Brothers Against Violence - You Will Know (Poly Styles)

Polynesian brothers (young & old) share their version of "You Will Know" (by BMU written by D'Angelo) for the "Family Violence: Its Not Ok" campaign (www.areyouok.org.nz). Featuring some of NZ's top male vocalists:
Vince Harder (Lion King musical production, X Factor, Sydney Australia)
Lapi Mariner (solo artist, formerly of JamoaJam)
Tautiaga "T" Tiatia (gospel singer)
Nick Carlson (NZ & Ultimate Idol)
Glen "JxN" Jackson (solo artist & comedian with kilakokonutKrew)
Malcolm "Mal" Lakatani (formerly of Te Vaka)
Laáulepona "UnkleStiX" Leavasa (solo artist)
Saipele "Pele" Nili (Cydel)
Daniel "DVN" Nathan(solo artist)
Adeaze (Viiz & Nainz)

Choir:
Ryan "Captain Fonk" Monga (Ardijah), Rev. Mua Strickson-Pua, Che'den Stickson-Pua, Tigilau Ness, Malesala Malesala, Tautai "Toko" Tofaeono, Mataava Marston Porter, Allan Va'a, Tia, Johnson, Sio, Rick Tuiasau, Misikei, Nainz Tupa'i, Viiz Tupa'i, Tautiaga "T" Tiatia, Saipele Nili, Nick Carlson, Vince Harder, Malcolm Lakatani, Leulua'iali'i Savea Al Harrington Lavea, Laáulepona "UnkleStiX" Leavasa, Ala'imalo Lua Maynard (Visionary for this project).

Musicians:
Tony T (ukulele & pate) - formerly of Ardijah,
Adeaze (Logovi'i "Viiz" & Feagaigafou "Nainz" Tupa'i - acoustic guitars),
Dave "D" Letoa (acoustic guitar)- Cydel
NUSOUL (Daniel "DVN" Nathan) - electric bass, acoustic guitar, &
Phillip Crown - keyboards, programming & sequencing

Otara Music Arts Centre
The Village Recording Studio
OMAC Centre Manager - Greg Whaiapu & team Nuú, John, Gina

Engineered & Produced:
The GrooveJunkees (Dave "D" Letoa & Saipele "Pele" Nili)

Recorded at:
The Village Studios
Otara Music & Arts Centre
Cnr Bairds & Newbury Roads, Otara, Manukau City.
Ph: +64 (09) 274-6400

Mixed & Mastered:
DVN (Daniel Nathan)

Executive Producer:
Ala'imalo Lua Maynard

This was launched as part of the build up towards White Ribbon Day, 25 November. It is the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show they don't tolerate or condone men's violence towards women.
White Ribbon Day was started by a men's movement in Canada in 1991 and has been officially adopted by the United Nations as its International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It was introduced to New Zealand by UNIFEM (United Nations Development Fund for Women) and now many activities are run around the country to promote the day.
The VCD is a project by Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga National Network of Stopping Violence Services. It is a network of 33 community organisations who work together to prevent violence and abuse in families in Aotearoa New Zealand.

www.areyouok.org.nz

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[GroovehouseBaby]

edavisdavis wrote: "great singers using there talent for a message that echoes down to where violence started from the seed of Cain and Able and planted in our polynesian fathers for mana,pride and protection by a wall built to withstand its worst enemy-Aroha"

[themayanfox]

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you're right about one thing, being white is alright but why are you using skin difference as an excuse to make an intolerant comment. Seriously, this group already knows that there is a problem with domestic violence amongst Polys hence the stand that they're taking. These performers are showing that there's power in peace and ignorant statements like the one you made only incite further violence. Keep championing the cause BAV and don't let the knockers distract you.

[Dan Vaimoso]

What an ignorant thing to say!

To say all 'Coconuts' love violence is like saying all 'white folk' are wealthy.

These artists are just a handful of the many Pacific Islanders ready to take a stand against something that would make, an otherwise amazing community, better.

[ACRYT]

Chur MUA..183 FRESH!!

[theresa taurerewa]

amene



[mdooms76]

OMG this remake is so good!!! I love the original also but these men did a great job and added their own touches. Definitely did a classic masterpiece great justice! Glad to see the cause they were promoting as well! Praise God!

[kat576b]

Awesome:-)

[preo2]

Jesus, some people will criticize ANYTHING! They did a wonderful job with this song and if the folks that made the original liked it enough to give them their approval then that should tell you something.

[northcoteknights]

these guy actually wrote to Mercury the record label and D'Angelo in the States for permission to do this. They had to send it over first, they were blown away with their version and permission was given. At the end of the day the original was about uplifting and so is this version, maybe you should take a leaf out of both their books before hating.

[Martial Hwoarang]

I like both versions :) LOL yeah I agree with the badass part but when you get the chance to meet them, I can honestly say I've never met such a humble, soft spoken, funny and God-driven group of men! Thank you for supporting NZ talent <3

[maxpaxheartsyou]

o for awesome!!



[justincredible214]

I like this version better than Black Men United, and this is coming from a proud black man. The thing that gets me the most about this is these guys look like some straight up bad asses. Homeboy at 1:54 looks like the Rock! Then you have a few that look like Bikers and gangstas, but these man can sing. I really really love this version!