Why Records

Indie Recording Label Why Records are a New Zealand label based in the countries biggest city of Auckland. Preferring to keeping the label small and boutique.

The label formed in June 2005 when the two label partners were presented with an opportunity to release an album by an American producer duo called DJ T-Rock and Squashy Nice. In the U.S both DJ T-Rock and Squashy Nice, had already released a sizable body of work as separate entities. After seeing the Lord Of The Rings trilogy and falling in love with New Zealand - T-Rock and Squashy Nice wished t

o create a connection to New Zealand for their new collaborative project together. At that time the 'Rock and Squash' project was unsigned and Why Records was merely just an 'idea'. 'Rock and Squash presented the Techniques' album to the label partners for an exclusive global release, which in turn kicked the Why Records label into operation. The release of the first 'Rock and Squash – Techniques' album proved to be a success. People across the world were quick to fall in love with the track 'Pretty Girl With A Crooked Smile' featured on the album. The track went on to becoming selected for the Ministry Of Sound compilation 'Hedkandi'. In 2008 'Pretty Girl' was again selected for a compilation release out of Milan Italy entitled 'Streets Of Fashion Tokyo'. Then in 2009 a lounge music compilation 'Sunset Paradise' out of Filothei, Greece also requested the pleasure of 'Pretty Girl With A Crooked Smile..' The track still continues to receive much interest and acclaim from across the world. Why released the second album from 'Rock and Squash' entitled 'OutLoud'. The albums influences was a reflection of Rock and Squashys connection with their own history of growing up loving Hip Hop, and childhoods surrounded by Southern roots music. 'Outloud' featured a collaborative concept. Invitations included MC's such as 'I Self Divine', Azeem, and friends Mr Dibb's, the legendary DJ Quest, and the now deceased MC 'Jax'. OutLoud presented a slight diversifying of styles from that of the debut 'Techniques' album - but at the same time it was still important to the duo to produce an album that seeked to please as many ear's as possible, seeking to extend to a wider audience and not only that of Hip Hop enthusiasts. Why Records label partners have definite plans in the near future to focus on releasing a local New Zealand music project. Why seeks to be more about quality music,and releasing albums that they feel passionate about. So-Far all Why Releases have shared a common thread providing a refreshing breeze of beats that seem fitting with so many different human moods.

23/04/2017

So great seeing these legends today. If anyone living in LA wants to learn how to DJ... These guys are the best teachers you could ask for. Head on over the Beat Junkies Institute of Sound to sign up for classes. Shout out to Mr. Chocc Melo D, and DJ Babu. Great catching up with all these guys and talking shop...or should I say, chop.

31/03/2017

This week DJ T-Rock of Dj T-Rock & Squashy Nice's new solo album featured on RDU 98.5 FM's Peps Picks.

Pep’s Picks – DJ T Rock For Pep's Picks this morning, we've got some DJ T Rock, a hip-hop producer with a strong New Zealand connection.

28/03/2017

Martyn Pepperell will be talking to RDU 98.5 FM's Breakfast show about DJ T-Rock's 'The Sounds In Their Heads' album at around 9.15am on Thursday Morning (New Zealand time).

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15/03/2017

Thanks to Radio Control 99.4FM for giving DJ T-Rock some spot plays!

Welcome Radio Stream

14/03/2017

DJ T-Rock - 'O.N.O' feat Andy Greenfield.

O.N.O (feat. Andy Greenfield) From DJ T-Rock's new album THE SOUNDS IN THEIR HEADS

14/03/2017

DJ T-Rock - 'Lucy' feat Skyla Love

Lucy (feat. Skyla Love) From the new album THE SOUNDS IN THEIR HEADS.

08/03/2017

DJ T-Rock (of Dj T-Rock & Squashy Nice) has just released his new solo album 'The Sounds In Their Heads'. Check it out online now!

Spotify: https://goo.gl/wEkPmN
iTunes: https://goo.gl/W8vCK8
Google Play: https://goo.gl/fW9DxW
Amazon: https://goo.gl/4frkNB

07/03/2017

Thanks to DJ Don Luchito and RadioActive.fm for supporting DJ T-Rock.

Radioactive.fm 88.6 Radioactive.fm, Wellington's best, oldest and most independent radio station.

07/03/2017

DJ T-Rock of Dj T-Rock & Squashy Nice talks about the creation of 'O.N.O' (featuring Andy Greenfield).His new album 'The Sounds In Their Heads' is out 08/03/2017 via all good digital music platforms.

06/03/2017

"I’ve always been into film since I was a kid. I was interested in movies long before I became interested in music. I loved how a film could transport me to another place."

DJ T-Rock of Dj T-Rock & Squashy Nice on 'Five Films That Stay With Me' for Simon Sweetman's Off The Tracks website. DJ T-Rock's new album 'The Sounds In Their Heads' is out on 08/03/2017 through all good digital music platforms.

Five Films That Stay With Me: DJ T-Rock . Born in the mountains of North Carolina, he arrived in LA over fifteen years ago, having toured the world as a professional DJ and appearing on over thirty albums and compilations he has managed to cross over to acting, writing and directing. Appearing on television, short films and independent fe...

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