The songs that always get the party started at sports games
Alfred Aholelei, aka DJ Algoodie, has played in some of the biggest sporting stadiums, warming up the crowd and players ahead of game day.
Alfred Aholelei, aka DJ Algoodie, is responsible for playing hits at the Super Rugby, All Blacks games, and the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Aholelei, who is of Tongan descent, brings his passion for Polynesian music to every city he plays. He says he embraces each gig as an opportunity to share the sounds of the Pacific.
Alfred Aholelei, also known as DJ Algoodie, DJing the All Blacks.
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He joined RNZ’s On The Air to share his seven go-to tracks that never fail to rev up a stadium crowd.
'Wairua' by Maimoa
'Wairua' by Maimoa
“This particular track was really, really cool when it did come out. It was kind of in a pop format, R&B format, but it was a bit more up tempo than your usual Māori track.
“Every time I've played it it's just presented a real nice feel. So, it could be a try or could be pre-game as well. So, it fits in many places in the game.”
'How Bizarre' remix by Madism
'How Bizarre' remix by Madism
“It's more of a kind of modernised take on ‘How Bizarre’. We all know Paulie's version, the OMC version, the old-school version.
“But I guess this was something that I wanted to insert to give the newer generation something that may be a little bit easier for them to consume, just like with a different beat.”
'Don't Worry Bout It' by Kings
'Don't Worry Bout It' by Kings
“I've been a fan of Kings for a while and this song in particular, when it came out, it was a big hit and I just felt like it was a track that you could play at any stadium. And I’m a big supporter of Kiwi and local music as well.
“I don't need to say much more about this song. It's a feel-good song and it works.”
Kings.
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'I See Red' by Split Enz
'I See Red' by Split Enz
“I would usually play it at an All Blacks game. So, it is a hype song, it is fast, it's a great song I mean, a Kiwi classic and playing it at an AB's game after we've just scored an amazing try, everyone just goes nuts.”
'Aotearoa' by Stan Walker ft. Ria Hall, Troy Kingi, Maisey Rika
'Aotearoa' by Stan Walker ft. Ria Hall, Troy Kingi, Maisey Rika
“The title of the song says it all. 'Aotearoa'. I played this at the end of the Kiwi-Samoa game in Sydney recently and to see the pride in our people there was amazing.
“It really gives you a warm feeling when you know you’re hitting it.”
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'Electric Dreams' by Shapeshifter
'Electric Dreams' by Shapeshifter
“I really focus on our Kiwi classics, if it’s an international game like the All Blacks, and I want to showcase our music to the world wherever I can.
“That is one track whenever I’ve play it, it turns people inside out, because they know the track it’s part of our fabric especially if you’re a little bit younger. Maybe the oldies won’t get it, but if you're 25 upwards you know this, you got this.
“I’ve played it at numerous All Black games and Sevens tournaments when the sun is shining and everyone’s on the terraces just doing their thing with some cold beverages. You slap this on, it’s off.”
Shapeshifter (Left to right Nick Robinson , Darren Mathiassen, PDigsss, Nick Robinson Sam Trevethick and Dan McGruer)
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'For Today' by Netherworld Dancing Toys
'For Today' by Netherworld Dancing Toys
“Huge track. It was great when we were kids, it’s still great now we’re grown adults in our 40s. It’s a sing-along, it’s a song I love to play maybe when we’ve won the game.
“A lot of the game we can only play 30 seconds of a song, but this is a song I want to play from start to finish – it’s a victory song.”
Netherworld Dancing Toys featuring Annie Crummer perform ‘For Today’ at the Silver Scrolls 2018.
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