when you haven't listened to this song since you were little and you come back and realize what the song actually means, bro this song hits even more when you understand it
I was year 11 at Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate that day me and my mates wagged first period to get stoned at a mates house close by to watch funny videos lol we walked thr alleyway near the school and the director Chris Graham came up to all 5 of us, eyes half mung and then he proceeds to tell us he's the director for a new song smashproof is doing, told us to play spar and just have a laugh, me and the boiz waited all summer for that song to drop, would listen to the previews of that song for ages till it finally came out, mad love to the hood I was raised in, 1:47 274lifee
R.I.P MY BRO PEHEMA DATS HU THIS SONG IS ABOUT THE BRO GOT STABBED IN REWA FOR TAGGING. I WENT TO SCHOOL WIF DA BRO TWO SCHOOLS ACTUALLY. TAKANINI PRIMARY N PAPAKURA SOUTH SCHOOL 😂 I REMEMBER HIM BY HIS FUNNY RUN SO YEAH CHURR MY G R.I.P G
i have chilled in the area and most of south aucks , mid you it was back when id say im from porirua and bros would be like really? now its the otha way round lol
I was in Primary School when this came out. Its touch hasn't changed one bit- i still get the goosebumps while hearing it. The background story is still very much upsetting.
I was featured as an extra during the filming of this song, 'Brother' I'm wearing a cap and walking past the shop with another guy, just after the man on the phone making a call dressed in a suit, filmed in South Auckland, near Middlemore Hospital. this music video was filmed in 2013.
Man.. when this song came out. my mum passed away. This song brings me back to the days of her funeral... this song would always be on the radio.. damn 7 years
I’m now living in australia and I Remember this song when I was a young kid being played on the radio I think and this bring back lotta memories man…..strolling through mangere,pak n save,getting pies from the bakery, far you just had to be there I might reside in aus but nz will always hold a special place in ma heart as it’s where I was born too❤️
ohh. Very emotional song. Around this time. I never felt it before but now I feel it and see it, I'm trying to stop crying but tears would just come. Because it's true. Things are happening and the songs are reminding me. And I'll start to see that they are bringing a kind message.
As an Aussie who discovered Kiwi hip-hop, I always wondered what this song could've been if it were released internationally. Like, its issues are mainly of South Auckland; it talks about crime, youth problems, losing loved ones to the "hood life", inequality, and low socioeconomic life. And its goal was to paint a picture of what life was like for South Aucklanders (coming from a rap group from that area) to the rest of New Zealand. And it ended up becoming the longest number-one of 2009 in the country. But the thing is, the talks about crime and poverty don't just apply to South Auckland, it applies to the world. There's so many places across the world with the same issues of innocents caught up in crime life, and Brother would really apply to them. So I just feel sad at the thought of what potential this song could've had back then.
These were the best days of my life yet! Left da bay to live the wellyz life at 17.. good times. Going at it on my own. Don't know how good the world is until you grow older and it piles up!
There is so much heart in this song. I love this song and hope it serves as a beacon to the issues that lead to tragedy - to Pihema Cameron's death - and that it never happens again. It deserved to be number one for 11 weeks.
2021 anyone?!? I remember listening to this song all the time on channel 2, I think I was about 10 when I first heard this song... now I’m 20! Time truly flys man
If ever parents want to know what their teens are thinking, show them this video... because it hits the nail in the coffin. Smashproof is the best thing to come out of the NZ local music industry. This group has soul. They say it as they see it. Awesome!!!
I was born there in Manukau, Grew up there, left there, then came back, then left again. It doesn't change much. Its still the same as it was back in 2004.. then again Im only talking about south Aucks.
is it really as bad as they make out in this song? I'd love to visit New Zealand and would love to see Maori traditions etc and of course the people of pacific islander origin who also inhabit NZ...
This was one of my favourite songs when it first came out. But now it hits me so much harder because I've just lost a good mate of mine. Rest easy brother
This used to be my jam when i was 15, i used to listen to it all the time in high school. Sadly no one of my friends liked it but well, they don’t know what good music sounds like i guess 🤷🏼♀️ greeting from germany!
