KALEGA

OFFICIAL VIDEO: KALEGA - Rob Ruha & The Witch Dr.
'KALEGA' - (cah-leg-ah)
Taken from the Māori phrase "ka reka" meaning sweet or tasty, 'Kalega' is commonly used by East Coast locals to express joy, amazement and stunned reactions. It has taken many transformations including: kaleg', kalega-lega, lega-leg', Chow-lega, Chur-lega, Sao-lega, Sao and many more. It is used to replace the phrases "too much" the more widely used "Tu meke" or the current terms O.M.G and Woooooo hoooooo!!!
Kalega is the perfect soundtrack to a typical East Coast summer road trip. A pilgrimage back to the beach to chill and unwind to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the city.”
BY: Rob Ruha & The Witch Dr.
DIRECTOR: Shae Sterling
PRODUCER: Ricky Silvester
EXEC PRODUCER: Cilla Ruha
FEATURING: Rob Ruha, Tyna Keelan, Shaunlindsay (dancer), Kawana Waititi, Monica Simich-Pene, Kaaterama Pou, Jaedyn Randell (car ride) & Ngā uri o Te Whānau a Kauaetangohia.
Special thanks to Te Māngai Pāho mō te pūtea tautoko!

[@Ok-bv2kk]

All the way from LA! This is an amazing song! Instantly makes me happy. Your culture is crossing over different cultures. I’m a mexican/Italian man. I don’t need to understand the words, I feel the music!

[@Krypticobject1]

Their culture is Polynesian it'll be familiar to you because of Hawaii

[@ashyawiniata2876]

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[@leshayemaunsell458]

@@Krypticobject1 our culture is Māori but we’re from Polynesian descent xx

[@ronaldcoffin7269]

Kia roa mate

[@samemery4447]

Chur the brother, we maori

[@michealmicheal2617]

words can never describe how thankfull we are to rob and whanau for recognising our little mans talent and giving us opportunity to let the world see.it was a honour for our boy to have a part in the kalega video.the kalega video is a awesome creation by rob and the witch doctor.personally i think it should be at number one its got good sound you ask me .i like the way rob recognises good talent and supports who he can reminds me of the great founder of motown berry gordy who saw potential in the jackson five.which started michael jacksons career.thats the road were taking you see i believe my boy carrys a mantle handed to him by the creator and with the right kinda support its possible.thank you rob and cilla and whanau for our time with you may the lord bless you further and i pray others get the chance to be discovered by you.cheers all and KALEGA!!!

[@matatul5827]

hi Sean Lindsay's mum love from Tuakana mum and whanau miss you Sean Lindsay we still talk about your slick moves xxxx

[@heatherorsini6592]

❤❤❤ LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Happy music, beautiful place, talented musicians and little dancer, and best of all is family/ friends together. ❤

[@ashyawiniata2876]

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[@heatherorsini6592]

A witch doctor? No no. I'm a Christian. I can't share anything to do with witch craft. Sorry.

[@arohatuapawa6913]

@@heatherorsini6592 auuee it's a record label name 🙄🙄

[@JerenetteKalahiki-fz7so]

❤LOVE, LOVE THIS SONG ONE DAY I WOULD LOVE TO VISIT I HAVE MAORI ALSO AND DIDN'T NO MY DAD SAID I HAVE, BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW BUT I PRAY ONE DAY ME AND MY FAMILIES CAN VISIT THERE GOD BLESS ROB LOVE WHAT YOU DO ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@apanuikoopu791]

We use to say chow lega when we lived at Hawaii back in the eighties and 90s (Pohutakawa middle of straight) awsome song Rob makes me proud to be from Te Whanau a Apanui and Maori

[@MISSmohio]

Ae that's how we used to say it back in the day... I thought this was a new Kupu or something, engari..

