Hot off the back of the tremendous remix project ‘The United Tribes Of Bass’, Mokotron returns with a release both equally haunting, moving, heavy and provocative, in both production and lyrical meaning.
“’ŌHĀKĪ’ was written in response to the death of Queen Elizabeth. Our stolen lands are still held in her name. Now that she has died, who will take responsibility for returning these lands to us? King Charles? I spent my life waiting for a sign that one of them might uphold the agreement reached between my ancestor Kawiti and their ancestor Victoria. Will my children now wait for a freedom that never comes?” - MOKOTRON
_‘_ŌHĀKĪ’ utilisers the traditional Māori instrument the kōauau, a small flute that was often carved from albatross wing bone. The tune of the kōauau flows over the top of a low end breakbeat instrumental track that is then accompanied with deep and dark throat singing. It's a recipe for an awe-inspiring record.
What adds another level to this release is the music video clip that artist Simon Ward & visual artist James Paratii Lainchbury have produced. A striking black & white animated video clip using fine line artwork helps to portray the story MOKOTRON is telling.
“It looks how my music sounds” - MOKOTRON
So be inspired & be moved by ŌHĀKĪ, the first single from a forthcoming album of MOKOTRON’s, ‘WAEREA’ will be out 5th of december this year
