Diggy Dupé Releases New Track 'CT&T'

Auckland rapper Diggy Dupé demonstrates why he’s a rising star of the local scene with ‘CT&T’ the second track from his forthcoming album That’s Me, That’s Team, due for release on 28 August.

Short for Cuppa Tea & Toast, ‘CT&T’ talks frankly about the struggles of low incomes and gambling addiction in his family and community. The track talks about the two sides of the gambling industry - one side getting richer, and the other getting poorer, existing on tea and toast through the cold of winter. The heartfelt lyrics overlay a nostalgic Island-influenced beat by genius producer Christoph El’ Truento, continuing the tradition of Diggy Dupé speaking out about the issues faced by the central Auckland Pacific community he’s part of.

“To me, it’s a set up. To others it’s a bit of fun. But there’s no denying the harm it causes,” Diggy says.

“Sad cause I know there’s people out there who think it’s a quick fix to solve all their problems like “if only I hit the jackpot I can pay for this and that” and all will be right in the world. It ain’t that simple though.”

It’s not all grim, Diggy has learned from what’s around him and is determined to live a better way.

That’s why I don’t gamble my money
I handle my money
Invest and plan wit my money
Learn and expand wit my money

“To all the families out there I wish them all the best this winter, stay warm. The room I lived in at my family house was a fridge, no shit I was raised next to black mould and all that so I know what it’s like to rough it out at night.”

“Be smart with your finances. Or not. It’s really up to you. Just feed yourself before you feed the machines cuz.”

‘CT&T’ is out today on streaming platforms, following 'Keke Boy'. The 2019 Vodafone New Zealand Music Award Best Hip Hop Act finalist will release his debut album in the second half of 2020 on DRM.

Anyone who needs to talk about own gambling and/or is affected by someone else’s gambling they can contact Mapu Maia for free on 0800 21 21 22 or visit www.mapumaia.nz to talk to someone confidentially in their own language.