Stan, teeks, six60, lab -They are all maori (from new zealand not australia). Singing is huge part of the maori culture. Its how we hand down our ancestors stories and values and even how we welcome people. That soulfulness you hear from these singers comes from waiata and a background in singing maori songs (if you maori you have to sing at family stuff so we trained from the get go). Ya should review some kapahaka our traditional maori songs and you'll see the connection.
As soon as I saw Teek in your thumbnail I knew exactly what your reaction was gonna be. And I was 100% correct. Isn’t he just insane? I remember hearing him for the first time and having a similar reaction. Unique voices like his reminds me why music is so visceral and endlessly astounding.
Been living in New Zealand 7 year almost and adore the music scene, teeks , six60 , home brew , house of shem , hollie Smith , LAB Totally unique to Aotearoa
Teeks is legit. He sounds great live. He's also awesome with culture. I don't know if he still does, but he used to teach Te Reo Māori, our Indigenous language, at tertiary level and is part of an organisation of Māori creatives who provide rangatahi (young people) with mentoring. He's also been open in interviews about the journey music has taken him on emotionally and the growth he is achieving as a man because of it. Just seems humble.
Oh, I forgot, use of vibrato is a common form of expression with Māori. You will hear it in our songs and chants, traditional instruments, karanga (formal call of welcome) etc... It is used for a number of different reasons. Sometimes it ties in with lyrics. We use a lot of metaphors (especially about nature) so you may use vibrato when you're singing about rippling water or heat that shimmers etc... (often accompanied by shaking hands action called wiriwiri). Similarly, if your composition discusses fear you may use vibrato to produce the effect of an accelerated heart rate. And sometimes you just use it because it's the right time to use it, like everyone else. I heard an old mōteatea (chant) once about an earthquake that caused severe distress for the ancestors of the people relaying it. That was wailed vibrato. It's very goosebumpy.
HES FROM NEW ZEALAND SOME OF THE BEST UNRECOGNIZED TALENT IN THE WORLD IS BORN HERE SHOUT OUT TO MY KUZZ TEEKS FOR SHARING ANOTHER STORY AND VIBE WITH US
Love ya reaction to Teek's. He is a beautiful singer. check out 'If Only' one of my 1st songs i ever heard from his and i was hooked. Much Love from New zealand
Loved your reaction! Teeks is a phenomenal singer. Every song on his album, "Something to Feel", displays his God-given talent as a singer and a song writer.
I just stumbled across Teeks today on Vevo, and OMG! The depth and richness of his voice literally stopped me in my tracks. Haunting, captivating, soul-stirring; his voice is all that and then some. "Old Soul", I feel best describes him. I definitely get the feeling that this guy has been here before. I am totally "fanned" out!
Teeks is from Aoetearoa New Zealand. He has an incredible, unique voice. So deep. The tone is found in many of the Maori men and women singers here in New Zealand. I hope he releases new music soon
Marlon Williams is another beautiful maori singer from New Zealand. If you imagine Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley having a baby, that's who he sounds like!
After discovering Stan Walker, Kaiit, and now TEEKS - nothing from New Zealand surprises me anymore. The talent...soulfulness...harmonic perfection...musicianship... it's all there. What does shock me, is the number of people still unaware of these singers. Especially on this (U.S) side of the water. For this reason, I very rarely listen to radio anymore - American radio particularly, is a closed off, tunnel visioned, mess of boring.. repitition and sameness that favors certain "artists" over others playlist after playlist. Programmers have no interest whatsoever in discovering fresh, groundbreaking talent. Especially from other parts of this huge world. I thank the God of Music for platforms like UA-cam - I've found so many new artists that will never be heard otherwise.
Love Teeks and please check out another gem with superb voice - part Samoan MARLEY SOLA from Christchurch, NZ. (His business is Mellow Studios). RIBBON IN THE SKY cover Stevie Wonder.
