GIG: King Kapisi and Che Fu - WANAKA HQ Thursday 30th December 2010

That's us - the last gig for me in Aotearoa before heading to REHAB in Rarotonga to celebrate the New Year with our Cook Islands Peoples - Che and I will be rocking the WANAKA HQ until the early hours of the morning.  Get there before 11pm  - tickets will be $10 before then, $20 after 11pm. YIA!  

MUSIC: Scalper - Flesh and Bones

Just in case you didn't know SCALPER is one this country's illest artist/producer types of rap music. Going down the slightly dark and twisted but fully conscious road of lyrical inspiration - this brother is one you should follow. You can buy his music here -  He will  be supporting Public Enemy on their tour here in NZ in January 2011.  Scalper also co-produced one of my singles - Safari - Bo!

GIG: Tuesday 28th December 2010 at Revolver, Queenstown

Ready for the next installment of HEDLOK? - Che Fu and King Kapisi hit the deep but stunning southern landscapes of Queenstown and Wanaka for your hip-hop, soul and reggae listening pleasure. Tickets available from Quest for the Revolver Show in Queenstown.

TEES: Chur to the Chur Tees from maitreya

For the peeps who know what time it is - these are available from here in both women and men tees. They are $45 each and they have female singlets too. Holla at the brother!

FLUD: Looking Fly...

Now you know looking fly is part of the hip-hop art form - so what better way to upkeep your look then with a FLUD watch.  Nope - I am NOT sponsored by them but I do have a few of their watches in my collection! Namely the Table Turns and Boom Box Styles which are DOPE. Reasonable prices, good quality - Check their styles here.

GIG: King Kapisi and Che Fu - Hope Bros Thursday 23 December 2010

Whats better then one emcee who loves hip-hop? TWO emcees ya'll.  And that's exactly what you will experience next Thursday at Hope Bros in Wellington. Che Fu and King Kapisi will be spinning on the wheels of steel whilst simultaneously ripping up the microphone keeping you in a hip-hop 'HEDLOK' for a time. Look out for more dates to be announced in the South Island before the year is out. WORD.

INK AOTEAROA LAUNCH - THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2010

In support of a dope concept - Practicing Musicians with tatau (tattoo) collaborate their skin art with their music on this 2011 calendar accompanied with a CD of the artists.  We dropped this in Queenstown last month and The Nomad fresh from Melbourne is here to drop the calendar in Auckland this Thursday AT FORT STREET UNION. See you there people.

AFTERPARTY: ROTORUA BASSLINE GIG

That's us - See you there!

THIS FRIDAY: 10TH DECEMBER 2010 BASSLINE - ROTORUA

Thats right people  Bassline is happening this weekend at the Rotorua Arena. Come one come all and have skank! Then come on down to the Afterparty - in the next blog ya'll!

 

REMIX SINGLE: KING KAPISI - SUPERHUMAN BY NASTY GENIUS

Yes yes - the winner of an online Ayebro.co.nz competition  - this tasty morsel got our attention real quick.  Thanks to Nasty Genius hailing from NZ, currently living in Australia, this track is available from iTunes and the usual outlets.

                    

UPCOMING GIG: Che Fu - Melbourne - 3rd December 2010

A chance to catch Sifu Che Fu in Melbourne, then he is playing in Coogee Beach, Sydney on the 4th - Snooze you lose ya'll!

GIG: King Kapisi at Bassline, Rotorua 10th December 2010

 

Come down for a night of skanking - Kapisi on the Mr Majesty tip. See you there!

NEW RELEASE: PACIFIC UNDERGROUND - ISLAND SUMMER CD

:: FROM THE PACIFIC UNDERGROUND CAMP ::

I went down to the launch of the CD earlier this month, I was seriously moved. Its always good to hear our songs in our mother tongue.  Much alofas to Posenai, Tanya and your entire crew.