Heard this song when I was 17 .... I couldn't understand the words but now when I listen I feel it. Tagging is art should be done right way and right place.
Alot of people misintepret this video..this highlighted a decade of what they went through and witnessed in S.A...The kid with the spray can was a actual murder from a buisnessman who gt a lighter sentence which is 1 of the verses in the song is talking about injustice..yes theyre not gangsters thats obviously the fact cos they grew out of that lifestyle and theyre living proof of making it on the big stage...yes Aucklands a safe place...but only real Aucklanders know the places not to go to
uhm no wasn't that kid killed by the dude just because he grafited his fence, and then the guy who killed him got away with it... idk man i think your confused
This brings me back soooooooooooooooooooooo much memories that mean so much to me and that I want my life to start again I miss these kind of songs This is the song of my memories
Drae McEwen The word "Y'all" Is mostly used by Americans then again It's obvious that he's Not from NZ And Some Australians Listen To New Zealand music.
best new Zealand music ever! I remember when this song came out. this song was written for family that go killed. :( love you Hun Wigmore and smashproof it was a lovely tribute to people struggling.
this song is as deep as it gets! everyday theres a bad comp bout who's worse. I'm from Whanganui nd evn then no matter where you liv in th world evry1 is affectd. Smashproof just opened us up thru th way thy knw we wud listen...thru music!
Omg this song just unlocked a childhood memory😭
Foreall😭
i cant believe i forgot about this track! 15 freaking years ago... insane how fast time flies..
when you haven't listened to this song since you were little and you come back and realize what the song actually means, bro this song hits even more when you understand it
Hardowt
i was born the day this came out
I knooooo
For real 🙌🏽
@@gabreilphillips593 i cant , so good autrailan english, i konw how was gone, a praise fro him above. okay i undertsand
One of the best NZ songs ever
yep
Yea this is a classic so nostalgic used to see this on the tv On Rockfm
True
100% agree.
facts no fax
Im in Brazil listen that Awesome song. I lived in New Zealand and the radio used to played at all time
I was year 11 at Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate that day me and my mates wagged first period to get stoned at a mates house close by to watch funny videos lol we walked thr alleyway near the school and the director Chris Graham came up to all 5 of us, eyes half mung and then he proceeds to tell us he's the director for a new song smashproof is doing, told us to play spar and just have a laugh, me and the boiz waited all summer for that song to drop, would listen to the previews of that song for ages till it finally came out, mad love to the hood I was raised in, 1:47 274lifee
Buzzing 😂🔥🔥
Hits different in 2024...
This is one of the finest mainstream songs to come out of New Zealand
id argue its the best
Well. Let it known, it came out of South Auckland.XOXo?
Is song 🎵 about
My brother love you brother xoxo
How bizarre you would say that ..
Old as song still good though
AWW GUMMON!! I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND THIS SONG FOR 6 DAMN YEARS AND I FINALLY FOUND IT!!
sameee!!!
Awww gummon
they keep removing it for some reason
R.I.P MY BRO PEHEMA DATS HU THIS SONG IS ABOUT THE BRO GOT STABBED IN REWA FOR TAGGING. I WENT TO SCHOOL WIF DA BRO TWO SCHOOLS ACTUALLY. TAKANINI PRIMARY N PAPAKURA SOUTH SCHOOL 😂 I REMEMBER HIM BY HIS FUNNY RUN SO YEAH CHURR MY G R.I.P G
Straight up! forgot the name 😂😂
Dude even after ten years later I still feel this song it's so kiwi I love it
its been about 7 years :/
Asmr Tyt
sethpecekajus lol this one of those comments that end up on ' funny internet fails compilations '
that's cause it is kiwi. both the band smashproof and gin her self are Kiwi's. 😃
@@theheadlessmoo7770 Why are kiwis the only nation on earth who have to tell everyone there kiwi's. I think people know, kiwi's are not that unique.
WHO SENDING IT STILL IN 2021!
PAPATOETOE STAND UP!
