Episode Four

Phil Bell, better known as DJ Sir-Vere, has spent a lifetime within the beats and rhymes of the local scene. In this Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History podcast, he turns that access into an intimate oral history, sitting down with the very community he came up with. These aren't distant academic recollections, but raw conversations with the artists, producers, and pioneers who shaped the sound from the ground up. You'll hear firsthand accounts of the early days, the breakthrough moments, and the personal stories behind the tracks that defined a generation. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair in the studio or the back of the venue, uncovering the threads that connect the past to the present. It's a chronological journey, meticulously pieced together to honour the full timeline of the culture. This series goes beyond just the music to capture the spirit and the people who built it, made possible with the support of NZ on Air. For anyone curious about the roots and evolution of this powerful cultural force, this podcast offers an authentic, insider's perspective you won't find anywhere else.