The group 's July 1995 album , '' The Soft 'n' Sexy Sound '' , was produced by Victor Van Vugt . It reached the Top 40 and earned Graney the ' Best Male Artist ' accolade at the ARIA Music Awards of 1996 . In his acceptance speech , Graney wore a hot pink , crushed velvet suit and a wig to declare himself ( under his breath ) ' King of Pop ' . This was a reference to a 1970s pop award which was presented by teen magazine , '' Go-Set '' . The album also received nominations as ' Best Cover Art ' for Mahony and ' Producer of the Year ' for Victor Vaughan . " I 'm not Afraid to Be Heavy " ( June ) , " Rock 'n' Roll Is Where I Hide " ( August ) and " I 'm Gon na Live in My Own Big World " ( February 1996 ) were issued as singles . The limited edition album 's bonus disc , '' Music for Colourful Racing Identities '' , featured seven live tracks . It was also accompanied by a media CD with an interview of Graney by HG Nelson called '' A Word in Yer Shell , Like '' . It was released in the UK and Europe on the This Way Up label in 1996 . Graney and Moore spent 6 months of the year recording and working in London
ARIA Music Awards of 1996
ARIA Music Awards of 1996
Dave Graney