Noongar rapper Dallas Woods exudes supreme confidence across his first album, named for what everyone called him throughout childhood. Following support slots for signal Aussie MCs like Sampa the Great and Baker Boy, Woods commands a rapid-fire flow that moves between a straightforward attack and more labyrinthine twists. Julie’s Boy sees him demand the return of stolen First Nations land on “Colorblind” and stage an old-school showcase of fierce spontaneity on “Moonboot Freestyle”. Produced by Jerome Farah and inspired by the UK grime scene, “Grime” is a swaggering show of force that hammers home the refrain “Cool, calm and collective/My collective cool and calm.” Between that track and other firm standouts here, Woods proves equally comfortable tapping into Australian, US and UK influences. Yet he draws from his personal life with unflinching honesty, making this propulsive debut double as an intimate insight into the young MC’s setbacks and triumphs.