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Rising from roots gripped into the sands of the Torres Strait, Mau Power is telling stories of strength, power and resilience through his music.
A proud Torres Strait Islander Dhoebaw man from the Guda Malullgal nations, Mau Power is the first rapper out of the Torres Strait to rap in language.
His angelic ability to stitch together a tapestry of Indigenous storytelling and hip-hop culture led to the production of his second album, Blue Lotus – released earlier this year.
“It’s good to finally have it out there in the universe, it took some time to build it but I’m so thankful it’s out and getting the reaction it is,” Mau Power said.
Blue Lotus draws from his personal journey after releasing his first album, The Show Will Go On in 2014.
“I wanted to be more spiritual on the album, work on different arrangements and collaborate with people that are outside of the world of hip-hop,” he said.
“The album asks the question, where does the journey go? It’s a journey of growth and that’s in the title; Blue Lotus.”
The first single from the album, Arrived, encapsulates that feeling of starting a journey.
“It speaks to that manifestation of creating that work – it’s all a process. Recording that song was really what the album was about.”
Mau Power’s cultural connection is a key factor in the process of creating his music.
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Koiki – Charles Passi, Radical Son & Benny Walker
This song was written in remembrance of Eddie “Koiki” Mabo and the plaintiffs of the “Mabo Case” in their journey that led to the iconic high court ruling of the Mabo decision in 1992. This was an important event in Australian history that abolished the term of “terra nullius” and contributed to the movement of land rights for the “First Nations” people of Australia. It also is a message to remind us to honour the many unsung heroes that have sacrificed so much to create this world we now live in and benefit from. It is a reminder that the journey is not over, and we must now carry the legacy forward.
lyrics
Koiki Lyrics
Intro - News report
The civil rights movement swept across Australia in the 1960’s. Many
people fought for their basic human rights. The right to walk into shops,
cinemas’ , try on clothes, swim in a public pool, to buy a cuppa from a
local cafe & of course the right to vote. They are part of the movement
changing the world.
One man, Eddie Koiki Mabo took the fight to the highest establishments
in the land. He challenged the most powerful laws of the country. The
legacy of a courageous man, a freedom fighter, a deep thinker, a free
spirit, a father, a son and brother, a person connected to the history, and
a visionary that saw long into the future, he knew that things must
change, for his people.
Chant: (Meriam Dialect)
Malo Tag Moki, Moki
Teter Moki, Moki
Vs1,
The Messenger breath, his truth with the native tongue/
For the future, the journey an important one/
His story was one about Birthright/
History will remember this great fight/
That moment Terra Nullius abolished/
Planted a seed for our people to be Acknowledged/
Inspire minds with missions of sovereignty/
Reclaim our Heritage, Reclaim our Identity/
A warrior stands for its beliefs/
What is a chief if he never learns to lead/
Carrying the flag Bernard Namok created for us/
And tell our story so our children believe/
George Mye said we deserve the best/
The time for change is here, stand proud & show our strength/
And in this moment may we never forget/
Those who fought the battles for us to get respect/
Chorus
Koiki
Koiki
Koiki
Vs2,
His name brings a strength upon sight/
A legacy endured a great fight/
Let’s not forget, David Passi who shares this moment/
That spear that broke a system so heroic/
They are the leaders of which the future will remember/
History is the story we speak/
Their Names runs deep in your veins/
Speak of a world where culture remains/
June 3 let us march in unity/
A single moment that defined our identity/
Carrying the flag Bernard Namok created for us/
And tell our story so our children believe/
Maluwap said we deserve the best/
The time of change is here stand proud & show our strength/
And In this moment let us never forget/
Those who fight these battles for us to get respect/
from Blue Lotus - The Awakening,
released November 7, 2019
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the creator, the universal spirit that is the beginning of all creation. I would like to acknowledge my ancestors and your ancestors for the strength and legacy left for each and every one of us to follow & that has brought us to this point in our lives. I would like to acknowledge the elders of the world both past & present for the guidance and knowledge they instill in us. I would like to acknowledge the emerging elders - this album was written for those who are not yet born. I would like to
acknowledge the five regions of ZENADH KES (Torres Strait) – Kaiwalagal (Inner Islands), Maluilgal (Western Island), Guda Maluilgal (Top Western), Kulkalgal (Central Islands), Meriam (Eastern Islands), thank you for the culture. I am proud to be a Torres Strait Islander!
MAU POWER THANKS
I would like to thank everyone who has supported me on this journey; those who have supported me from the beginning when I was a youngsta just starting to find his voice on the dirt streets of Ngurupai (Horn Island) Torres Strait; and those who have joined in on this journey along the way. You are all an inspiration and I can’t thank you enough. I would like to thank my family and extended families for always believing in me. I would like to thank my mother Conchetta for never giving up on me – mum, look how far we’ve come! I would like to thank my father, Edward for instilling the cultural responsibility in me. To my Meridian Nights and Beat Tank family, you balas’ rock – Thank you for working with me in creating some magical music. To my OBHI Crew and family, we are never going to stop rising and succeeding fam! To my “Homeboyz and Ngurupai” families, if it wasn’t for the Homeboyz basketball court, I would not be here today. I am proud to be called “Homeboyz”. Shout out to my PAPC crew, we are always family. And lastly, but definitely not least – This album is dedicated to Cherie, Ava, Sophia & Lily. Thank you for always loving and supporting me, you are my inspiration.
Koeyma Eso (Big Thank you) “Mau Power – Signature”
All songs written by Patrick 'Mau Power’, Mike Justice & Ben Hense.
All songs recorded & mixed by Ben Hense & Mike Justice at Beat Tank Productions.
Executive Producer: Patrick 'Mau Power' for OBHI
Producer: Mike Justice for Meridian Nights
Chief Sound Engineer: Ben Hense
Photography: Liberty See Kee
Art Direction & Graphic Design: April77 Creative (April77.com)
Mau Power (born Patrick James Mau) is a hip hop artist from Thursday Island in the Torres Strait and is the first Australian
rapper to tour from this region.He is also the founder and executive director of One Blood Hidden Image, the first Torres Strait independent record distribution label, film production and media company....more
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