Hoka

by Nahko and Medicine for the People

Overview

Pop and hip-hop rhythms meet reggae vibes and gospel lyrics on Hoka, an uplifting and philosophy-filled LP where the average lyric goes as deep as "The more I understand about the human race/The less I understand about our purpose and place." For Nahko and his band, think Michael Franti and Spearhead but through the lens of a man who's been a victim of human trafficking and was raised white, only to learn of his Apache heritage later in life. Heavy numbers like "The Wolves Have Returned" reveal that these scars run deep, but uplift is all there is to be found on "Love Letters to God," which Darius Rucker could pick up, while the cool rocker "We Are on Time" is Dave Matthews Band worthy. Add Hawaiian elements and Nanko's cutting raps and there's almost too much to consume, but the tangled and bewildering Hoka is also dazzling and unclassifiable. ~ David Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date:	06/10/2016
Label:	Sideonedummy
UPC:	0603967161717
Rank:	92300

Tracks

1. Hoka
2. Directions
3. It Is Written
4. All Can Be Done
5. San Quentin
6. We Shall Overcome
7. Two Wolves
8. Great Spirit
9. We Are on Time
10. Love Letters to God
11. Heart Forward
12. Tus Pies (Your Feet)
13. Backbone
14. Ku Kia'i Mauna
15. Build a Bridge
16. Make a Change
17. Compass
18. Runner
19. The Wolves Have Returned
20. The Only Planet That Has Love Songs

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Nahko and Medicine for the People   Primary Artist
Zella Day   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Pua Case   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Xavier Rudd   Primary Artist
Hawane Rios   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Trevor Hall   Primary Artist
Leah Song   Primary Artist
Joseph   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Luka Lesson   Featured Artist
Josh Fox   Featured Artist

Technical Credits

David Joel Nahkohe-Ese Bell   Composer
Tom Baker   Mastering
Ryan Mall   Engineer,Mixing
Ted Hutt   Mixing,Producer