One of Samoa’s hottest bands, OZKI Brothers is excited about working alongside some of the Pacific’s greatest talents for the recording of Digicel’s new upbeat version of its popular Christmas song “We are Family.”
The band’s manager, Afi Si’a Auimatagi said it was a very humbling experience.
Other artists who recorded the song are Stan from Vanuatu’s leading reggae band ‘Stan & The Earth Force’, ‘Big Wilz and Fill’ of‘ Makare’ from Fiji, Angela Afeaki from Tonga, Jay Liesi and Bianca Noka from PNG. Abner represented Nauru.
“It was very well organised especially working with a professional sound and film crew. Once again, Digicel ensured that we were all well accommodated for,” Auimatagi said of the recording in Australia.
"We are family" is a fitting message to put out to everyone during this festive season. Reflecting on the birth of our Saviour, it’s a time for family,” said Auimatagi who is also the father of band members, AJ and Gabriel Paese-Sia.
The new rendition is a cheerful Pacific Christmas music collaboration, available for all Digicel customers across the company’s six Pacific countries.
Composer/producer of Jamhouse studios Garry Smith worked in partnership with Digicel and Fiji-born composer Peter Maxwell and the collaboration of 8 musicians including vocalists to create the original melody. The song was composed for friends and families to enjoy together and stay very connected around the South Pacific.
The OZKI Brothers was formed after the brothers relocated to Australia.
Auimatagi said his sons are proud Samoans who moved back to their motherland in 2009.
Their music endured rapidly throughout the Pacific as well as New Zealand, Australia and the USA.
The band covers songs that are in the Top 40 charts worldwide.
Auimatagi said OZKI Brothers are also a popular amongst older Samoans because they entertain them with songs from the 60’s.
The band is looking forward to 2016.
Auimatagi said they have a popular demand to return to New Zealand, Australia and USA for future shows.
“We are also in the midst of completing our 3rd album, and hoping to break our 10 week record of being number 1 on the Coca Cola Charts, “he added.