Maori singer/songwriter Maisey Rika, has one of Aotearoa's most impressive lead vocal style, fused with her honest and thought invoking messages. Some have described her sound similar to Tracy Chapman or Sade, with a splash of India Arie and her spine tingling vocals and fusion of English and Te Reo lyrics are capturing the hearts of soul seekers both in New Zealand and abroad.

Since the early age of 13, Maisey began singing on stage and in the studio at a professional level. Maisey’s first recordings brought her to stardom with E Hine, a classic collection of Maori traditional songs. E Hine went double platinum and also won “Best Maori Language Album” at the New Zealand Music Awards. Maisey was also nominated for “Best Female Vocalist” in 1998 at just 15 years old. Maisey, in her 20's released an EP earlier in 2009 that charted in the NZTOP40 album charts and now releases her much anticipated debut album Tohu. Maisey and guitarist J.J Rika have worked to create an original melodic experience backed with strong eclectic messages. A mix of folk, acoustic, soul and easy listening, their musical palette is vibrant with elements of roots and deep culture.

Tohu is filled with the touching tales and the universal emotions of hardship, happiness, love, justice and sorrow we can all relate to. Produced by Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper, the collection explores many different arrangement styles. The ancestral sounds of traditional Maori instruments have been used along side energetic guitars, drums, animated horn sections and pure string sections. All together, Tohu  musically has an organic feel, diverse range with Maisey’s lyrics beautifully fusing this together into a musical journey. Maisey is also to perform in Tokyo representing the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Maisey's strong heritage, eclectic songs, and her honey-stung vocals are quickly traveling around the world, from Aotearoa shores into international hearts.