[@robruha7943]

'KALEGA' - (Cah-leg-ah) Taken from the Māori phrase "ka reka" meaning sweet or tasty, 'Kalega' is commonly used by East Coast locals to express joy, amazement and stunned reactions. It has taken many transformations including: kaleg', kalega-lega, lega-leg', Chow-lega, Chur-lega, Sao-lega, Sao and many more. It is used to replace the phrases "too much" the more widely used "Tu meke" or the current terms O.M.G and Woooooo hoooooo!!!

[@KaneTauri]

Awesome bro. Grew up with that phrase. Usually said as Chow Lega in our whanau. Mean jam

[@rangihorowalker1820]

Nicee let’s encourage fake te reo lol nga kupu Maori kohore e rangona. The best thing to do during this decline in te reo

[@robruha7943]

Tēnā koe mō ōhau whakaaro.

[@jessiewilson9575]

rangihoro walker lol for real.... so sad that's all u get from thus song... chur whanaunga Rob Meke summer jam...

[@mikaylabell4891]

Sorry but is that shawn lenzy

[@robruha7943]

Thanks to you all for supporting this song and my music! Appreciate all the love - ROB

[@user-mt1rt8fm8k]

ROB RUHA can i please get the lyrics an guitar chords 😍

[@maiabellas6387]

Mean song where's tht waterfall down the coast?

[@brksgdmc7585]

Rob ruha can we please get the lyrics maori

[@KaneTauri]

So awesome and reminds me of home. Im from Brisbane via Wainuiomata via Tokomaru Bay. We say Chowwlega however its all the same. Kia Ora Rob. The man. East Coast, Ngati Porou...

[@shaynawilliams1309]

ROB RUHA kei te pai my man😎😎

[@joannamcnab915]

I was born in Tolaga Bay and this just takes me right back! Beautiful! ❤

[@matthewbailey8668]

My family and I love this song from Sydney Australia 😊

[@bernardsergeant6569]

That guitar line though🔥🔥

[@Dimeast]

Bro this song is fire it should have blown up way more mainstream 🔥

[@rihariteare]

Just had my real first East Coast experience, and I can tell you now, that it is magical. The people, the sites, food and Manaakitanga is beyond anything I have ever experienced. It's honestly gorgeous. It's touched my heart in a whole other way, as I was there to teach three young men from Ruatorria about my craft as an actor, and a human. It changed my life. I am still close with one of the young men. He has a serious case of ADHD, but has suprised me in so many amazing ways. I was gifted a 35 keyring which I rock with massive pride around Tamaki. I hope to live out my final days in the beutiful oasis of New Zealand country side. It's honestly, breath-taking x

[@rozh55]

Rob Ruha you are a beautiful tane! An Earth Angel of that I have no doubt.Your fabulous music energises me daily! Arohanui from the UK.✨️

[@robruha7943]

LYRICS: Kaleg’ Pillow and swag in the back seat And I got 2 whole hour ‘til I get back to the coast Ka piki whakarunga - Kāpūterangi Ka kite au a Tihirau Tihirau-o-tama-ko-Paikea Ohope, Ohiwa Scoop, fish, oysters, ice cream - Tirohanga Whakatohea, Tūwhakairiora! Mākeo maunga Chorus Kalega - come sing along with me, sing “Sānana” Kalega - sing “Sānana” - Kalega Kalega on the straight now - Tōrere Ki te tapa o te tai ki Hāwai Haka’z blasting from the KZbin Flick to Bob Marley, make you feel good Sang - “Kotahi aroha, ngākau tahi e” Tangaroa-whakamau-tai Aotearoa, Maimoatia, Paremata mēne Waves on the way to “The Bay” No coverage ‘til we hit Raukokore Hit the river and the beach while we’re on the way Ko au ko Apanui - Tauira-mai-tawhiti Wak Pak, we back on track Kua tae ki te kāinga inawa - Ka reka!! Chorus Kalega come sing along, Kalega come sing along Kalega come sing along - Kalega 2x Uuu Sānana nana - Uuu Sānana Uuu Sānana nana - Uuu Sānana

[@topsssy]

"ko au ko Apanui" fuuuu... KALEGA !!

