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NZ Hip Hop Stand Up

9m

Unearthing the stories behind some of the most influential tracks in Aotearoa hip hop.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

7 episodes

Double J and Twice the T, "She's A Mod/Mod Rap"

This episode covers the story of Aotearoa Hip Hop trailblazers 'Double J & Twice The T' who brought the genre to the mainstream with their 1989 hit 'She's A Mod/Mod Rap' featuring Ray Columbus.
Season 3/Episode 1
10m

Lost Tribe, "Summer in the Winter"

This episode covers the influential collective 'Lost Tribe' and their 1996 classic 'Summer In The Winter' which confronted issues faced by generations of Pacific migrants into New Zealand.
Season 3/Episode 2
10m

DLT & Che Fu, "Chains"

Widely regarded as one of the greatest Aotearoa Hip Hop songs of all times, the iconic 'Chains' marks Che Fu's first solo outing and DLT's production pedigree.
Season 3/Episode 3
10m

Nesian Mystik, "It's On"

'It's On' by Nesian Mystik was the track that ushered in 'The Golden Age of New Zealand Hip Hop' in 2002 with their family-friendly yet technically-assured music.
Season 3/Episode 4
9m

Fast Crew, "I Got"

Fast Crew 'came out of nowhere' turning the Hip Hop scene on it's head with their 200 irreverent hit 'I Got' ruffling a few feathers and getting sued by The Eagles in the process.
Season 3/Episode 5
10m

Ladi 6, "Like Water"

This episode covers soul/hip-hop artist Ladi 6 and her effortlessly crafted New Zealand classic 'Like Water' which draws on her relationship with her husband and collaborator Parks.
Season 3/Episode 6
10m

Melodownz, "The Anthem"

2017 track 'The Anthem' by rising star Melodownz demonstrates his unique flow and ability to craft conscious lyrics, all born out of channeling personal loss into authentic creative success.
Season 3/Episode 7
9m

Trailers & bonus video

Season 3 Trailer

The third season of NZ Hip Hop Stand Up continues on from Season 1 & 2 in exploring the greatest songs released over the 30-year history of hip hop in Aotearoa.
Season 3/
1m

Awards

2021 NZ Radio Awards

Best Video

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