xTrue Naturex is a music collective from the Pacific Islands that blends traditional Polynesian sounds with hip-hop. Their songs like 'Pono' and 'For The Innocent' often touch on cultural identity and social issues, with lyrics that can be direct about inequality or environmental concerns.
They formed with members from Hawaiʻi, Samoa, and Tonga, including Kaʻanoʻi Kekoa on vocals and guitar, Teiva Earle on drums, and Brandon 'B-Noxious' Pai as DJ and producer. Their albums include 'Na Mea O Ke Ao' from 2017 and 'Roots of Our Culture' from 2021.
Some listeners connected with their message of authenticity in songs like 'Pono,' while their outspoken approach to topics like social justice also drew criticism. Their music doesn't shy away from these themes, as heard in tracks such as 'Stolen Children, Stolen Lives' and 'Be The Change.'
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