Bio

Ermehn began rapping at school. He was Radio Backstab in the late 80's and was an original member of OMC. Radio Backstab and DJ Payback released the track Based On A Lost Cause on the Proud compilation. The singles Walls Of Steel, Don't Be Late and Stranded In The City were released by Ermehn in the late 90's and were included on his 1998 debut album Samoans Part II.

Ermehn's music is real life Hip-Hop. His songs portrayed harsh realities and he was not afraid of controversy. He addressed issues that others may avoid.

During his solo career he could be seen on stage wielding a machete and wearing a lava lava, and he sourced inspiration in his second album Path of Blood through first-hand experience with gang-life.

In 2001 he was one of the team responsible for bringing the Boo Yaa Tribe to New Zealand. This led to Ermehn to collaborate with them on a song.

Ermehn has worked with Deceptikonz, Khas, Sheelahroc, Lost Tribe, Cydel and Sulata.

Ermehn passed away in 2023.

Band Members:
Herman Joseph Loto Sakaria

Links

• Facebook Page