Some artists chase industry attention; others let the streets speak for them. Ogwetth is firmly the latter, and “SHOW DEM” is the evidence.
Since its August release, the track has spread across Australia and into New Zealand, quickly becoming a staple for anyone tuned into the bubbling local scene. After seeing him perform it live twice this month, it’s easy to see why.
Alongside names like VV-Ace, lxrdmc, and BabyBlaccson, Ogwetth’s rise this year is deeply rooted in Melbourne North, both in community and geography.
Since first appearing on BabyBlaccson’s “Concrete” in 2022, he had a quiet 2024 before dropping three tracks in 2025 —with “SHOW DEM” being the standout. For many listeners, it’s their first proper introduction to him.
Throughout the song, his flow shifts between measured and commanding, fiery and laid-back. On the hook he raps, “They don’t know who you are, then you better go hard and go show dem.”
The song, which is a demand for both respect and recognition, is a statement that Ogwetth belongs in the conversation. He imagines himself whipping a Beamer truck through Craigieburn — his confidence feels earned, not manufactured. It’s not overcomplicated on the production side, with low 808s and airy layers allowing him to switch seamlessly between vulnerability and steeze, where he thrives best.
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“SHOW DEM” isn’t just his personal statement — it’s a snapshot of a moment, resonating with listeners across Australia and New Zealand.
On the live front, the energy of the song translates effortlessly.
At a recent debut set at Melbourne’s Evelyn Hotel, the crowd knew most of the words and begged for a reload before Ogwetth could finish the first line, proving the song’s reach extends well beyond his immediate circle — no hype machines or industry push needed.
Culturally, he’s part of something bigger. In an Aussie scene which often feels formulaic and oversaturated, OG and his peers in Melbourne’s North are reintroducing raw, intentional music grounded in community. He’s not rewriting his origins, clout-chasing, or pandering to trends — he’s expressing his lived experience as an Afro-Aussie, bar for bar.
