A "mean as kōrero" with rapper & musician Swizl Jager. His bi-lingual lyrics, blending Te Reo Māori and English, coupled with a background in metal, allow him to produce an eclectic range of music. Born and raised in Tauranga Moana, of Ngaiterangi and Te Rarawa descent. His innovative approach captivates audiences of all ages and backgrounds. His songs have been featured on various TV shows, including ‘Find Me a Māori Bride,’ ‘Moko Aotearoa,’ and ‘This is Piki,’ among others. With a strong fanbase across the motu and the respect of many of Aotearoa’s top names in music and film, Swizl Jager is a compelling presence on stage. He has performed extensively across Aotearoa, as well as Australia and Canada expanding his reach with the unmatched energy of his live shows. (2:43) - Sharing how we both went Metal to Rap 🎸🎤
(8:04) - Swizl’s Musical Journey 🚀
(13:29) - Write a story about an alien encounter to do with you & Burger Fuel (Becoming a Rapper) 👽🍔
(15:36) - Music at home. Was that a thing? 🎶🏡
(16:33) - What type of lyrical content were you writing at that age? ✍️
(17:13) - Catharsis with music 🎧
(18:57) - When your creativity is blocked by your own ideology - Open your eyes 🧠👀
(20:06) - Tuning into Mexican Mariachi! Leshgooo! Spectrums of music 🎺🎵
(23:38) - Moving onto Reo Raps 🎤🌊
(26:08) - Latin music making it into the mainstream (A story of resilience) 🌎🎵
(29:44) - The Power of Maori Music & Performances 🥁🎤
(31:30) - The new wave of Maori Artists 🌊🎨
(34:27) - Early Musical Influences 🎧
(36:11) - Listening to music was a luxury 💿💰
(38:20) - An artist that gave you tools 🎨🔧
(44:55) - How I discovered kiwi rap artists (Scribe, Tom Scott) 🥝🎤
(46:45) - Why do Kiwis undervalue local artists? Tall poppy syndrome 🌱🔪
(49:47) - The scene is hard to say the least 🎤😓
(51:19) - Yes, I played at Te Aroha. Let me tell you a story 🎤📖
(55:18) - Having a band is fucken hard 🎸😅
(56:41) - The highs and lows are extreme 🎢
(1:01:11) - Bullying the crowd haha 😂
(1:03:54) - Growing up in rural NZ 🌄
(1:06:56) - Let me tell you a crazy story 😲
(1:06:56) - A kid living with Gangs, What’s that like? 🧒🏽🕶️
(1:12:53) - Drinking Culture in New Zealand 🍻
(1:14:26) - Activating the NZ economy outside major cities 💼
(1:16:10) - Te Puke thunder (Weed) 🌿
(1:18:35) - Moving away from the cycle & chase a dream 🌠
(1:25:30) - Native Cultures - Why do I know how to dance? 🌍🕺🏽
(1:31:20) - Connecting with your Maori Roots & Whakapapa 🌳
(1:38:53) - Maori means normal or original. Tribes 🌏
(1:42:28) - Creative Process 🎨🧠
(1:50:37) - A sneaky jam over a reggae beat. Leshh gooo! Why not 🎸🎤
(1:55:08) - Humor 😂
(1:56:01) - Content Creation (Serving a Purpose) 🎥✨
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