South Auckland’s Otara acclaimed roots reggae band, Three Houses Down, return with their bold new single ‘Shot Caller ‘and bringing back Aotearoa roots reggae music, written by Charlie Pome’e and produced by Dean Fraser and Shane Brown (Jukeboxx Jamaica). The track is a powerful anthem that speaks truth while celebrating unity, resilience, and the transformative force of music. With dance floor energy, it reminds us that even in our hardest moments, music and unity will set us free.
“Shot Caller” calls on the shot callers of mainstream music — urging them to create space for reggae voices and allow Aotearoa music to be heard on mainstream radio, The track amplifies reggae voices often sidelined by commercial platforms, reinforcing that reggae is not just a genre but a movement — a source of resistance, remedy, and empowerment.
Through its revolutionary spirit and celebratory energy, Shot Caller positions Three Houses Down as both truth-tellers and ambassadors of positive vibes, using music to inspire, connect, and uplift communities across the Pacific and beyond.” Formed in 2004 by brothers Rob, Sione, and Charlie Pome’e, Three Houses Down blends roots reggae with Pacific soul, carrying a mission to honour their heritage, uplift their people, and tell the stories of the Pacific through music that heals, connects, and empowers.
From family jam sessions in a garage to international stages, the band has become one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most celebrated reggae acts. Their debut Dreadtown (2007) and follow-up Break Out (2009) set the stage for hits like “DandyMan”, “Kanikapila”, and “She Loves Me”, earning multiple Pacific Music Awards and APRA recognition.
Three Houses Down has shared stages with legends such as UB40, J Boog, Fiji, Julian Marley, and Ziggy Marley, and recorded at Jamaica’s iconic Tuff Gong Studios. With over 63 million global streams, 230,000 monthly Spotify listeners, and dedicated fanbases across Auckland, Honolulu, Brisbane, Sydney, and Hamilton, the band continues to inspire through music, community engagement, and cultural advocacy.
Two decades in, Three Houses Down remains a cornerstone of Aotearoa’s music scene — a legacy grounded in family, faith, and Pacific pride, carrying forward a movement of love, purpose, and unity.