Savage and Dawn Raid head back into the charts with ‘Swing’. Move The Crowd Records introduces Tyree, Young Sid, Deach and their crew Smashproof to audiences on both sides of the Tasman. In Central Auckland, a new crew called Homebrew steps into the cypher. A major shift is on the horizon.

 

Aotearoa Hip-Hop: The Music, The People, The History is an award-winning rova original podcast.

 

Savage and Dawn Raid head back into the charts with &lsquo;Swing&rsquo;. Move The Crowd Records introduces Tyree, Young Sid, Deach and their crew Smashproof to audiences on both sides of the Tasman. In Central Auckland, a new crew called Homebrew steps into the cypher. A major shift is on the horizon.
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Aotearoa Hip-Hop: The Music, The People, The History is an award-winning rova original podcast.
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EP11 - Dawn Raid, Savage, Smashproof

‘Swing’s placement in the Knocked Up movie takes Savage all the way into the heartlands of America. David Dallas goes solo and makes the global hip-hop scene take notice. Smashproof drop the most significant single of their career, ‘Brother’. Meanwhile, Ladi6 heads to Europe. Homebrew drops the Last Week EP, PNC enters the chatroom, and Young, Gifted & Broke rises up. This is where our story ends… for now.

Aotearoa Hip-Hop: The Music, The People, The History is an award-winning rova original podcast.

&lsquo;Swing&rsquo;s placement in the Knocked Up movie takes Savage all the way into the heartlands of America. David Dallas goes solo and makes the global hip-hop scene take notice. Smashproof drop the most significant single of their career, &lsquo;Brother&rsquo;. Meanwhile, Ladi6 heads to Europe. Homebrew drops the Last Week EP, PNC enters the chatroom, and Young, Gifted &amp; Broke rises up. This is where our story ends&hellip; for now.
Aotearoa Hip-Hop: The Music, The People, The History is an award-winning rova original podcast.

EP12 - Savage & David Dallas

In the wake of the release of ‘Stand Up’, ‘Not Many - The Remix’ and The Crusader, Scribe becomes the shining star of Aotearoa hip-hop. The scene goes on the road with the nationwide Boost Mobile Hookup tour. Dei Hamo drops his anthemic single ‘We Gon Ride’, and Scribe heads to Australia and the UK. These are the glory years.

 

Aotearoa Hip-Hop: The Music, The People, The History is an award-winning rova original podcast.

 

In the wake of the release of &lsquo;Stand Up&rsquo;, &lsquo;Not Many - The Remix&rsquo; and&nbsp;The Crusader, Scribe becomes the shining star of Aotearoa hip-hop. The scene goes on the road with the nationwide Boost Mobile Hookup tour. Dei Hamo drops his anthemic single &lsquo;We Gon Ride&rsquo;, and Scribe heads to Australia and the UK. These are the glory years.
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Aotearoa Hip-Hop: The Music, The People, The History is an award-winning rova original podcast.
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EP10 - Scribe & Dei Hamo

Che Fu and Nesian Mystik take Aotearoa hip-hop to the mainstream with their Navigator and Polysaturated albums. P-Money drops Big Things. The Aotearoa Hip-Hop summit heads to Auckland, and Mareko and Scribe record their legendary debut albums, White Sunday and The Crusader. Triumph is close at hand.

 

Aotearoa Hip-Hop: The Music, The People, The History is an award-winning rova original podcast.

 

Che Fu and Nesian Mystik take Aotearoa hip-hop to the mainstream with their&nbsp;Navigator and Polysaturated albums. P-Money drops Big Things. The Aotearoa Hip-Hop summit heads to Auckland, and Mareko and Scribe record their legendary debut albums, White Sunday and The Crusader. Triumph is close at hand.
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Aotearoa Hip-Hop: The Music, The People, The History is an award-winning rova original podcast.
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EP9 - Che Fu,  Nesian Mystik & P-Money

The legendary Deceptikonz come together in South Auckland and link up with a brand new record label, Dawn Raid. Hip-Hop in Aotearoa goes online, heralding the arrival of new crews like Breakin Wreckwordz and the next evolution of the MC battle scene. Ali brings the Aotearoa hip-hop summit to Christchurch, and King Kapisi drops his classic album Savage Thoughts.

