The Aotearoa hip hop scene explodes, Sani Sagala aka Dei Hamo gets his start at a Manukau rap battle alongside Slave & Otis. Double J & Twice the T tour NZ schools and inspire a 9 year old Scribe. New Zealand record companies try to get in on the action and the Gluepot incident happens, a punch up involving Upper Hutt Posse, Aotearoa Hip Hop’s first major controversy.  Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History is a rova original podcast.  Listen to the whole series now on the rova app.   Hosted by Phillip Bell aka DJ Sir-Vere Written by Martyn Pepperell Audio Production by Grant Brodie Opening intro by Mareko Produced by Asher Bastion Executive Producer Richard Culph   With help from Tegan Yorwarth Rebecca Frank Laura Spence Lisa Diedricks Rorie McGregor  Alex King & Nick Brown   Special thanks to all guests, interviews and any one who has help fact check, or fill us in on the extensive history & legacies contained in this podcast, you can find out more on our page on Mai FM.co.nz or read our articles on Audio Culture   This podcast was made with the support of New Zealand On Air See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.