A Look at the 2024 Pacific Music Awards
On Thursday, August 29, the Pacific Music Awards celebrated its remarkable 20th anniversary! Twenty years of honoring Pacific music and artists—what an incredible milestone! The event took place in Auckland, New Zealand, at the Due Drop Events Centre, marking two decades of celebrating excellence in Pacific music. The Pacific Music Awards is an annual ceremony […]
Two words to describe JAYROME. SUAVE. HUMBLE.
He popped up on the video chat with his blacked out shades and good energy. I was excited to learn more about JayRome in this interview, because I have been loving the rise of Pacific Islander talent exploring and creating new sounds in this generation. If you haven’t heard of JayRome yet, he has a […]
8RO8: FAHK EM
A question Queenie and I always ask ourselves pre-interviews, or what we like to call “chats,” is “I wonder what the vibes are going to be today?” We have probably done hundreds of interviews up to this point over the course of our journalism career, and yet, we always get the pre – interview nerves. […]
KEEP YOU HERE: DIAMOND LANGI
The basis of our friendship started last year, October 2023, in the beautiful island of Aotearoa. I met Diamond Langi at a hotel in Māngere where the team and I were staying. After hours of post festival jam sessions in the lobby, I asked Diamond Langi “Who would you want to see perform next year […]
GRATEFUL. NEW ZEALAND’S UP AND COMING ARTISTS LIL RICK AND LANAKILA
We have to interview them. I instantly messaged Queenie, simultaneously sending the 15 second clip of Lil Rick and Lanakila’s newest song “GRATEFUL.” into her dms. Very soon after, we reached out to the boys and locked in an interview where we were able to dive deeper into the creation of New Zealand’s up and […]
“EYES UP” PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE – TIARE JENNINGS
Starting her softball career at the age of four and still batting away 18 years later at the age of 22, who is softball standout, Tiare Jennings of Tokelau and Samoa descent? Before we get into the amazing accomplishments of Tiare Jennings, I would like to preface how iconic this interview and write up is. […]
Ardie Savea’s Historic Move: Honoring Heritage and Inspiring Future Generations with Moana Pasifika
The buzz around the community and beyond has been electrifying. A groundbreaking move by one of rugby’s finest has everyone talking. Ardie Savea, the All Blacks Vice-Captain and 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year, has signed with Moana Pasifika. This isn’t just any team; it’s a squad composed of players from Pacific Island nations […]
From Federal Way to Utah: Teeno’s Journey in Entertainment
Teeno, originally from Federal Way, Washington, has embarked on a mission to give back to the Polynesian community by launching his entertainment company, PlayForKeeps Entertainment. After moving to Utah three years ago, he noticed the slower pace compared to his hometown, but that hasn’t slowed down his ambition. Building PlayForKeeps Entertainment Teeno’s journey in the […]
A Journey of Iconic Collaboration: Tee’s Adventure from New Zealand to Jamaica
An iconic collaboration has taken the music world by storm, bringing together New Zealand artist Revus and the legendary Beenie Man. Their latest release, “Twin,” has not only fascinated audiences with its catchy tune but also with its lively music video, shot in the stunning landscapes of Jamaica. We had the pleasure of speaking with […]
PolyFest wa 2024: A Family Reunion Like No Other!
If you missed out on the 7th Annual PolyFest in Renton, Washington, on July 20th, you truly missed a treat! This year’s festival was nothing short of spectacular— a lively celebration that felt more like a big, fun family reunion than just another event. From the moment you walked in, the variety of local vendors […]