The Herd is a hip-hop group from Sydney, Australia, formed in 1997. The group consists of Ozi Batla, Urthboy, and Suffa, with a rotating line-up of guest MCs and DJs. Additionally, The Herd has released 14 albums over the span of their 19-year-career, and in 2008 they won an ARIA Award for Best Urban Release. Their music is known for blending hip-hop and electronic elements, touching on social issues such as mental health, environmentalism and indigenous issues. The Herd’s songwriting has been shaped by various political causes, such as advocating for social change and the importance of indigenous culture. The Herd have headlined countless shows around the world, and collaborated with respected Australian musicians such as Paul Kelly and Missy Higgins.