briggs' debut full-length album ''The Blacklist'' was released in 2010 on Golden Era<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs – The Blacklist Review|url=http://www.rhythmandpoetry.net/2011/01/05/briggs-the-blacklist-review/|work=rhythm & poetry|access-date=19 August 2012|author=Ruxton|date=5 January 2011|archive-date=24 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111224162140/http://www.rhythmandpoetry.net/2011/01/05/briggs-the-blacklist-review/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="aahh-3">[http://allaussiehiphop.com/2010/09/24/briggs-the-blacklist-2010/ "The Blacklist" review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180520003828/https://allaussiehiphop.com/2010/09/24/briggs-the-blacklist-2010/ |date=20 May 2018 }} on AllAussieHipHop.com</ref> and included the single "The Wrong Brother" that was inspired by an incident in which Briggs was stopped from entering a Shepparton pub by security officers, only to be told, "Sorry mate, we got the wrong brother."<ref name="vibe"/> Suffa appears in the music video for the song as a record label manager. The album also included the tracks "So Dangerous", with Trials (of Funkoars),<ref name="aahh-1" /> and "I Wish". Briggs later revealed that he "didn't expect" the public's response to the album, which included a #3 ranking on the Australian iTunes hip-hop charts that lasted a duration of four days.<ref name="aahh-4" />
In October 2010, Briggs was the seventh MC to participate in the Rapper Tag series of videos that featured Australian rappers who had been "tagged" by Newsense.<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs : The Wrong Brother|url=http://www.rappertag.com/oz-hip-hop-videos/briggs-the-wrong-brother-oz-aussie-hip-hop-music-video/|work=Rappertag|publisher=#RapperTag|access-date=27 September 2012|year=2010|archive-date=13 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913042721/http://www.rappertag.com/oz-hip-hop-videos/briggs-the-wrong-brother-oz-aussie-hip-hop-music-video/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>[http://allaussiehiphop.com/2010/10/13/rappertag-briggs-7/ Briggs' Rapper Tag video] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019083742/http://allaussiehiphop.com/2010/10/13/rappertag-briggs-7/ |date=19 October 2014 }} reported on AllAussieHipHop.com</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=360 rapper tag phenomenon|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/musicnews/s3076379.htm|work=triple j|publisher=ABC|access-date=27 September 2012|date=25 November 2010|archive-date=30 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930101941/http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/musicnews/s3076379.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
In June 2012, Briggs was featured on the ABC Television Indigenous affairs program ''Message Stick''. The episode included interviews with Reason, Suffa and Trials.<ref name="message-stick">{{cite web|title=ABC Indigenous Programs – Message Stick: Briggs|url=http://www.abc.net.au/tv/messagestick/stories/s3532287.htm|work=ABC|access-date=17 February 2013|date=24 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130126023329/http://www.abc.net.au/tv/messagestick/stories/s3532287.htm|archive-date=26 January 2013|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Briggs released his single "Rather Be Dead" on 27 July 2012<ref>{{cite web|title=BRIGGS Rather Be Dead|url=http://themusic.com.au/listen/all/2012/07/25/briggs-rather-be-dead/|work=themusic.com.au|publisher=Street Press Australia Pty Ltd|access-date=22 August 2012|author=themusic.com.au|date=27 July 2012}}</ref> and uploaded a corresponding film clip onto his YouTube channel "BriggsTheMilkman" the previous day—as of September 2012, the video had received over 30,000 views. The single was added to playlists on Australian youth radio station Triple J<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs @ J Play|url=http://www.jplay.com.au/JSite/ViewArtist.aspx?ArtistID=4695|publisher=J Play|access-date=8 September 2012|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224700/http://www.jplay.com.au/JSite/ViewArtist.aspx?ArtistID=4695|url-status=live}}</ref>—it was featured on the playlist of the ''Home and Hosed'' program on 26 June 2012 and then appeared on ''The Hip Hop Show'' on 2 July 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tuesday June 26|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/homeandhosed/playlist/s3533599.htm|work=triple j|publisher=ABC|access-date=7 September 2012|author=Dom|date=26 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Playlist: 2 July 2012|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hiphop/playlists/hiphop_month_main_July2012.htm|work=triple j|publisher=ABC|access-date=7 September 2012|author=Hau Latukefu|date=2 July 2012}}</ref>
Briggs initially announced the release schedule for his second album as late 2012; however, in October 2012, the artist revealed that this had changed to early 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs: Living The Sheplife|url=http://scenemagazine.com.au/music/urban/briggs-living-the-sheplife/|work=Scene|publisher=Eyeball Media Pty Ltd|access-date=15 October 2012|author=Matt Shea|date=10 October 2012|archive-date=29 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429014149/http://scenemagazine.com.au/music/urban/briggs-living-the-sheplife|url-status=live}}</ref>
In addition to appearing on the ''Golden Era Mixtape 2011''<ref>{{cite web|title=Golden Era Mixtape 2011 - Briggs 'The People's Champ' (Snippet)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz1jMXX1czY|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=24 April 2013|author=GoldenEraRecords|date=9 January 2011|archive-date=28 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428083653/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz1jMXX1czY|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''Golden Era Mixtape 2013'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs & Jaytee - Golden Era Mixtape 2013|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1nOYOxados|work=YouTube|publisher=Google, Inc|access-date=24 April 2013|author=BriggsTheMilkman|date=20 January 2013|archive-date=1 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130201122015/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1nOYOxados&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> Briggs hosted the ''Golden Era Mixtape 2012''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Golden Era Mixtape 2012|url=http://www.hussletapes.com/component/muscol/G/15-golden-era/20-mixtape-2012|work=HussleTapes.com|access-date=24 April 2013|date=January 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121224053608/http://hussletapes.com/component/muscol/G/15-golden-era/20-mixtape-2012|archive-date=24 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
In May 2013, Briggs and Jaytee launched a podcast available via iTunes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs & Jaytee|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/briggs-and-jaytee/id649753839|work=iTunes|access-date=20 May 2013|archive-date=25 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925045429/https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/briggs-jaytee/id649753839|url-status=live}}</ref> On 20 May 2013, Briggs used an image from the John Hughes film ''Planes, Trains, and Automobiles'' for a promotional post for the podcast on his Facebook fan page.<ref>{{cite web|title=Witness first hand the plane, train and automobile wreck! Briggs & Jaytee Podcast|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151624014653307&set=a.85209943306.79768.10594263306&type=1|work=Briggs on Facebook|publisher=Facebook|access-date=20 May 2013|author=Briggs|date=20 May 2013}}</ref>
===2014: ''Sheplife''=== {{anchor|2014–present: Sheplife}} Briggs commenced the recording of his second album, titled "ShepLife", in 2012. Briggs coined the term "ShepLife" as a reference to the local lifestyle in his hometown of Shepparton.<ref name="luna">[http://lunadigital.tv/briggs-bringing-sheplife-to-the-small-screen/ "Briggs – Bringing Sheplife to the Small Screen"] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130418191106/http://lunadigital.tv/briggs-bringing-sheplife-to-the-small-screen/ |date=18 April 2013 }} on Luna Digital, 21 June 2012</ref> Briggs has used the hashtag "#sheplife" on Twitter,<ref>{{cite web|title=Shep Life|url=http://storify.com/sroc/shep-life|work=Storify|access-date=6 September 2012|author=Your friend, Briggs.|date=August 2012|archive-date=19 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019093450/https://storify.com/sroc/shep-life|url-status=live}}</ref> written a song titled "#sheplife" that appears on the ''Golden Era Mixtape 2012'' and released beanies emblazoned with "ShepLife".<ref>{{cite web|title=ShepLife beanie (pre-order)|url=http://www.briggs.bigcartel.com/product/sheplife-beanie-pre-order|work=Briggs official store|access-date=5 May 2013|archive-date=24 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130924145552/http://briggs.bigcartel.com/product/sheplife-beanie-pre-order|url-status=live}}</ref> In an online interview, he explained the intention behind the album in relation to that of ''The Blacklist'':
