Nesian 101
Nesian Mystik
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(You know the time, you know the time - it's time for Nesian 101) You're never on time And music?s on all day And you be growing them rude-ngati dreads White on white sneaks and baggy jeans Got that greenstone around your neck I came from the 183 So I know a little bit about fresh bee Yes we, keep rep?n and rock?n that fresh steez Jeans cut with socks and jandals Aloha shirts be the formal dress standard Spot the poly?s from a mile away And you know they're coming when you hear this play Follow the leader.... leader.... leader Follow the leader x 2 You?re so fresh so I want to know if you're down 'cause if you are then let that hair down baby I wanna know Got 2 fried eggs on that $1 bread Street fighter 2 where my money's spent Brothers roll past, speakers on full blast Singing ?Korero Maori e? You're never on time And music?s on all day And you be growing them rude-ngati dreads White on white sneaks and baggy jeans Got that greenstone around your neck What you know about F.O.B Taro, Manioke & Lu Sipi Ya?ll know what I'm talking bout the Sunday Feeds 2 minute noodles & that fried Corned Beef For the rest of the week, that?s all there is Go to school and scab off the rest of the kids Save that bus money home for that $1 chips If you don?t walk it off it goes straight to the hips.. I never run my day by time, I run my time by the change of sky, I run my time like my appetite, Coke and a pie?s what we call fine dine, SURRY CRES to SANDRINGHAM, CALIFOR-NI-A down to JAPAN, It?s the real McCoy making all that noise, More FOB than FALL OUT BOY?. You're never on time And music?s on all day And you be growing them rude-ngati dreads White on white sneaks and baggy jeans Got that greenstone around your neck So what we gon' do right here, is we gon' school ya on what we call, the ways of the fresh; Nesian 101 if ya will. So if ya feelin' what we sayin', let me know, join in Bounce on that 2 & 4, don?t clap on that 1 & 3.. You have your Cappuccino, we on that Cuppa Tea.. Be rude to turn it down, so take it if its free.. Just keep it FRESH, no matter where you be.. X2 (all the ladies in the place put ya hands up, put ya hands up, put ya hands up, put 'em up, put 'em up, let's go) You?re so fresh but I want to know if you down 'cause if you are then let your hair down baby I want to know You're never on time And music?s on all day And you be growing them rude-ngati dreads White on white sneaks and baggy jeans Got that greenstone around your neck X2 (sing it with me now) Follow the leader.... leader.... leader Follow the leader x 2
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Written by: DAVID ATAI, DONALD MCNULTY, FELETI STRICKSON-PUA, HEATHDALE PUHI MANUKAU, JUNIOR RIKIAU, TE AWANUI REEDER
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Nesian Mystik" is a popular New Zealand band known for combining diverse music genres including R&B, pop, reggae, and hip hop.
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Chart Success"Nesian 101" was a significant hit and reached number 5 on the New Zealand Singles Chart soon after its release in 2008.
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Musical StyleThe song "Nesian 101" showcases the band's unique and rich blend of musical influences, ranging from traditional Polynesian music to modern hip hop.
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Cultural Identity"Nesian 101" is noted for its exploration of Pacific Islander identity within an urban New Zealand context, with lyrics touching on the experiences of the band members as Polynesians living in Auckland city.
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Album SuccessThe song is a single off the band's third album, "Elevated," which reached number 1 on the New Zealand Albums Chart.
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Relevance TodayOver a decade after its release, "Nesian 101" continues to be popular due to its catchy beat and the band's successful fusion of different musical styles.
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Community ImpactNesian Mystik's music, particularly songs like "Nesian 101," is often used to introduce people to the Polynesian culture of New Zealand and for teaching purposes in New Zealand schools.
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Record-breaking AchievementNesian Mystik, with their song "Nesian 101," became the first New Zealand band to have ten singles in the top 10 of the New Zealand Singles Chart.
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Video FeatureThe official music video for "Nesian 101" highlights the multicultural vibrancy of Auckland city and celebrates New Zealand's unique Pacific Island culture.
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Career ReflectionThe song title "Nesian 101" is a nod to the band's roots, as it released when Nesian Mystik was firmly established in the New Zealand music scene and reflects back on their cultural core. "Nesian" is a contraction for Polynesian, making the song essentially a course in Polynesian basics.
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