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Album Artist, Producer and Engineer
Tiki Taane (Ngati Maniapoto) has spent the last eleven years playing to the world primarily as the captivating frontman for successful NZ band Salmonella Dub. Doubling as an audio engineer for some of the country’s finest acts, Tiki has boosted shows, musical works and recordings worldwide with his unique gift for taking music into an innovative new realm.
Representing Aotearoa New Zealand, Tiki has long-cemented the following of a vast cross-section of peoples from all corners of the globe. With access to such a diverse fan base, it is timely that Tiki embarks on his highly anticipated solo artist career, showcasing his talents and making his services available through his company Tikidub Productions.

*(((This page is in no way made or monitored by Tiki himself)))*

Official Tiki Taane Fan Club says:

"Not long to go til the release of TIKI's new remix album FLUX...feel it simmer yo..gonna be bubbling!!! Nationwide tour Jul/Aug/Sep" (3 days ago) me too! | Reply
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  • Tiki + Shapeshifter 08/09 Tour

    Shapeshifter return home for the summer from extremely successful tours of Europe, the UK and Australia. Their vinyl release of “One” has earned them a collection of rave reviews and radio play on the UK’s Radio One and their sold out Shepherd’s Bush show in London was legendary. Fresh out of the studio Shapeshifter will be performing new tracks off their next album, due for release mid-2009.

    Tiki has had a phenomenal year. His hit single “Always On My Mind” has been number one on the singles chart, and has been the first ever single to achieve platinum digital single sales. Tiki will be performing an acoustic set of his tracks from Past, Present, Future.

    Shapeshifter’s Devin Abrams solo project Pacific Heights will be opening the shows. He has just released his second album In A Quiet Storm which blends nu soul, hip hop and synthesized fusion and features some of our top vocalists including Joe Dukie (Fat Freddy’s Drop) and Ladi6.

    Queenstown’s favourite Sunshine Soundsystem will be in charge of the decks led by legendary DJ Downtown Brown and MCs KP and Switch who are renowned for playing all of our soulful favourites.

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  • ~Tiki Taane - Past Present Future~

    Whakapuaki
    Whakapuaki means ‘an awakening’, my brother-in-law wrote the lyrics on this song for me and my father performed them. Basically ‘Whakapuaki’ acknowledges the higher forces, the higher entities and the listeners, it then clears space to allow the listener to properly listen through the whole album. It’s more or less the ideal introduction song.

    Tangaroa
    Tangaroa means ‘God of the Sea’. This was the first song I wrote for my album, I started it a good four years ago. Since then I have come to realise it was the catalyst for all the changes I have been through the last few years. I wanted to make something that was challenging and progressive, yet at the same time united the past and the future as one. I clocked a Haka recording and discovered the speed was about 110 bpm, which is a great tempo for writing dancehall at. I threw in some tribal elements and came up with a rhythm that was very powerful even without the haka on top, so when my father laid one down, it just took it to a whole other level.
    In my heart I believe this song embodies the power and Mana of Tangaroa and Haka.

    Now This Is It
    My boy Sean Deans (Bass Frontiers stand the fuck up) wrote the beat for this one, it’s a synthy Hip-Hop number. I was at his place in Melbourne one morning, he played me a bunch of beats and I geeked on a few of them. Two ended up on the album, I was going to use three, but the last didn’t make the cut. Anyhow I wrote verses and choruses for it, then did some extra production and engineering on it to fully push the sound out. Zaniah from Kobra Kai in Sydney sung an intro/outro on it for me. Some of you may know her from her work with MC Tali and the Full Cycle crew.
    Lyrically ‘Now This Is It’ was a chance for me to throw the gauntlet down. I can feel this is my time and I want to let everyone know, fully back myself and take the risk I’ve always needed to in becoming a solo artist.

    Our Favorite Target
    I played the drums on this track. I’m not the best drummer, but I jammed out this cool dancehall/breaks rhythm, cut it up, looped it and turned it onto a full song. I thought it would be perfect for Julia Deans from Fur Patrol (Sean’s sister) to do something different on. I sent it to her, she laid down a few vocal takes and it came out amazing. This was great for me, because I got to have both the brother and sister on my album. The song is going to open doors for Julia in other directions, it shows she can really step outside of her comfort zone.
    ‘Past, Present, Future’ is a real family and close friend’s album. I never planned for it to be like that, it just worked out that way.

    Faded
    Sean Deans writing dancehall beats! I loved this riddim and knew I had to get my brother P Diggs on it for a duet. I’ve always wanted to do a song with P Diggs, and the feeling was mutual. We have known each other for so long and worked together so much. I’ve always been his soundbwoy or helped produce his stuff, so it was great to write together. We wanted to create a song about friendship, respect, love and admiration. He is one of my best friends and it felt so natural to record ‘Faded’. Every time we perform it live, it just seems to get better and better, watch out NZ!

    Saviour Dub
    This is one of the jungle tracks. Motive from Melbourne produced most of the beat, he’s an old mate from Christchurch days. I love the reggae jungle crossover sound and wanted to sing about how beautiful it is. A lot of younger people don’t know about how jungle started as a blend between Jamaican and English music. I felt a need to acknowledge that music and it’s message of unity.

