"Nobody's Home" is a song by Australian musician
Mallrat
Grace Kathleen Elizabeth Shaw (born 25 September 1998), known professionally as Mallrat, is an Australian musician, singer, and rapper from Brisbane. Mallrat has released three EPs: ''Uninvited'' (2016), '' In the Sky'' (2018) and '' Driving M ...
with
Basenji
The Basenji ( /bəˈsɛndʒi/) is a breed of hunting dog. It was bred from stock that originated in central Africa. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale places the breed in the Spitz and primitive types. The Basenji produces an unusual y ...
. It was released on 1 February 2019.
The song was certified gold in Australia in 2019 and platinum in June 2021. It placed at number 59 in
Triple J
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's
Hottest 100 of 2019.
Background
In an interview with
Triple J
Triple J (stylised in all lowercase) is a government-funded, national Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners of alternative music, which began broadcasting in January 1975. The station also places a greater emphasis on broad ...
discussing how the collaboration came about, Shaw stated:
"We met early last year 018but I've been a fan of him for such a long time. I love the way he dresses, which is random to say, but it matches the way his music sounds; he pairs fun different things together."
Shaw additionally stated that she frequently listens to Basenji's track "Can't Get Enough".
Critical reception
Laura English from ''
Music Feeds
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'' said: "The new track has that infectious lyrical delivery that defines Mallrat's sound and has all these sweet, layered, little sounds that are arranged in a really cool way, courtesy of
Basenji
The Basenji ( /bəˈsɛndʒi/) is a breed of hunting dog. It was bred from stock that originated in central Africa. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale places the breed in the Spitz and primitive types. The Basenji produces an unusual y ...
."
Mike Wass of ''
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'' described the track as an "understated electro-pop anthem" and stated it was "a winning addition to an already impressive discography."
Track listing
Certifications
References
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2019 singles
2019 songs
Mallrat songs
Basenji (producer) songs
Song recordings produced by Basenji (producer)
Songs written by Basenji (producer)
Songs written by Mallrat