Kiridox teams up with Poetik to unite cultures, cities, and generations through music.
When an artist creates from the heart, it shows, and for rising Polynesian artist Kiridox, it’s more than just music. It’s about bridging cultures, generations, and cities through sound. His latest collaboration with the legendary Poetik marks not only a career milestone but also a cultural moment for Polynesian music. From the early stages of crafting “PO’ SOME” to the late nights filming across Auckland and Wellington, this journey represents resilience, community, and faith in the vision.
PO’ SOME. is a Westcoast RnB/Hip-Hop track with Polynesian flavour. The song marks Poetik’s first drop of 2025, blending his old-school style with Kiridox’s nuanced melodic rap. Produced by NTGotBeats, it’s an upbeat party track made for drink-ups, clubs, and car rides. Both the track and music video emphasise #TokoUso (Tongan + Samoan unity), representing the positive development of Polynesian music as an OG collaborates with the new kid on the block.
Below, we dive into a quick Q&A where Kiridox opens up about the collaboration process, the meaning behind the track, and his personal growth along the way.
How did this collab come to life, and what was it like working with Poetik?
With the release coming up, how was the experience and journey, from creating the track to shooting the video and featuring your friends?
I have been fortunate enough to have had POETIK’s support since I started releasing music, as he discovered me through social media in 2023. In September 2024, POETIK got in touch with me regarding a collab. After passing this onto my producer and engineer NTGotBeats, he produced the beat for PO’ SOME. within 20 minutes. After creating the arrangements and written with fellow local artist LANAKiLA, I flew up to Auckland a week later to record with both POETIK and NTGotBeats. I applied for funding earlier this year with NZ On Air, but I was declined, which led to us self-funding this project.
As a young, upcoming Polynesian artist, working with POETIK allowed me to learn so much about not only the music but also the business and industry aspect. It was dope to exchange experiences and ideas and build a bridge between Wellington and Auckland Polynesian artists. One reason why I think POETIK has stayed relevant with my generation of music is that he always works with new and upcoming artists, and he’s able to see potential before most people can.
Since I started music, POETIK’s nephew Justin Parker (founder of Kalo Block Entertainment) and his brothers have been my media team. The chemistry that both POETIK and I already had with Justin made the process a lot easier. We filmed the first scenes in the Wellington CBD and then two weeks later Justin and I flew up to Auckland to film in the CBD (special shoutout to Four Shells Kava Lounge). It’s never easy running self-funded or independent projects, as it comes with a lot of stress and uncertainty, but overall, it was definitely a rewarding process.
When people hear the track and watch the video, what do you hope they take away or feel?
We want people to feel the vibes and the unity. We want PO’ SOME. to be relatable and for listeners to cop a buzz when they’re with their friends and family sharing a drink. This song brings together Polynesians (#TokoUso), cities (Auckland and Wellington), and Old & New School West Coast, so we aim to bring unity, especially in light of the upcoming Tonga v Samoa rugby league games. We deliberately used a lot of color and warm tones throughout the video, as well as flags and kava scenes, to allow viewers to feel māfana and see our cultures represented on screen.
Now that the track and video have dropped, what would you say to yourself in this moment? What’s Kiridox’s message to Kiridox?
My message to myself would be that you’ve overcome the storm and now it’s your time to show them who tf you is.
At the start of the year, I was really going through it mentally due to a breakup as well as sickness in the family. At the time, I didn’t fully comprehend why God was putting me through that pain, but I knew that somehow this would either make or break me. Since then, I’ve managed to get my self-confidence back, established myself within the Polynesian music scene, and honestly, there’s nothing that could break my hustle now.
Beyond the music, Kiridox made it clear that this project is about something bigger… building bridges between eras, cultures, and cities. For him, PO’ SOME. represents the connection between old school and new school Polynesian artistry, uniting Auckland and Wellington while uplifting the next generation of creatives from his hometown.
“I’ve been trying to make a name for myself as well as hopefully encourage other Polynesians from Welly to chase a dream that isn’t just Uni or Rugby.”
That message sits at the heart of everything Kiridox does: pushing boundaries, inspiring others, and showing that with belief and drive, anything is possible.
Through every verse, every shot, and every conversation behind the scenes, Kiridox proves that music is more than a platform… it’s like a bridge. PO’ SOME. isn’t just a track; it’s a celebration of connection, perseverance, and pride in who we are. By linking generations and cities, Kiridox is carving out a path for the next wave of Polynesian artists to follow, reminding them that with faith, hustle, and heart, the dream is closer than it seems.
💿 “PO’ SOME.” by Kiridox ft. Poetik is out now! Hit play, pour one up with your usos, and catch a vibe that’s all about unity, culture, and good energy.
🎥 Watch the official music video on YouTube, guaranteed to make you feel māfana and proud of where you come from.
Media Supplied – All media was filmed/photographed by Kalo Block and edited by Kiridox.
