Rapper. Entrepreneur. Community Leader. Born & raised in Melbourne’s north to a Sri Lankan father and Italian mother, Matthew Craig is a pivotal figure in the global generation of Hip-Hop in Australia. The AUD’$ figurehead is one of the most in-demand hip-hop curators in the country, having worked as a selector for the likes of ARIA, Apple Music, TikTok, Amazon Music, and Triple J, while his industry insight has seen him featured as a speaker at BIGSOUND conference, and as a moderator at the upcoming SXSW Sydney. A recording artist in his own right, Craig’s rap credentials are on full display in his debut project “Pass The Lighter Vol.1”. A powerful storyteller with intelligent wordplay, Matthew Craig uses his reputation as the backbone of his artistry; speaking from a position of authority, he combines the essence of golden era 90's hip-hop with contemporary domestic references in a relaxed, laconic flow. As a presenter, Craig has an extensive resume having interviewed global names including Killer Mike, Saint JHN, Brent Faiyaz, and Ari Lennox, while providing the earliest coverage of acts including The Kid Laroi, Mason Dane and ChillinIt.