Foundation - NZ's latest reggae band

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Foundation - NZ's latest reggae band

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Foundation lead singer Alicia Kirkpatrick

Foundation lead singer Alicia Kirkpatrick

By Sanele Chadwick

Reggae music has always been popular in New Zealand, in particular with the Maori/Pacific Island people. 

One of the latest bands on the reggae scene is Foundation. Lead by RnB/Hip Hop stalwart John Chong Nee, they bring a mix of smooth grooves and soulful melody.

Pacific Profile spent a day with Foundation as they work towards completing their debut album to be released later this year.

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17/02/2013 3:14:01 p.m.

Fred Tito wrote:

Ae marika yes! Wow! Mean! So hope yous come to Whangarei.

21/01/2013 10:12:39 a.m.

Stacey wrote:

FOUNDATION love the music love the vibes your music is out of this world, if you had a long day at work throw on foundation and everything is gone, the music takes you to another level .. Keep up the awesome work .. Too much alright :)

4/12/2012 5:12:13 p.m.

jesse wrote:

GO Leash

26/10/2012 11:29:07 a.m.

Denn Murphy wrote:

Reggae Got Soul,Orsum soundz Foundation

15/08/2012 5:44:44 p.m.

David wrote:

@Tim - go jump off the planet, reggae is real music.

10/08/2012 12:08:24 p.m.

Sammi Kirkpatrick wrote:

Omg. Yeah my sister. The foundation is so inspirational. Good on you guys. Amy-Rose will be very proud. :) <3

9/08/2012 6:20:33 p.m.

CATHERINE wrote:

Amy would be so proud of you Alicia....GOOD ON YOU

9/08/2012 9:32:54 a.m.

tim wrote:

more satanic music .

9/08/2012 9:26:59 a.m.

vivienne letufuga wrote:

wow, wow, wow, so amazing & inspiring...Foundation is revolutionary to the idyllic culture of Aotearoa..so proud to be a part of this..Alicia my beautiful niece, you rock..Lotz this is out of the ball game over the top phenomenal talent. Great exposure.. Watene cuzzies there too...hands up...love it to the max... xxx

9/08/2012 8:40:07 a.m.

Kyleigh Jane Portland wrote:

Foundation are without a doubt,Amazing ! With a Militant leader and committed Troops by his side Foundation are a force to be reckon with both on and off stage.Cant wait to see them Out there Touring and their Album is just around the corner so Excited ! Mean respect to each and every one of them! Fortified by Rasta<3 Free from Fear! Foundation!