Young Franco
Australian DJ and producer (born 1994)
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Joseph Da Rin de Barbera (born 1994), who performs as Young Franco, is an Australian DJ and record producer from Brisbane, Queensland. He is based in Sydney, New South Wales.
11 March 1994
- DJ
- record producer
- musician
Young Franco | |
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| Born | Joseph Da Rin De Barbera 11 March 1994 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Label | Of Leisure[1] |
| Website | youngfranco |
Career
Barbera has performed at many Australian festivals including Splendour in the Grass and Falls Festival.[2][3] [4][5][6][7][8]
On 19 November 2021, Young Franco released "Real Nice (H.C.T.F.)" with Tkay Maidza featuring Nerve which served as the theme song for the A-League, the Australian and New Zealand professional soccer league.[9]
In January 2025, Young Franco released his debut studio album, It's Franky Baby.[10]
Discography
Albums
Certified or charted singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Hot [12] | |||
| "About This Thing" (featuring Scrufizzer)[13] |
2017 | — | |
| "Fallin' Apart" (featuring Denzel Curry and Pell)[15] |
2020 | 22 | |
| "Peaches" (with Charlotte Plank) |
2025 | 28 |
Awards and nominations
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony held by the Australian Recording Industry Association. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | It's Franky Baby! | Best Solo Artist | Nominated | [16] |
| Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist | Nominated |
Queensland Music Awards
The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's emerging artists. They commenced in 2006.[17]
