Essential NZ Albums: King Kapisi - Savage Thoughts

Hip-hop is a musical form invented by African Americans, and yet here is a version that could only have come from deep in the Pacific. It has a proud sense of place and yet it looks outward. To quote the motto emblazoned on the cover: Samoan Hip-Hop Worldwide. Nick Bollinger discusses why King Kapisi's Savage Thoughts an essential New Zealand album.