A Mount hip hop artist has caught the eyes and ears of a visiting American record label and is one of 16 musicians nationwide selected to perform for them.
Louis Moeau of Arataki has one song and one shot to impress Def Jam - the record label of top hip hop and RnB artists such as Iggy Azalea, Kanye West, Common and 2 Chainz.
Known as 'Mr Craze' the 36-year-old is performing today in Def Jam's New Zealand Showcase final in Wellington.
In November when Mr Moeau found out about the opportunity to audition he was hooked on showing what he had.
But since there were no auditions in Tauranga he jumped on the next bus to Neck of the Woods on K Rd in Auckland.