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When Che-Fu released his acclaimed album Navigator in 2001 it charted new territory for New Zealand Hip Hop. Its seamless blending of reggae, RnB and Hip Hop telling real life experiences reflected a truly Pacific soul.
When he started work on his second album from a room called the 'Chop Shop' at the back of his Auckland home, it was on the back of big changes in his life. By any metric, Che's solo debut 2b S.Pacific was a hit, cementing his status as one of the country's most beloved musicians.
He'd signed to a new record company that was anticipating big things from their new signee. And he was navigating the uncharted waters of young fatherhood.
This is the story of Che-Fu's Navigator, as told by the creators behind this Aotearoa classic.
Listen Here to Part 1
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Written and Produced by Sam Wicks and Presented by Mark Williams aka MC Slave
