Chet Faker

Melbourne-bred Nick Murphy takes on a slightly modified Chet Baker moniker consistent with the sensual subtleties and relaxed vocal demeanor shared by both artists, separated by only a generation. Although this particular Chet does not adopt quite the jazz-ridden genre of his title-inspired predecessor, Faker keeps the downbeat, cool school real. No faking involved, despite what his self-deprecating namesake may imply. Among "No Diggity" on his debut album, Thinking In Textures, is "I'm Into You," yet another track featuring fragile vocals and serpentine bass-lines. Faker doesn't miss a beat in terms of originality. With great depth, the textures he so eclectically assembles lay back and win over ears with seemingly simple melodies fit for a hotel lounge-a lounge in which the standard dance move happens to be R&B-inspired grinding.

In 2012 he signed to Downtown Records and issued an extended play, Thinking in Textures. In October that year he won 'Breakthrough Artist of the Year' and Thinking in Textures won 'Best Independent Single/EP' at the Australian Independent Records Awards. In January 2013 the work won 'Best Independent Release' at the Rolling Stone Australia Awards for 2012.

For his newest release, the new prince of down tempo, Chet Faker turns Blackstreet's "No Diggity" into an even sexier tune-if you can imagine the possibility.

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