You should watch Rob ruha, Ka Hāo live album. It's quite long but each song is awesome. The only thing is that it's not in English brother but the feels are there. I'll copy a link in here.
Teeks' Remember Me is such a beautiful love confession ua-cam.com/video/ACOhpaVFJ6c/v-deo.html Oh , and he is not a song competition contestant. Teeks is just a singer from New Zealand = )
We don't really have singing comps down here in Aotearoa like you do in the states and in the UK - our amazing singers just make it on their own - with the exception of Stan who won Australian Idol but man would've been huge without it anyway. You should also check out Katchafire
Pulchritudinous Breakdown. Please Breakdown Knox Hill-Mumble Rap. Knox Hill-What I can say.(Az Izz Diss) Knox Hill-Murder in the Booth. Love from India.
Then you should hear his other song never be apart more vocal focussed plus has back up singers in a church I feel it's his best begginigs and his other chart topper is if only those are the best I feel is better
Breathing hard bru, hit the gym, no hate only love, just looking out for a brother, word we Maori can Assimilate to any sound, ask brother Stan walker, a gem, brought up being Told you can't, limits of opression makes a soul become a vision of valour in this world of one sidedness
Stan, teeks, six60, lab -They are all maori (from new zealand not australia). Singing is huge part of the maori culture. Its how we hand down our ancestors stories and values and even how we welcome people. That soulfulness you hear from these singers comes from waiata and a background in singing maori songs (if you maori you have to sing at family stuff so we trained from the get go). Ya should review some kapahaka our traditional maori songs and you'll see the connection.
I couldn't agree more, mana in his voice and control is amazing, kotahitanga
All of lab maori?
@samsmith4597 all members except Joel Shadbolt
You know what you talking bout. 🤎
Teeks and Hollie smith - Whakaaria Mai (How Great Thou Art) is goosebumps
As soon as I saw Teek in your thumbnail I knew exactly what your reaction was gonna be. And I was 100% correct. Isn’t he just insane? I remember hearing him for the first time and having a similar reaction. Unique voices like his reminds me why music is so visceral and endlessly astounding.
Yaaay I have been waiting for you to discover Teeks, His voice is so hauntingly beautiful! He is from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Been living in New Zealand 7 year almost and adore the music scene, teeks , six60 , home brew , house of shem , hollie Smith , LAB
Totally unique to Aotearoa
Teeks is legit. He sounds great live. He's also awesome with culture. I don't know if he still does, but he used to teach Te Reo Māori, our Indigenous language, at tertiary level and is part of an organisation of Māori creatives who provide rangatahi (young people) with mentoring. He's also been open in interviews about the journey music has taken him on emotionally and the growth he is achieving as a man because of it. Just seems humble.
Oh, I forgot, use of vibrato is a common form of expression with Māori. You will hear it in our songs and chants, traditional instruments, karanga (formal call of welcome) etc... It is used for a number of different reasons. Sometimes it ties in with lyrics. We use a lot of metaphors (especially about nature) so you may use vibrato when you're singing about rippling water or heat that shimmers etc... (often accompanied by shaking hands action called wiriwiri). Similarly, if your composition discusses fear you may use vibrato to produce the effect of an accelerated heart rate. And sometimes you just use it because it's the right time to use it, like everyone else. I heard an old mōteatea (chant) once about an earthquake that caused severe distress for the ancestors of the people relaying it. That was wailed vibrato. It's very goosebumpy.
Stunningly beautiful! What a talent ❤️
Teeks is a Māori singer from New Zealand. I only heard of him this year & intended to request him.
Yay more NZ artists.
Supergroove sitting inside my head.. maybe. Classic.
Another singer from New Zealand. Our singing talent is raw, rich and they just SANG!
Teens is a beautiful talented soul from Aeotearoa! New Zealand!
Yay!!!! I've been trying to catch a live for ages so I could request some other Māori & Polynesian musicians for you. Teeks was top of my list.
I've spent time with him musically, he's a genuine guy. Can't tell you how humble he is.
