Sunset Tsunami return with fresh heat for 2026, unveiling their latest single ‘Fire Got To Burn’, a new collaboration featuring Aotearoa reggae royalty Israel Starr and The Mighty Asterix.
Following the January release of their debut album Dub Till Dawn, Sunset Tsunami continue their momentum with a track that dives deeper into the sound system tradition, celebrating reggae’s rich culture of rhythm, voice and message.
Built from the original instrumental of album standout ‘Pass The Rizla’, this new vocal version arrives fully alight with dynamic toasting, soulful delivery, and recognisable Kiwi reggae spirit. Israel Starr’s voice brings weight and warmth to the track, while The Mighty Asterix adds their signature style, bridging generations of reggae influence.
The single marks another exciting chapter for Sunset Tsunami as they ride the wave of their debut release into a year of new music and collaborations.
Sunset Tsunami are an electronic duo mixing live instrumentation with beat-driven production. Their sound bridges dub, hip hop, and bass culture, weaving deep grooves and cinematic textures into genre-fluid explorations. Their debut album, Dub Till Dawn captures this ethos - vibrant, rhythmic, and endlessly evolving.
The Might Asterix is a legend of the New Zealand reggae scene, and the first Reggae type toaster/MC in the south pacific. His vocal skills have seen him gain a first-class reputation both in New Zealand and internationally since he first entered the scene in the 1980s.
Israel Starr, the man behind Bless Up Music, is a multi-Platinum and Gold-selling artist from Aotearoa. Following the tradition set by his father The Mighty Asterix, Israel’s brand of authentic roots-reggae, funk and world music has made him a key member of the music scene in Aotearoa for years.