MUCH LOVE FROM SINGAPORE 🇸🇬
i have chilled in the area and most of south aucks , mid you it was back when id say im from porirua and bros would be like really? now its the otha way round lol
this was one of my big brothers funeral songs makes me just about cry every time I listen to it rip Corey miss you my bro
Arohanui g 👆
I feel sorry
sorry to hear bro
Respect brother!!! This is my song to my little bro.. deep feels
RIP brother
For a 2000s song, this is criminally underrated
I was in Primary School when this came out. Its touch hasn't changed one bit- i still get the goosebumps while hearing it. The background story is still very much upsetting.
Same! Time flies
exactly the same for me goosebumps every time it's crazy
Just actually find herd its 1000 times tho haha
Here in 2022 bro holy shit the nostalgia I got from not listening to this song in 11 years
9o
Hey
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 MALO MALO homou hiva my ae hivanii kemau fanongo a2 kiai!! 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿 ofa a2 Aotearoa 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴 HOME I MISS SO MUCH !!!
The most Iconic Kiwi song that deals with reality, and the music reflects it
I was featured as an extra during the filming of this song, 'Brother' I'm wearing a cap and walking past the shop with another guy, just after the man on the phone making a call dressed in a suit, filmed in South Auckland, near Middlemore Hospital. this music video was filmed in 2013.
Man.. when this song came out. my mum passed away. This song brings me back to the days of her funeral... this song would always be on the radio.. damn 7 years
TedURThunder Pal c
Savannah Soane pal c
May your mother rest in paradise my friend sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss
Who's still listening to this amazing song in 2019?♡
4ever!
I remember this song when I was little
me
Nah 2020
He'll yeah
Prob the best Kiwi rap song ever made & put into mainstream, love. Much respect to Smashproof.
R.I.P to my brother who lost his life 2 years ago today, taken to soon and to all the others brothers that have left us you remain in our hearts
Who still here 2020?
Edit : I’m back and it’s nearly 2023 😢😂
Here br4
This shit slaps hard🙏
Lessgo
2021 bruv
All the time bro. 💯
I’m now living in australia and I Remember this song when I was a young kid being played on the radio I think and this bring back lotta memories man…..strolling through mangere,pak n save,getting pies from the bakery, far you just had to be there I might reside in aus but nz will always hold a special place in ma heart as it’s where I was born too❤️
Its sad hearing this now, so long after it first came out
Fax brother
Holy shit I seriously didn't know this song was from NZ until now #proudkiwi
Rochelle Pattison Wow where have you been ??
How.. listen to the accent 😅
ohh. Very emotional song. Around this time. I never felt it before but now I feel it and see it, I'm trying to stop crying but tears would just come. Because it's true. Things are happening and the songs are reminding me. And I'll start to see that they are bringing a kind message.
As an Aussie who discovered Kiwi hip-hop, I always wondered what this song could've been if it were released internationally.
Like, its issues are mainly of South Auckland; it talks about crime, youth problems, losing loved ones to the "hood life", inequality, and low socioeconomic life. And its goal was to paint a picture of what life was like for South Aucklanders (coming from a rap group from that area) to the rest of New Zealand. And it ended up becoming the longest number-one of 2009 in the country.
But the thing is, the talks about crime and poverty don't just apply to South Auckland, it applies to the world. There's so many places across the world with the same issues of innocents caught up in crime life, and Brother would really apply to them. So I just feel sad at the thought of what potential this song could've had back then.
Listening in 2024 is special
Legendary song...always nostalgic when you hear it. Make you miss NZ!!
I haven’t heard this song in ages and I’ve been looking for it when I forgot the name of this song and now I have finally found it I’m so happy
These were the best days of my life yet! Left da bay to live the wellyz life at 17.. good times. Going at it on my own. Don't know how good the world is until you grow older and it piles up!
This song was inescapable back in 09.
ahahahhaha yoo, kickin back nd this song would always play on da tv... memoryz
There is so much heart in this song. I love this song and hope it serves as a beacon to the issues that lead to tragedy - to Pihema Cameron's death - and that it never happens again. It deserved to be number one for 11 weeks.
