Having a voice is key for a singer. Being able to create your own tracks even more so. Music is for self-expression and a possible career path, so writing originals is the next and crucial step forward and we mentor rangatahi through the process of song-writing, production and recording.
Pulling in some of our established artist friends again to assist or supply the beats and in-house at Base HQ or out and about where-ever we need to go to make this happen… Samoa for example!
For this project Island Base teamed up with Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate to work with rangitahi to make their own podcast.
Each group chose a theme for their podcast – here is the Empire Podcast – a podcast about music, includes some interviews from their friends and some freestyles.
Spicy Trouble, with the love of food, sharing quality time with Whanau and bringing that flavor. While shy quiet in the first couple of sessions , the rangatahi really came out of their shells when we got into the songwriting and performance sessions. With the amazing help from our guest mentor Rei, Dylan, Esther, Terii, Muhib & Pritesh pulled together a great track. Video to come!
For this project Island Base teamed up with Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate to work with rangitahi to make their own podcast.
Each group chose a theme for their podcast – here is Coconutty FM – a podcast going into murder mysteries.
For this project Island Base teamed up with Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate to work with rangitahi to make their own podcast.
Each group was able to express themselves in working on topics that they were interested in. Waireka chose to write a Waitia (Kotero Kino) with a meaningful message.
For this project Island Base teamed up with Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate to work with rangitahi to make their own podcast.
Each group chose a theme for their podcast – here is the Growing Up In Otara Podcast.
For this project Island Base teamed up with Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate to work with rangitahi to make their own podcast.
Each group chose a theme for their podcast – here is Behind The K.A.M.era – a podcast about things that make the hosts nostalgic.
For this project Island Base teamed up with Papakura Intermediate School to work with rangitahi to make their own podcast.
Each group chose a theme for their podcast and recorded different segments – here is the Soundwave Podcast from Hudson and Mohammed – their podcast is all about music.
For this project Island Base teamed up with Papakura Intermediate School to work with rangitahi to make their own podcast.
Each group chose a theme for their podcast and recorded different segments – here is the Unthinkables Podcast from Rose and Tahzeeb – their podcast is all topics that no-one thinks about.
Each week we host a show on Base FM – Next Gen
Here is a preview of the work from the podcast youth mentoring programme at Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate in 2022.
Each week we host a show on Base FM – Next Gen
Here is a preview of the work from the podcast youth mentoring programme at Papakura Intermediate in 2022.
The Golden Geese, nobody knows where they came from, but they sure should did fly and shine when it came to lyric writing and delivery. Many of us up at BASE FM think these are some of the most polished performances yet, so its good to see that our program continues to improve for the rangatahi. With the amazing help from Sandy Mill and our fantastic mentors, Jireh, Sela, Samar, Melino and Neveah pulled together a great track and should be very proud of their efforts. Video to come!
When we checked in with Abigale, Ashley, Vala and Zaki at the start of the song writing session, they agreed that the world looks better when there is less rubbish and pollution. This inspired us to write a song about cleaning up the streets, and why it is important to them to keep where they come from clean. This is such a simple and important message and we love how they each shared their unique views on this.
Rylee had one on one mentoring with Sandy Mill, BaseFM DJ and artist in her own right.
They through the songwriting process; Choosing a beat, lyrical ideas, melody, harmonies, editing lyrics, recording the song at SAE studio’s with Chris (Grassmouth) and finally performing the song live at ‘Take it to the streets’
“It was a long process as our sessions were through lockdowns, so a lot of flexibility was needed with zoom meets, and in person meetings with masks on!
Rylee’s lyric idea was based on a fictional TV series called ‘Euphoria’
I think Rylee did a great job with her writing, melody and vocal ideas. A very talented young wahine with a beautiful voice; I really enjoyed working with Rylee, and I saw her confidence and mana grow shine”.
The Island BASE FM youth mentoring program is all about sharing stories. We are blessed with a wealth of diverse cultures in Aotearoa and the Pasifika Krew have showcased a few of them superbly on this track. With the help of Sandy Mill and awesome production from Rei Music, Nolan, Zakia, Siosi, Vika and Zoey take us on a journey through the Pacific with their song.
When signer of the chorus for this track, Zane, came up with the name for the group ‘Play It Cool’, we had no idea how well the group would embrace this as they wrote and recorded lyrics for their very first original track.
The verses rolled out with ease (with the help of Sam V!) and Leah threw down a new record for the longest rap on any MCS recording so far, a whopping 16 bars delving into the importance of good friendships. Another stellar performance from an awesome bunch of rangatahi.
Big thanks to Rei for the beat, Auckland Creative Communities NZ, Skinny Jump, Māngere Central School and Atomic Coffee.
Our first fresh group for 2022 and it kicked off with a bang! Five super keen rangatahi from MCS shared their diverse talents of rapping, singing, beatboxing, drawing dance and more. This was an all-star line up, with EDY providing the beat for an original composition with Sam V, Opeti, Langa, Paris, Shantel and Jon-Paul doing it justice. This group was committed from day one and it shows in the final product.
When we turned over 5 young men to Kau, the West Coast beat mantis, we knew sparks would fly! This was the first original beat to be composed in studio with out rangatahi and we were amazed at how quickly it all came together… then… COVID
We had to wait 8 months to complete the song and get the last verse in that we had been working with the students over Zoom during lockdowns. So great to finish this off and we couldn’t be prouder of the Base Boys for their dedication and creativity. Check the video coming soon!
Pānui or announcements are a very important part of any school day. For this project BASE FM teamed up with Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate School to create a podcast and share some important school messages, some amazing sining talent, a quiz, and topped it all off with a group singalong.
This was the first step in preparing the school for what could be an on-going podcast or radio station at the school, and gave all students involved a great introduction to audio production. The team from BASE FM had a great time and can’t wait for the next episode!
Another banger under the belt, this one focusing on some of the most important, sometimes annoying, people in our lives.. our family!
Big ups Rei on the beat on the Sassy on the lyrics/vocals.
Ngā mihi nui ki a koe Rei Music for showing our Māngere Central School rangatahi how to lay the fire all over the beat last week!… This was completed during our songwriting workshop for the Base Youth Mentoring program.
Have a listen to how these talented youth have navigated their way to where there are today.
Well that was a blast! This is the final track from our first 5 week program with Māngere Central School for 2021.
The 4 girls, Rauinie, Rāhera, Elasha and Sarah come up with a great concept along with the help of Bex Nabouta, who laid some amazing backing vocals and gave the rangatahi plenty to aspire to.
Huge shout out to MK47, Bass685 and For the Ville records for donating the awesome beat for us to work with and SASSY on vocals and guest mentoring.
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate school students Rose, Eve and Cyprus show us how it’s done on this fire beat from MK47.
Recorded at Māngere Central School Songwriting workshop featuring Matai, and Karina, beat by Grassmouth.
Final song created with second group from Māngere Central School featuring Maria, Sofia, Matai, Sandy Mill, Tom Hopkins and Grassmouth on the beat!
‘Viga aku pea’ is about growing up and having your elders tell you over and over again to do something but don’t end up listening. With relatable lyrics and a chilled tropical hip hop beat this track is super catchy.
‘This is Love’, the first Island Base FM project of its kind – an International collaboration where we brought established Soul, RnB group Downtoplease – DTP (AUS) over to the island for youth workshops and to mentor local up and coming artists.
