The Message - Onefour File

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

Despite these obstacles, ONEFOUR's influence only grew. Their story became the subject of the 2023 Netflix documentary Against All Odds , which chronicled their struggle against what they termed "censorship". ONEFOUR – The Message - The Singles Jukebox The Message - ONEFOUR

: The track spawned the "Mounty Bop" dance trend and provided a voice for Pacific Islander and immigrant communities in Sydney’s far west, areas often ignored by mainstream media. Policing and Controversy : "We rap about what we've seen growing

"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. ONEFOUR – The Message - The Singles Jukebox

: Authorities even approached streaming services in unsuccessful attempts to have ONEFOUR’s music removed.