<blockquote> It was a pretty aggressive record. I said to Jay[tee Hazard, Briggs’ production partner] when I was working on stuff for the ''ShepLife'' album, "If ''The Blacklist'' was the punch in the face, ''ShepLife'' is why I punched you in the face." ''Shep Life''{{'s}} kinda like the prequel.<ref name="Matt">{{cite web|title=Briggs: Living The Sheplife|url=http://www.scenemagazine.com.au/music/urban/briggs-living-the-sheplife|work=Scene Magazine|publisher=Eyeball Media Pty Ltd|access-date=24 April 2013|author=Matt Shea|date=10 October 2012|archive-date=29 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429014149/http://scenemagazine.com.au/music/urban/briggs-living-the-sheplife|url-status=live}}</ref></blockquote>
A promotional video for the title song of ''Sheplife'' was released on Briggs' YouTube channel on 19 August 2014—the video is directed by Oli Sansom and produced by Michelle Grace Hunder. The video consists of footage filmed in Shepparton, including sections in which Briggs is rapping in the back seat of a driving car.<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs - Sheplife|url=https://www.youytutube.com/watch?v=uehivnJjaas|website=Briggs on YouTube|publisher=Google Inc|access-date=14 October 2014|format=Video upload|date=19 August 2014}}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
Briggs' second album ''Sheplife'' was released on 22 August 2014 through Golden Era Records.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sheplife Briggs|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/sheplife/897061885|website=iTunes Preview|publisher=Apple Inc|access-date=14 October 2014|date=22 August 2014|archive-date=7 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207234730/https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/sheplife/id897061885|url-status=live}}</ref> The first single, "The Hunt", was released on 11 July 2014 and features a collaboration with Indigenous Australian artist Gurrumul.<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs - Sheplife (Official Trailer)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU01jXR7IQk|website=Briggs on YouTube|publisher=Google Inc|access-date=14 October 2014|format=Video upload|date=2 July 2014|archive-date=25 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425043031/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU01jXR7IQk|url-status=live}}</ref> The corresponding music video for the first single was published on YouTube on 17 July 2014<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs Feat. Gurrumul - The Hunt|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o15LOxTGOY|website=Briggs on YouTube|publisher=Google Inc|access-date=14 October 2014|format=Video upload|date=17 July 2014|archive-date=10 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610025836/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o15LOxTGOY|url-status=live}}</ref> and the two artists performed the song live for NAIDOC Week at the studios of the triple j radio station on 10 July 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs & Gurrumul - The Hunt (live on triple j)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28nB3T5ZO1g|website=triple j on YouTube|publisher=Google Inc|access-date=14 October 2014|format=Video upload|date=10 July 2014|archive-date=21 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121102248/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28nB3T5ZO1g&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref>
"Bad Apples" was the second single released from ''Sheplife'' and the corresponding music video was published on Briggs' YouTube channel on 27 August 2014. The video was filmed near Briggs' home town of Shepparton "at the crossroads just by the Murchison East Railway Hotel & Train station, an iconic and humble piece of history which sadly has since burnt down."<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs - Bad Apples|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MVsBS7OZvo|website=Briggs on YouTube|publisher=Google Inc|access-date=14 October 2014|format=Video upload|date=27 August 2014|archive-date=13 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113111340/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MVsBS7OZvo&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> In an October 2014 radio interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Briggs provided further insight into the song:
<blockquote> That's just how I think all the time. I'm just angry ... all the time. That's not a one-off ... But it's definitely not finished yet. I'm not done talking about that yet. And that's what's important to understand: with ''Sheplife'', I've put a lot on the table, right? But, now that it's on the table, it doesn't mean there's a weight lifted off my shoulders. It's just that now I've put it on the table, it's gotta be talked about ... So, the discussion is there—I tried to not "beat around the bush" with "Bad Apples" and that was my ultimate goal: to make a track that was "in your face". That was scary for some people. That did make some people squirm; make some people think. I wanted to put that fear back in hip hop. That voice, you know, that fist back into rap music, because I hadn't seen it in this country for so long.<ref name="Radio">{{cite web|author1=Rico Adjrun, Rhianna Patrick|title=Sheplife: Briggs|url=http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/awaye/sheplife3a-briggs/5792880|website=Awaye!|publisher=ABC|access-date=14 October 2014|format=Audio upload|date=11 October 2014|archive-date=18 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141118092052/http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/awaye/sheplife3a-briggs/5792880|url-status=live}}</ref></blockquote>
Briggs released the music video of a collaborative song with Sydney-based artist Joyride on 9 October 2014. Featured on Briggs' YouTube channel, the video is co-directed by Briggs and the song is described as "all about skipping the honeymoon period and getting right into the plateau of the relationship—where none of the magic happens." Titled "Mike Tyson Love Thing", the song is produced by Western Australian artist Dazastah of SBX.<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs - Mike Tyson Love Thing feat. Joyride|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYdOqhmp6vQ|website=Briggs on YouTube|publisher=Google Inc|access-date=14 October 2014|format=Video upload|date=9 October 2014|archive-date=6 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106121128/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYdOqhmp6vQ&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref>
As part of a series of media appearances that occurred throughout 2014,<ref name="Rob">{{cite news|author1=Rob Boffard|title=Briggs: there's no such thing as black and white hip-hop, just good and bad|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/oct/10/briggs-australian-hip-hop-new-voice|access-date=15 November 2014|work=The Guardian|date=10 October 2014|archive-date=8 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208074759/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/oct/10/briggs-australian-hip-hop-new-voice|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Radio" /><ref name="Sep">{{cite news|author1=Iain Sheddon|title=Rapper Briggs giving voice to a struggling relationship|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/music/rapper-briggs-giving-voice-to-a-struggling-relationship/story-fniwj43s-1227074430809|access-date=15 November 2014|work=The Australian|date=30 September 2014}}</ref> Briggs was selected as an "IndigenousX" guest by the ''Guardian'' publication in mid-November. The IndigenousX series is based on a Twitter account—@IndigenousX—and the tagline "Our stories, our way". Guests are responsible for the series' Twitter account for a one-week duration, and are asked "to discuss topics of interest to them as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people"—Kaleesha Morris and Mark Ella are examples of previous guests.<ref>{{cite news|title=IndigenousX|url=https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/series/indigenousx|access-date=15 November 2014|work=The Guardian|date=30 May 2013|archive-date=29 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129045002/http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/series/indigenousx|url-status=live}}</ref> In his introductory interview, Briggs described himself as "An introvert with an extrovert's career."<ref name="Intro">{{cite news|title=Indigenous rapper Adam Briggs: an introvert with an extrovert's career|url=https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/nov/14/indigenous-rapper-adam-briggs-an-introvert-with-an-extroverts-career|access-date=15 November 2014|work=The Guardian|date=14 November 2014|archive-date=14 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114200213/http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/nov/14/indigenous-rapper-adam-briggs-an-introvert-with-an-extroverts-career|url-status=live}}</ref> He used the account to live-tweet his reaction to the SBS documentary series ''First Contact'' about six Australians who are challenged about their perceptions of Indigenous Australians.<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs on First Contact|url=https://storify.com/sroc/briggs-on-first-contact|website=Storify|access-date=5 December 2014|archive-date=6 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141206133004/https://storify.com/sroc/briggs-on-first-contact|url-status=live}}</ref>
