The 'Umu
Encyclopedia
The 'Umu is the forth studio album by Australian hip hop
act Koolism
, released in September 2010 by Invada Records. The ‘umu is an underground oven used in Polynesian
cooking
and a nod to MC Hau’s Tongan
heritage. Self-deprecation aside, Hau says that the album is "dedicated to the essence of original and classic hip hop, and the title is inspired by an underground oven. Dan and I, along with some close friends, have been cooking up this album since December 2006. And now, in 2010, we’re finally ready to serve it."
Australian hip hop
Australian hip hop music began in the early 1980s; originally it was primarily influenced by hip hop music and culture imported via radio and television from the United States of America. However, since the 1990s, a distinctive local style has developed. Australian hip hop is an underground music...
act Koolism
Koolism
Koolism is an Australian hip hop duo originating from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.The members are lyricist Hau Latukefu and producer/DJ/musician Danielsan Ichiban .-History:Koolism started out in 1992 when Elleson joined a group by the name...
, released in September 2010 by Invada Records. The ‘umu is an underground oven used in Polynesian
Polynesians
The Polynesian peoples is a grouping of various ethnic groups that speak Polynesian languages, a branch of the Oceanic languages within the Austronesian languages, and inhabit Polynesia. They number approximately 1,500,000 people...
cooking
Cooking
Cooking is the process of preparing food by use of heat. Cooking techniques and ingredients vary widely across the world, reflecting unique environmental, economic, and cultural traditions. Cooks themselves also vary widely in skill and training...
and a nod to MC Hau’s Tongan
Tongan
Tongan can refer to:*Tongan people, a person from Tonga*Tongan language*Tong'an District, district in Xiamen, Fujian, China...
heritage. Self-deprecation aside, Hau says that the album is "dedicated to the essence of original and classic hip hop, and the title is inspired by an underground oven. Dan and I, along with some close friends, have been cooking up this album since December 2006. And now, in 2010, we’re finally ready to serve it."
Track listing
- Welcome To The 'Umu
- Hanz High
- Ready
- Cash Monet
- Jam Hot
- Have, Have Not
- Musical In Between Bit
- Movin'
- Can't Stand It
- Hommage A La Wu
- Yeah
- Lovely
- Bass Jammin' Interlude
- Turning Back
- Get Free
- Alone