Waiata

In this eight-track album, listeners can expect to be hit with Kaupapa (topics) and Kupu (words) that will challenge, awaken and catch you in your step. The beats, mixed with lyrics all in te reo Māori, is what makes this body of mahi powerful.

“Te Kura o te Ahi” is the Debut single of singer/songwriter Turanga Merito. It is an Upbeat Dance Track with the lyrical and musical components referencing and celebrating the undeniable love that remains when a loved one is lost.

'Raumati' is a celebration of the summer season. "Raumati is a salute to Hineraumati, the Atua wahine of Summer. "It's about all the sense of summer - recognising the symbols of our favourite season."

‘Te Atarau’ is an organic, heartstring-tugging, soulful waiata that brings strings (guitar) and vocal to the forefront, a nod to the old-school soulful tunes MOHI grew up listening to.

Uha is a reo Māori single track that contributes to the Bad Mana Wahine mindset encouraging & empowering our women no matter who, what age, ethnicity, and gender.

Ngā Hau o Tāwhiri has a raw, haunting almost Americana feel. But still carries the underlying pop and reggae vibe which for Alya Jade is her sweet spot.