Get Familiar: The Best New Australian & NZ Music In November 2017 Pt. 2

Complex AU presents some of the best tracks from Australia & NZ in the second half of November 2017.

Every few weeks we've been putting together all the tracks you may have missed from Australia and New Zealand's most unique and ground-breaking artists.

As November comes to a close, we check out brand new joints from Cult Shφtta, Lakshane, Jesswar and Charbel. Check the vid for the second half of the month up above, and find the full versions of each song down below.

Cult Shφtta "Cheat Codes"

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Sydney duo Cult Shφtta​ have swung through with their latest single "Cheat Code" featuring consistent collaborator Geek. The whirling, flute-filled beat comes courtesy of producer Tanssi, while the trippy, video game inspired visuals are the work of South of Home Creative, who literally bring the boys’ lyrics to life.​

Lakshane "Don't Lie"

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Lakshane is a Melbourne-based artist of Sri Lankan descent and “Don't Lie” is his brand new track featuring rapper Kiid Koda. Saft and Gursky assist with some bouncy production, while Lakshane flexes on the ladies with some Chris Brown and Bryson Tiller-inspired flows. The singer is currently working on an upcoming EP,  so be sure to keep an eye out for the impending drop.

Jesswar "Savage"

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Jesswar is a 20-year-old Brisbane-based MC, making some big waves at the moment. "Savage" is her fierce debut single and sees her straight spittin' over a dark, sample-driven beat. The hard-as-hell track is sure to have everyone back on their bullshit, and the visuals are grimy, featuring a crew of Brisbane bosses.

Charbel "Nintendo Games"

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18-year-old Sydney singer-songwriter Charbel brings us the follow up to the amazing track "Courtside" with his latest joint "Nintendo Games". Produced by and featuring Rei So La, it tells a story of moving on with "no player two" in Charbel's soulful vocals. His second full-length project, Passionfruit, is due early December.​

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