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"The Message" served as Australia's first major foray into , a subgenre defined by dark, sliding basslines and starkly realistic lyrics about street life. While the lyrics were provocative—referencing gang rivalries and retaliation—group members like YP maintained they were simply reflecting their environment.

: Coordinated police pressure forced venues to pull out of ONEFOUR’s national tours, citing safety concerns. The Message - ONEFOUR

The group's meteoric rise was immediately met with intense resistance from law enforcement. , an elite NSW Police unit, began a campaign to dismantle the group's career, leading to: "The Message" served as Australia's first major foray

: Authorities even approached streaming services in unsuccessful attempts to have ONEFOUR’s music removed. a subgenre defined by dark

: "We rap about what we've seen growing up," YP explained in an interview with GQ Australia.