Moso feat. DKPOET Release Powerful New Single ‘Viti’
Aotearoa’s Pacific music scene welcomes a new anthem with the release of Viti, a powerful new single from Moso (Fonotī Pati Peni Umaga) featuring celebrated Fijian multidisciplinary artist and poet DKPOET (Daren Kamali). This vibrant and culturally layered track drops today, Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Viti is more than just a song – it is a powerful act of cultural reclamation. Sung entirely in the Fijian Bauan dialect, the track weaves ancestral lyricism with Pacific soul-funk and spoken word, creating a soundscape that bridges the traditional and the contemporary. It pays homage to Indigenous musical heritage while reflecting the modern realities of identity, resilience, and cultural connection. Both a tribute to ancestral wisdom and a bold statement of presence, Viti channels themes of reconnection and pride through evocative lyrics, rhythmic chant, and genre-defying instrumentation – making it a resonant anthem for today’s Pacific peoples.
“This track reconnects me with my language, my people, and our stories – a celebration of Indigenous Pacific truth through sound,” says DKPOET (Daren Kamali), whose poetic vocals ground the song in lived experience and reverence and anchor’s the track in deep authenticity.
The single was produced by Pati Umaga, a respected figure in the NZ/Samoan music community known for his contributions to the music industry and disability advocacy.
DKPOET (Daren Kamali) brings his trademark lyrical depth and cultural voice to the song, carrying the narrative with power and grace.
Backing vocals are provided by Pauline Tanielu-Sauvao and Martha Samasoni, with musical contributions from guest artists Levani Vosasi, Jonathen Tuiketei, and Sola. The single was mixed and mastered by Thomas Tetaite and recorded at Massey University’s studios in Wellington. It is released under the Banana Leaf 4 and DKreations labels.
