After emerging in 2022, Wairarapa-raised, Pōneke-based Samoan artist MOZIE has returned this New Zealand Music Month to stake her claim in Aotearoa’s R&B scene with a vibey new tune, ‘Here We Go Again’.

Smooth and slow-burning R&B-pop, ‘Here We Go Again’ showcases the strength and beauty of MOZIE’s voice and her relatable and honest lyricism that hits the listener straight in the heart.

“I wrote ‘Here We Go Again’ inspired by someone close to me, who was in a situation with someone they were far too good for. It was hard for them to walk away because of how intoxicating the love and infatuation was at the time. I wanted this song to say, ‘I see you, I hear you and I’m here for you while you figure it out’,” says MOZIE, who co-wrote the song with Wellington musician and performer Leonardo Coghini.

MOZIE has been making a name for herself on the live scene for several years now, providing backing vocals for some of Aotearoa’s most beloved acts such as Louis Baker and Bret Mckenzie. But she’s also been quietly working away at her own music and the NZ on Air funded ‘Here We Go Again’ follows her 2024 single ‘Sonshine’ and her 2022 debut ‘Not Done Loving’.

All three songs demonstrate a young artist with exceptional talent and lay down the foundations for an exciting journey ahead.

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Listen to ‘Here We Go Again’ here.

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Moana Leota is a Wairarapa-raised artist of Samoan descent, known for her soulful approach to music and deep commitment to storytelling. Raised in a family of singers, she has been surrounded by music and performance from an early age, shaping a natural and enduring connection to the arts. After graduating with a Bachelor of Creativity in 2020, MOZIE established herself across the performing arts, providing backing vocals for leading artists in Aotearoa and performing at commercial and live events. She has toured Aotearoa and internationally with Bret McKenzie and remains a member of his band, touring Aotearoa, the United States, the UK, and Australia through 2025–2026. Under her solo project MOZIE, she has released Not Done Loving and Sonshine with support from NZ On Air, and continues to write with a deep sense of reflection, drawing from love, loss, and the people and experiences that have shaped her.

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