[@kronikkonnek584]

Love this track brother..kaleah..can anyone explain sanana..? Chur ma maui

[@brksgdmc7585]

Ko au ko NGATI KURI ! E naia nei KA REKA WAIATA MATUA ROPATA ME NGA WHANAU APANUI!

[@tanesigley9490]

ROB RUHA is

[@nillawawatai5465]

Raukokore 💜

[@kronikkonnek584]

Wow u just took us thru our beautiful land.. If this dont become as timeless as every other iconic song about our beautiful rohe then they obviously dont get it RoB..bless king

[@davidtuwhangai5927]

Thank you for sharing your love of Music..bright sunny day playing in our trucks ..keep the Mokos misbehaving for Nanas eating ice Cream..Kia ora Bro..

[@diannewalters2371]

Ka rawe koe! Prince Tui Ruha ! ! Make me sing EVERYTIME !! Arohatinonui Na.... DiVainias ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@daymionkoroheke6048]

Anyone from Waihau would know the late and great uncle Bill Green love you uncle your services were greatly apprecieated through generations

[@maoriprincessoftewhanauaap5543]

I Love This Song Like. So Much Repz To Te Whanau A Apanui Yeahhhh East Coast For Life

[@CalciumEcho1000]

Te whanau apanui is my iwi, and i am proud been all these places by now chur tuakana.

[@gruwellkranger8881]

2023... STILL jamming this banger on my playlist💯💯🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@kellystirlingsmith6374]

Up the coast . Te whanau a apanui represent! East coast beautiful!

[@teinelalelei7733]

Appreciate this song so much. Aloha nui from Hawaii 🤙🏽

[@BoobyTrap8]

This is what I love about the East Coast, it never changes. Kalega!

[@alyciacollier3576]

&g-"h'

[@alyciacollier3576]

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[@xavierwikiriwhi5639]

BoobyTrap8 MG FOR LIFE

[@deonkerehoma5786]

Macarena

[@invaderkayzee7800]

will also@@xavierwikiriwhi5639and 5555I

[@wayneancharmcdonald1566]

Love this song takes me back home every time I listen to it.. MARAE NUI KI WAIHAU BAY

[@user-kk5cr7zf4z]

Kia Ora cuz so proud of you. you may not remember me but I remember you and your brothers and your mum.

[@taniahauiti3178]

always watch this after i get home from mahi its always my first jam as soon as i get in the door. some places i remember its been that long since ive been back to the coast back to my dads stomping grounds

[@thewalkin1nstrument]

Kaaaalega bro Rob, get transported home to the coast when I hear this tune 👌🏼

[@lloydbarbarich8208]

Ataahua rawe rawa atu tenei waiata Aroha Ki te whakamana I to rohe to iwi I to tatou katoa Ka rawe , miharo, te mutunga ke mai o te Ataaahua te waiata nei . He mihi ngakau mahaki e parata . MUCH RESPECT ! MAURIORA !!! 😍😇😃😁👍😎😛😎😎😎

[@jimmymaciasdj7706]

Lloyd Barbarich hstagvqagvsssfjzgfXax Hohhot a

[@teamoroauerata7988]

Loving the Jam

[@jimmybrown9666]

I simply LOVE this beat!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@jaztaukamo1229]

oh this is choice az..love this jam thanks to my mate dee for always playng it a mahi with the kids 👍❤

[@rangihunafamily3635]

Tino pai to waiata Rob harikoa taku ngakau kua whakatuwhera to wairua ki nga tamariki pai hoki te kanikani o tena tama no reira kaore aku mihi e mutu Rob tena koe best song

[@ExodusVenomCousin_Gaming]

Nau Mai Haere Mai ki Aotearoa me tenei waiata. I pehea te whakaturanga waiata penei e ki a nei ko Kalega Na Rob Ruha. Hikaka ana te wairua ki te whakarongo ki tenei waiata ataahua e hoa

[@rearacheal4655]

Thats so funny im listening this while in tirohanga🤣🤣🤣est up

[@kowhaipolsen3811]

Aue taukiri e!, Nooku iti teenei pikau aroha. If my tuhoe nephews had actually shared the kiiwaha of Kalega, I might have understood their love for the song from the beginning. Aroha mai, Waikato who didn't delve deeper enough 🤦‍♀️

[@aue_terina9136]

Really enjoyed this song ☺ deffs on the morning playlist 👍👍👍

[@reawarren1226]

So love this jam..east coast he kaha xx

[@sallysmith9733]

Mean . Sinking boat grandaddy. Wearing mokopunas. Life jackets!

