NEW ZEALAND ROOTS BAND CORRELLA STAND TALL ON FRESH RELEASE NOT I
Aotearoa roots reggae favourites Corrella return with a powerful fresh single Not I. Led by a commanding vocal performance from Ngawai Campbell, the band delivers a defiant anthem of resistance, resilience, and standing strong against mounting pressure.
Built around its central rallying cry, Not I speaks directly to a world shaped by broken systems and false promises, capturing the need to hold your ground when everything around feels unstable.
Opening with the lyric “It’s better to die on your feet than to live on your knees”, the track immediately establishes its bold tone. Campbell grounds the song across intense verses and a chant-like chorus.
Bright horns cut through the heavy rhythm section, blending roots attitude with catchy pop melodies built for radio airwaves and festival grounds.
BEHIND AN UNFILTERED EDGE, THE TRACK REMAINS DEEPLY UPLIFTING
An unfiltered political edge drives the track forward, carrying lines that tackle societal deception and apocalyptic uncertainty with full impact. All the while, the underlying groove remains deeply uplifting. Director Shae Sterling provides a stark music video that captures the spirit of unity driving the group forward.
This current chapter signals a bold evolution for the Kiwi outfit, picking up right where Australian festival runs and their single Under The Covers left off. Next up, Corrella hit the stage at the inaugural 8th Wonder Festival in Rotorua and Brisbane in January 2027.
On stage and on record, Corrella continue to refine their signature sound. Not I stands as a defiant rallying cry from one of modern roots music’s most exciting acts.
ABOUT CORRELLA
Aotearoa favourites Corrella have fast become one of New Zealand’s standout roots reggae acts. Their record-breaking hit Blue Eyed Māori spent over 50 weeks at number one.
Following their debut album Road From 26, 2024’s Skeletons earned a spot on Rolling Stone’s Best NZ Albums list. Known for sell-out tours alongside L.A.B and UB40, the group continues to bring irresistible live energy.
