A versatile R&B singer of Pacific Islander descent, Youngn Lipz represents a sensitive yet streetwise voice from the southwest Sydney suburbs. His 2021 debut album, Area Baby, pays tribute to western Sydney’s rival (and richly multicultural) postcodes, with tracks like “Broken Home” recounting the hardships of his urban upbringing. First appearing on an Aussie-themed remix of A Boogie wit da Hoodie’s “Mood Swings”, YL properly debuted with 2019’s platinum-selling “Misunderstood”, inspired by a real-life romantic betrayal. Since then he has laced sultry turns with bravado, penning emotional lyrics drawn from his own experience.