Groove Incorporation has recently released “Aotearoa Reggae”, paying tribute to the legacy of Reggae in New Zealand. The song has a smooth “one drop” sound accompanied by natural instruments, and it paints the true picture of what Reggae feels like while also depicting how it has evolved within Aotearoa’s music industry. It has been a week since its release, and the single has already secured over 18K views on YouTube, which indicates how much the audience is enjoying it.
The song chronologically outlines the evolution of the genre by taking us back to the late 1970s when the reggae genre first emerged in Aotearoa, with a specific emphasis on Māori and Polynesian societies during the Jamaican migration. It sheds light on the 1980s when reggae began advocating for social issues such as racial equality and justice, as well as unification. Now, the genre and music are being performed at various festivals all around the country, showcasing how the genre has progressed. The song praises the genre’s development into a blend that unites festival attendees from all over the nation. As for the music, “Aotearoa Reggae” does not disappoint and stays true to itself. The street-style lead vocals were beautifully matched by the electric guitar and piano skanks, organ bubbles and rich vocal harmonies. It incorporates classic reggae sounds while simultaneously enhancing the track with modern instruments and production. The warmth and rhythm that define reggae are skillfully captured in the song.
The lyrics make a memento of the social and cultural context of reggae while also paying tribute to the music genre’s influence on the music of New Zealand. Groove Incorporated makes it easy to get lost in this track because it’s more than just a song, it’s a celebration of history, culture, and communities through storytelling skillfully blended with tantalizing beats. For those nostalgic about reggae or those in the new listener category, “Aotearoa Reggae” is music worth to listen. It’s also a heartfelt amalgamation that shows the importance music has in uniting people and supporting and preserving cultural memories. Indeed Groove Incorporated did justice in crafting a track that does not let one forget history while motivating one for the tomorrows.
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