Te Matera Smith
New's and Interviews
No matter how busy my schedule gets, I always try to make time to accept interview requests. There’s just no better way to communicate what motivates me and excites me about the music industry. Scroll down to see some recent stories that mention my work.
An Interview with TeMatera Smith
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by British Music Journalist Kevin Rowland for this Polish Music Site.
Covering the history of RedRoom Studios and AllGood Absolute Alternative Records.
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APRA Best Original Music in a Series | Tohu Paerangi for The Panthers soundtrack
Stoked that Diggy Dupé, Jonathan Crayford, Joel Tashkoff (Choicevaughan), and Troy Kingi were presented the APRA Best Original Music in a Series | Tohu Paerangi for The Panthers soundtrack.
A project that I had the pleasure to record and mix in part.
Their gripping and emotional compositions perfectly paired with the recounting of the Polynesian Panthers and their work amidst the controversial Dawn Raids. The soundtrack which was released as a standalone album features lauded hip-hop/RnB artists Che Fu, MELODOWNZ, SWIDT, Rizvan, Bella Kalolo and many more.
Year of the Ratbags and their Musty Theme Songs ~ Enters Charts at number 2
The new Album from Troy Kingi which I had the privilege of co producing with the legendary Gregory Haver debuted at number 2 in the NZ charts.
Aotearoa Music Awards Win
Nov 11 2022
Diggy Dupé, choicevaughan and P. Smith AKA Troy Kingi took home the Tūī for Te Kaipuoro Hipihope Toa | Best Hip Hop Artist for The Panthers OST. A project I had the pleasure of being part of as Recording and Mixing engineer for some of the old school tracks.
Year of the Ratbags and their Musty Theme Songs ~ Enters Charts at number 2
May 5, 2025
The new Album from Troy Kingi which I had the privilege of co producing with the legendary Gregory Haver debuted at number 2 in the NZ charts.