As a prelude to Briggs' second ''Sheplife'' remix competition, a "Squad Remix" of the album song "Golden Era" was uploaded onto the Golden Era Records SoundCloud profile on 27 November 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs - Golden Era (Remix) ft. Hilltop Hoods(Suffa), The Funkoars, Vents & K21|url=https://soundcloud.com/golden-era-records/briggs-golden-era-remix-ft-hilltop-hoodssuffa-the-funkoars-vents-k21|website=Golden Era Records on SoundCloud|publisher=SoundCloud|access-date=4 December 2014|format=Audio upload|date=27 November 2014|archive-date=17 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217040447/https://soundcloud.com/golden-era-records/briggs-golden-era-remix-ft-hilltop-hoodssuffa-the-funkoars-vents-k21|url-status=live}}</ref> Featuring the Hilltop Hoods, K21, Funkoars and Vents, the remix was described as venomous by the Tone Deaf website, due to the lyrical content. Contestants are required to download vocals file, in addition to other material, from the SoundCloud page to produce their entry.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Greg Moskovitch|title=Listen: Briggs Unveils 'Golden Era' Remix With Hilltop Hoods, The Funkoars, Vents & K21|url=http://www.tonedeaf.com.au/427868/listen-briggs-unveils-golden-era-remix-hilltop-hoods-funkoars-vents-k21.htm|website=Tone Deaf|publisher=Tone Deaf Pty Ltd|access-date=4 December 2014|date=4 December 2014|archive-date=7 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207203518/http://www.tonedeaf.com.au/427868/listen-briggs-unveils-golden-era-remix-hilltop-hoods-funkoars-vents-k21.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> The first "#KingOfTheTown" remix contest was for rappers and was won by Sydney MC Sarah Connor in early September 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarah Connor - Treason (#KingOfTheTown WINNER)(Produced by Jaytee)|url=https://soundcloud.com/golden-era-records/sarah-connor-treason-kingofthetown-winner|website=Golden Era Records on SoundCloud|publisher=SoundCloud|access-date=4 December 2014|format=Audio upload|date=11 September 2014|archive-date=17 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217040440/https://soundcloud.com/golden-era-records/sarah-connor-treason-kingofthetown-winner|url-status=live}}</ref>
===2015–present: Bad Apples Music, A.B. Original=== thumb|right|Briggs in January 2019 In 2015, Briggs founded his own record label, Bad Apples Music. The label has signed three Indigenous hip-hop artists: Birdz, Nooky and Philly.<ref name="Rolling Stone">{{cite magazine| last1=Nail |first1=Jonny| title=Briggs on Starting His Own Label: 'It's About Changing the Spectrum'|url=http://rollingstoneaus.com/live-lodge/post/briggs-on-starting-his-own-label-its-about-changing-the-spectrum/2402-page-1|access-date=15 May 2016|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=30 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602235005/http://rollingstoneaus.com/live-lodge/post/briggs-on-starting-his-own-label-its-about-changing-the-spectrum/2402-page-1|archive-date=2 June 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
In 2016, Briggs also formed a side project with Trials of the Funkoars, named A.B. Original, which also forms part of the Bad Apples label.<ref name="Rolling Stone" /><ref>{{cite news|last1=Kanoniuk|first1=Lachlan|title=Briggs & Trials take aim at everyone with new project A.B. Original|url=http://fasterlobhjgjuder.junkee.com/briggs-trials-take-aim-at-everyone-with-new-project-a-b-original/859849|access-date=27 July 2017|work=FasterLouder|date=30 September 2015}}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> A.B. Original supported Hilltop Hoods on their 2016 "Restrung" tour.<ref>{{cite web|title=Live Review: Hilltop Hoods w/ Maverick Sabre and AB Original|url=http://aaabackstage.com/live-review-hilltop-hoods-w-maverick-sabre-and-ab-originals-bec/|website=AAA Backstage|access-date=15 May 2016|date=12 April 2016|archive-date=5 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605032252/http://aaabackstage.com/live-review-hilltop-hoods-w-maverick-sabre-and-ab-originals-bec/|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2016, A.B Original released their debut album, ''Reclaim Australia'' (named after the nationalist anti-Islam group that has held public rallies of the same name) and has shot to the top 10 albums on Australian iTunes. The album has been described as "angry, polemical, brutally frank and meant to inspire a response, good or bad" and features a variety of different Indigenous music artists, such as Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Dan Sultan and Thelma Plum.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/ab-original-album-reclaim-australia-is-a-necessary-shock-to-the-system-20161124-gsx81u.html|title=A.B. Original album is necessary shock to system|last=Zuel|first=Bernard|date=2016-11-27|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-29|archive-date=29 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129231255/http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/ab-original-album-reclaim-australia-is-a-necessary-shock-to-the-system-20161124-gsx81u.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The duo also performed the song, Dumb Things, with Paul Kelly in the Triple J studios. This version of the song makes reference to Invasion Day, abuse of children in the Don Dale detention centre in the NT, Asylum seekers and blackface.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/11/24/a-b-original-just-made-paul-kellys-dumb-things-as-relevant-a/|title=A.B. Original Just Made Paul Kelly's 'Dumb Things' As Relevant As Ever|website=Huffington Post Australia|access-date=2016-11-29|archive-date=30 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161130035743/http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/11/24/a-b-original-just-made-paul-kellys-dumb-things-as-relevant-a/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2018, Briggs collaborated with Dan Sultan on ''Killer Under a Blood Moon'', produced and recorded by Jan Skubiszewski.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Doy |first=Ben |date=2018-05-24 |title=Dan Sultan shares music video for 'My Kingdom (feat. A.B. Original)' |url=https://libel.co.nz/new-music-video-releases/dan-sultan-shares-music-video-for-my-kingdom-feat-ab-original |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Libel Music Australia & New Zealand |language=en-NZ}}</ref> The album was nominated for two ARIA awards<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Best Of The Best Celebrated In This Year's ARIA Nominations |url=https://www.hit.com.au/story/the-best-of-the-best-celebrated-in-this-years-aria-nominations-108836 |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Hit Network |date=7 April 2024 |language=en}}</ref> and debuted at number 5 on the ARIA Albums Chart.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hartshorn |first=Tori |title=Dan Sultan Announces Collaborative EP KILLER UNDER A BLOOD MOON + DROVER Feat. Dave Le'aupepe, Out Today |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Dan-Sultan-Announces-Collaborative-EP-KILLER-UNDER-A-BLOOD-MOON-DROVER-Feat-Dave-Leaupepe-Out-Today-20180419 |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}</ref>
Briggs also appeared on the ABC's ''Cleverman'' as Maliyan. The A. B. Original song "Take Me Home", featuring Gurrumul Yunupingu, was written for and serves as the opening title, and is played throughout the show's first season.