    Always on My Mind
    This was me banging away on a crappy old acoustic guitar then singing on top. I recorded about twenty takes, by the end of that my tone and pitch was spot on, but the feeling I was really looking for was gone. I ended up going back to track three

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  • FLUX TOUR DATES (acoustic/MC with DJ set)

    Ciggy by Ciggy
    This tour is nice and intimate featuring TIKI and DJ SAMBORA (Shapeshifter, Peacekeepers) - check out all dates below and stay tuned to the website www.tikidub.com for all support acts and ticket details…

    9 July
    KAITAIA
    Kaitaia Community Centre

    10 July
    WHANGAREI
    Tikipunga Tavern

    11 July
    AUCKLAND
    Zen Bar

    17 July
    PALMERSTON NORTH
    The FItz

    18 July
    WELLINGTON
    Shed 6 (Illuminate Party)

    23 July
    WAIUKU
    Kentish Tavern

    24 July
    WHITIANGA
    Blacksmith Bar

    25 July
    TAURANGA
    Collosseum

    31 July
    NEW PLYMOUTH
    Club 55

    1 August
    HAMILTON
    Flow Bar

    7 August
    ASHBURTON
    Millie’s Bar

    8 August
    CHRISTCHURCH
    The Bedford

    13 August
    INVERCARGILL
    Tillermans

    *14 August
    DUNEDIN
    Otago University

    *15 August
    WANAKA
    Burton Air Open

    20 August
    QUEENSTOWN
    Subculture

    21 August
    QUEENSTOWN
    Subculture

    22 August
    TIMARU
    No. 8 Wired Bar

    28 August
    WESTPORT
    Denniston Dog

    29 August
    NELSON
    Phat Club

    3 September
    NAPIER
    The Cabana

    4 September
    GISBORNE
    Wharf 3 Shed

    5 September
    WHAKATANE
    Commercial Hotel


    *These 2 shows only are Tiki Live (full band) performances
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  • Always On My Mind rings available now!!

    Ciggy by Ciggy
    plus checkout the mp3s, videos, t-shirts and other merchandise right here-->>
    www.tikidub.com/shop/
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  • ~TIKIDUB MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE!~

    Ciggy by Ciggy
    Tickets, Music dowloads, Videos, Mens and womens tshirts, exclusive "Tangaroa" leather cuffs, Tiki badges, Posters, Postcards...check out the shop to place your order

    ---> www.tikidub.com/shop/

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  • Byron Swanson
    Byron Swanson

    dont know if tiki has noticed lately but... hes a genuine sicko from way back. seriously i did the math.
    i read multiple books. about for or five kapai kiwi books. and it all adds up. there are solid facts and figures. i would reveal them but its all to much to handle for the average person. it would boggle ye mind to the point of re- unboggling...

    2 days ago
  • Laiikz
    Laiikz

    kia ora Tiki Taane. your mean as bro.!!
    loving your songs mean maori mean ayess
    liking the song Tangaroa ehh 2much bro:)
    Keep it upp foa AOTEAROA
    arohanui mujj x

    4 days ago
  • Tane
    Tane

    got something against my drawing? lol might borow that tiki for a tat on the bk of my kneck

    4 days ago
  • XxAsh Hannonxx
    XxAsh Hannonxx

    Anybody know if Tiki's gonna play in ireland!??x

    1 week ago
  • Tyra Lee
    Tyra Lee

    hi i luv ur song always on my mind! it rox seriously

    1 week ago
  • Hemi Harawira
    luv Hemi Harawira

    Kia Ora Bro!!!

    Loved your show in Brisbane!!!! cant wait till your back!!!

    I posted some pics on your livestream!!!

    :)

    LOVING the Kings of Leon cover!!!!

    Great twist on it!!

    2 weeks ago
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  • HAel Kay
    luv HAel Kay

    Yup arohamai_fanxz foe dah reply_kepn it short n swt_kep hitn us blckz wid dah mean maori mean b3atz_heaz mah luvn foe yah

    7 weeks ago via Mobile
  • HAel Kay
    HAel Kay

    Kia ora_dam ima soe luvn yah musik_add mii tew yah bebo pge_n il share da luv_ima al owt @ da mo_hukz yah upz nxt tymz

    7 weeks ago via Mobile
  • BiBi
    BiBi

    Hey just wanted to say was an awesome gig u had @the corner hotel...we had a good view from the front line of the stage :D i never listened to your music before...but ur great live...and im a big fan now... :D

    luv xtina

    7 weeks ago
  • BiBi
    luv BiBi

    see you on saturday at the corner hotel =]

    8 weeks ago
  • Official Tiki Taane Fan Club
    Official Tiki Taane Fan Club

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    9 weeks ago
  • Linda Andersen
    luv Linda Andersen

    Heya Tiki,
    Keep the tracks comin ur musik is straight up representing AOTEAROA!!!
    Ur fan, take care!!!
    Linz

    9 weeks ago
  • HoodLikeme
    luv HoodLikeme

    Supz Tiki :D


    Tangaroa'z gotta be mah fav jam huh!
    luvin ur sounds bro keep dem comin ae...



    ONE LUV!

    10 weeks ago
  • JOrdaan
    JOrdaan

    keep tha songs kuming kuzzie


    NGATI KAHUNGUNU all the way

    11 weeks ago
  • Lisa Campbell
    luv Lisa Campbell

    Tell tiki to keep it up. That Tangaroa video clip was inspiring and really put ya on edge. It really struck me actually because I happen to be working on a series of paintings based around Tangaroa. but by all means I don't intend to use Maori art to look good. I enjoy learning and delving into depth with most of my work. I am looking forward to more inspiring music from that good looking boi

    12 weeks ago
  • Richard
    luv Richard

    For the Love,Mean Maori Mean

    13 weeks ago
  • James
    James

    u were mad at home grown bro
    ur da man

    13 weeks ago
  • Krystal Solomon
    Krystal Solomon

    Hi tiki u must be glad u a new dad hug kisses to u both lolz peace krystle x

    15 weeks ago via Mobile