 

Aotearoa Hip-Hop: The Music, The People, The History is an award-winning rova original podcast.

 

The legendary Deceptikonz come together in South Auckland and link up with a brand new record label, Dawn Raid. Hip-Hop in Aotearoa goes online, heralding the arrival of new crews like Breakin Wreckwordz and the next evolution of the MC battle scene. Ali brings the Aotearoa hip-hop summit to Christchurch, and King Kapisi drops his classic album&nbsp;Savage Thoughts.
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Aotearoa Hip-Hop: The Music, The People, The History is an award-winning rova original podcast.
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EP8- Deceptikonz

DLT and Che Fu reset the benchmark for Aotearoa hip-hop with ‘Chains’, The True School, and 2b S.Pacific. Otara godfather Phil Fuemana launches his legendary Urban Pasifika Records, bringing Lost Tribe, Dei Hamo and Moizna with him. After an appearance by New York’s Roc Raida (RIP) in Auckland, the national DJ scene levels up. Meanwhile, down in Christchurch, Scribe and Ladi6 are on the microphone, and the whole city is listening.

 

Aotearoa Hip-Hop: The Music, The People, The History is an award-winning rova original podcast.

 

DLT and Che Fu reset the benchmark for Aotearoa hip-hop with &lsquo;Chains&rsquo;,&nbsp;The True School, and 2b S.Pacific. Otara godfather Phil Fuemana launches his legendary Urban Pasifika Records, bringing Lost Tribe, Dei Hamo and Moizna with him. After an appearance by New York&rsquo;s Roc Raida (RIP) in Auckland, the national DJ scene levels up. Meanwhile, down in Christchurch, Scribe and Ladi6 are on the microphone, and the whole city is listening.
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Aotearoa Hip-Hop: The Music, The People, The History is an award-winning rova original podcast.
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EP7 - DLT

It's the mid 90's OMC drop ‘How Bizarre’ and become a global sensation. Rolling Stone writes a full spread on the New Zealand sound. Three the Hard Way connects the dots between reggae and hip hop. DLT & Che Fu work on one of the most iconic songs in NZ Hip Hop history ‘Chains’.

Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History is a rova original podcast. 
 
Hosted by Phillip Bell aka DJ Sir-Vere
Written by Martyn Pepperell
Audio Production by Grant Brodie
Opening intro by Mareko
Produced by Asher Bastion
Executive Producer Richard Culph
 
With help from
Tegan Yorwarth
Rebecca Frank
Laura Spence
Lisa Diedricks
Rorie McGregor 
Alex King
& Nick Brown
 
Special thanks to all guests, interviews and any one who has help fact check, or fill us in on the extensive history & legacies contained in this podcast, you can find out more on our page on Mai FM.co.nz or read our articles on Audio Culture
 
This podcast was made with the support of New Zealand On Air

It's the mid 90's OMC drop &lsquo;How Bizarre&rsquo; and become a global sensation. Rolling Stone writes a full spread on the New Zealand sound. Three the Hard Way connects the dots between reggae and hip hop. DLT &amp; Che Fu work on one of the most iconic songs in NZ Hip Hop history &lsquo;Chains&rsquo;.
Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History is a rova original podcast.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hosted by Phillip Bell aka <a href="https://twitter.com/djsirvere">DJ Sir-Vere</a> Written by <a href="https://twitter.com/martynpepperell">Martyn Pepperell</a> Audio Production by Grant Brodie Opening intro by Mareko Produced by Asher Bastion Executive Producer Richard Culph &nbsp; With help from Tegan Yorwarth Rebecca Frank Laura Spence Lisa Diedricks Rorie McGregor&nbsp; Alex King &amp; Nick Brown &nbsp; Special thanks to all guests, interviews and any one who has help fact check, or fill us in on the extensive history &amp; legacies contained in this podcast, you can find out more on our page on <a href="https://www.maifm.co.nz/home/podcasts/aotearoa-hip-hop-podcast.html">Mai FM.co.nz</a> or read our articles on <a href="audioculture.co.nz">Audio Culture</a> &nbsp; This podcast was made with the support of <a href="https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/">New Zealand On Air</a>

Episode Six

Phil Fuemana and the Otara Music And Arts Centre give young South Aucklanders a place to grow their talent. The Proud Tour travels the country. The Christchurch scene struggles with racism and white supremacist skinheads. Brother D & Andy Murmane meet and start the Dawn Raid hustle. Sisters Underground Release ‘In The Neighborhood’.

Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History is a rova original podcast. 
 
Hosted by Phillip Bell aka DJ Sir-Vere
Written by Martyn Pepperell
Audio Production by Grant Brodie
Opening intro by Mareko
Produced by Asher Bastion
Executive Producer Richard Culph
 
With help from
Tegan Yorworth
Rebecca Frank
Laura Spence
Lisa Diadricks
Rorie McGregor 
Alex King
& Nick Brown
 
Special thanks to all guests, interviews and any one who has help fact check, or fill us in on the extensive history & legacies contained in this podcast, you can find out more on our page on Mai FM.co.nz or read our articles on Audio Culture
 
This podcast was made with the support of New Zealand On Air

Phil Fuemana and the Otara Music And Arts Centre give young South Aucklanders a place to grow their talent. The Proud Tour travels the country. The Christchurch scene struggles with racism and white supremacist skinheads. Brother D &amp; Andy Murmane meet and start the Dawn Raid hustle. Sisters Underground Release &lsquo;In The Neighborhood&rsquo;.
Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History is a rova original podcast.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hosted by Phillip Bell aka <a href="https://twitter.com/djsirvere">DJ Sir-Vere</a> Written by <a href="https://twitter.com/martynpepperell">Martyn Pepperell</a> Audio Production by Grant Brodie Opening intro by Mareko Produced by Asher Bastion Executive Producer Richard Culph &nbsp; With help from Tegan Yorworth Rebecca Frank Laura Spence Lisa Diadricks Rorie McGregor&nbsp; Alex King &amp; Nick Brown &nbsp; Special thanks to all guests, interviews and any one who has help fact check, or fill us in on the extensive history &amp; legacies contained in this podcast, you can find out more on our page on <a href="https://www.maifm.co.nz/home/podcasts/aotearoa-hip-hop-podcast.html">Mai FM.co.nz</a> or read our articles on <a href="audioculture.co.nz">Audio Culture</a> &nbsp; This podcast was made with the support of <a href="https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/">New Zealand On Air</a>

Episode Five

It's the early 90's, DLT quits Upper Hutt Posse and helps form Dam Native, Mai FM hits the airwaves. DJ Sir-Vere & Slave start the World Famous True School Hip Hop Show. Jazz, Electronic & Rap collide at Cause Celebre, Zane Lowe forms Leaders of Style with Rob Salmon and Supergroove mania hits the country.

Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History is a rova original podcast. 
 
Hosted by Phillip Bell aka DJ Sir-Vere
Written by Martyn Pepperell
Audio Production by Grant Brodie
Opening intro by Mareko
Produced by Asher Bastion
Executive Producer Richard Culph
 
With help from
Tegan Yorwarth
Rebecca Frank
Laura Spence
Lisa Diedricks
Rorie McGregor 
Alex King
& Nick Brown
 
Special thanks to all guests, interviews and any one who has help fact check, or fill us in on the extensive history & legacies contained in this podcast, you can find out more on our page on Mai FM.co.nz or read our articles on Audio Culture
 
This podcast was made with the support of New Zealand On Air

It's the early 90's, DLT quits Upper Hutt Posse and helps form Dam Native, Mai FM hits the airwaves. DJ Sir-Vere &amp; Slave start the World Famous True School Hip Hop Show. Jazz, Electronic &amp; Rap collide at Cause Celebre, Zane Lowe forms Leaders of Style with Rob Salmon and Supergroove mania hits the country.
Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History is a rova original podcast.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hosted by Phillip Bell aka <a href="https://twitter.com/djsirvere">DJ Sir-Vere</a> Written by <a href="https://twitter.com/martynpepperell">Martyn Pepperell</a> Audio Production by Grant Brodie Opening intro by Mareko Produced by Asher Bastion Executive Producer Richard Culph &nbsp; With help from Tegan Yorwarth Rebecca Frank Laura Spence Lisa Diedricks Rorie McGregor&nbsp; Alex King &amp; Nick Brown &nbsp; Special thanks to all guests, interviews and any one who has help fact check, or fill us in on the extensive history &amp; legacies contained in this podcast, you can find out more on our page on <a href="https://www.maifm.co.nz/home/podcasts/aotearoa-hip-hop-podcast.html">Mai FM.co.nz</a> or read our articles on <a href="audioculture.co.nz">Audio Culture</a> &nbsp; This podcast was made with the support of <a href="https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/">New Zealand On Air</a>