In 2020, Briggs released EP ''Always Was'', the title referencing the slogan "Always was, always will be" which he first heard as a child at protests and in relation to being present as Aboriginal people.<ref>{{Cite interview |author=Briggs |date=2020-09-07 |title=Briggs: "There's always challenges but once you learn and fail and fall down, you realise that failure is not the end and you get back up" |url=https://gimmiezine.com/2020/09/07/briggs-interview/ |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Zine |language=en-GB |archive-date=10 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510153836/https://gimmiezine.com/2020/09/07/briggs-interview/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2023, Briggs conceived of a new festival, Now & Forever, rallying support for the “yes” vote in the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice Referendum, with A.B. Original, Baker Boy, Barkaa, Emma Donovan, Hilltop Hoods, Jimmy Barnes, Mo'Ju, and Paul Kelly performing.{{cn|date=September 2023}}
==Touring== Also in late 2010, Briggs was the support act on the Australian tour of American hip hop MC Ice Cube,<ref name="vibe">{{cite web|title=In the studio with… Briggs|url=http://www.vibe.com.au/newsite/news/in-the-studio-with-briggs|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130620205137/http://www.vibe.com.au/newsite/news/in-the-studio-with-briggs|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 June 2013|work=Deadly Vibe|access-date=11 June 2013|date=17 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ice Cube, Scorcher, Briggs @ The Tivoli, Brisbane (30/10/10)|url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/events/26231/Ice-Cube-Scorcher-Briggs-The-Tivoli-Brisbane-301010|work=FasterLouder|publisher=FasterLouder Pty Ltd|access-date=24 April 2013|author=Pistol Whipped|date=7 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202023542/http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/events/26231/Ice-Cube-Scorcher-Briggs-The-Tivoli-Brisbane-301010|archive-date=2 December 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> who Briggs described as "my favourite rapper since I was a kid."<ref name="aahh-4" /> Also in late 2010, Briggs supported Perth MC Drapht on his "Rapunzel" tour.<ref>{{cite web|title=Photo Gallery: Drapht + Dialectrix + Briggs (Rapunzel Tour) - The Gaelic Hotel (04.12.10)|url=http://www.theaureview.com/photos/drapht-dialectrix-briggs-rapunzel-tour-the-gaelic-hotel-4-11-10|work=the AU review|publisher=Heath Media & the AU review|access-date=24 April 2013|author=Liza Moscatelli|date=5 December 2010|archive-date=29 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129020312/http://www.theaureview.com/photos/drapht-dialectrix-briggs-rapunzel-tour-the-gaelic-hotel-4-11-10|url-status=live}}</ref>
In early 2012, Briggs supported Alabama rapper Yelawolf on his Australian tour.<ref>{{cite web|title=Live Review: Yelawolf + Briggs + The HavKnotz + DJ Victor Lopez - Metro Theatre (31.03.12)|url=http://www.theaureview.com/sydney/live-review-yelawolf-briggs-the-havknotz-dj-victor-lopez-metro-theatre-31-03-12|work=the AU review|publisher=Heath Media & the AU review|access-date=24 April 2013|author=Chris Singh|date=4 April 2012|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233018/http://www.theaureview.com/sydney/live-review-yelawolf-briggs-the-havknotz-dj-victor-lopez-metro-theatre-31-03-12|url-status=live}}</ref> In late 2012, Briggs toured alongside Horrorshow, as both were support acts for the Hilltop Hoods.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hilltop Hoods, Horrorshow, Briggs|url=http://themusic.com.au/reviews/reviews-live/2012/08/06/hilltop-hoods-hordern-pavilian-marc-zanotti/|work=themusic.com.au|publisher=Street Press Australia Pty Ltd|access-date=24 April 2013|author=Marc Zanotti|date=4 August 2012|archive-date=17 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120817043553/http://themusic.com.au/reviews/reviews-live/2012/08/06/hilltop-hoods-hordern-pavilian-marc-zanotti/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hilltop Hoods announce massive Australian tour|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/musicnews/s3483260.htm|work=triple j|publisher=ABC|access-date=24 April 2013|date=23 April 2012|archive-date=17 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130417195528/http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/musicnews/s3483260.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Together with South Australian MC K21 and former mentor Reason, Briggs was announced as the support act for the Melbourne performance of Jeru The Damaja.<ref>{{cite web|title=Melbourne Gig Guide|url=http://www.northsiderecords.com.au/?page_id=20|work=Northside Records|publisher=WordPress|access-date=6 September 2012|author=Northside Records|year=2012|archive-date=22 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922205053/http://www.northsiderecords.com.au/?page_id=20|url-status=live}}</ref>
An Australian tour in support of the ''Sheplife'' album, with "special guest" Hau Latukefu, occurred in October and November 2014.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Sosefina Fuamoli|title=Briggs announces national Sheplife tour for October and November!|url=http://www.theaureview.com/news/briggs-announces-national-sheplife-tour-for-october-and-november|website=The AU Review|publisher=Heath Media & the AU review|access-date=14 October 2014|date=5 September 2014|archive-date=17 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017160215/http://www.theaureview.com/news/briggs-announces-national-sheplife-tour-for-october-and-november|url-status=dead}}</ref> American hip hop and spoken word artist Sage Francis selected Briggs as the main support act for the Melbourne and Sydney shows of his December 2014 Australian tour.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sage Francis Announces National Tour Supports|url=http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2014/11/08/sage-francis-announces-national-tour-supports/|website=theMusic.com.au|publisher=Street Press Australia Pty Ltd|access-date=15 November 2014|date=8 November 2014|archive-date=29 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129153429/http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2014/11/08/sage-francis-announces-national-tour-supports/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In the live arena, Briggs has supported international artists such as Ice Cube, KRS-One, Necro, Ghostface Killah, Dilated Peoples, M.O.P., and Pharoahe Monch.<ref name="ge-bio">[http://www.goldenerabnbrecords.com.au/store/artists/briggs/ Briggs' biography]{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} on Golden Era Records website</ref><ref name="aahh-1">[http://allaussbjkbiehiphop.com/2010/12/12/briggs-so-dangerous-ep-feat-trials-out-now/ "So Dangerous" review]{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} on AllAussieHipHop.com</ref><ref name="aahh-2">[http://allaussiebjkbjhiphop.com/2010/08/26/briggs-the-wrong-brother/ "The Wrong Brother" review]{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} on AllAussieHipHop.com</ref><ref name="alice-body">[https://archive.today/201301161290980025/http://alicebojiudy.com/2010/11/09/interview-w-adam-briggs-re-briggs/ Interview with Briggs] posted by Alice Body</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pharoahe Monch @ The Prince of Wales, Melbourne (11/12/09)|url=http://www.inthegtrfmix.com.au/events/reviews/45384/Pharoahe_Monch_The_Prince_of_Wales_Melbourne_111209|work=inthemix|publisher=inthemix Pty Ltd|access-date=22 August 2012|author=Saeed|date=29 December 2009|df=dmy-all}}{{dead link|date=January 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
==Musical style and influences== Briggs describes himself as a "rapper" and does not see the term as problematic, citing Kanye West as an artist he listens to.<ref name="Radio" /> He has named The Dixie Chicks, Keith Urban, Janet Jackson and Katy Perry as older influences, but also stated that he listens to contemporary American artists such as Justin Timberlake and R Kelly. Briggs has identified Australian artists The Living End, The Veronicas, Operator Please, Alex Lloyd, Grinspoon, Kisschasy, One Dollar Short and Pete Murray as influences.<ref name="Grind" />
During his experience of finalising ''Sheplife'', Briggs explained that his songwriting is "sporadic":
<blockquote> I don't have a set process, sometimes I get a beat and I work from that. Other times I'm driving my car and get an idea and start to work on something from there. The inspiration can come from anywhere. My writing is very honest, I just try to capture that moment as best as I can.<ref name="Grind" /></blockquote>
In terms of his sound and style, Briggs described an evolving process in late 2013, whereby his sound has become "loud, aggressive, hostile and endearing at the same time". However, he also uses the term "thoughtful" to describe the sound of his second album, and explained: "I am a lot more focused, I have a lot more direction. I'm still angry it's just more mature now. I have a better idea of the sound I want to create and legacy I want to leave."<ref name="Grind" />
