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This week’s local Eyes is from one of New Zealand’s most prominent hip-hop figures, JessB. Who has just shared her new single “FROM THA JUMP.” Accompanied with a bold visual by Jodo Valley Productions featuring her collection of mini me’s, this track follows up on a string of remixes throughout 2021 as well as Jess’ […]
This week on Native Tongues, Yannika chats to ‘Siiimba‘ about his latest EP ‘Tabula Rasa’, why he has three i’s in his name and more. Also featured this week, new tracks from CHAII, Kings, Uts, NOÈ, Dallas Harvey and Chris RL. Throw in some old tracks from local legends SWIDT and established artist JessB and […]
This month on Native Tongues… 1st March 2020 Featured Track and Artist: Lightning Bolt – Team Dynamite, Bailey Wiley Taken from their latest release Respect The Process, ‘Lightning Bolt’ features the glorious vocals of Bailey Wiley. Following on from the fast paced challenge of ‘Who?’ ft. Diggy Dupe and ‘Dragon Fruit’ ft. Louis Baker, ‘Lightning Bolt’ […]
We Love Aotearoa December 19th at ASB Showgrounds – Free Entry Whānau Fun Day: 10 am – 3 pm Saturday, December 19th We Love Aotearoa (r18): 5 pm – 11 pm Saturday, December 19th (ticketed) We Love Aotearoa is back and bigger than ever, with an unmissable line-up of celebrations set to take place next […]
SATURDAY AUGUST 15TH, 2020 ‘WHĀNAU FUN DAY’ and ‘WE ❤ AOTEAROA’ On Saturday August 15th, a special two-part event will take place across Auckland’s Queens Wharf. To celebrate Aotearoa’s tremendous efforts to moderate the impact of COVID-19, a plethora of activities, performances, and workshops will take place across The Cloud and Shed 10 and all […]
This week’s Local Eyes is a posse cut that hopes to inspire the next generation of African-New Zealanders to chase their dreams in Aotearoa. AmmoNation’s Raiza Biza has partnered with Blaze The Emperor, JessB, Mo Muse and Abdul Kay for ‘Funds Pt. II’, a powerful tune depicting unity between African-New Zealander. The visuals are directed […]
This week’s Local Eyes is for Fat Freddy’s Drop‘s summer anthem ‘Special Edition‘ taken from their new album ‘Special Edition Part 1‘. The ‘Special Edition’ music video features the return of Fat Freddys Drop marionette band vs Baby Dorge & a furry puppet posse grooving to the new single. The video is directed by Mark […]
Here’s this year’s red carpet and backstage action from the NZ Music Awards. We talked to some of the winners, nominees and hosts from the night. Featuring Jacinda Ardern, Mike McRoberts, Troy Kingi, JessB, Louis Baker, Church & AP, Bailey Wiley, Rei, Tali and much more. Interviews by Ian Beatmaster Wright Filmed at Spark Arena Filmed and edited by CorpStudio
Our favourite NYE festival Northern Bass just got bigger with even more names added to their killer lineup! Freshly announced acts include the biggest icon in the Drum & Bass world, Andy C alongside Metlaheadz founder – the legendary Goldie. Joined by Wu Tang’s own Ghostface Killah, Drum & Bass Godfathers Fabio & Grooverider, Technimatic, TREi with JabZ MC, plus Jazzy Jeff, Church & […]
In this week’s Local Eye’s video, Jess B recruits Abdul Kay as they take ‘Time Out’.New Zealand’s rap queen night-time escapades are captured in the latest video for the track, ‘Time Out’, which is directed by ConnorFilms and is the third release from her latest EP, With nocturnal colours drenched in neon, JessB and Abdul make […]