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Like many struggling with the system, Choirboy found music, as a way to express. At 17 He toured with "Certian Sounds" through Singapore, Malaysia, Brisbane, Sydney and New Zealand for 11 months. In 1998 Choirboy Teamed up with Southgate producers (now super reggae artists Te Omeka an Carl Perkins of House Of Shem. Writing and recording with them was to be the beginning of a recording career Choirboy now had the hunger for. Fully entrenched in Wellington’s vibrant music scene Choirboy played and recorded with various Artists there. Getting him self in the studio to record a demo album made sense as it would be his Foundation. Later introduced to Urban Pacifika Records hit maker & NZ music award winning producer, the late Phillip Fuemana,Feat on Gifted @ Maori Vol2. He has shared the stage and opened for some of New Zealands top acts such as: Brannigan Kaa, Mighty Asterix, Footsoldiers, Olmecha Supreme, Dei Hamo, Hikoikoi, Kapabal, Steve Apirana, Anita Prime, The Lads, 44Meta4z, HoriFied Selection, Samaori, JineteroMC, Homeland, Sons of Zion, Ardijah,Majic and Upperhutt Posse.

Choirboy internet colab with DJ Cyanide....

as you may or maynot be aware choirboy has just finished a dubstep project via the net with Cyanide it is a highly political project with a stance against the injustices Choirboy recently had a track on one of the "occupy" soundtracks and will be releasing another mixtape later in the year.....


Latest mixtape:





Positive Feedback:

NZtrillion said: "Boom!"




 if you havent heard the other albums you can listen or download them below on the playlist, choirboy continues to release tracks and albums online for free, if you have any feed back feel free to email mcchoirboy@gmail.com




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Choirboy: The Singles





 In 2004 "inside of me" feat on Gifted and Maori volume 2
(Prodused by the Late Philip Feuemana)

and has now been Re released on "Occupy Your Ears Volume one"
Have a listen or download for Free:

heres some live fottage of choirboy performing an accustic version


"Return of the Dread I" Album is here

Choirboys new 4 track Dub E.P is here for Free Download:


 
Choirboy returns to his reggae roots playing guitar, Vocals and Beat Production.
inspired by what has been happening in africa, Choirboy doesnt lose sight of standing
up for injustice, this is his finest work yet.

Kommi wrote:
 "niiice one bruvaaaah! I smell a little Portishead mixed with some Choirboy accoustic flow yo. schweeeeeeit!!!"

Sammy wrote:
 "thnx man, luvd "return of the dread I"

Taz wrote:
 "also John do you put down the music production on these trackz?......making my head nod"

 "Bro your mean as got a nice flow and dammm u can smash songs out quick...well done keep ur chin up NZ stations need to check there undies once and a while....there i go probably blowin my chances of getting on radio now lol but aslong as Maori radio stations tautoko then we all good...keep up the mean work cuz...love ur mahi a Fan indeed....bless you bro"

The Lost Art Mixtape up for free download.




                                                                  

Feedback:


Lisa Counts (aka Queen Lisa Lee)( the 1st female on wax of Afrika Bambaataa) Said:
"Wwwwoooooooowwwwwwww!!!!!!!! IM LOVING IT!!!! NEW ZEALAND IN DA BUILDING!!!!!! MUCH RESPECT"
Red Cloud Said: "choirboy... very different style... like it!"


Callum 'Element' McLeay says:
"chur bro! Just listening to "The Lost Art". Sounding dope kuzz. Peace!"


DopeSpoon said:
Yeah this is cool as f*#!...way to do it up differently. Im a be subscribed to you man....


Djrakman Said: "nice bro, i like a lot!"


Prs wrote: "dude you freestyled forever on this dude mad props"


SaMaori wrote: "Mean bro mean"


BIGGLEBEATS999 said:
"you did your thing on this man, your style is sick! i wanna get you on my beats"


The Catholic Zone wrote: "Wooooooooooooooooooooo....Thanks Choirboy. This is da bomb!!! Luv the freestyle hola. Thanks bro."
Gary wrote: "That's what we talkin bout...Sweet freestyle bro..:-) Luv it!!! Thanks man.."

Feedback from my vids and albums:

Nothing new to say Video Feedback:

 
Olmecha Supreme wrote: "nice one bro. you've matured as an artist and producer!"

OoshMultimedia said:
"Wicked! Great song, and good scenery with the snowscape!"

DJ and producer Cyanide said:
"loving it! =D Spread the love!"

The Catholic Zone wrote: "Super kool...."

Lisa Counts said:
"So i see u doin ur thing in New Zealand..checkd out a few of ur joints..hold it down choirboy...I see u!!!!

Konflikt wrote:
 "Nice track bro, good choice to shoot it in the snow, def an opportunity to take up aye."

 Breathe Life Radio wrote:
 "'Preciate you sharing th' vid, fam... praise God for ALL that He's doing thru your music"


"I watched this song the whole way though and those that have known me a while will understand when I say this, I have been in this place, I have been the girl in the clip and sometimes i still feel like I am her, but I am so glad that now days I am not alone, I have my friends and family there for me, but i am not fully free from those dark moments, I am just glad that I know there is light, and songs like yours John that remind others and me that the battle is never alone."


Album Feed Back:


"Bro, just been listening to your tracks, man i love the track No doubt i cant stop listening to it! i love it, all your work is so phat! =D"
"Chur Brother!! No worries, thanks for the connect!! Aaye I just checked out your Choirboy Stories album & I must say Im impressed! I got major respect for any artist who lyrically represents real life & not conform to the commecial buzz of glorifyng sex, drugs & violence which seems to be the hype these days. Im going to d/l your album & listen to it more, I appreciate you sharing:)) Peace!!"


                                                                        Old School News:
MCs Choirboy and Fraze first meet and colabed in the 90s
wanting to create something different they teamed up.
Fraze also featured on Choirboys 2010 album "Stories"
this raw fottage  has never been seen or heard before until now.

Gigs of the Past....
"Footsoldiers" (lowerhutt townhall)
BodyRock 2009 (With King Homeboy)
Christmas in the Hood 2009-2011
The Dowse Art Gallery (with Olmecha Supreme @ Asterix)
Wrestling Events.(Wainui) with 44Meta4z
The Ashurst music festival. (Palmy)
Valve.
Mighty Mighty (hikoikoi single Launch)
Secret Level.
Elim Church.
The "Rock Cafe" Wainui fair/ "Christmas in the Valley""
Moko Idol Finals
"White Ribbon Day 2009"
One Love Festival" 2007 (Mighty Asterix feat Choirboy)
"Freedom Church,ptown.
Civic square (with Jineteromc and Olmecha Supreame)
Opened for DEI HAMO in hastings 2009
Opened for Steve Apirana.
Opened for ANITA PRIME
Opened for illz
Opened for Branagan Kaa (Maorioke Judge)
Mangaroa Prison (Maori Focus unit)
Rimutaka Prison
White Ribbon day 2010: Wainuomatai Marae and Petone Mitre Ten Mega)
Orongomai Marae Waitangi Day 
Te Ra o Te Raukura 2011
Orongomai Marae open day 2011
Youth Town Building opening 2011
"Fight Youth Gig" dec 2011
Christmas in Da Hood 2011
Opened for Upperhutt Posse on there "Declaration of Ressistance Tour with nz reggae artist "Majic"
2012:occupy your ears cd release party
Orongomai Marae open day Waitangi