 

 Pacific Underground’s Island Summer CD (a great Xmas gift) can be purchased for $30.  Email contact details to:   islandsummer@gmail.com
Pay by paypal, cheque, or internet banking.

Gig: Melbourne - 19th November 2010 :: Hi-Fi Bar

AWME is nearly upon us for all those lovers of music. We hit the Hi-Fi Bar on the 19th of November with our Aotearoa contingent [that is] representing Aotearoa Music to a worldwide community - er...something we do every time we step on to the stage! Check the venue website for tickets. Tickets priced at $20 + bf.
Looking forward to catching Electric Wire Hustle, Bella, Maisey and Nga Tae - LIVE - PLUS  DJ Nomad and DJ Ayesha on the decks YIA! see you there!

NEWS: Dam Native Sophomore Album Out Now

If you have a clue about Aotearoa Rap Music, then you should know who Dam Native are!

Below is the WORD from the DAM NATIVE Camp.

The much-anticipated second Dam Native Album is ready to launch and should not be missed. Hip-Hop pioneers responsible for an “Urban Musical Cultural Revolution”

DAM NATIVE Daniel Haimona better known as Hypethenative was born in Wellington and is of Te Arawa, Tainui and Ngati Kahunungu descent.

Hypethenative is the Poetic Mike Master of his Pioneering Album KDRU Kaupapa Driven Rhymes Uplifted … in his words “ahead of his time why a lot of you missed it.” Produced by Zane Lowe and released by Tangata Records in 1996. In the same year the album won him two music awards most promising group and most promising male vocalist. And a hit single Behold my cool style, which went on to win best music video in the flying fish awards.

And now accompanied 15 years later by the singing, guitar lead and gifted vocalist Bryson Campbell, Dam Natives new album Aotearoa Nobody does it Better is still ahead of its time but this time don’t miss it. Grant Smithies writes in his book Soundtrack 118 great New Zealand Albums … “he [Dam Native] has never received the wider success that he deserves. Lets hope that he doesn’t stop until he has.”

No he has not stopped it just takes time to follow up such a great first album with an even better one. Record companies saw hip-hop as a passing phase in the 90’s and Dam Native went underground after the first album in disgust. He was signed by Heartmusic in 2003 and slowly created his second album as a response to what he considered “kid hop”. He wanted to make adult music for adults. While some like to put albums out every other day he takes a less is more approach.

Heralded by every MC in New Zealand as the Maker and Leader of NZ Rap history (go on ask them yourselves) Dam Native have put the heart back into Hip Hop music once more to deliver an exceptional Second Album of highly crafted verses. With guest MC Tyna on Sirens in the City and Strong beats by Robert Lundon and Bryson Campbell who keeps the hard beats infectious.

And killer songs like Lick My Patu
We’re just greater/it doesn’t mean that I hate ya/ so don’t even try to defy the laws of nature/ passion/ perseverance/ hardwork is what it took/ and the golden rule/ don’t hang with motherf**kers who get shook.

And Cracked It
I’ve already cracked it/see what I’ve got/ what is perceived of me/it might not seem I have a lot/ but my self-esteem/ it seems/ is no dream/ its boiling hot/ enemies/ don’t exist for me/ we all love that native hip-hop.

To tunes like Whakarongo mai nei and Only You. Even if you don’t like Hip- hop you can’t not love this musical story.

If you want to know about true Maori style then take a leaf from the pages of Dam Natives Lyric sheets and plug it into your ears before pasting it on your bedroom wall.

No flash producers, no overseas recording deals and no big budget and still this one of a kind Hip-hop album will last long after all others are dead.

The Band
The Dam Native band is made up of 6 members and is a patriotic, musical and lyrical testament to Aotearoa. Tom Atkinson on Drums, Joseph Hoani Dylan Keating on bass, Timothy Williams on Keyboards, Bryson Campbell aka BlakMan on lead guitar, MC vocals, Pirimia Falwasser aka Nativesixonetwo MC vocals and Daniel Haimona aka HypetheNative MC Supreme. The band has transformed the hard edge beats into musical magic and is arguably the best Hip-hop band in the world.

