Jogai Bhatt

Guest writer

Bright Sky can help people in abusive situations find information, support and help to get out (Image: Getty)

Villains and vigilantes: A year of social media justice, from Cuba St to K’ Rd

Abuse cases deserve to be treated with a sensitivity that social media just can’t accommodate.

By Jogai Bhatt | 19th December, 2020

JESSB

People over everything: JessB on making bops and being political at the same time

Auckland rapper JessB has just released a new EP and wraps up a national mini-tour tonight in her home town. Jogai Bhatt talked to her about her world travels, performing at Ihumātao, and how her community and her music intersect.

By Jogai Bhatt | 20th September, 2019

Smashproof’s single ‘Brother’ was released ten years ago. What does the group think of their single now?

I’ve got questions in my mind: Smashproof’s ‘Brother’, 10 years on

Ten years ago, Smashproof released 'Brother', the song that swiftly became the longest running number one by a New Zealand act. Jogai Bhatt talks to the band about the impact of the song then, and what it means to them today.

By Jogai Bhatt | 7th May, 2019

Meek Mill (Image: Miller Mobley)

Meek Mill, out of jail, is a champion again

Meek Mill, rapper and former Drake adversary, had one hell of a 2018, culminating in his long-awaited fourth album. Jogai Bhatt reviews Championships.

By Jogai Bhatt | 11th January, 2019

ABDUL KAY (PHOTO: SUPPLIED)

Rapper Abdul Kay: ‘When you have like three weeks to look at the same verse, you hate it eventually’

Abdul Kay, a young Auckland rapper who rose quickly from obscurity only to go silent, talks about his comeback single 'September Freestyle'.

By Jogai Bhatt | 3rd October, 2018

SWIDT ‘THE MOST ELECTRIFYING’

Why shouldn’t we celebrate? SWIDT’s new EP, reviewed

The "most electrifying rap group in entertainment" extend their impeccable run with new EP, The Most Electrifying. Jogai Bhatt reviews.

By Jogai Bhatt | 28th July, 2018

CHURCH & AP (IMAGE: deadnakedparty)

Church & AP: ‘Why should you be shunned for being young and putting yourself out there?’

We talks with one of Nah Zone's closest musical collaborators, Church & AP.

By Jogai Bhatt | 5th July, 2018

Elleana Dumper, Nah Zone co-directorr (photo: @ciderdoncorleone)

Nah Zone: NZ creative culture’s new kids on the block

Nah Zone, the new underground collective showcasing music, writing and art on the internet and in the club.

By Jogai Bhatt | 4th July, 2018

Beyonce and Jay-Z, “On the Run II” Tour on 9 June 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

Better together: Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s ‘Everything Is Love’, reviewed

Yesterday, Beyoncé and Jay-Z's album 'Everything Is Love' was released with no warning. Is it good?

By Jogai Bhatt | 18th June, 2018

Beyonce at Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

The greatest living entertainer: Beyoncé at Coachella

Last night, over wifi, Jogai Bhatt witnessed Beyonce turn one of the whitest functions of the year – Coachella – into a glorious ode to Black artistry.

By Jogai Bhatt | 16th April, 2018