King Kapisi, Teremoana and Efnik’s very own Peap presents “Hip Hop Lives Here Art Extravaganza” Showcasing International and Local Artists inspired by King Kapisi’s forthcoming album “Hip Hop Lives Here”.

With Special Guests, legendary hand-style graf artist Chaz Bojorquez (LA) and international street artist Angry Woebots (Hawaii)

Opening night September 8th at Nineteen 42 Levy Building Level two

20 Custom Street East

DOORS OPEN AT 7PM ENDS 10PM
AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND

CHAZ BOJORQUEZ (LA “The Teacher”)
MAN ONE (LA)
PERSUE/BUNNY KITTY(SD USA)
ELSE ICR (LA USA)
ANGRY WOEBOTS (HAWAII/PFOM/AOS)
JEREMYVILLE (WORLDWIDE)
MR JAGO (UK)
UPSO(USA)
ANDREW HEM (KHMER USA)
LUNAR(CROATIA)
PIXEL PANCHO (ITALY)
PHIBS (Aussie MELB.)
SCRAM (AUSSIE SYD)
KID ZOOM (AUSSIE PERTH)
SUBWAY SUDS ICR (AUSSIE QLD)
TEAZER (AUSSIE SYD)
DLT (NZ HIP HOP ICON)
ASKEW (TMD-NZ MOST INFAMOUS)
PHAT ONE (TMD NZ) LADY DIVA (TMD NZ)
DYLE/SAVES (TMD NZ)
KOST(NZ)
2TONE (NZ FUNK STYLE IK/AOS)
PEAP (NZ KHMER ICR /AOS)
BERNS (THE LAST INCA DMJC NZ)
BERST (GBAK TMD NZ)
STRAY (RTR NZ)
Enu“AGENT” Sirikige (NZ)
SHAKE/REPO (RTR)
RIMONI (NZ SOUTH AK)
GEOFF BUDD/LENSFLARE (NZ-Global)
DEAP ONE (TMD NZ)
DEUS (TMD RFC One&Only NZ)
SIK ONE (NZ PIMP AKA)
TURUMAKINA DULEY (AOTEAROA)
OD (NZ-Hidden Gem)
JUSE ONE (AOTEAROA NZ)
MEPHISTO JONES (NZ WELLY)
ANT SANG (NZ Comic Wiz)
MARTIN HORSEPOOL (NZ RETROBOT)
BREED/DAN GORDON (NZ)
PAUL SHIH (NZ-Taiwan)
SAM RULZ (Baddest Chick NZ)
ENFORCE ONE (Cut Collective NZ)
TRUST ME (Cut Collective NZ)
COMPONENT (Cut CollectiveNZ)

MUSICAL Artists representing HIP-HOP LIVES HERE on the night:

THE CLASSIC AOTEAROA HIP-HOP REALISTS - CHE FU & DLT, DAM NATIVE, MANUEL BUNDY, NED ROY, THA FEELSTYLE plus SCALPER (UK) and maitreya.
Introducing Kepa Maika preforming his song visually interpreted by Chaz Bojorquez

Efnik is proud to be a sponsor at this event, and is looking forward to attending and learning so much about the amazing ways in which the Chinese community of New Zealand contribute and will contribute to Aotearoa’s future as we merge with their cuture, values and worlview to create a ‘NEW DAY’!

Many thanks to Al Kwun for the opportunity to be a part of this event.

I’m looking forward to going Ape @ Going Bananas!

Title: RISING DRAGONS SOARING BANANAS
Location: The University of Auckland Business School
Link out: Click here
Description: MAKE WAY FOR DRAGONS AND BANANAS

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Part Three! This has the juiciest bits out of the entire interview. continue reading »

photo courtesy of http://www.myspace.com/riddimkilla

Last ‘08, Efnik had the awesome privilege to talk to the UK’s “Godfather of Hip Hop” Rodney P, along with the legendary street artist Dj Skitz. continue reading »

Here’s Part Two of Efnik’s Interview with The Hot Grits, continue reading »

Check out the illustrations on these t-shirts by Efnik Collective. continue reading »

Watch us as we go from concept to reality right here.

This will be our main blog and will be the face of our business venture.

i’m way keen to get feedback on what we’re up to and if there’s any advice anyone can offer us we’ll be more than willing to engage discussion etc. that way we can all learn for real!

note. to get a heads up on transculturalism check this out. continue reading »

An Interview with Barnie Duncan, Nisha Madhan and Marlon Lobo of The Hot Grits

by Meghan Paggabao

I met the three of the thirteen of this Auckland-based Afrobeat-Soul-Funk fusion band at a K-road old-timer, Verona, one summer evening. continue reading »