Artist:Marze

Marze has been in the Aotearoa DJ community for over 10 years, influenced by his big sister’s vinyl collection and her love of Hip Hop music. Honing his craft in the Dunedin scene creating positive club vibes and solidifying his place amongst the NZ music underground supporting heavyweights Beau Jeffries and Max Dad E (Dudstown Recordings), DJ Shan and DJ Sirvere (S.A.S), Scribe, Sidney Diamond, Smashproof, Dei Hamo, Savage, Devolo (Deceptikonz), Six60 and Maseo (De La Soul). Co-founding Leaky Hut Productions in 2006 with childhood friend Munz, the pair had a vision to form a community of like-minded creatives. Marze helped to produce over 15 mixtapes, organise Hip Hop events and workshops aimed at providing youth the opportunity to learn all elements of Hip Hop culture and the relationship with his Māori heritage. Melbourne is now Marze’s record store. His introduction to indigenous artists started a journey of connection through culture, language and relatable storytelling. ...