Kid Confucius was an eight-piece Australian band from Sydney, formed in 2001. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2005, featured the singles "Words" and "Skintight", earning critical acclaim from Rolling Stone and significant radio play for "Words". The group's second album, Stripes, was released in 2007. Kid Confucius built a strong live reputation with sold-out shows at various venues and performances at major festivals such as Splendour in the Grass and Homebake. Their third album, The Let Go, was released in October 2008, marking a shift towards a garage soul sound. Notable achievements included winning Best Urban Act at the Australian Dance Music Awards in November 2006 and Best R&B Band at the Australian Urban Music Awards in August 2007. Kid Confucius announced their amicable split on March 29, 2010.