The Yorta-Yorta culture is also influential on Briggs's songwriting according to the MC:
<blockquote> I feel I represent my blood in everything I do, not just music. I don't feel the need to wave a flag in someone's face at every chance I get because I'm already me ... I have my tribe tattooed on my arms and 2 Black, 2 Strong on my wrists. But that's me representing my people how I want. Not everyone is going to understand my path, or my journey and they don't have to. As long as I'm doing what I know is right and hold myself and my people to the esteem they deserve, no one can question me.<ref name="Grind" /></blockquote>
Briggs further explained in a November 2014 interview that his Yorta-Yorta heritage means that he represents "a long line of story tellers".<ref name="Intro" />
In terms of role models, Briggs identified his family in November 2014, with an emphasis placed upon his father and uncles, as they were central in his upbringing. Briggs explained that his familial ties provide him with a strong sense of security, "because if I'm right by them [family] I don't need to worry."<ref name="Intro" /> In the same interview, Briggs also spoke of the subjects that he most passionately explores through his music:
<blockquote> Self-esteem and goal accomplishment are two big issues I'd like to address—the idea and power of “choice” also, to reach goals and a sense of pride in your identity. These are the issues I was closest to growing up so these are the issues that really hit home for me.<ref name="Intro" /></blockquote>
==Television== Briggs has appeared in several television series on ABC: as a writer and actor for the second season of the sketch comedy ''Black Comedy'' in 2016; playing the role of Maliyan in the drama series ''Cleverman'' in the same year;<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mashable.com/article/cleverman-briggs-interview |publisher=Mashable |title='Cleverman' is a dystopian race analogy, but we may already be living it |first=Johnny |last=Lieu |date=2016-08-19 |accessdate=2023-10-03 |archive-date=1 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101110251/https://mashable.com/article/cleverman-briggs-interview |url-status=live }}</ref> and becoming a regular cast member on news satire program ''The Weekly with Charlie Pickering'' in 2017.<ref>{{cite news|title=Briggs Officially Joined 'The Weekly' Team Last Night & Yes, He Crushed It|url=http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2087617/02/02/briggs-officially-joined-the-weekly-team-last-night-and-yes,-he-crushed-it/|agency=The Music|access-date=18 June 2019|archive-date=18 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618033934/https://themusic.com.au/news/all/2087617/02/02/briggs-officially-joined-the-weekly-team-last-night-and-yes,-he-crushed-it/|url-status=live}}</ref>
He is also a writer on the Netflix animated sitcom ''Disenchantment''.<ref name="Moran 2017">{{cite web | last=Moran | first=Rob | title=Briggs to be part of the writing team on Matt Groening's new Netflix series | website=The Sydney Morning Herald | date=July 27, 2017 | url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/briggs-to-be-part-of-the-writing-team-on-matt-groenings-new-netflix-series-20170727-gxjny8.html | access-date=June 28, 2020 | archive-date=4 August 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804024901/https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/briggs-to-be-part-of-the-writing-team-on-matt-groenings-new-netflix-series-20170727-gxjny8.html | url-status=live }}</ref>
Briggs plays the role of Alex Bermuda in the 2024 Netflix drama ''Boy Swallows Universe''.
==Community representation== {{anchor|Charity work}} Briggs hosted a concert that was co-ordinated by Shepparton organisation "Word and Mouth", in which local young artists from indigenous and refugee backgrounds participated in performances.<ref>{{cite web|title=Multicultural Arts Victoria launches Shepparton Emerge Cultural Hub|url=http://www.multiculturalarts.com.au/events2012/hub.shtml|work=Multicultural Arts Victoria|access-date=24 April 2013|date=24 April 2012|archive-date=4 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504040044/http://multiculturalarts.com.au/events2012/hub.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
Briggs played for the Eastside Kings team in the 2012 Robert Hunter Cup, an Australian rules football match organised to honour the memory of Australian hip hop MC Hunter. Originally from Western Australia and a member of the Syllabolix crew, Hunter died from cancer in October 2011. The Cup event, which was inspired by an impromptu "kick-to-kick" game at a wake near the Melbourne Cricket Ground,<ref>{{cite web|title=Robert Hunter Cup – About|url=http://roberthuntercup.com/about/|access-date=1 October 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921023422/http://roberthuntercup.com/about/|archive-date=21 September 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> was timed to coincide with the anniversary of Hunter's death and raised funds for Australian cancer charity CanTeen.<ref>{{cite web|title=The teams have been selected for the Robert Hunter Cup. It seems there is a little internal GE rivalry with Briggs playing on the other team. Who are you supporting?|url=http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4654099514291&set=p.4654099514291&type=1&theater|work=Golden Era Facebook fan page|publisher=Facebook|access-date=1 October 2012|date=16 September 2012|archive-date=28 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228061804/https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4654099514291&set=p.4654099514291&type=1&theater|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Children's book== In May 2020, Briggs released a children's book 'Our Home, Our Heartbeat'.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/books/the-power-of-one-briggs-is-a-man-in-demand-20200516-p54tjv.html |title=The power of one: Briggs is a man in demand |date=2020-05-17 |access-date=2020-08-17 |first1=Martin |last1=Boulton |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |archive-date=12 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612043807/https://www.smh.com.au/culture/books/the-power-of-one-briggs-is-a-man-in-demand-20200516-p54tjv.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The book became the best-selling children's book in Australia in June 2020.<ref>{{cite web | url-access=limited |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/10594263306/10158468558123307 |archive-date = 2022-04-27| url = https://www.facebook.com/senatorbriggs/posts/10158468558123307 |title = Briggs on Facebook |website=Facebook}}{{cbignore}}{{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|reason=Post by Briggs himself on Facebook|date=August 2020}} It won the 2021 Australian Book Industry Award for Children's Picture Book of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Briggs wins national award for children's book inspired by iconic song |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2021/04/29/briggs-wins-national-award-childrens-book-inspired-iconic-song |website=SBS |access-date=29 April 2021 |archive-date=29 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429054852/https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2021/04/29/briggs-wins-national-award-childrens-book-inspired-iconic-song |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Personal life== Following his time as a resident of Melbourne, Briggs returned to his hometown of Shepparton in 2010.<ref name="aahh-4">{{cite web|title=Briggs – The Blacklist (Interview)|url=http://allaussiehiphiop.com/2010/10/21/briggs-the-blacklist-interview/|work=allaussie hip hop|publisher=WordPress.com|access-date=6 September 2012|author=aahh|date=21 October 2010}}{{Dead link|date=September 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Briggs has explained, "I like being back home, with all my cousins and my friends who I grew up with – they keep me honest."<ref name="Matt" /> Briggs then relocated to Melbourne for the second time in 2014, and provided a further insight into his experience of Shepparton following the move:
In May 2012, Briggs welcomed a daughter, Kora,<ref>{{cite web|title=When I got to meet my daughter…|url=http://www.auhiphop.com/when-i-got-to-meet-my-daughter-kora-belle-briggs-8-3lbs-httpinstagr-amp/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130117072647/http://www.auhiphop.com/when-i-got-to-meet-my-daughter-kora-belle-briggs-8-3lbs-httpinstagr-amp/|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 January 2013|work=Australian Hip Hop Feed Aggregator|publisher=AUHIPHOP.COM|access-date=20 August 2012|author=Briggs|date=20 May 2012}}</ref> and explained in November 2014 that, in terms of the future, he strives for "a better Australia and a better world for my daughter."<ref name="Intro" />
In a February 2014 interview, Briggs stated that he is separated from his daughter's mother and used the analogy of "spinning plates" to describe the process of balancing work and family life. Briggs also articulated his paradoxical experience of parenthood, whereby he feels both strengthened and made vulnerable.<ref>{{cite web|title=Briggs|url=http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/awaye/briggs/5252118|work=ABC Radio National - Awaye!|publisher=ABC|access-date=15 February 2014|author=Daniel Browning|date=11 February 2014|archive-date=24 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224160044/http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/awaye/briggs/5252118|url-status=live}}</ref>
