New Zealand producer Daimon Schwalger has released music under the name The Nomad for many years. The first album Movement was drum'n'bass, but subsequent releases have been downtempo releases with (obligatory in New Zealand) dub influences. Prior to his solo project he was performing drum'n'bass as part of trio Locust with Pearl Runga (sister of Bic Runga) and Ryan Smith (aka The Silversmith). They had no official releases.
Ladi6 (Karoline Tamati) is New Zealands premier female vocalist MC. She is renowned for her energetic live performances, sublime soulful vocals and conscious lyrics. She is currently recording her debut solo album, yet she has cemented herself as a key player in the New Zealand music scene.Ladi6 started her musical career as part of New Zealands first all-girl hip-hop group Sheelahroc. Sheelahroc had the hit track If I Gave You The Mic and from the success of this track Ladi6 was nominated for Best Vocalist/MC at the 2003 bNet music awards.