10 RUBI DU

ANo one likes a copy-cat.

true highlight of the summerwill berhythm& Alps, a three-day music festival at Cardrona Valley, this year marking its 10th anniversary. Wecatchupwith Auckland reggae/hip-hop musician Rubi Du, who’ll be taking the stage on day two.

1

Tell uswhoyouareand whereyou’re from.

Rubidufrom Auckland City.

2Describe

Hip-hop dancehall with a reggae backbone.

yoursoundin onesentence. 3Whathavethe events of 2020taughtyouabout lifeandmusic?

Remindedmehowmuchidepend onmymusic, not just for income but also as an escape from daily pressures and as amedium for expression.

4Whichof your songs is your favourite to perform liveandwhy?

Definitely Coming Right Thru frommy first EP. Such a great hip-hop anthem that always brings the house down. Idon’t think I’ll ever cut it from the set, lol, it never gets old.

5Whatcan therhythm& Alps audience expect from your performance at the festival?

High-energy great Kiwi music showcasingmymusical heritage promoting good vibes!

6Whichother actsonthe festival billdoyoumost wantto see?

FATFREDDY’S DROP! Greatest dub band in the country. 7Whatdoes

Whenyour music touches someone and helpsthem through hard times.

success as a musicianmeanto you? 8Whatwouldyoutell a youngperson wanting to be a successful musician?

Trust yourself and perfect your sound. Noone likes a copy-cat.

9Whoorwhatexcitesyou mostabout music right now?

Punters are keen to listen and support newlocal artists. Great time to start your career or release that song you’ve been sitting on!

10Youcan only fitone albumbyanother artistonyour device— what is it?

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill— because the production is effortless yet hard-hitting, and her lyrics are timeless.

Rhythm & Alps is on December 29-31. Artists include Benee, Six60, Shihad, Phoenix Foundation, and Reb Fountain