Briggs' nephew, Jack Ison, is a professional Australian Rules Footballer with the Carlton Football Club.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Batten |first1=Dan |title=Carlton Academy prospect Jack Ison on his uncle rapper ‘Briggs’, draft rise and Blues uncertainty |url=https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/carlton-academy-prospect-jack-ison-on-his-uncle-rapper-briggs-draft-rise-and-blues-uncertainty/news-story/8dd3f3968aab8ba0a8db3d876f8d176f |website=codesports.com.au |access-date=15 May 2026}}</ref>
==Awards and nominations== ===AIR Awards=== The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. {{awards table}} |- | rowspan="2"| 2015<ref name="15nom">{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/1-dads-courtney-barnett-lead-this-years-independent-music-award-nominations/#/slide/1|title=1 Dads, Courtney Barnett Lead This Year's Independent Music Award Nominations|website=MusicFeeds|date=7 September 2015|access-date=20 August 2020|archive-date=23 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123221517/https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/1-dads-courtney-barnett-lead-this-years-independent-music-award-nominations/#/slide/1|url-status=live}}</ref> |himself | Breakthrough Independent Artist | {{nom}} |- | ''Sheplife'' | Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Album | {{nom}} |- {{end}}
===APRA Music Awards=== The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2018 | Adam Briggs / Daniel Rankine | Songwriter of the Year | {{won}} | <ref name="SWotYWin 2018">{{cite web | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/songwriter-of-the-year/ | title = Songwriter of the Year | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) | year = 2018 | access-date = 16 April 2018 | archive-date = 3 December 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191203005246/http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/songwriter-of-the-year/ | url-status = dead }}</ref> |- | 2019 | "Blaccout" (Adam Briggs / Daniel Rankine) | Song of the Year | {{shortlisted}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/apra-reveals-2019-song-of-the-year-shortlist/|title=APRA Reveals 2019 Song of the Year Shortlist|website=Music Feeds|date=5 February 2019|access-date=26 April 2022|archive-date=10 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810173905/https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/apra-reveals-2019-song-of-the-year-shortlist/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- {{end}}
===ARIA Music Awards=== The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
{{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2019 | "Life is Incredible" (Dylan River) | Best Video | {{nom}} | <ref name="ARIA noms 2019">{{cite web | url = https://ariaawards.com.au/news/2019/2019-aria-awards-nominated-artists-revealed | title = ARIA Awards: 2019 ARIA Awards Nominated Artists Revealed | publisher = Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) | date = 10 October 2019 | access-date = 10 October 2019 | archive-date = 28 October 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191028131659/https://ariaawards.com.au/news/2019/2019-aria-awards-nominated-artists-revealed | url-status = live }}</ref><ref name="Video">ARIA Award previous winners. {{cite web|url=https://www.ariaawards.com.au/history/award/Best-Video?view=list|title=Winners by Award – Artisan Awards – Best Video|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)|access-date=12 December 2019|archive-date=22 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422171119/https://www.aria.com.au/awards/past-winners|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 2020 | ''Always Was'' | Best Hip Hop Release | {{nom}} | <ref name="2020 ARIA Wins">{{cite web | url = https://www.aria.com.au/awards/news/and-the-2020-aria-award-goes-to | title = And the 2020 ARIA Awards Go To… | publisher = Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) | access-date = 27 November 2020 | archive-date = 26 November 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201126005048/https://www.aria.com.au/awards/news/and-the-2020-aria-award-goes-to | url-status = live }}</ref> |- | 2025 | Briggs – Paramount+ Australia: Ballad of the GOATS (Paramount+ Australia) | Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement | {{nominated}} | <ref name="ARIA 2025 Noms">{{cite web | url = https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-25/aria-award-nominations-2025-aria-nominees-full-list/105815074 | title = ARIA Award nominations 2025: Ninajirachi, Dom Dolla, Amyl & The Sniffers lead the pack | publisher = Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) | access-date = 26 September 2025 }}</ref> |- {{end}}
===The Deadly Awards=== The Deadly Awards, commonly known simply as The Deadlys, was an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community. The ran from 1995 to 2013.
{{awards table}} |- | 2011<ref>{{cite web|title=Your 2011 Deadlys Nominees|url=http://www.vibe.com.au/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=items&id=4769:your-2011-deadlys-nominees|publisher=Deadly Vibe|access-date=9 September 2012|archive-date=21 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021121606/http://www.vibe.com.au/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=items&id=4769:your-2011-deadlys-nominees|url-status=live}}</ref> | "The Wrong Brother" | Best Singles | {{nom}} |- | 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Deadlys 2012 Nominees|url=http://www.vibe.com.au/deadlyawards/2012/deadlys12.pdf|publisher=Deadly Vibe|access-date=26 September 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130418151152/http://www.vibe.com.au/deadlyawards/2012/deadlys12.pdf|archive-date=18 April 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | himself | Hip Hop Artist of the Year | {{nom}} |- {{end}}
===Environmental Music Prize=== The Environmental Music Prize is a quest to find a theme song to inspire action on climate and conservation. It commenced in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themusicnetwork.com/environmental-music-prize-search/|title=Environmental Music Prize Searches for Green Theme Song|website=The Music Network|date=May 2022|access-date=22 June 2022|archive-date=23 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523021038/https://themusicnetwork.com/environmental-music-prize-search/|url-status=live}}</ref> {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2022 | "Housefyre" (with Tim Minchin) | Environmental Music Prize | {{nom}} | <ref name="prize info">{{Cite web|url=https://environmentalmusicprize.com/prize/|title=Prize|website=Environmental Music Prize|access-date=22 June 2022|archive-date=25 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525140359/https://environmentalmusicprize.com/prize/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- {{end}}
===J Awards=== The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005. {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2015 | "The Children Came Back" | Australian Video of the Year | {{nom}} | <ref name="2015winner">{{cite web|title = The J Award 2015|website = Triple J|url = https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jawards/15/|publisher = Australian Broadcasting Corporation|year = 2015|access-date = 15 August 2020|archive-date = 2 December 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201202173226/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jawards/15/|url-status = live}}</ref> |- | 2019 | "Life Is Incredible" | Australian Video of the Year | {{nom}} | <ref name="2019winner">{{cite web|title = The J Award 2019|website = Triple J|url = https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/j-awards-2019/|publisher = Australian Broadcasting Corporation|year = 2019|access-date = 15 August 2020|archive-date = 24 October 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201024132705/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/j-awards-2019/|url-status = live}}</ref> |- | 2023 | Briggs | Double J Artist of the Year | {{won}} | <ref name="2023nomsJ">{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/all-the-j-award-nominees-2023/103046248|title=Check out all the nominees for the 2023 J Awards|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=1 November 2023|access-date=1 November 2023|archive-date=31 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031212156/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/all-the-j-award-nominees-2023/103046248|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Jwin23">{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/industry/g-flip-genesis-owusu-more-crowned-2023-j-award-winners/vdID0dDT0tU/13-11-23|title=G Flip, Genesis Owusu & More Crowned 2023 J Award Winners|website=The Music|date=13 November 2023|access-date=13 November 2023|archive-date=13 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113082416/https://themusic.com.au/industry/g-flip-genesis-owusu-more-crowned-2023-j-award-winners/vdID0dDT0tU/13-11-23|url-status=live}}</ref> {{end}}
