[3][5] In a July 2020 interview with the Tweed Valley Weekly, Paulson discussed how he came to be a rapper, stating: "I have always been into rap since I was in third or fourth grade.

"[6] On 13 September 2019, Paulson released his debut solo single "Came for the Lot", featuring Brisbane rapper Nerve.

[7] Later that month, he featured on Nerve's single "Sunday Roast", a song credited as both artists' breakthrough.

[8] On 1 July, The Music revealed in an exclusive that New World Artists had signed Paulson to their roster and additionally announced an initial August release date for his forthcoming debut album.

[1] On 8 August, Paulson performed his track "Outta Here" virtually at the 17th Annual National Indigenous Music Awards.

[17] In March, Paulson performed at the Adelaide Festival's hip hop finale concert.

[5] Paulson's track "The Recipe" has been favourably compared to late American rapper Nipsey Hussle,[8] an artist whom he considers an influence.

[21] He also lists J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, the Game, Joey Bada$$, and Lauryn Hill as musical influences.