3% Drop Country-inspired Single ‘Betterman’
‘Betterman’ follows the previously released singles ‘These Days’, ‘Running Through My Head’ and ‘Our Greats’.
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Multi-award-winning First Nations rap trio 3% continue their hot run of form with new single, ‘Betterman’.
Following the previously released ‘These Days’, ‘Running Through My Head’ with Sarah Wolfe and ‘Our Greats’, 3%’s new tune has a slightly different sound to their usual output, with a feel-good country vibe.
Released via Believe and produced by Xavier Dunn, ‘Betterman’ features Dallas and Nooky rhyming over a country-flavoured acoustic guitar and modern hip hop beats, with Angus Fields providing the uplifting chorus.
Speaking about the track, Nooky says, “We were raised on country music and ‘Betterman’ is the first taste of 3% dipping into that sound, and it’s definitely not the last. ‘Betterman’ is a song about trying to be better - whether it’s in a relationship, your workplace or just in general. Everybody goes through hard times. Mental health and how we deal with these issues is often a silent battle, there’s a heavy weight, and sometimes it can implode.
“This song is about us being honest with ourselves, acknowledging the imperfections and striving to better ourselves, not just for us but for those around us. Although there may be a lil weight behind the lyrics, it’s a fun song, it’s honest and has a certain energy of hopefulness, and it’s also a sneak peek at the country bangers we got in the vault.”
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‘Betterman’ is the latest in a thrilling run of releases from 3% that caps off a massive 18 months for the trio.
After solidifying their postion as one of the country’s most exciting hip hop acts last year with the release of their debut album KILL THE DEAD, which won a stack of awards (including two ARIAs) and peaked at #12 on the ARIA Album Chart, this year has seen 3% follow-up with the inspiring single ‘Our Greats’, vulnerable collaboration ‘Running Through My Head’ with Sarah Wolfe and boppy track ‘These Days’.
Having just taken out Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement at the 2025 ARIA Awards for ‘Our Greats’, 3% are currently in the studio putting the final touches on their sophomore album, which will hopefully arrive in early 2026.
‘Betterman’ by 3% is out now via Believe. Listen here.