===Music Victoria Awards=== The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-nominees|title= Previous Nominess|website= Music Victoria|access-date= 13 August 2020|archive-date= 19 September 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200919214225/https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-nominees|url-status= dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-winners|title=Previous Winners|website=Music Victoria|access-date=13 August 2020|archive-date=31 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731040330/https://musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-winners|url-status=dead}}</ref>
{{awards table}} |- | rowspan="2"| 2014 | ''Shep Life'' | Best Hip Hop Album | {{won}} |- | himself | Best Regional Act | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="3"| 2015 | rowspan="3"| himself | Best Male Artist | {{nom}} |- | Best Indigenous Act | {{nom}} |- | Best Regional Act | {{nom}} |- | 2016 | himself | Best Male Artist | {{nom}} |- | 2019 | "Life is Incredible" | Best Song | {{nom}} |- | 2020<ref name="MVA2020noms">{{cite web|url=https://musicvictoria.com.au/news/industry-awards-winners-and-hall-of-fame-inductees-revealed-2020-music-victoria-awards-nominees-announced-with-public-voting-now|title=Industry Awards Winners And Hall Of Fame Inductees Revealed + 2020 Music Victoria Awards Nominees Announced With Public Voting Now Open!|website=Music Victoria|date=9 October 2020|access-date=9 October 2020|archive-date=17 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417153642/https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/industry-awards-winners-and-hall-of-fame-inductees-revealed-2020-music-victoria-awards-nominees-announced-with-public-voting-now-open/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="MVA2020wins">{{cite web|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/sampa-the-great-walks-off-with-a-stack-of-music-victoria-awards-20201210|title=Sampa The Great Walks Off With a Stack of Music Victoria Awards|website=noise11|date=10 December 2020|access-date=10 December 2020|archive-date=10 December 2020|archive-url=https://archive.today/20201210093625/http://www.noise11.com/news/sampa-the-great-walks-off-with-a-stack-of-music-victoria-awards-20201210|url-status=live}}</ref> | himself | Best Solo Artist | {{nom}} |- | 2021<ref name="MVA2021noms">{{cite web|url=https://www.noise11.com/news/music-victoria-awards-reveals-line-up-and-nominees-for-2021-20211111|title=Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021|website=Noise11|date=11 November 2021|access-date=12 November 2021|archive-date=12 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112153601/http://www.noise11.com/news/music-victoria-awards-reveals-line-up-and-nominees-for-2021-20211111|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="MVA2021wins">{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/music-victoria-awards-2021-winners-20211209|title=Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners|website=scenestr.com.au|date=9 December 2021|access-date=9 December 2021|archive-date=9 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209231418/https://scenestr.com.au/music/music-victoria-awards-2021-winners-20211209|url-status=live}}</ref> | themselves | Best Hip Hop Act | {{nom}} |- {{end}}
===National Indigenous Music Awards=== The National Indigenous Music Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians from throughout Australia. They commenced in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicnt.com.au/national-indigenous-music-awards/about-the-awards/2014-winners/|title=2014 Winners - National Indigenous Music Awards|work=Musicnt.com.au|access-date=28 February 2017|archive-date=25 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225214135/http://www.musicnt.com.au/national-indigenous-music-awards/about-the-awards/2014-winners/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Radio" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/2015-national-indigenous-music-awards-winners-announced/|title=2015 National Indigenous Music Awards Winners Announced|website=Music Feeds|date=July 2015|access-date=10 August 2020|archive-date=5 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805105620/https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/2015-national-indigenous-music-awards-winners-announced/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/national-indigenous-music-awards-unveils-2019-nominations/|title=National Indigenous Music Awards unveils 2019 Nominations|publisher=National Indigenous Music Awards|date=July 2019|access-date=19 August 2019|archive-date=19 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819102114/https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/national-indigenous-music-awards-unveils-2019-nominations/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/record-breaking-crowd-for-the-2019-national-indigenous-music-awards/|title=Record Breaking Crowd for the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards!|publisher=National Indigenous Music Awards|date=13 August 2019|access-date=16 April 2019|archive-date=19 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819102122/https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/record-breaking-crowd-for-the-2019-national-indigenous-music-awards/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/announcement-national-indigenous-music-awards-finalists-unveiled-20200713|title=Announcement: National Indigenous Music Awards Finalists Unveiled|website=noise11|date=13 July 2020|access-date=18 July 2020|archive-date=18 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718030729/http://www.noise11.com/news/announcement-national-indigenous-music-awards-finalists-unveiled-20200713|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2017-winners-2/|title=2020 Finalists|website=NIMA|date=July 2020|access-date=18 July 2020|archive-date=25 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925234821/https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2017-winners-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
{{awards table}} |- | 2014 | himself | Best New Talent | {{won}} |- | rowspan="5"| 2015 | himself | Artist of the Year | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="2"| ''Sheplife'' | Album of the Year | {{won}} |- | Cover Art of the Year | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="2"| "Bad Apples" | Film Clip of the Year | {{won}} |- | Song of the Year | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="2"| 2016 | rowspan="2"| "The Children Came Back" {{small|(with Dewayne Everettsmith & Gurrumul)}} | Song of the Year | {{won}} |- | Film Clip of the Year | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="2"| 2019 | himself | Artist of the Year | {{nom}} |- | "Life is Incredible" | Film Clip of the Year | {{won}} |- | rowspan="2"| 2020 | rowspan="2"| "HouseFyre" {{small|(with Tim Minchin)}} | Song of the Year | {{nom}} |- | Film Clip of the Year | {{nom}} |- {{end}}
==Discography== ===Studio albums=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+List of studio albums released, with release date and label details shown ! Title ! Album details |- ! scope="row"| ''The Blacklist'' | * Released: 1 January 2010<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-blacklist/1444166678 |title=The Blacklist by Briggs on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=1 January 2010 |access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> * Label: Golden Era Records, Universal Australia * Formats: CD, digital download |- ! scope="row"| ''Sheplife'' | * Released: 22 August 2014<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/sheplife/1443185560 |title=Sheplife by Briggs on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=22 January 2014 |access-date=20 April 2020 |archive-date=3 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803191147/https://music.apple.com/au/album/sheplife/1443185560 |url-status=live }}</ref> * Label: Golden Era Records, Universal Australia * Formats: CD, digital download, streaming |}
===EPs=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ List of extended plays released, with release date and label details shown ! Title ! Details |- ! scope="row"| ''Homemade Bombs'' | * Released: 20 January 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/homemade-bombs-ep/1192411277 |title=Homemade Bombs – EP by Briggs on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=20 January 2017 |access-date=20 April 2020 |archive-date=7 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507225030/https://music.apple.com/au/album/homemade-bombs-ep/1192411277 |url-status=live }}</ref> * Label: Bad Apples Music * Formats: Digital download, streaming |- ! scope="row"| ''Always Was'' | * Scheduled: 21 August 2020<ref name="GTW"/> * Label: Self-released * Formats: Digital download, streaming |}
