''The 'Umu'' is the fourth studio album by
Australian hip hop
Australian hip-hop traces its origins to the early 1980s and was initially largely inspired by hip-hop and other urban musical genres from the United States. As the form matured, Australian hip hop has become a commercially viable style of musi ...
act
Koolism
''Koolism'' is an Australian hip hop duo originating from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
The members are lyricist Hau Latukefu (born Langomi-e-Hau Latukefu, 1976, Queanbeyan, Australia) and producer/DJ/musician Danielsan Ichiban (born ...
, released in September 2010 by Invada Records. The ''‘umu'' is an underground oven used in
Polynesian cooking
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and a nod to MC Hau’s
Tonga
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n heritage. Self-deprecation aside, Hau says that the album is "dedicated to the essence of original and classic hip hop, and the title is inspired by an underground oven. Dan and I, along with some close friends, have been cooking up this album since December 2006. And now, in 2010, we’re finally ready to serve it."
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Track listing
# Welcome To The 'Umu
# Hanz High
# Ready
# Cash Monet
# Jam Hot
# Have, Have Not
# Musical In Between Bit
# Movin'
# Can't Stand It
# Hommage A La Wu
# Yeah
# Lovely
# Bass Jammin' Interlude
# Turning Back
# Get Free
# Alone
References
External links
fasterlouder.com.au ''The 'Umu'' Review
rhum.org.au ''The 'Umu'' Review
thebrag.com - ''The 'Umu'' Review
2010 albums
Koolism albums
Invada Records albums
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