Kerser
Kerser | |
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.jpg) Kerser performing in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Scott Barrow, Kers, King Kers, The Sickest, Scotty Wilson |
| Born | Scott Froml 21 August 1987 Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres |
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| Occupation | Rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007 – present |
| Label | ABK Records |
| Website | emceekerser |
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 his album A Gift & a Kers.
Biography
[edit]Scott Froml was born on 21 August 1987, in the vicinity of Campbelltown, New South Wales.[5] Kerser adopted his stage name from his graffiti tag which he frequently wrote during his youth, before beginning his rap career.[6] He started his rap career at an early age while living in Campbelltown. Kerser released 2 mixtapes, then released 10 albums in 12 years. One of his major influences is Tupac.[5][2]
He was signed to management with Obese Records in 2013,[7] 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.[7] Among his performances was the Breath of Life Festival in Tasmania alongside 360 (rapper), Illy, Seth Sentry.[7]
Kerser released his first mixtape Straight Out tha Gutter in 2009 and his second mixtape Down the Drain in 2010.[1]
His first album The Nebulizer was released on 14 October 2011. The album was named after its producer, Nebs. 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."[8] He gained fame from the track "Kerser Is the Sickest" that was also on the first album.[9]
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.[7] He toured nationally to support the album.[4]
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. He toured Australia in February and March 2013 to support the album.[10]
Kerser's fourth album, King, produced by Nebs, was released on 14 November 2014 and peaked at No. 5 on the Australian albums chart.[5]
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.[citation needed]
Kerser released his sixth album Tradition on 18 November 2016 produced by Sinima Beats. It was released under ABK Records and distributed by Warner Music Australia.[11]
Kerser's seventh album, Engraved in the Game, was released on 10 November 2017[12], produced by Allrounda[13] and released under ABK Records and distributed through Warner Music Australia[14].
His eighth album Lifestyle was produced by Open Till L8 and released on 8 March 2019 under ABK Records and distributed by Warner Music Australia.[15]
Kerser released his ninth album Roll the Dice, produced by Open Till L8, on 3 April 2020 through ABK Records and was distributed by Warner Music Australia.[16]
On 23 June 2023 he released his tenth album, A Gift & a Kers, through ABK and Warner Music Australia. The album peaked at No. 1 on the Australian albums chart.[17] The album marked the completion of Kerser's goal to release ten albums over the course of his career, despite being over a 12 year timeframe as opposed to his intended 10 year plan.[citation needed]
Battle rap career
[edit]Kerser 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,[8][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.[18]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certification | ||
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| AUS [19] | |||||
| The Nebulizer |
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73[20] | |||
| No Rest for the Sickest |
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15 | |||
| S.C.O.T. |
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5 | |||
| King |
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9 | |||
| Next Step |
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5 |
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| Tradition |
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4 | |||
| Engraved in the Game |
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5 | |||
| Lifestyle |
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2 | |||
| Roll the Dice |
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3 | |||
| A Gift & a Kers |
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1 | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||
Mixtapes
[edit]| Title | Mixtape details |
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| Straight Out Tha Gutter |
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| Down the Drain |
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| Tha Sickest |
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| Still Tha Highest |
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| Wavey Mixes |
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EPs
[edit]| Title | EP details |
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| LSP Records |
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Certified songs
[edit]| Title | Year | Certifications | Album |
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| "Next Step" | 2015 | Next Step | |
| "Bad Habits" | 2016 |
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Tradition |
| "Take It And Run" (featuring Jean Rodríguez) |
2019 |
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Lifestyle |
| "Winner" | 2021 |
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A Gift & a Kers |
Video releases
[edit]| Title | Video details |
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| No Rest for the Sickest Tour |
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| S.C.O.T Tour |
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Awards and nominations
[edit]ARIA Music Awards
[edit]The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Engraved in the Game | Best Urban Release | Nominated | |
| 2023 | A Gift & a Kers | Best Hip Hop/Rap Release | Nominated | [27] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Simpson, Paul. "Kerser". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- 1 2 3 4 Weiss, Kriss. "Kerser". Beat. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- 1 2 "Chartifacts – Wednesday 14th November 2012". ARIA Charts. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- 1 2 3 "MC Kerser Debuts at No. 1 With new DVD". The Music. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 Vincent, Peter (24 January 2014). "Kerser:Fresh voice for local stories". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ↑ Shea, Matt (12 November 2014). "Rapper Kerser moved from Campbelltown to escape his 'crazy' fans". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Emcee Kerser Bio – Official". EmceeKerser.com. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- 1 2 Meldrum, Richie (2012). "Battle Ready: Kerser v 360". Inpress. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ↑ "Kerser". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ↑ "S.C.O.T." Sanity.com. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ↑ "Tradition by Kerser". Genius. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ Kerser - Engraved In The Game, 10 November 2017, retrieved 3 August 2026
- ↑ "Engraved In The Game by Kerser". Genius. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ Engraved In the Game by Kerser on Apple Music, 10 November 2017, retrieved 3 August 2026
- ↑ "Lifestyle | Kerser". Warner Music Australasia Store. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ "Interview: Kerser Fills Us In On Album Number Nine 'Roll The Dice'". Life Without Andy. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ "Kerser gives the gift of two straight Aussie #1s". Australian Recording Industry Association. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ↑ Moskovitch, Greg (22 April 2016). "Inside Kerser & 360's Legendary Rap Battle". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ "australian-charts.com – Discography Kerser". australian-charts.com. Archived from the original on 4 December 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2025 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ↑ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
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