You can buy this album here

Check this gig next Saturday ya'll! Experience Dam Native Live!

Peace.

GIG: November 6th - Saturday in Christchurch!

 

Celebrating with our Pacific Underground aiga with their release of 'Island Summer'

at Nga hau e Wha Marae this Saturday then we will be jumping up at the Tru Bar around 10pm supporting the D'Sendantz. Catch you there!

GIG: Melbourne - Noisefest - Friday 19th November (Saturday) 5am

 Yes yes - that's us  - Looking forward to this one. Get your tickets now!

GIG: Island Vibe, Queensland - This Weekend! 29th October 2010

Been looking forward to this one - see you there people!

GIG: 26th October 2010 :: Kenneth Myers Centre, Auckland TONITE! 8pm

This is where we will be tonight - supporting our keyboardist - Mark Baynes - check it!

[WORD FROM MARK BAYNES]

In Song – Ironic Trio Performance, Final MMus Recital - Mark Baynes.

Its finally here!  I started working on this project in March, and after a very prolific composition period the album concept was born! Recorded, mixed and mastered in September I am now proud to announce the release of this 2nd album performed by the Ironic Trio.

In Song combining elements of song, harmonic adventure, intriguing improvisation and modern grooves.  In Song puts heavy emphasis on melody, harmony and structure. 

Tonight's performance will not only feature the trio (Mark Baynes, Aaron Coddel and Jason Orme), but will also include the following guests:

King Kapisi and Teremoana Rapley – Vocals
Trudy Lile – Flute
Stephen Morton-Jones – Alto sax
John Bell – Vibes and Untuned percussion
Andy Smith – Guitar
Oliver Emmitt – Trombone

Performance starts 8pm at the Kenneth Myers Centre, Auckland (Studio One) Free Admission Bookings Not Required. WORD.

THANK YOU: Band Together in Otautahi-Christchurch & Westport

Credit: Richard Loader

 What a mad mad weekend! Big ups and thanks to all the people who helped bring together one of the ill-est gigs we have had the honour to be part of. We had a ball, dope to jump up with my brother C-Fu - reminding us why he is Shifu of that microphone ya'll. And thanks right back at the brother for dropping my tracks for me & jumping up with us and maitreya for Chur to the Chur - BTW you can purchase the tees here - get yourself up to speed with the brother maitreya here. 

Credit: Richard Loader

  Also big ups to the Westport peeps at the National Surf Champs After Party - big hip-hop love going to the one like Nomad, Junglefari and DJ Range. Also to Toni for hooking up a feed for a brother at the end of the night! Thanks to Brazils for the accommodation and I hope Fuata - the ukelele signing was all good for you sis. 

Credit: Richard Loader

We live in a beautiful country - taking Lewis Pass from Christchurch to Westport (and back) dang - would have liked to have driven this leisurely instead of rushing (at the legal speed ya'll - because speed kills!) to catch a flight - but those are the breaks of one who lives and loves hip-hop!

Have a dope short week people - we will be hitting you from Island Vibe this weekend in Australia - or for anyone up for a little music mixed with academia check my next blog update in a minute - Peace!

Photographer Link: Richard Loader (thanks for the pictures bruv, appreciated)

NEWS: BAND TOGETHER APOPO (TOMORROW) YIA!

That's us people - we heading to Otautahi for the historic BAND TOGETHER. Keep updated here. And don't forget - this is ALCOHOL Free, this is a FAMILY event. Peace!

NEWS: PACIFIC UNDERGROUND releases Island Summer CD

 This is from our aiga in Christchurch -  Pacific Underground. They have been holding it down since I can remember. In fact they looked after me the first time I ever went to Christchurch! In fact all the rap that was coming out of Christchurch I heard through Pacific Underground. Recognise!

