Poetik

aka Ventry Parker


Tāmaki Makaurau hip hop artist Poetik made his name through his street rap style and his old school work ethic, selling his CDs and T-shirts door-to-door and at markets. He opened his own store, driven by the desire to connect directly with his community. He has also had some impressive hits online, most notably with ‘All In’, ‘Around Here’, and ‘For My City’.

Born in Henderson, Auckland, Poetik began life as Ventry Parker, the son of well-known Samoan musician Faasavalu Dave Parker. Tragedy hit the family early on, which led to a unsettled upbringing. “My mom died when I was two years old and my dad was a rolling stone at the time,” he says, “so I got shipped around from family to family until I was old enough to do my own thing. Every six months I’d have a new school, a new family, but hip hop was at every school.”

POETIK talks about his album Poetik Justice on Tagata Pasifika (2021)
The Village Council Podcast #3 featuring Kenzie from Welly (June 2024)
Poetik on Base FM HQ Live (2018)
Tenelle and Poetik speaking to The Coconet TV when they headlines the Samoa Vibes concert in Samoa (2023)
Poetik publicity photo.
Tha Movement - MASTA Featuring Poetik, MC Arme, SMV, King Kapisi, Mareko & Kas The Feelstyle (2018)
Poetik's car trunk in 2018 filled with merchandise.
Poetik performing at the 2019 Pacific Music Awards.
The cover of Hamofied Tre EP (2022) showing Ventry Parker (Poetik) as a child.
Poetik feat. Tenelle - Crazy Love official music video (2019)
Poetik - Facts official music video (2020)
Poetik's 'Big Village' Grand Opening in Avondale on The Coconet TV (2023)
Poetik shows some personal style
Poetik with T-shirts in the backseat.
Poetik on My World for The Coconet TV sharing his story growing up in Apia, Samoa (2018)
Poetik - Rock Wit It for TCE Mic Check (2018)
Poetik accepting the Phil Fuemana Award for Most Promising Pacific Artist at the 2018 Pacific Music Awards.
Poetik feat. Mellowdownz - Lets Kick It official music video (2018)
Poetik publicity photo.
The Village Council Podcast hosted by Poetik & Bass featuring Melodownz & Tenelle (May 2024)
Poetik feat. Stanley T - Take It Easy official music video (2022)
POETIK x PUNI - Vailima Vailima official music video (2023)
Poetik winning a Pacific Music Award in 2020.
Poetik on Fresh TV hosting the episode from his hometown Apia, Samoa (2018)
Poetik
Poetik on Niu FM (2018)
Poetik feat. Storme & Manny - Around Here Remix official music video (2014)
Poetik - For My City official music video (2018)
Poetik and his business partner Bass at the 2020 Pacific Music Awards.
Poetik at the 2020 Pacific Music Awards.
Poetik's second mixtape, For The Ville (2014)
Poetik at the Pacific Music Awards with Andy Murnane (third from left) and Brotha D (at the far right) along with their families.
Poetik in 685 shirt.
Poetik showing his 685 tattoo.
Poetik performing with Melodownz, IllBaz and Bailey Wiley in 2019.
Photo credit: Gareth Shute
Victor J Sefo feat. POETIK, BIGGS 685 - 685 official music video (2022)
Poetik and Melodownz live at the 2019 Pacific Music Awards.
Poetik wearing a Big Village T-shirt, 2024.

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