Ahh the days of blasting this on my Honda with a 12" explode sub. 2023 It still slaps
2021 anyone?!? I remember listening to this song all the time on channel 2, I think I was about 10 when I first heard this song... now I’m 20! Time truly flys man
2021
Same bro I was 15, I downloaded it off limewire so I could play it on my MP3 😄 good times.
I always heard this song growing up in South Auckland. Just found out the meaning years later.
If ever parents want to know what their teens are thinking, show them this video... because it hits the nail in the coffin. Smashproof is the best thing to come out of the NZ local music industry. This group has soul. They say it as they see it. Awesome!!!
I miss auckland. that place has a place inmy heart that no other place has. 😓😓
Aucklands traffic is Bs.
Auckland is still awesome bro.
I was born there in Manukau, Grew up there, left there, then came back, then left again. It doesn't change much. Its still the same as it was back in 2004.. then again Im only talking about south Aucks.
im from the north aucks im around where all the bays are at like browns bay torbay longbay.
Im in hams, But I've only been back in Nz for like a year
now. I've been up your ways, I use to live in Orewa.
OG kiwi songs like this help me understand what life is really like
anyone still watching in 2015? Miss New Zealand. Take me Home. 🇳🇿
Elijah Lofipo 2017 XD
2017 oh gummon uce
2017
love this song!!! based in my beautiful hometown xxxxxx
is it really as bad as they make out in this song? I'd love to visit New Zealand and would love to see Maori traditions etc and of course the people of pacific islander origin who also inhabit NZ...
Edge Man NZ is Paradise
It’s worse!!!
When you do your research into the song combined with the video, It's amazing how well both have been combined. Probably my favorite music video out.
Its still year 2024 this song hits harder then the songs now miss old new Zealand take me back
This was one of my favourite songs when it first came out. But now it hits me so much harder because I've just lost a good mate of mine. Rest easy brother
6 years later & we havnt made much progress time for change yet?
Fuck yes if anything South Aucklands worse now but its home i guess
+KNICK NAC otara😂
yep thanks to our Lord and saviour John Key
+_.queerkid._ So is henderson and glen eden its spreading fast.
wupet We got rid of John Key so Aotearoa is on the way up cuz 2 thumbs up >>> b ^_^ d
i love all the kiwi people getting along im proud to be a kiwi like if you are proud to
As they say We Kiwi' s do f@ *ken
Fly
I'm very proud to be a kiwi!
Proud to have grown up in Mangere.60 now ,They were great years.My heart is still there..
@@craigdurham2216 bro good shit
i had a mate who got killed in auks god bless his soul
i luv aucklanders aye im a born again christian and its awesome god bless auckland
remon dawod White deception of Jesus Christ is really Cesare Borgia. The idea of Christ is really god conciseness.
Anyone else used to think this was some famous rap/pop song from the USA
This used to be my jam when i was 15, i used to listen to it all the time in high school. Sadly no one of my friends liked it but well, they don’t know what good music sounds like i guess 🤷🏼♀️ greeting from germany!
Their album is called "The Weekend", Its about things that could/do happen in South Auckland on any given weekend. This song is awesome, real deep.
Remember listening to this song when I was younger...I'm proud to be a kiwi
same, im 20 now lo listened to this when was like 13 14 lol
+Connor Hawkins that feel bro
No longer living in NZ but damn I am SO proud to be one, born, bred.
@@sdp4296 yet not proud enough to live here?
Nice song from New Zealand... remember good times ♥️
Real tear jerker! Every single time. The collaboration here is fucken awesome. Love her voice..
Such a great song... I play it to my friends and family in France! Love it
Heard this song when I was 17 .... I couldn't understand the words but now when I listen I feel it. Tagging is art should be done right way and right place.
