LAST WORD

10/06/2026

MY NEW ALBUM the gods must be crazy IS OUT NOW!

Head over to djlastword.com to stream or buy from your favorite service.

This is my first solo album release so any support is appreciated. Pass it along to your friends and share.

Here’s a little bit about the album:

I’ve had the title to this album for a long time now, and over the years it’s meant a bunch of different things. At this point in my life it has one specific meaning to me. That is the will to start over, and build again.

In 2020 I completely started my life over and moved to an island called Waiheke in New Zealand. My wife and I packed everything into a few duffle bags and left the US. I had no clue how hard it would be. No family, no friends, no work, and she was pregnant. We managed to get through the last 6 years and even had another kid. I pushed as hard as I could, and at times it felt impossible. If there’s one trait I have is to keep pushing even when knocked down over and over, and that I did. We made it through, and now this place is my home. I’ve accomplished a lot in my life, and feel quite blessed to be able to do all the things I’ve done. This was the toughest, and for all that, the gods must be crazy.

Album credits:
Production: Last Word
Additional guitar, bass & synth: Jeremy Ylvisaker
Mixed by: Ben Lawson and Drew Erickson
Mastered by: Drew Erickson

Dedicated to Amy, The Princess, Queen, and my father.

09/22/2026

New song “Forgotten Pastures” is out now.

My new album “the gods must be crazy” drops Oct. 6th.

Head over to www.djlastword.com to stream the new song and pre-order the album.

Production: Last Word
Guitar: Jeremy Ylvisaker
Mixed by: Ben Lawson
Mastered by: Drew Erickson
Art: Coya

09/08/2026

NEW SONG + ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT
On October 6th, I’m releasing my new album, the gods must be crazy. 14 tracks of Sunday morning world music to dusty ’70s soundtracks backed with booming drums.

The first single, “the morning march,” is out now on all streaming platforms, and the full album is available to pre-order on Bandcamp.

Head to djlastword.com to listen.

A LITTLE ABOUT THE ALBUM:
While making The Sweetest of It All with , I recorded somewhere around 200 beats. We eventually recorded about 20 songs for that project, with 14 making the final album. As MaLLy picked the beats he wanted to write to, I started setting aside some of my favorites with the idea of eventually putting out a beat tape. Once I started going through them again and putting everything together, I realized it felt like much more than a collection of leftover beats. There was an album in there.

I sent a batch of songs to my man Jeremy Ylvisaker to see what he could add. He came back with guitars, bass lines and synths that completely opened everything up. From there, I chopped, arranged, rearranged and pieced it all back together.

The result is the gods must be crazy.

The morning march credits:
Production: Last Word�
Guitar: Jeremy Ylvisaker�
Mixed by: Ben Lawson�
Mastered by: Drew Erickson�
Artwork: Coya
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04/07/2025

NEW SURFDALE SUNDAYS ON Waiheke Radio IS OUT NOW!

This week’s guest is Mike Hall founder of the iconic clothing brand Arcade and the long-running Arcade Radio on 95bFM.

Hit the link below or head over to djlastword.com/radio to stream the full episode.

Stream: https://tinyurl.com/mrxkphhr

ABOUT MIKE:

Based on Waiheke Island, Mike started out throwing parties and DJing, a path that led him to radio and deeper into creative culture.

He’s been running Arcade for 15+ years, helping shape NZ’s skate and streetwear scene. Now, he’s onto a new chapter: designing finely made garments between Aotearoa and Japan.

With a passion for design, fabric, and community, Mike’s still pushing boundaries in independent fashion.

03/30/2025

New Surfdale Sundays on Waiheke Radio is out now!

This week, we’re joined by Jason "J-Bird" Cook from Rhymesayers. With over 30 years in the game, J-Bird has worked with legends like Atmosphere, MF DOOM, Rubberoom, Cypress Hill and many more. His influence on the industry is massive with too many artists to name!

Check out a little more information about the man, and hit the link below and stream now.

Stream: https://tinyurl.com/3bmuh22v

J-Bird” is a pivotal figure in the independent hip-hop scene, serving as the President of Live Events at Rhymesayers Entertainment and co-founder of the renowned Soundset Festival.

His journey began in Chicago, where he co-founded Ch’rewd Entertainment, a street marketing and promotion company while attending Columbia College. After graduation, he co-created “Caught In The Middle Magazine” in 1994, focusing on the underground hip-hop culture. During his time in Chicago, he also started Birdcage Management, an artist management and touring company.

In 2000, J-Bird relocated to Minneapolis to join Rhymesayers Entertainment working with such artists: Atmosphere, Eyedea & Abilities and MF DOOM.

At Rhymesayers, J-Bird played a crucial role in expanding the label’s influence, particularly through live events. In 2008, he co-founded the Soundset Festival, which grew into one of the largest single-day hip-hop festivals globally, attracting attendees from all 50 U.S. states and numerous countries.

In the last 25 years with Rhymesayers, J-Bird continues his passion of working with artists, releasing their music and touring the world bringing people together with the art of live entertainment.

02/12/2025

🔥 THE BOUNCE BACK 🔥 Every Friday night on Waiheke Radio! 🎧🍻🎶

Join DJ Last Word, Al B, and Hi-Def as they bring you the best beats, bogeys, and beers to kick off your weekend right! 🍺🎵⛳

📡 Tune in at 88.3 or 107.4 FM or stream live (or later!) at waihekeradio.org.nz.

🎯 Hit the link, turn it up, and BOUNCE BACK! 🔥🎶

DJ Last Word has 20+ years of global DJ experience, and has toured the world rom North America all the way to New Zealand, Last Word's journey spans genres - Hip-Hop, R&B, Funk, Club, Rock, and Pop - creating universal musical magic.

11/21/2024

New Video for Doing Okay. The Sweetest of It All is available everywhere you can stream now.

Minneapolis, Minnesota-based emcee MaLLy & Auckland, New Zealand-based producer Last Word drop the visual to their track DOING OKAY.

11/17/2024

New episode of Surfdale Sundays on Waiheke Radio is out now! This week we have Waiheke’s own Hannah Weir. Hannah takes us on a dive into Marketing and Tech and how she traveled the world for companies like Adobe & Google. She even talks about her leap into working for a Start Up that didn’t go as she planned. Ready below to get a better idea of who she is and hit the link below and listen in.

Hannah, Google NZ’s Head of Search, helps Kiwi businesses connect with customers and drive growth through AI-powered advertising. Her award-winning work blends human behavior insights with cutting-edge AI tools.

Having almost missed out on her exciting tech career, Hannah is passionate about building a diverse digital talent pool in Aotearoa. She leads Google’s ‘Honours’ program across ANZ, and mentors aspiring women in STEM.

These days, Hannah’s most rewarding project is hanging out with her 9-month-old daughter here on Waiheke.

Stream: https://www.djlastword.com/radio



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