Reggae Powerhouse Chad ‘Boogieman’ Chambers (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau a Te Aotāwirirangi me Ruataupare) is set to release his long awaited debut album ‘Nāti Shores’ this Friday 26 May.
The eight track bilingual album produced in collaboration with Zane Graham, draws inspiration from an array of musical greats including Prince Tui Teka, Bob Marley, and Elvis Presley, and pays homage to his people on the East Coast.
“Its been a long time in the making, ” says Chambers “this album gives people an insight into the I and what’s important to me, my whānau and my people”
Chambers extends his heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in the creation of this album, recognising the collaborative efforts that brought the project to life.
‘Nāti Shores’ is dedicated to Chad's whānau, serving as a reminder to keep dreaming and pursuing their aspirations. “Kia marotiri ai te wawata - reach for your highest potential”.
'Nāti Shores’ is exclusive to Iwi radio from Wednesday 24 May and available on all streaming platforms from Friday 26 May, 2023. The album is available for pre-save here https://precise.ffm.to/chadchambers-ns
ARTIST BIO
Chad ‘Boogieman’ Chambers is a reggae artist from Tokomaru Bay who has featured on some of Aotearoa’s biggest-selling reggae tracks, including Souljah Feeling by Tomorrow People and the remake of the Herbs' Sensitive to a Smile, as part of the Aotearoa Reggae All Stars.
Since winning the grand final of Māori Television’s Homai Te Pakipaki show in 2011, he has firmly established himself on the live music scene, headlining music events and festivals here and overseas, and is known for captivating audiences with his rastaman swag and iconic gumboots.
In 2022, he added to his list of achievements with ‘Ka Puta Mai’ - his first release as a solo Reggae artist and ‘You and I’ - a love song dedicated to his partner, inspired by the love ballads of Prince Tui Teka. In May 2023, he released a duet with his cousin Te Ataakura Sharland-Pewhairangi ‘Kei Pōhēhē’ as part of the Waiata Anthems kaupapa, encouraging people not to judge a book by its cover.