[@michelletupaea6053]

Ataahua, our people combined!

[@BabeyQJNZ31]

I can listen to this song alday and night love it 😍😍💛💛💯🔥💃

[@chrissiedawnmurray5790]

Aww recognising lots of familiar faces - love it - well done !

[@AnneMarieBibby1966]

I love dancing to this song!!

[@projectaroha]

I still fricken love this music video! It plays everyday in our gallery all the way up in Hauraki x Kia kaha te reo Māori e Rob! Hurō!

[@JuanitaSamasoni-bz2ur]

Right On 👍🤙❤❤❤

[@JeseM_TV0205]

still rockin it a year later...solid matua...kia mau te wehi

[@irieeast5997]

Love this song an all pictures up in this video This song reminds me of you my aunty #Wharekura Taitua love you forever an always Rest easy my aunty see you soon xo

[@elizabethwatene-noffke755]

Awesome rob ruha love this waiata

[@cutefan71]

Likeing your music you have amazing voice.. Kelly from the UK 🇬🇧

[@nebbielalaz]

Loving it. Pumped this waiata all weekend heading up to ruatoria

[@AZEESOULJAH]

LOVE THIS BRUTHA TE WHANAU A APANUI REPRESENT MEAN AZ MAHI #KALEGA

[@nevadarata5862]

You guys are awesome i love you're songs

[@KG-bs9he]

I live in perth and hearing this song makes me and my missz want to go home my missz hates it when i play this song coz its hard living away from home

[@treenakahaki4700]

The people who made this song are my uncle's aunties cousins and other family KAHAKI 😂😂😂😂 They are my family because they go to the same shop and .....love you whanau

[@ellabeatricepickering8430]

I love it I’m the bay

[@smokem301]

Ohhhh chardonnay should check out this kids Michael Jackson dance moves hes got mad swag wish I could dance like that

[@heatherorsini6592]

Sharing with my American friends and family.

[@SlomkaSln]

Chealegaaa defs my summer jam 2017/18! Love it rob

[@n.j.rihari813]

Luv this, Kalega got a cool funky vibe! Go Porou❤️

[@mainmaunganuihawe6767]

I remember when he sang this at the Te Arawa awards....He was on point!!!

[@alastair5369]

love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fortnitegaminggameplays366]

hi

[@lianakaiwai1890]

Kalegs!! This is my summer song for sure! Makes me a little homesick but I can't wait to get back on those coast roads for Christmas. Mauri ora!

[@omak236eriepa7]

That boy busting the Michael Jackson moves you are the man my bro

[@michealmicheal2617]

cheers thank you from his mum.

[@killerdub1132]

Ma man , First off what a solid as jam kuz. Straight up. Went to a wedding in Torere 2 weeks ago. First time on the east coast, solid experience. First time hearing your jam too. Video brings back solid memories, to and from Torere to Te Kaha. Keep it up Bro Rob

[@lenhuia4542]

Chaaa - Too much. Rob Ruha got the Puha alright!!!

[@Ali-lj1cy]

Rawiri!!!! And Whaea Monica!!

[@OhmKiwi]

Oh this made me miss the East Coast HARD! My Mama is from Torere and I love visiting the whanau there whenever we can. It gets harder and harder to leave whenever I go there

[@melaniewaiariki6761]

How many swims and childhood memories in that waterfall out front of our family homestead

[@destinywhiri4187]

Love this. Always play this at the fams parties❤

[@mikeycanterbury1421]

Proud tooo be Ngāti Porou yo!!