Episode Four

The Aotearoa hip hop scene explodes, Sani Sagala aka Dei Hamo gets his start at a Manukau rap battle alongside Slave & Otis. Double J & Twice the T tour NZ schools and inspire a 9 year old Scribe. New Zealand record companies try to get in on the action and the Gluepot incident happens, a punch up involving Upper Hutt Posse, Aotearoa Hip Hop’s first major controversy. 

Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History is a rova original podcast.  Listen to the whole series now on the rova app.
 
Hosted by Phillip Bell aka DJ Sir-Vere
Written by Martyn Pepperell
Audio Production by Grant Brodie
Opening intro by Mareko
Produced by Asher Bastion
Executive Producer Richard Culph
 
With help from
Tegan Yorwarth
Rebecca Frank
Laura Spence
Lisa Diedricks
Rorie McGregor 
Alex King
& Nick Brown
 
Special thanks to all guests, interviews and any one who has help fact check, or fill us in on the extensive history & legacies contained in this podcast, you can find out more on our page on Mai FM.co.nz or read our articles on Audio Culture
 
This podcast was made with the support of New Zealand On Air

The Aotearoa hip hop scene explodes, Sani Sagala aka Dei Hamo gets his start at a Manukau rap battle alongside Slave &amp; Otis.&nbsp;Double J &amp; Twice the T tour NZ schools and inspire a 9 year old Scribe.&nbsp;New Zealand record companies try to get in on the action and the Gluepot incident happens, a punch up involving Upper Hutt Posse, Aotearoa Hip Hop&rsquo;s first major controversy.&nbsp;
Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History is a rova original podcast.&nbsp; Listen to the whole series now on the rova app. &nbsp; Hosted by Phillip Bell aka <a href="https://twitter.com/djsirvere">DJ Sir-Vere</a> Written by <a href="https://twitter.com/martynpepperell">Martyn Pepperell</a> Audio Production by Grant Brodie Opening intro by Mareko Produced by Asher Bastion Executive Producer Richard Culph &nbsp; With help from Tegan Yorwarth Rebecca Frank Laura Spence Lisa Diedricks Rorie McGregor&nbsp; Alex King &amp; Nick Brown &nbsp; Special thanks to all guests, interviews and any one who has help fact check, or fill us in on the extensive history &amp; legacies contained in this podcast, you can find out more on our page on <a href="https://www.maifm.co.nz/home/podcasts/aotearoa-hip-hop-podcast.html">Mai FM.co.nz</a> or read our articles on <a href="audioculture.co.nz">Audio Culture</a> &nbsp; This podcast was made with the support of <a href="https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/">New Zealand On Air</a>

Episode Three

Phil Bell AKA DJ Sir-Vere captures the stories from the people he’s lived his life with - the NZ Hip Hop community.  He’s left no stone unturned to get the most important stories from the people who lived them.

This podcast is a deep dive into Aotearoa Hip Hop History, it's a timeline from its inception, Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History.

Made with support from NZ on Air.

Phil Bell AKA DJ Sir-Vere captures the stories from the people he&rsquo;s lived his life with - the NZ Hip Hop community. &nbsp;He&rsquo;s left no stone unturned to get the most important stories from the people who lived them.
This podcast is a deep dive into Aotearoa Hip Hop History, it's a timeline from its inception,&nbsp;Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History.
Made with support from NZ on Air.

Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History

Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History is the timeline of Hip Hop music in New Zealand. Hosted by Phillip Bell AKA DJ Sir-Vere. 

Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History is the timeline of Hip Hop music in New Zealand. Hosted by Phillip Bell AKA DJ Sir-Vere.&nbsp;

Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History

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