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Breaking It Down S1
Made in New Zealand, Documentaries, Tweens and Teens, Air NZ Picks, Music
1h22 | 2025 | NR
Overview
Breaking It Down explores how Aotearoa’s top musicians wrote their biggest songs. From first ideas to final lyrics, legends like Shihad, SWIDT, Fur Patrol, Shepherds Reign, Zed, and Nesian Mystik share the inspirations and stories behind their music.
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Cast
Ben Campbell, Jon Toogood, Spycc, INF, Julia Deans, Filiva'a James, Oliver Leupolu, Nathan King, David Atai, Donald McNulty
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Genre
Released
Music, Documentary, Education
2025
Episodes
Breaking It Down S1
EP 1 - Breaking It Down - Shihad
Jon Toogood from Shihad breaks down "Home Again", sharing its inspiration and impact.
Breaking It Down S1
EP 2 - Breaking It Down - SWIDT
SPYCC and INF from SWIDT break down "KELZ GARAGE", sharing its inspiration and impact.
Breaking It Down S1
EP 3 - Breaking It Down - Fur Patrol
Julia Deans from Fur Patrol breaks down "Lydia", sharing its inspiration and legacy.
Breaking It Down S1
EP 4 - Breaking It Down - Shepherds Reign
Filiva'a and Oliver from Shepherds Reign break down "Aiga", sharing its meaning.
Breaking It Down S1
EP 5 - Breaking It Down - Zed
Ben and Nathan from Zed break down "Renegade Fighter", sharing its inspiration.
Breaking It Down S1
EP 6 - Breaking It Down - Nesian Mystik
Dave and Donald from Nesian Mystik take us through the creative process behind their iconic track "Sun Goes Down". They break down the inspiration behind the lyrics, the challenges of recording, and what it means to share their music with the world.
EP 1 - Breaking It Down - Shihad
2025 | 0h16
EP 2 - Breaking It Down - SWIDT
2025 | 0h9
EP 3 - Breaking It Down - Fur Patrol
2025 | 0h13
EP 4 - Breaking It Down - Shepherds Reign
2025 | 0h12
EP 5 - Breaking It Down - Zed
2025 | 0h16
EP 6 - Breaking It Down - Nesian Mystik
2025 | 0h16
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