Israel Starr & The Mighty Asterix Release ‘Special Selection’
When Israel Starr (Ngāti Porou) teams up with his father, the legendary Mighty Asterix, the result is something truly special. Their new single, Special Selection, is a powerful celebration of family, legacy, and reggae culture.
Written and co-produced by the father-and-son duo, Special Selection captures a feeling that’s been more than three decades in the making. Taking inspiration from the golden era of early-1980’s reggae, the track is both a celebration and a “we’ve finally made it” moment – the sound of generations meeting in harmony.
With its warm tempo, uplifting chord progression, and soulful melodies, Special Selection feels like the start-of-summer anthem that plays just after the darkness fades and new life begins. It’s that song that hits as the sun rises again – when the world exhales.
Blending roots authenticity with Israel’s distinctive modern production, Special Selection is a feel-good reggae anthem that offers a welcome counterbalance to the world’s noise. For three minutes, it takes listeners away – leaving them with a lasting sense of hope, light, and love.