Damn this is world class.. why not here!???? Gins voice is amazing too!
i can listen to this song a thousand times, so good
sweet as bro
Good song
Palmerston North and Wellington. It’s where my heart is based. Kiaora NZ
This song will forever have a spot in my heart ❤️ #homeofthebrave
This song is iconic for NZ 👌🏽👑🇳🇿
We didn't have good internet so every morning I used to wait for this song to come on the telly before I go to school
Yazzzz proud kiwi! Moved to Aussie and now back in Auckland! NZ is home ❤
You where my brother and you should have stayed'
R.I.P James Mita Mckeagg ❤
Arohanui Kia kaha
To everyone
This song is just awesome....a great piece of music work by Gin Wigmore and Smashproof....I´m so addicted to it
this song is as real as real gets. love this song. needs a lot more love than it gets
Alot of people misintepret this video..this highlighted a decade of what they went through and witnessed in S.A...The kid with the spray can was a actual murder from a buisnessman who gt a lighter sentence which is 1 of the verses in the song is talking about injustice..yes theyre not gangsters thats obviously the fact cos they grew out of that lifestyle and theyre living proof of making it on the big stage...yes Aucklands a safe place...but only real Aucklanders know the places not to go to
I kinda thought that that's what it's about.
uhm no wasn't that kid killed by the dude just because he grafited his fence, and then the guy who killed him got away with it... idk man i think your confused
nezuko channn I had a headache trying to read that
@@jakethed0g3 can’t take you serious with that username 😂 obviously you don’t know the actual reason behind the story
Shouldn't have painted his fence then
this one of those songs that bring a good and important point/message unlike some other songs about ass and crap.
This brings me back soooooooooooooooooooooo much memories that mean so much to me and that I want my life to start again I miss these kind of songs
This is the song of my memories
Makes me pretty sad to be honest losing a brother. 7 years later and still makes me cry. RIP my brother.
3.2.2016 still a mean song... jammin it here in Perth while feeling homesick.. RIP young fulla
Same here my bro Perth all day
yall kiwis gotta stop making me cry!!!!
where u from
+Drae McEwen America or Australia probably
Comic Venus hahaha why is that
Drae McEwen The word "Y'all" Is mostly used by Americans then again It's obvious that he's Not from NZ And Some Australians Listen To New Zealand music.
Comic Venus oh okay then
Still can’t believe this happened on my old street when I was young now I’m 16 rip bro see you in heaven
This song is old but amazing and so true, should be worldwide.
5yrs ago i remember watching this when it came out :/
roy ow time goes fast huh
:)
June 2020 and I'm still loving this 😊
👌
As if I’ve just remembered this song from when I was in NZ 10 odd years ago. Still an amazing song! Straight back onto the playlist
Use to cry to this. Still hits
Miss my mangere days☹but God sent me here to be greater than i was in my past
This song came on the radio the other day and man. It’s just shows how much times changed 😂😂
Still so relevant ❤❤❤ the hook n chorus, we lose so many we really shouldn't have. Much Love Nz ❤❤❤ Classic hard
This song means a lot more to me these days with all the shit goin on in the hood recently, Stay safe out there!
Best song ever on international arena Abt newzealand..cheers bro
A timeless gem. 🙏🏽🏆✨
best new Zealand music ever!
I remember when this song came out. this song was written for family that go killed. :( love you Hun Wigmore and smashproof it was a lovely tribute to people struggling.
Such a hauntingly beautiful song.
It's so true too.
Brings me back to childhood memories I miss home ❤
Who’s there still in 2021?
Not me replaying this song over and over but not trying to type up my close-viewing report based on this music video!
Heard it on the radio today, having flash backs to my childhood now.
forever a song i hold deeply.
R.I.P. Jerry and Alana Collins
+Troddi12 and Jonah..
?
Rip to Willie Lose
I grew up around here... I was watching them while they shot the offical video...I still do live here...memories
this song is as deep as it gets! everyday theres a bad comp bout who's worse. I'm from Whanganui nd evn then no matter where you liv in th world evry1 is affectd. Smashproof just opened us up thru th way thy knw we wud listen...thru music!
So slept on. Such an og song so underrated
This song always has a spot in my heart proud to be Maori xx
Pretty sure they are islanders bro
I love u still watching it. It is a story i take on my own life. Heard it if i was 11 still watching it with 20.
Love this song, really amazing!!!
Damn this song is fire
all of the us needs to hear this song right now
just aswell im in NZ
You live in new zealand to I do
Awesome song! Gin Wigmore exceptional as are the lads. Black and white video, brilliant!
This song...shivers EVERY TIME.