[@deinafremlin1386]

hi I love this song

[@kawanaking3813]

love this song

[@leljay7764]

I love your music

[@haven9011]

Want me to tell him something

[@karlosatura2319]

4 years later still here 🤎 hearty Maori

[@jordanharetuku7086]

Jamming this even in winter!!

[@kalebwilliams4539]

Love it 😀

[@westside4997]

I love this thanks for putting my cousin Shaun Lindsay in this it’s a amazing song and I always listen to this a lot love it 💖

[@sparrow_hawk1170]

Omg you I am raukokore I love this song

[@gully1983]

This is hot! Greeting from Riverside, California.

[@paraeruera6152]

Tena koe rob farrrr mean waiata im coming down to my home raukokore this sunday thank you bro

[@kellyroberts6386]

He tino ataahua "beautiful waiata " 💕❤️

[@iceblack62010]

My pick me up during our second lockdown here in Tamaki

[@mandoleene]

Ka Pai e hoa meke song I'm pumping this all over Brisbane

[@waipohoiwi2369]

TINO KINO TE PAI....KA REKA TO WAIATA WHANAUNGA. XXXXXX (Tino Kino Te Pai= Awfully Nice....)

[@juscruzenit]

My Māorian *Sam Cooke BraaH'Thaa Yessssssssss! Sam Cooke Reincarnated! Beautifully KalegaaH! ✌🏽💖&🙏🏽

[@endyacameron1266]

keep making more 😆 this has become my new jam

[@sora43]

Kia ora no te tai rawhiti au he pai ki ahau tenei waiata, thnx for the song its nice hearing maori song.

[@CWST87]

Solid summer jam

[@mahuny27]

I love this song our school sings it every morning

[@robruha7943]

Woah... how COOL! Which school?

[@DARLingANGeL1000]

My summer Jam!! Ayyy "KALEGA" aroha kia koe Rob

[@michaelmaniapoto9251]

Bring it Rob.dont stop bra

[@turniphead6821]

Omg the Michael Jackson kid! I remember when he used to busk at the warehouse!

[@kmyerrr]

i love this song

[@pukehuiakapahaka1896]

What a good song

[@martharewi7569]

Kaleg' Pillow and swag in the back seat And I got 2 whole hour 'til I get back to the coast Ka piki whakarunga - Kāpūterangi Ka kite au a Tihirau Tihirau-o-tama-ko-Paikea Ohope, Ohiwa Scoop, fish, oysters, ice cream - Tirohanga Whakatohea, Tūwhakairiora! Mākeo maunga Kalega - come sing along with me, sing "Sānana" Kalega - sing "Sānana" - Kalega Kalega on the straight now - Tōrere Ki te tapa o te tai ki Hāwai Haka'z blasting from the KZbin Flick to Bob Marley, make you feel good Sang - "Kotahi aroha, ngākau tahi e" Tangaroa-whakamau-tai Aotearoa, Maimoatia, Paremata mēne Waves on the way to "The Bay" No coverage 'til we hit Raukokore Hit the river and the beach while we're on the way Ko au ko Apanui - Tauira-mai-tawhiti Wak Pak, we back on track Kua tae ki te kāinga inawa - Ka reka!! Kalega come sing along, Kalega come sing along Kalega come sing along - Kalega Uuu Sānana nana - Uuu Sānana Uuu Sānana nana - Uuu Sānana

[@chanellekiwara1092]

The lil mj boy is my brother his names shqunlindsay and he's eleven love you lil bro hope ur loving it in hams xoxo mean as my bruv keep up the hard work❤and also mean asf song rob rawe!

[@michealmicheal2617]

kapai daughter

[@kyhrah_antarleahtihi140]

I like the song

[@deanmoon6278]

Trash Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaa

[@zarapereira7449]

Rob Ruha One Love

[@fscmatthewz444]

Loving this maori waiata

[@hannahproctor1230]

love it

[@simone6837]

Ich liebe die Musik