This was prefame.
My baby TEEKS from New Zealand 🇳🇿. Love & talented,respectful artist. ❤️
HES FROM NEW ZEALAND SOME OF THE BEST UNRECOGNIZED TALENT IN THE WORLD IS BORN HERE SHOUT OUT TO MY KUZZ TEEKS FOR SHARING ANOTHER STORY AND VIBE WITH US
Big up Maori
I discovered him last evening watching Queen Sugar. He sang Never Be Apart and whooooo.
Teeks is an artist that was in my suggested Spotify playlists.
I have been OBSESSED since.
Same here! I could listen his songs all day
Actually came across him for the first time the other day singing I can’t make you love me, he’s got an amazing voice. Think he’s from New Zealand
Yes indeed he is.
I just stumbled and fell out ❤❤❤❤ what a voice
More Teeks! :)
First Time and If Only are great Teeks songs.
Love ya reaction to Teek's. He is a beautiful singer. check out 'If Only' one of my 1st songs i ever heard from his and i was hooked. Much Love from New zealand
Can't believe after Stan Walker that its taken you so long to react to Teeks......hes got such a unique voice.
Teeks song " first time " is another banger 🔥🔥🔥🎶
Loved your reaction! Teeks is a phenomenal singer. Every song on his album, "Something to Feel", displays his God-given talent as a singer and a song writer.
Teeks is one of my favourite artists. His voice is transcendent.
Thank you. He is an amazing artist and we are so proud of him here in New Zealand 👏
He translated one of his English songs(Never Be Apart) into Maori and it is just so damn beautiful. Listening to his voice is a blessing.
I just stumbled across Teeks today on Vevo, and OMG! The depth and richness of his voice literally stopped me in my tracks. Haunting, captivating, soul-stirring; his voice is all that and then some. "Old Soul", I feel best describes him. I definitely get the feeling that this guy has been here before. I am totally "fanned" out!
Hollie Smith - Bathe in the river is another NZ gem 100%
Teeks is from Aoetearoa New Zealand. He has an incredible, unique voice. So deep. The tone is found in many of the Maori men and women singers here in New Zealand. I hope he releases new music soon
Yay 😃👍thanks for reacting to Teeks. 🙌
The entire tracks are great. Heaven must have sent him & GIVEON. Much needed music.
🗣Yep he's 🔥🔥🔥🔥✌🤜🏼🤛🏾
Another Awesome kiwi Singer Unleashed on ya page mate ‼️
Beautiful reaction. Love Teeks. Kia ora.
Teeks does an phenomenal version of how great thou are (whakaaria Mai) with hollie smith.
you should react to his other song 'first time'! love from here in aus :)
Teeks song -if only, listen 2 that
React to Teeks first time you will love the song as well
Love the Reaction Brother Much Luv from NZ Peace.
Teeks #first time💯🤙🏽
Love Teeks
Love your reaction - listen to Teeks song “First Time” lyrics are great - has the girls crying
His song First time will send you over board
If you haven’t heard it yet his song First Time is 🔥
Gets you right in the feels
Have to do TEEKS: Remember Me 💞
Proud to be maaori great reaction video💯respects from Aotearoa/ New Zealand
Wash Over Me - Teeks! 💯👌🏼
Remember me is the banger you will not be disappointed!!!
Teeks is definitely underated
Marlon Williams is another beautiful maori singer from New Zealand. If you imagine Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley having a baby, that's who he sounds like!
He has reviewed him three times 😊
Check out his other song one of my favorites "If Only" - ua-cam.com/video/u17JkBm-zes/v-deo.html - mean as New Zealand song artist
After discovering Stan Walker, Kaiit, and now TEEKS - nothing from New Zealand surprises me anymore. The talent...soulfulness...harmonic perfection...musicianship... it's all there. What does shock me, is the number of people still unaware of these singers. Especially on this (U.S) side of the water. For this reason, I very rarely listen to radio anymore - American radio particularly, is a closed off, tunnel visioned, mess of boring.. repitition and sameness that favors certain "artists" over others playlist after playlist. Programmers have no interest whatsoever in discovering fresh, groundbreaking talent. Especially from other parts of this huge world. I thank the God of Music for platforms like UA-cam - I've found so many new artists that will never be heard otherwise.