[PRESS RELEASE FROM P.U]

In time for the coming summer Pacific Underground serves up their new CD Island Summer for release on Saturday 6 November in Christchurch, at Nga Hau E Wha National Marae in Aranui.

Named after the live show, musical director and producer Pos Mavaega has recorded music that combines the flavours of the warm tropics with soul and nostalgia in the superbly crafted original songs and traditional music of Samoa.

Excellent reviews of the live show has praised the music as it “evokes the smells and sounds of Samoa”, being “luscious and melodious”, and also that the Island Summer concept “succeeds magnificantly”.

The moving tribute to his parents who brought with them their traditional music and customs, included a 30 piece guitar orchestra and band.
“Whether you’ve been to the islands or not, the music will take you there.” Says Mavaega.

Island Summer CD captures the frontline musicians with Pos who are: - Tanya Muagututi’a singer/ songwriter, Andrew Sione (Tribalincs) and Hemi Lesatele on second and third guitars; Seta Timo (LA Mitchell’s Nativa Band) on bass guitar and Chris Searle, PU’s resident drummer – all who have grown with the show since its beginning in 2005.

The completion of the project has continued throughout Christchurch’s earthquake.
 
“Finishing the recording has been a challenge all on its own – the last recording sessions have taken place in Christchurch, Dunedin and as far away as Las Vegas.  Andrew who is the ‘wing-man’ was on tour with a band in the US, so had to do it there.  Once we got his parts, the earthquake happened and we were finishing off sessions throughout the aftershocks” says Pos Mavaega

The celebration at the Marae is free to attend, will have a live performance of some of the songs and copies of the CD will be available for purchase on the night.

The long awaited sophomore album of Pacific Underground is also the second for Pos as producer / musician – the first being the ground-breaking CD ‘Landmark’ in 1999, a compilation album that has the very first recordings of Scribe, the Naked Samoan’s and Christchurch Hip Hop pioneers Beats ‘n’ Pieces.

ENDS

Tanya Muagututi'a
Pacific Underground
email: pacific.underground@clear.net.nz

NEW VIDEO: King Kapisi feat. Dr Richard Nunns - Safari

Hey Peeps

This is my latest offering to the universe ya'll -
available from Amplifier, iTunes and the usual outlets.
Enjoy!


Big ups to our Thailand Massive - we cannot wait til the next time we meet. Thank you for reaching out and supporting a brother - we will be back!

RIP Brother Paolo.

ART: Hip-Hop Illness

Received these pics in an email from a brother like no other - artist Owen Dippie - OD.  Been a fan of his work for sometime now, I even have my own portrait done by the brother from a while back.  Dope to see the brother is getting out there -  check him out on his blog or The Source or  Flickr or here.

The brother was also part of our first Hip-Hop Lives Here exhibition held last year for my yet to be - released fourth album of the same name. All good though - the exhibition will be travelling the world with me so you will get to see it at some point or you're asleep! Word.

 

UPCOMING: GIG, GIGS, GIGS!

We are playing at Band Together in Chuchur next Saturday, hope to see most of Otautahi turn out for this one - right????!

Then we head over to Australia to hit the North Stradbroke Island Vibe Festival in Queensland.  Looking forward to this one - should be a goodie!

Well get your happy face on - its Friday and that means its the weekend.

Aotearoa Hip-Hop Pioneers: Dam Native - Behold My Kool style

Found this random as You Tube Channel with this clip on it. You will have to watch it on You Tube. And yes...
Dam Native have just released their long awaited sophomore album!
I am listening to it right now actually - GO GET YOURSELF ONE!

ART: Support TMD Crew to get to Miami

 

 [WORD FROM TMD CREW PRESS RELEASE]

Big ups to one of the dopest Aerosal Art Crews in Aotearoa - we will see you there! 

