Upper Hutt Posse
Pioneering socio-political perspectives and Maori aspirations through rap music and releasing the countrys first rap single and album UHP are creators of original indigenous music in the South Pacific.
Formed in 1985 as a four piece reggae group the Posse continue to be a voice for indigenous and concerned youth. Maintaining positive resistence to Pakeha hegemony & injustice through music, words and visuals is the main ideological intent.
With 5 albums, 11 singles and 16 music video clips Upper Hutt Posse are this countries most prolific group who perform rap & reggae music...
100% New Zealand Music
Releases
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Legacy | CD NZ $28.95 MP3s NZ $25.95 | Buy |
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Dedicated 88 - 91 | CD NZ $25.95 MP3s NZ $19.95 | Buy |
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Ma Te Wa | CD NZ $25.95 | Buy |
Tracks
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As the blind see | 5:26 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy |
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Do It Like This | 4:13 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy |
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Ma Te Wa | 3:32 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy |
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E Tu | 4:25 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy |
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Ragga Girl | 3:51 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy |
Members
Dean Hapeta aka D Word aka Te Kupu
Matt Hapeta aka MC Wiya
Record Company
Kia Kaha Productions / Jayrem
Official Site
Genres
Hip Hop/Rap, Urban/R&B, Tangatawhenua, Dub/Reggae
