Gomeroi artist Mitch Tambo has released a new version of Blackfellas, marking 20 years since the original song became a landmark in Blak hip hop.

The 2025 remix is out now on all major streaming platforms and brings together three generations of artists; Mitch Tambo, Local Knowledge's Abie Wright, and rising Waanyi/Gangaliida rapper, Jamahl Yami.

First released in 2005 by Local Knowledge, Blackfellas quickly became one of the most influential Indigenous hip hop tracks, gaining airplay on triple j, a Live at the Wireless feature, and a dedicated SBS documentary.

"I remember this song, you know, roughly 20 years ago, walking the hallways at school pumping the iPod shuffle with Blackfellas in my ears," Tambo said.

"I think it was a time in my life to really explore and try to understand what it meant to be a blackfella in that particular era.

"The song just gave me all this energy, pride and swagger."

Tambo said the remix came from a conversation with Uncle Abie

"I said to Uncle Abie 'if you're up for it, I reckon we should bring the song back,' and he said, 'let's do it'," he said.

"It needs another rapper on here and I'm not a rapper, so I thought Jamahl was the man for sure."

Produced by Rob Amoruso, known for his work with The Rubens and Baker Boy, the 2025 version builds on the original's political message with updated verses and new production.

Uncle Abie said the song continues to resonate two decades on.

"This song still speaks to the struggles and the power of our people," he said.

"To revisit it with Mitch and Jamahl, two artists who are shaping the future of Blak music, is something really special."

For Yami, the track was deeply personal.

"I was heavily inspired by Uncle Abie - that first verse and the older version, that was always the one that stuck with me the most," he said.

"So when it came to my verse I was like, I want to give back that same 'I'm a black star, you're a black star' energy.

"My verse, I've been sitting on it for a bit and I think I rewrote it about three times because I'm like 'nah this ain't hitting what I'm meant to be. I can do better.'"

Yami said the collaboration reflects his approach to music and the legacy of hip hop.

"I've always come from a DIY background when it comes to hip hop and I think that's where hip hop's heart is too," he said.

"I'm just so grateful to be a part of it."

Tambo described his contribution as a spoken word piece rooted in cultural identity.

"With my verse I'm just really bringing the essence of who we are as blackfellas and our connection to everything, it's almost like a spoken word," he said.

The release coincides with NAIDOC Week 2025, aligning with this year's theme of 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy.'

'Blackfellas' is available on streaming platforms now.