Come join New Zealand’s most internationally renown crew TMD, as they exhibit new works in an epic one off show, fundraising to attend Primary Flight 2010 in Miami. Thirteen breathtaking works will be on display, each 2.4m x 2.4m and range from aerosol art to large print photographs. All works will be available for sale for one night only – so don’t miss your chance!

Thursday, 21st October 2010
Shed 6, Upper Deck
90 Wellesley St
Auckland City
Starts 7pm – Work unveiled at 9pm

Featured artists: Askew, Dskyes, Phat1, Lady Diva, Vans the Omega, Oche, Saves aka Dyle52, Pest5, Deus, Ryze, Has, Berst, Kost and Rimoni.

Bringing a unique twist to the event is the inclusion of the Auckland Youth Orchestra who will be providing entertainment on the night. There will also be domestic air-fare giveaways provided by Grabaseat, drawn from those that purchase works on the night! Dress up for the occasion, this is guaranteed to be like no other graffiti art event staged in New Zealand to date.

The show will open at 7pm with the works unveiled at 9pm. All sales go towards getting TMD to Primary Flight. Tickets $25.00 (incl. booking fee) and are available from iTICKET and Conch Records.

About TMD Crew
TMD is a crew that many consider synonymous with New Zealand graffiti art – although their membership spans the globe with Germany’s Can2, Sinae, Atom and Wow123, and Australia’s Sirum and Vans the Omega. Spawned during the Auckland graffiti boom of the mid-90’s, TMD has its origins in West Auckland. Fourteen years on the collectives work is found in every corner of the globe, covering USA, Asia, Europe and the United Kingdom. Despite humble beginnings TMD has battled against the confines of geographical isolation and has emerged as one of the front-runners in the international aerosol art world.
For more info: www.tmdcrew.com

VIDEO: Old Clips from Dominant Species!

Noticed that WMG pulled off any versions of these videos online... Not sure how I am supposed to recoup on my recording agreement if this ish ain't online promoting the album! And maybe WMG can blame themselves for why this record didn't go any further due to disgruntled record company workers who were made jobless when the merger with Festival Music occurred just in time for this record to drop!?! Enjoy people while this lasts before it gets blocked again!

GIG: Band Together - Christchurch October 23, 2010

 

Only 12 more sleeps to go people - we will see ya'll there for the biggest mash up of NZ artists on one stage! Come support and enjoy, pack your sandwiches, fruit and water bottles for a day long of entertainment. See you soon! Keep updated regarding BAND TOGETHER here. And don't forget - this is ALCOHOL Free, this is a FAMILY event. Peace!

GIG: Melbourne - Noisefest - Friday 19th November (Saturday) 5am

Morning People!
Just a quick update for you on this brilliant Tuesday morning!
On the 19th November we are playing at the Hi-Fi Bar with our NZ collective of talented musicians at AWME and then much much much later we hit NoiseFest at the Prince Band Room with our six piece band around 5am which technically makes it the 20th November. Come along and support if you can - it'll be a good night and we don't know when you will get a chance to catch us with our band in Australia again - get ready for some rap, rock, jazz, dnb, reggae and dubstep! Definitely drinking Red Bull to give me wings!

• Tenfold - 8.8.30pm
• Scarlet City - 8.45 - 9.15pm
• Lady Lash - 9.25 - 9.45pm
• Jess Harlen ft. Plutonic - 10 - 10.40pm
• Mista Savona (8 piece) - 10.55 - 11.40pm
• M-Phazes - 11.40pm-12.20am
• 1/6 - 12.20-12.50am
• Louis Logic (USA) - 12.55 - 1.40am
• Dj Bonez - 1.40 - 2.20am
• Akil (Jurassic 5)  - 2.25 - 3.15am
• Elf Tranzporter  - 3.20 - 3.50am
• Lotek - 3.55 - 4.25am
• The Nomad - 4.25 -5.05am
• King Kapisi (6 piece) - 5.05 - 5.50am
• Ms Stylz  - 5.50 -7am

FASHION: Tawhiao.com

Take a look see at home girls debut at NZ Fashion Week. ILL!

