MOHI RELEASES L.A.B. INSPIRED MASTERPIECE WITH HIS LATEST “DECEMBER RAIN”
Following his groundbreaking, Māori Alt R&B masterpiece “Tia”, MOHI announces the release of his next single DECEMBER RAIN. The single drops July 3rd on all major streaming platforms, marking the second release from his latest album “Māori Kid meets world” set for September.
Inspired by the vibes and highs of an L.A.B concert, the track is a sultry blend of bilingual storytelling and alternative R&B with a playful edge. It’s a genre-defying sound that refuses to be boxed in, and continues to push the pen for Māori music.
This Matariki, MOHI will be performing at the Auckland Town Hall for Waiata Anthems in Concert alongside local legends Jordyn With a Why, Geneva AM and the incredible Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. To add to the Matariki celebrations, MOHI and Noema Te Hau III have also received the call up to be part of the All Blacks Matariki Special happening in Wellington. Keep your eyes and ears out for more special content pieces to celebrate this momentous occasion.
DECEMBER RAIN is available now on all major streaming platforms.
From the vibrant streets and soundscape of West Auckland, New Zealand, award-winning Māori artist MOHI is a once-in-a-generation talent. His music masterfully weaves Te Reo Māori and introspective storytelling with alternative R&B and Hip Hop instrumentation, a genre-defying sound that pushes the culture forward.
Indigenous to Aotearoa (New Zealand), MOHI’s artistry is grounded in his rich cultural heritage, reflecting the strength and beauty of his whakapapa (ancestry). Since launching his solo career in 2020, he has quickly risen to become a household name - resonating throughout Aotearoa and increasingly on the global stage.
His latest project, “Vibez On The 75” is making massive waves across New Zealand, charting at #9 on the Official Aotearoa Music Charts.
MOHI has also been the recipient of Best Te Reo Māori Album and Best Male Artist at the Māori Music Awards, received nominations for Best Māori Artist and the Mana Reo Award at the Aotearoa Music Awards 2025, won the prestigious APRA Maioha Award, and is currently up for the Mana Reo Award alongside his sister PARE for this year’s Aotearoa Music Awards 2026.
Breaking into the International music scene with his spectacular performances at Big Sound, Australia, SXSW Sydney, IIMS Canada and FOCUS Wales, UK, Mohi holds an impressive CV of shows. In October, MOHI opened for the incomparable Loyle Carner at his Tāmaki show held at the Auckland Town Hall, not only as an opening act but also as a featured artist on Loyle’s hit song “Ottolenghi”, a special moment for te iwi Māori.
More recently, MOHI headlined his sold out show at The Tuning Fork, supported by an all-Māori line up in DJ Seymore, HOPE and Greatsouth, further cementing his place as one of Aotearoa music’s most compelling and important voices. Mohi now sets his sights on London this September for a scheduled international album release show alongside superstars Jordyn With a Why and HOPE, taking Waiata Māori to the globe.