New YOUNG SID Single Coming Soon:

YOUNG SID - "It Was All A Dream" (iTunes Bonus Track):

"It Was All A Dream" is produced by Twice As Nice.

This track is only available to those who pre-order the album on iTunes.

Only three days until the album is out. MAY 3RD people... May 3rd!

YOUNG SID - "It Was All A Dream" (iTunes bonus track) by KirkMTC

SIR T Live At Our 5th Anniversary Party:

Tyzl hit the stage at the MTC party to perform a track from his upcoming project.

Shots from DEACH's "Til I Say So" Video Shoot:

Deach is gearing up to drop the debut solo single, "Til I Say So"; from his upcoming project Vision.

He shot the accompanying video last night and our man DJ Taktix was on hand to snap a few pics.

YOUNG SID Album Released In 3 Days:

New DERTY SESH Single Coming Soon:

May 17th...

Win A Double Pass to YOUNG SID"s Album Release Party:

Want to join Young Sid and the MTC fam at Sid's album release party next week?

Head over to Ayebro.co.nz now to find out how you can get a double pass for free... don't snooze on this one, they are going to get snapped up quickly...

CAVELL - "Jibbah Jabbah" feat. Ethical & Kayo:

DERTY SESH's Sic Love - Album Of The Week On Mai FM:

YOUNG SID's New Album Is Released In 7 Days:

YOUNG SID - What Doesn't Kill Me... Album Artwork:

YOUNG SID Album Release Party:

YOUNG SID - "Stuck In A Box" feat. Stan Walker Introduction:

"Stuck In A Box" feat. Stan Walker produced by Emile.

Footage captured and edited by Dkays.

Album in stores May 3rd.

KIDZ IN SPACE To Celebrate NZ Music Month Live:

Celebrate NZ Music Month at the Juice Bar with the Earlybirds, Kidz In Space, P Money and Dane Rumble.

You're invited to join these acts, in association with Juice TV, to kick off the 10th NZ Music Month.

On Friday night there are special performances from The Earlybirds, Kidz in Space, P Money and Dane Rumble.

This is a free event but you must have a ticket to get in. The get your ticket for Friday night's event text FRI plus your name to 244 - texts costs 20c.

You will automatically go on the list for a ticket - don't forget to include your name in the text.

When: Friday, 30 April, 7:00pm

Where: Juice Bar at The Windsor Castle, Parnell, Auckland

This Week's IMNZ Charts:

Young Sid's single keeps on keepin' on...

SMASHPROOF Nominated For Two S³ Pacific Music Awards:

The finalists for the 2010 S³ Pacific Music Awards have been announced with Pacific legends Te Vaka named in four categories and Three Houses Down and Malcolm Lakatani each named in three categories.

Te Vaka is a finalist for its sixth album "Haoloto" in the Radio 531 PI Best Pacific Group and the S³ Best Pacific Music Album categories. "Haoloto" has also earned Te Vaka a finalist position in the Recognition and Promotion of Pacific Language category, new this year.

Te Vaka’s fourth finalist spot is in the APRA Best Pacific Song category for the single "Te Mavaega". Te Vaka’s combination of musicians and dancers from Tokelau, Tuvalu, Samoa, Cook Islands and New Zealand presents a rich, luscious mix of Polynesia’s ancient culture to the modern world.

South Auckland reggae group Three Houses Down is a finalist for the album "Break Out" in the Radio 531 PI Best Pacifc Group and S³ Best Pacific Music Album categories. The lush vocal harmonies, conscious lyrics and sun-drenched melodies of the single "Kanikapila" has earned the band a place as finalist in the APRA Best Pacific Song category.

Battling against the bands in the APRA Best Pacific Song category is West Auckland school teacher Malcolm Lakatani. His single "Nukututaha" has cleverly combined traditional Niuean music with contemporary hip beat and R&B flavour.

Lakatani’s debut album "Quote Unquote" has earned him two finalist spots in the NZ Music Commission Best Pacific Male Artist and Recognition and Promotion of Pacific Language categories.

Altogether 13 artists and groups have been announced as finalists at a function in Manukau City tonight (21 April) hosted by His Worship Mayor Len Brown, Manukau City Council and the Pacific Awards Music Trust.

Also up for more than one award are South-Auckland hip-hop trio Smashproof, R&B sensation J. Williams, and hip-hop heavy weight Savage.

