About Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History
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.
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This episode explores Savage and Dawn Raid's chart success with 'Swing', introduces Smashproof to audiences, and highlights the emergence of Homebrew in Auckland's hip-hop scene.
15 Dec 2024
EP12 - Savage & David Dallas
Savage and David Dallas achieve international recognition as New Zealand hip-hop artists, while Smashproof releases a powerful single and Ladi6 explores Europe in this interview episode.
15 Dec 2024
EP10 - Scribe & Dei Hamo
Scribe and Dei Hamo rise to prominence in Aotearoa hip-hop following hit releases and a nationwide tour, marking a period of success and international exposure in this interview.
15 Dec 2024
EP9 - Che Fu, Nesian Mystik & P-Money
Che Fu, Nesian Mystik, and P-Money propel Aotearoa hip-hop into the mainstream as Mareko and Scribe record debut albums, signaling triumph for the genre.
15 Dec 2024
EP8- Deceptikonz
The Deceptikonz join Dawn Raid in South Auckland as Aotearoa hip-hop evolves online with new crews and MC battles, plus King Kapisi releases Savage Thoughts.
15 Dec 2024
EP7 - DLT
Dylan Taite, known as DLT, discusses his benchmark-setting work with Che Fu and The True School, plus the rise of Urban Pasifika Records and the leveling up of Aotearoa's DJ scene; this is an interview.
26 Dec 2021
Episode Six
This episode explores the mid-90s New Zealand hip hop scene, highlighting OMC's global success with 'How Bizarre' and the reggae-hip hop connections forged by Three the Hard Way.
19 Dec 2021
Episode Five
This episode explores how Phil Fuemana and the Otara Music And Arts Centre nurture young South Auckland talent, while Brother D and Andy Murmane launch Dawn Raid.
12 Dec 2021
Episode Four
DJ Sir-Vere, hosted by Phillip Bell, explores the early 90s Aotearoa hip hop scene, covering DLT's departure from Upper Hutt Posse, the rise of Mai FM, and the emergence of new musical styles.
5 Dec 2021
Episode Three
DJ Sir-Vere aka Phillip Bell narrates the explosion of the Aotearoa hip hop scene, including Dei Hamo's start, school tours inspiring Scribe, record company involvement, and the Upper Hutt Posse controversy.
28 Nov 2021
Episode Two
Upper Hutt Posse's formation and the impact of Run DMC's 1988 Auckland concert on New Zealand hip hop are explored by host Phillip Bell in this episode.
18 Nov 2021
Episode One
DJ Teepee recounts revolutionizing Wellington's club scene in the early 80s and meeting Stevie Wonder, as new hip hop crews emerge across Aotearoa in this episode, which is an interview.
5 Nov 2021
Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History - November 19
DJ Sir-Vere Philip Bell presents a comprehensive timeline of Aotearoa Hip Hop, exploring its origins and evolution through extensive research and interviews in this historical overview.
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Savage
Smashproof
Dawn Raid
Homebrew
David Dallas
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