Love You Brother Teeks
💪🏽🤍🇳🇿
His older stuff is lit
From New Zealand native Maori 1of a kind
Please react to Holly Smith and Teeks Whakaaria Mai live, amazing
Thank you, how did you hear about TEEKS? I'm his # 1 fan in New York & JAMAICA 🇯🇲
I LOVE THAT YOU ARE REACTING TO TEEKS!! But you gotta check out Kwabs Cheating on Me he has a similar tone!!
Need to listen to 'First Time' by him.
react to Teeks- First Time !!!
Theres a few singers like him here in Nz more notably Troy Kingi check him out but Teeks is lit 🔥 👌
Teeks- wash over me
Proud to be Maori, especially when our brothers sing like this. Mean Maori Mean :)
Chur, hes from the Hokianga, Northland, NZ where i grew up!
🤍🤍🤍 Teeks is my cousin & only a few of our whanau still live in the Hokianga - Opononi 🤍
@@kayleen1582i go to opo all the time, beautiful place, cheers from Kaikohe 👍💯
Love Teeks and please check out another gem with superb voice - part Samoan MARLEY SOLA from Christchurch, NZ. (His business is Mellow Studios). RIBBON IN THE SKY cover Stevie Wonder.
You should watch Rob ruha, Ka Hāo live album. It's quite long but each song is awesome. The only thing is that it's not in English brother but the feels are there. I'll copy a link in here.
ua-cam.com/video/xEl7sFAYfjg/v-deo.html&feature=share
If only is one song never be apart his other song should be what your looking for chur for your awesome Ness
Another siinger from New Zealand.
Take care of your G.A.D.
and Diabetes.
Take medicines and insulin timely.
Love from India.
New Zealand vibes
Teeks' Remember Me is such a beautiful love confession ua-cam.com/video/ACOhpaVFJ6c/v-deo.html
Oh , and he is not a song competition contestant. Teeks is just a singer from New Zealand = )
We don't really have singing comps down here in Aotearoa like you do in the states and in the UK - our amazing singers just make it on their own - with the exception of Stan who won Australian Idol but man would've been huge without it anyway. You should also check out Katchafire
His tone reminds me of Terence Trent D'arby's tone
If you liked this, you should try SOL3 MIO and their cover of 'hold me while you wait'
New Zealand
Pulchritudinous Breakdown.
Please Breakdown Knox Hill-Mumble Rap.
Knox Hill-What I can say.(Az Izz Diss)
Knox Hill-Murder in the
Booth.
Love from India.
New Zealand, I am coming soon. OMG!! I would like to take GIVEON with me to see TEEKS in concert. Hey, SOUTH Africa 🇿🇦 I'm coming there too.
Pesches
Please listen to like the first time
Firest time. ( 5:47 Teeks
Bro you need to listen to Stan Walker
He is not a tenor, he is a bass/baritone
Try reacting to terms song first time. Also check out ladi 6 song walk right up
I meant teeks song first time 😂
Then you should hear his other song never be apart more vocal focussed plus has back up singers in a church I feel it's his best begginigs and his other chart topper is if only those are the best I feel is better
NEW ZEALAND
Hi nickkkkk can u react no more tears cover by morissette
Wash over me!!!!
Silky voice
I hear similarities with Jacob lusk ?
Really? You've never heard a tone like this? Do you listen to any Black music produced in the US? Geesh
Breathing hard bru, hit the gym, no hate only love, just looking out for a brother, word we Maori can Assimilate to any sound, ask brother Stan walker, a gem, brought up being Told you can't, limits of opression makes a soul become a vision of valour in this world of one sidedness