It's New Zealand Music Month - tIme to get excited and get involved! We've picked out 10 of the hottest Kiwi tracks ever to help make it easy for you...
P-Money Feat Vince Harder ‘Everything’ Another chart topping artist and song, ‘Everything’ is nothing short of catchy. Destined for the clubs with it’s smooth vocals, infectious beat and undeniable dancibilty, P-Money proves he’s still the man.
Supergroove ‘Can’t Get Enough’ As one of the first bands to blend rock and hip hop with a horn section, these kiwi boys have become not only iconic in their revolution of modern rock, but with their classic track ‘Can’t Get enough’, also platinum selling artists.
Fat Freddy’s Drop ‘Pull the Catch’ The latest offering from the dub-reggae super-troopers, ‘Pull the Catch’ is a solid progression from Fat Freddy’s hit album Based on a True Story. A nice teaser to their up-and-coming record, this is a first class delivery from one of NZ’s first class groups.
Hollie Smith ‘Philosophy’ Deep, rich and soulful, second single off her double platinum (NZ) selling debut album Long Player, ‘Philosophy’, show cases the rare and powerful talents of revered songstress Hollie Smith. Lush slow grooves, profound lyrics and beautifully executed, this is a stellar track from a stellar lady. Shihad ‘Home Again’ Quite simply put, it’s a kiwi anthem. With it’s infectious stop-start riff, it’s ability to get whole crowds jumping and it’s every man’s rock status, this is a kiwi classic rock track. The Mint Chicks ‘Walking Off a Cliff Again’ Straight off their critically acclaimed album Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No!, ‘Walking off a Cliff again’ is nothing short of energetic in all it’s fanatic craziness. These “trouble- gum” gangsters are always sure to entertain with their eclectic, amping and pop-based tracks.
Tiki Tane ‘Always on my Mind’ This smooth cruiser is spreading the love with this sweet acoustic track. Classically kiwi, hit single ‘Always On My Mind’ is destined to be a long standing summer anthem.
The Datsuns ‘Harmonic Generator’ These straight up rock and rollers took NZ to the world with their raunchy riffs and energy filled, 70s-esque rockin’ tracks, receiving rave reviews in the Brit press and being hailed “the future of rock”. ‘Harmonic Generator’ is true to their form and iconic in status, an energetic and foot stomping affair.
Smash Proof ‘Brother’ After smashing a 23-year-old record for the longest consecutive run for a local artist staying number one on the charts, Smashproof have earned their place in the kiwi music history books. Their stellar debut single Brother feat. Gin Wigmore, tells tales of the hardships in South Auckland and proves them to be the new kings of NZ hip hop.
The Exponents ‘Why Does Love Do This To Me’ How do you go past such a kiwi classic? Another song of anthematic status in a king-of-the-pubs kind of way, ‘Why Does Love Do This to Me’ is a song of the parties, the break-ups, the bars and the NZ music hall of fame.