Smashproof and J.Williams go head to head against Savage in the hotly contested Niu Fm Best Pacific Urban Artist category.

Savage is also a finalist in the S³ Best Pacific Music Album category for his album "Savage Island". The winner of the category is presented with a Tui and recognised at the New Zealand Music Awards in October.

"The S³ (pron: ess-cubed) Pacific Music Awards 2010 finalist list is a mamalu of previous winners and finalists with fresh new entrants covering a variety of music from new reggae sounds and traditional Pacific language music to Pasifika hip hop,"e; says Pacific Music Awards Trust spokesperson Rev. Mua Strickson-Pua.

"We welcome again, for the third year, our naming rights sponsor - S³ - a project dedicated to the survival of our young people on the roads of Aotearoa and a positive message that the Pacific Music Awards Trust is delighted to support."

The awards are in their sixth year and winners are to be announced at an event celebrating and honouring Pacific music and artists at Manukau City’s TelstraClear Pacific venue on May 29.

Two new award categories added to the annual event this year are NZ On Air Radio Airplay and Recognition and Promotion of Pacific Language.

The Manukau City Council People’s Choice Award was introduced to the line-up for the Best Pacific Artist in 2008 and is in the mix for a third year. All category finalists are eligible for the award with the public able to vote by logging onto the S³ PACIFIC MUSIC AWARDS website.

Tickets for the awards ceremony are available from May 1 through TicketDirect. WWW.TICKETDIRECT.CO.NZ
0800 224 224

The full list of finalists for the 2010 S³ Pacific Music Awards is:

Pacific Blue Best Pacific Female Artist:

Bella Kalolo - Walk to Change
Erakah - Wonderful
MzJ - That Gurl

NZ Music Commission Best Pacific Male Artist:

J. Williams - Young Love
Malcolm Lakatani - Quote Unquote
Savage - Savage Island

Niu FM Best Pacific Urban Artist:

J. Williams - Young Love
Savage - Savage Island
Smashproof - The Weekend

Radio 531PI Best Pacific Group:

Smashproof - The Weekend
Te Vaka - Haoloto
Three Houses Down - Break Out

APRA Best Pacific Song:

Malcolm Lakatani - Nukututaha (Malcolm Lakatani/Napa Lakatani)
Te Vaka - Te Mavaega (Opetaia Foa’i)
Three Houses Down - Kanikapila (Tonga Vaea & Three Houses Down)

Recognition and Promotion of Pacific Language:

Malcolm Lakatani - Quote Unquote
Te Vaka - Haoloto
Tony T - My Niue

Best Pacific Gospel Album:

Ivoga Green & Niu Ta’ala - Quiet Intensity
Mutalau Ululauta Matahefonua Trust - Taofi Lologo Tolu, Tau Lologo Tapu Tokiofa Mutalau’
Purpose Defined - Called To Battle

S³ Best Pacific Music Album:

Savage - Savage Island
Te Vaka - Haoloto
Three Houses Down - Break Out

The following awards have no finalists and winners are announed at the ceremony:

Manukau Institute of Technology Lifetime Achievement Award

Phillip Fuemana Award - Most Promising Pacific Artist

NZ On Air Radio Airplay Award

BAND Vs. Promoter:

Spot on!

YOUNG SID's Single Gains Airplay:

"Never Waste A Day" feat. Kayo moves #78-58 on the National Airplay chart today.

Thanks to everyone supporting the record.

Album available May 3rd.

MTC's 5th Anniversary Celebration:

Want to come along to this exclusive party?

Head over to MS AYEBRO.CO.NZ now to find out how you and a friend can join the MTC crew for this celebration.

KIDZ IN SPACE x Winter Jam:

Let's Take It Back... Way Back: LOST TRIBE:

While checkin' out the PD's video below, i noticed that JS had also uploaded some classic Lost Tribe material from '96.

These videos brings back all kinds of memories! Sinbad even! Too much Mr Sagala!

Peace out to the whole UPR crew and R.I.P Phil Fuemana.









And just for good measure... remember this?

Let's Take It Back... Way Back: PACIFICAN DESCENDANTS Live 1993:

Spotted over at Peter McLennan's blog .

Classic S.A Hip Hop!

Respect to the Sagala fam.

Pics from HOME BREW's Video Fundraiser:

Word has it that this was a great night out and that they boys achieved their mission and then some.

Congrats to the HB crew.

Pics courtesy of the forever snap-happy Chris G.

