Music News - 1 Drop Nation release empowering anthem, 'Proud'
29 November 2024 - 0 Comments
Ōtautahi’s very own 1 Drop Nation returns to the fold today with an empowering new song, Proud, which arrives just in time for summer.
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An uplifting and timely tune, which leans into the band’s signature roots, rock, funk n’ reggae sound, Proud is the first single from the six-piece since their 2023 album Moment In Time.
And the band is pumped to be back!
Proud sees 1 Drop Nation teaming up with one of Aotearoa’s leading producers Dr Lee Prebble (L.A.B., The Black Seeds, Kora, Trinity Roots) and showcases the band’s penchant for turning out catchy bangers with a powerful message.
“This song is about being proud of who you are. It also talks of the journey our people have been through and what our ancestors have done for us to be here today representing our Māoritanga,” says 1 Drop Nation’s lead singer Kanei Johnson.
“We love making music for the people. ‘Proud to be me, Proud to be Māori’,” adds Kanei.
Helping to capture the sentiment of Proud, is a heart-warming and high energy video featuring Māori tamariki and a kura kaupapa Māori school from Christchurch.
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“It shows our next generation being so proud of who they are and what they represent,” explains Kanei.
“We filmed this video clip in 90 minutes and the kids did so well. They were on point for all of their parts. We are so proud to now have them a part of our journey.”
To celebrate the release of Proud, the band is playing a show in Ōtautahi on Saturday, November 30 at Altiora. Get tickets here.
Alongside their November show, the band has announced they will hit the road this summer. Kicking off on Friday, January 17, they will perform at Kaikōura’s Memorial Hall; on Saturday, January 25 they are performing at NZ Spirit Festival in Charteris Bay Christchurch. On Friday, February 14 they will be at Wānaka’s Rhyme x Reason Brewery; Saturday, February 15 they will be at Labofest in Brighton, Dunedin; Friday, February 21, at Hagley Park, Christchurch for Electric Ave and Saturday, March 29, at Kumeu Showgrounds in Auckland for NZ Spirit Festival.
1 Drop Nation has become one of Aotearoa’s must-see acts with an electrifying live show that engages the crowd from start to finish. The band released their 5-star-reviewed, self-titled debut album in December 2022, leading to their second album MOMENT IN TIME in 2023.
The band is made up of Derin Thompson (keyboards, backing vocals / Nga Tai Ki Torere), Paerau Hemopo (guitar / Ngāi Tahu, Te Arawa, Ngā Puhi), Burke Goffe (guitar / Ngā Puhi, Te Ātiawa) Marc Hansen (drums), Dru Sione (bass, backing vocals), and Kanei Johnson (lead vocals / Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu).
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