REDBULL SOUNDCLASH 2009: THE MIGHTY MINT CHICKS vs KING KAPISI

We just found this online after checking out Ruban Nielsons You tube Channel -
this was one memorable night - much respect out to the mighty mighty mightiness
of the The Mint Chicks, Chris Knox, Brother Che  and Chris Nielson - Yia!

GIG: Band Together - Christchurch October 23, 2010

Well not really a need for a blog - You just need to read the video clip :-)

Looking forward to rocking it with The Babysitters Club and maitreya - YIA!

Yo Canterbury!? We on our way! Click here to be kept up to date on the concert via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

FASHION: TAWHIAO.COM - Debut Accomplished

Well now...not having the opportunity to watch the actual show myself I scouted the internet for photos of homegirls work on the catwalk. 

Completely and unequivocally AOTEAROA - Congratulations TAWHIAO, talk about a well deserved introduction to the international platform of fashion (spirit fingers working here) - enough talk though show them pictures ya'll. You can find full size pictures here.

Also big ups to MiroModa for existing and affording these opportunities to our talented designers that need just a little awhi to break into a very difficult industry. I hope international visitors were paying attention!

If you can't tell by the tiny-as pictures here, Tawhiao utilises the harakeke plant to enhance her outfits.

Now unlike when 'Pacific Fashion' broke out onto the fashion catwalks at competitions like Manukau City's 'Cult Couture' and Westfields Style Pasifika, most garments were cut out 'fala' or 'whariki' (traditional woven mats).

However, Tawhiao has always woven her outfits into shape, not cut out. Meaning a hell of a lot more work and thought goes into making an outfit out of plant!

This collection of works is called 'Te Whiri', which basically means to plait. And in home girls own words the collection is "Samurai, Roman, the Masai, and Maori of course. It's totally military warrior woman meets marching girl."  Love it :-)


Her label website is here, her shop in Avondale Auckland is here.  You can find all sorts of things in there and probably won't leave the shop empty handed! I never do. Congratulations Shona, big hip-hop love at you.

WORK: All Blacks ya'll!

This was part of an online All Blacks campaign that I was proud to be part of... supporting the All Blacks with dope tracks :-)

Not only shots of the boys preparing and training but a sneak peek of my upcoming album (er listen to the soundtrack!).

Follow this link to watch the rest of the mini-documentary. Yia!

SUPPORT: I love Christchurch :: Monday 27th September

I am in Europe at the moment and would love to be at this one - all good though. We are heading down to Christchurch for Band Together in October, keep your eyes locked onto this blog for word on that one.

Heard Metallica went off last night in Christchurch too.  What a dope ass band listening to their fans, ill! And of course the fans organizing a petition to get them there in the first place. Power to the People.

Anyway, drifting off the subject of supporting this event if you can - it will be a good night! its not in Christchurch, its in Manukau, The Polynesian Capital of the World! Yia!

FASHION: TAWHIAO.COM

Hand-woven Tawhiao collection features at NZFW
Click the link above to read about a very dope talented sister making her debut at fashion week this week!
She has been dressing me for the last 20 years and about time the world caught on. Her name Shona Tawhiao - her label Tawhiao.
She also has a store in Avondale called Haka.
Watch out world cos here she comes! Yia!

GIG: Vibe Bar London Saturday 25th September

Hitting London town the day after Bitterzoet in Amsterdam at the Vibe Bar.

Ex-pats and newbies to South Pacific Hip-Hop roll on in to have a good time, listen to good beats (while dancing or swaying depending on the amount of alcohol in your system!) and be prepared to be yelled at to have fun! LOL.

See you all there!
Kaps.

OLD SCHOOL: Breakdance - Irene Cara: 1983

Most of you overseas cats would never have seen the NZ version of the Irene Cara video - Breakdancing.

Features a lot of old school heads in here - including the brother Joe Moana from The Patea Maori Club video, Poi E.