YOUNG SID - "Godfather (I Won't Be Broken)" Introduction:

"Godfather (I Won't Be Broken)" is produced by Twice As Nice.

Footage captured and edited by Dkays.

Album available May 3rd.

YOUNG SID On The IMNZ Charts:

Sid turns up on this weeks IMNZ singles charts:

DERTY SESH - "U Don't Really Want That" REMIX Trailer:

"U Don't Really Want That" Remix feat. Sir T & Kayo coming soon...

YOUNG SID - "Wanna Be Like...":

If you reside in NZ or Australia, head over to iTunes and pre-order the album now to receive the iTunes pre-order track "It Was All A Dream" on the big day.

You will also immediately receive this instant gratification track, "Wanna Be Like...". Which can also be purchased now ala carte.

What Doesn't Kill Me... is released May 3rd

YOUNG SID - "Wanna Be Like..." by KirkMTC

Two New Mixtapes From STATEHOUSE RECORDS:

Head over to the Statehouse Records website to cop new mixtapes from Mr Sicc & Tha Movement.

Both mixed by Dj SMV

YOUNG SID's Single Debuts On The NZ Airplay Chart:

"Never Waste A Day" feat. Kayo moves #179-78 on the National Airplay chart today.

Thank you to all of the stations and DJ's showing love to this single.

YOUNG SID - "Taken Away" feat. Tyree Introduction:

Track produced by Emile.

Footage captured and edited by Dkays.

Album available May 3rd.

PAKKZ - KillEmWitSteez Volume 1: The Coronation Mixtape:

Pakkz delivers his new mixtape, KillEmWitSteez Volume 1: The Coronation.

All very ably put together by DJ SMV.

Our man Sesh features on three cuts.

KIDZ IN SPACE On Pacific Beat Street:

The Kidz' segment kicks in at 3:17.

YOUNG SID Album Pre-Order At Mighty Ape:

For those of you who prefer physical albums, head over to Mighty Ape and order your copy now.

YOUNG SID's Album Is Now Available To Pre-Order At iTunes:

If you reside in NZ or Australia, head over to iTunes and pre-order the album now to receive the iTunes pre-order track "It Was All A Dream" on the big day.

You will also receive the instant gratification track, "Wanna Be Like...". Which can also be purchased now ala carte.

DERTY SESH Live At His Album Release Party:

YOUNG SID on Pacific Beat Street:

The Sid portion of the show kicks in at the 4.12 mark.

YOUNG SID - "Wanna Be Like..." Introduction:

Pre-order Sid's album on iTunes tomorrow and get a copy of "Wanna Be Like..." instantly.

The iTunes version of the album also features an exclusive Twice As Nice produced track called "It Was All A Dream".

"Wanna Be Like..." is produced by Twice As Nice.

Footage captured and edited by Dkays.

Album available May 3rd.

YOUNG SID - "What Don't Kill Me..." Introduction:

Track produced by Emile.

Footage captured and edited by Dkays.

Album available May 3rd.

SMASHPROOF - "Breathe In, Breathe Out" feat. Ethical Video:

Here's a lil' somthin' that Dkays put together for use as a viral tool in Germany, for Smashproof's upcoming European campaign.

THA FEELSTYLE - "Sometimes When It Rains" feat. Adeaze Video:

This is a beautiful video. Props to the O.G - Tha Feelstyle.

YOUNG SID - "Never Waste A Day" feat. Kayo Introduction:

Track produced by Twice As Nice.

Footage captured and edited by Dkays.

Album available May 3rd.

YOUNG SID - "Made" Introduction:

Track produced by Twice As Nice.

Footage captured and edited by Dkays.

Album available May 3rd.

YOUNG SID - "Here Then Gone" feat. Melanie Fiona:

Sid partners up with soul siren, Melanie Fiona; on "Here Then Gone".

Produced by Twice As Nice.

Photos courtesy of Andrew Morton.

Thanks to Dkays for attaching the visuals to the track.

R.I.P Victoria Diamond.

HOME BREW Fundraiser:

Show up and help the bro's raise some dough for their video.

HOMEBREW - A LITTLE BOY WAITS... from Askew One on Vimeo.

YOUNG SID x Rip It Up Magazine:

Head over to Rip It Up's website to cop your free download of Young Sid's track "Hard Work".

"Hard Work" is a Juse produced track that is included on the deluxe version of Sid's album What Doesn't Kill Me...

Good lookin' Phil