The anticipated 7th release from Upper Hutt Posse!
2011 is a pivotal year for Upper Hutt Posse. Now a seven-piece live band, with leader Te Kupu transformed as rhythm guitairs-vocalist, with MC Wiya on bass and vocals, and Blue Dread on percussion and vocals. They are joined by newcomers Des Mallon on drums, John Henare (keyboards), Jeff Henderson (alto saxophone) and Jeremy Coubrough (tenor saxophone).
Declaration of Resistance, is a 13-song musical manifesto of socio-political consciousness which has been three years in the making.
In the spirit of protest against tyranny, the music is a distinctive rap-reggae-funk-soul fusion, highlighting their flair and musical sophistication. Upper Hutt Posse continue their kaupapa (objective/purpose) of conciousness-raising, unrelenting in their momentum to address glocal imperial capitalist culture.
