Data updated on 2025-07-08 16:22:27 UTC
Tipene is a leading force in Aotearoa’s Hip-Hop scene, known for his powerful bilingual flow and deep connection to Te Ao Māori. Hailing from Hawke’s Bay, his music delivers uplifting messages that bridge cultures and generations.
With over 30 million streams across 3 albums, Tautoko 2019, ‘Heritage Trail 2021 and We No Muck Around 2023, Winner of Best Māori Urban Artist , Best Māori Hip-Hop Album, 2x APRA Silver Scroll finalist credits with multiple charting singles, Tipene has become a respected figure in Indigenous music.
2025, Tipene is still going strong with his fourth album “Heritage Trail 2”. Tipene reunited with Long time collaborator 10A to dropped the first banger Tū (feat. Hone Harawira) Following the success came What You Say (feat. Kīngi Tūheitia) Māori (feat. Rawiri Waititi) and more recently Ancient Ones (feat. Troy Kingi) dropping September 2025.
Tipene has notable collaborations with Ché-Fu, Maisey Rika, Scribe, Troy Kingi Sid Diamond and Aotearoa Hip-Hop legends Dam Native & DLT.
Tipene is also a mentor for rising talents Te Paea Seasons & C33Y who were both finalists at WMMA for Best Māori Hip-Hop Album 2024.
Tipene opens the door for others to embrace the depth and richness of Māori culture through hip-hop music.
With over 30 million streams across 3 albums, Tautoko 2019, ‘Heritage Trail 2021 and We No Muck Around 2023, Winner of Best Māori Urban Artist , Best Māori Hip-Hop Album, 2x APRA Silver Scroll finalist credits with multiple charting singles, Tipene has become a respected figure in Indigenous music.
2025, Tipene is still going strong with his fourth album “Heritage Trail 2”. Tipene reunited with Long time collaborator 10A to dropped the first banger Tū (feat. Hone Harawira) Following the success came What You Say (feat. Kīngi Tūheitia) Māori (feat. Rawiri Waititi) and more recently Ancient Ones (feat. Troy Kingi) dropping September 2025.
Tipene has notable collaborations with Ché-Fu, Maisey Rika, Scribe, Troy Kingi Sid Diamond and Aotearoa Hip-Hop legends Dam Native & DLT.
Tipene is also a mentor for rising talents Te Paea Seasons & C33Y who were both finalists at WMMA for Best Māori Hip-Hop Album 2024.
Tipene opens the door for others to embrace the depth and richness of Māori culture through hip-hop music.
Genres
: nz reggaeMonthly listeners
41,755
Followers
11,345
Most popular tracks
| Track | Plays | Duration | Release date | |
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6,104,187 | 3:54 | 2019-07-12 | |
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1,083,628 | 4:13 | 2013-02-22 | |
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935,531 | 4:14 | 2012-01-01 | |
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726,023 | 3:20 | 2013-08-30 | |
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581,018 | 4:14 | 2021-02-06 | |
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319,355 | 3:34 | 2017-07-14 | |
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271,403 | 2:51 | 2022-12-16 | |
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206,505 | 2:50 | 2020-07-10 | |
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206,505 | 2:50 | 2022-11-16 | |
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146,204 | 3:31 | 2015-06-26 |
