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Straight outta Whanganui
A 22-year-old hip-hop artist from Whanganui is breaking into the New Zealand music scene, despite the barriers.
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NZ hip hop dancers to bring the heat at the world champs
The Director of Identity Dance Company says the calibre of dancing in New Zealand is getting stronger. He joined Kawe Kōrero Reporters following the Hip Hop International New Zealand Championships at the weekend.
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Beatbox marathon for KidsCan
A world beatboxing champion is using his skills to help KidsCan. King Homeboy is busking for 100 days and nights and it's all in the name of vulnerable children.
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Kings breaks NZ music chart record
Singer-songwriter, Kings (Tūhoe, Te Arawa) now holds the record for the longest-running number one single in New Zealand.
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Best of US Hip Hop dancers mentor NZ youth
A hip-hop and street dance workshop, taught by some of America's most influential artists, was held in Auckland this weekend. SumIt Up Aotearoa brought together young dance enthusiasts with mentors who have created some of the world's most popular street dance styles
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Māori breakdancer qualifies for world championships
Only one New Zealander will head to the breakdancing Battle of the Year World Finals in Germany in October after the weekend's Red Rat Pacific qualifier. Aron Mahuika, aka B-Boy AKORN, is one of NZ's most reputable and accomplished B-boys.
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Oneill twins release new video
The Oneill twins have made a name for themselves with their hip-hop dance videos, gaining thousands of hits online. But now Stacia and Brooke have released their new video which combines two of their passions, dance and singing.
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Māori experts support haka use in rap clip
An American rap video featuring Māori warriors performing a haka has gone viral on Facebook with more than 4,500 shares and 250,000 views. Māori media experts say they enjoyed the clip as it is respectful and positively represents Māori culture. But the question is should Māori embrace the cultural recognition or reject it?
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Maori rapper defends use of explicit lyrics
A Māori rapper is defending the use of his lyrics, which reports say pertain to stalking and killing women. Nathan King, aka Derty Sesh, says the lyrics in his music are being used as entertainment, and are not a reflection of his beliefs.