 Video footage looks like the same competition that was featured on an old 80's music programme called Shazam! Thanks to the person who was forward thinking enough to cut something like this up for us back in the 80's and also to Simon for sharing on crack-book with the subject line of wtf is a megazoid. Nice Saturday afternoon viewing.

TOHUNGA TÄ MOKO ARTIST: Mark Kopua IN WELLINGTON SEPTEMBER 28TH – OCTOBER 1ST

[word from Mark Kopua, thanks Taryn]

Internationally renowned tä moko artist Mark Köpua will be available for ta moko bookings in Wellington, 28th September – 1st October.

His hourly rate is $200 per hour, and a small job such as a forearm can usually be done within approximately 1 hour. There is also a $50 booking fee per person to be paid in advance to confirm all bookings.

For all bookings and/or enquiries, please email Taryn on mokoake@gmail.com.

Matua Mark completed the work on my shoulder and upper part of my arm that I am pointing at [even though my arm looks distorted, it is actually that big LOL]. I recommend the brother if you are keen to get some work done, you will not be disappointed especially those of you that want a piece of Aotearoa connected to your physical being [little too deep for Wednesday morning?]. Sweet.

SUPPORT: Little Lotus Project

Good morning People!
Just dropping word on a project from local artists here in Aotearoa (NZ).

In November 2010, Little Lotus returns to the same two Children on the Edge supported schools The Good Karma Project visited on the Thai/Burma border, TMK School and Sky Blue School.

This time, Little Lotus takes four New Zealand artists along for the ride. Tanja Jade (aka Misery), Peap Tarr, Alex Chalmers and Pat Shepherd will work alongside the children, running toy-making workshops, collaborating with the children to paint a school mural, and helping the children to create their own masquerade ball with local music and costume design workshops.

Upon returning to New Zealand, Little Lotus brings Tanja together with fellow collaborator, MC Tourettes to write and illustrate a Little Lotus picture book, documenting the journey and inspired by the children. All proceeds raised from the sale of the book, art and photography will go directly to the refugee children. Photography taken during the project will be uploaded in real time and can be ordered online.

Along the way, their blog will feature regular photo uploads, journey updates, video diaries, the highs, the lows, the stories and mishaps, and most importantly, the hopes of the forgotten children of Burma.

They need your help to make this project even more incredible:

1. Donate: "The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation. Every little bit, no matter how small (or big) pushes the project further.
2. Follow the project: They aim to educate and entertain with our daily video diaries, so please subscribe for updates on the homepage to be kept in the loop.
3. Share: Please forward this email on to anyone you think might be interested in the project. Knowledge is power people.

www.littlelotusproject.org

Please head to their website, where you will find a big button saying "Click To Donate", it does exactly what it says and will take you to their donation page where you can donate by credit card. Bank details are pasted at the end of this message for those who aren't fans of the plastic and would prefer to do a direct transfer.

Remember, your donations go a long way out there, donating $30 to the kids will feed over 100 children a nutritious lunch to get them through the day.

Details for bank transfer (please put LOTUS in the reference)
Children on the Edge
National Bank
06 0507 0099900 01

This has been your daily hip-hop public announcement for today, thank you for your attention.

GIG: Island Vibe, Queensland

Yes - me and my band are heading over to Australia a couple of times this year - the next trip is for the Island Vibe Festival on North Stradbroke Island in Queensland.

Respect to the traditional custodians of the Quandamooka region (Moreton Bay area), the Nunukal, Nughie and Goenpul people of Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island) and Moorgumpin (Moreton Island) for this opportunity and to the committee of Island Vibe - we are looking forward to enjoying those island vibes, niceness.

I will be playing a couple of times too, dropping a deejay set on one night and emceeing with The Nomad during the weekend as well as playing with my four piece band.

We are gonna catch as many performers as possible, always good for the creative soul I reckon, banging heads with like-minded people. Have a good week people!