Uncles Release ‘Tukua’

Tukua is a powerhouse collaboration from Aotearoa’s finest dance/te reo rap supergroup Uncles, consisting of Rei, Swizl Jager and Plastic Pounamu. It’s an uplifting yet hard-hitting anthem that blends deeper meaning with dancefloor energy. This high-energy, bass-driven track speaks to young Māori and Pasifika listeners, inspired by ongoing conversations around decolonisation and the importance of reclaiming language, identity and mindset.

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Built from the phrase “tukua rā ō herehere” (release your chains), the waiata encourages listeners to let go of limiting beliefs and step into their own mana and rangatiratanga. While grounded in kaupapa Māori, the message is universal: freedom, self-worth, and reclaiming identity.