===Singles=== ====As lead artist==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+List of singles, with year released and album details shown |- ! Title ! Year ! Album |- ! scope="row"| "The Wrong Brother"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-wrong-brother-single/1444602490 |title=The Wrong Brother – Single by Briggs on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=1 January 2010 |access-date=20 April 2020 |archive-date=15 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815044026/https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-wrong-brother-single/1444602490 |url-status=live }}</ref> | rowspan="2"| 2010 | rowspan="2"| ''The Blacklist'' |- ! scope="row"| "So Dangerous"<br />{{small|(featuring Trials)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/so-dangerous-feat-trials-ep/1444272408 |title=So Dangerous (feat. Trials) – EP by Briggs on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=1 January 2010 |access-date=20 April 2020 |archive-date=7 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507225031/https://music.apple.com/au/album/so-dangerous-feat-trials-ep/1444272408 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| "The Hunt"<br />{{small|(featuring Gurrumul)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-hunt-feat-gurrumul-single/898121915 |title=The Hunt (feat. Gurrumul) – Single by Briggs on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=11 July 2014 |access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> | 2014 | ''Sheplife'' |- ! scope="row"| "The Children Came Back"<br />{{small|(with Gurrumul and Dewayne Everettsmith)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-children-came-back-single/1011074221 |title=The Children Came Back – Single by Briggs, Gurrumul and Dewayne Everettsmith on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=3 July 2015 |access-date=20 April 2020 |archive-date=31 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531014525/https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-children-came-back-single/1011074221 |url-status=live }}</ref> | 2015 | rowspan="3" {{N/a|Non-album singles}} |- ! scope="row"| "2016 Golden Era Cypher"<br />{{small|(with Hilltop Hoods, Funkoars, A.B. Original, Vents, K21 & Purpose)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/2016-golden-era-cypher-single/1444284010 |title=2016 Golden Era Cypher – Single by Hilltop Hoods, Funkoars, A.B. Original, Briggs, Vents, K21 & Purpose on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=22 December 2016 |access-date=20 April 2020 |archive-date=21 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121135831/https://music.apple.com/au/album/2016-golden-era-cypher-single/1444284010 |url-status=live }}</ref> | 2016 |- ! scope="row"| "Here"<br />{{small|(featuring Caiti Baker)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/here-feat-caiti-baker-single/1255067178 |title=Here (feat. Caiti Baker) – Single by Briggs on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=3 July 2017 |access-date=20 April 2020 |archive-date=9 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909042650/https://music.apple.com/au/album/here-feat-caiti-baker-single/1255067178 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | 2017 |- ! scope="row"| "Life is Incredible"<br />{{small|(featuring Greg Holden)}}<ref name="LIA">{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/first-spin:-briggs-new-track-life-is-incredible-is-the-get/10993934 |title=First Spin: Briggs' new track 'Life Is Incredible' is the 'Get Out' of rap songs |work=ABC |date=12 April 2020 |access-date=19 April 2020 |author=Newstead, Al |quote='Life Is Incredible' is the first taste of Briggs' next solo album, ''Briggs For PM''. |archive-date=28 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228061810/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/first-spin:-briggs-new-track-life-is-incredible-is-the-get/10993934 |url-status=live }}</ref> | 2019 | rowspan="2"| ''Briggs for PM'' |- ! scope="row"| "Housefyre"<br />{{small|(featuring Tim Minchin)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/housefyre-feat-tim-minchin-single/1506538749 |title=HouseFyre (feat. Tim Minchin) – Single by Briggs on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=9 April 2020 |access-date=20 April 2020 |archive-date=16 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216021428/https://music.apple.com/au/album/housefyre-feat-tim-minchin-single/1506538749 |url-status=live }}</ref> | rowspan="4"| 2020 |- ! scope="row"| "Extra Extra"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/briggs-new-single-extra-extra-11143 |title=Briggs shares mighty new single, 'Extra Extra' |work=Rolling Stone Australia |date=15 May 2020 |access-date=15 May 2020 |author=Jenke, Tyler |archive-date=16 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516045552/https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/briggs-new-single-extra-extra-11143/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | rowspan="3"| ''Always Was'' |- ! scope="row"| "Go to War"<br />{{small|(featuring Thelma Plum)}}<ref name="GTW">{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/briggs-thelma-plum-collab-single-go-to-war-a.b.-original/12531488/ |title=First Spin: Briggs taps Thelma Plum for haunting collab 'Go To War' |work=Triple J |date=7 August 2020 |access-date=7 August 2020 |author=Newstead, Al |archive-date=25 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925051440/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/briggs-thelma-plum-collab-single-go-to-war-a.b.-original/12531488 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| "Good Morning"<br />{{small|(featuring MUKI)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://themusicnetwork.com/charts/singles-to-radio/|title=Singles to Radio – 6 November 2020|work=The Music Network|date=6 November 2020|access-date=6 November 2020|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011155453/https://themusicnetwork.com/charts/singles-to-radio/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| "Shadows"<br />{{small|(featuring Troy Cassar-Daley)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/shadows-feat-troy-cassar-daley-single/1588678571 |title=Shadows (feat. Troy Cassar-Daley) – Single by Briggs on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=21 October 2021 |access-date=23 October 2021 |archive-date=23 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023010553/https://music.apple.com/au/album/shadows-feat-troy-cassar-daley-single/1588678571 |url-status=live }}</ref> | 2021 | |- ! scope="row"| "Ballad of the Goats"<br />{{small|(with Kobie Dee)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/briggs-kobie-dee-ballad-of-the-goats-67350/|title= Briggs & Kobie Dee Drop Big Anthem 'Ballad of the GOATs'|website=Rolling Stone Australia|date=27 September 2024|access-date=28 September 2024 }}</ref> | rowspan="2"| 2024 | |- ! scope="row"| "Munarra"<br />{{small|(with Sprout}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://shots.net/news/view/sprout-births-rapper-briggs-new-track|title= Sprout births rapper Briggs' new track|website=Rolling Stone Australia|date=21 November 2024|access-date=22 November 2024 }}</ref> | |- ! scope="row"| "Identity"<br />{{small|(as Big Noter)}}<ref name="BN"/> | rowspan="2"| 2025 | |- ! scope="row"| "Freak Out"<br/>{{small|(with Baker Boy and Haiku Hands)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nit.com.au/23-05-2025/18103/new-era-begins-as-baker-boy-drops-freak-out|title=Yolŋu artist Baker Boy has released a new single "Freak Out" teaming up with Yorta-Yorta/Wurundjeri/Wemba-Wemba man Briggs and Australian electropop trio Haiku Hands|website=National Indigenous Times|date= 23 May 2025|access-date=8 June 2025}}</ref> | ''Djandjay'' |}
===Guest appearances=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+List of non-single appearances ! Title ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Artist(s) ! scope="col"| Album |- ! scope="row"| "Ain't No Place" | 2009 | Eloquor featuring Briggs | ''Move Up'' |- ! scope="row"| "Game Time" | 2010 | Maundz featuring Briggs | ''Mr. Nobody'' |- ! scope="row"| "Burning Bridges" | rowspan="5"| 2011 | The Last Kinection featuring Briggs | ''Next of Kin'' |- ! scope="row"| "The Eulogy" | Drapht featuring Briggs | ''The Life of Riley'' |- ! scope="row"| "Let It Burn" | rowspan="2"| Golden Era Records | rowspan="3"| ''Golden Era Mixtape 2011'' |- ! scope="row"| "The People's Champ" |- ! scope="row"| "Lunchroom Table" | with Trials, Suffa and Sesta |- ! scope="row"| "Keep that Mouth Shut" | rowspan="4"| 2012 | Tornts featuring Briggs | ''Concrete Slang'' |- ! scope="row"| "The Joint" | Clandestien featuring Briggs | ''Weapons Grade'' |- ! scope="row"| "#Sheplife" | Golden Era Records | ''Golden Era Mixtape 2012'' |- ! scope="row"| "The Underground" (Suffa remix) | Hilltop Hoods | ''The Good Life in the Sun'' |}
==References== {{reflist|30em}}
==External links== * [http://goldenerarecords.com.au/store/artists/briggs/ Briggs' profile on Golden Era Records website] * [http://allaussiehiphop.com/2010/09/24/briggs-the-blacklist-2010/ allaussie hip hop review of ''The Blacklist''] * [http://vimeo.com/44637607 ABC's Message Stick - Briggs on Vimeo]
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