Inspired by two cultures: How a Filipino-Kiwi artist weaves his roots into Melbourne’s hip-hop scene

Filipino-Kiwi rapper Trix Agujar shares how growing up with both Filipino and Kiwi cultures inspires his music and storytelling.

Froi Agujar, better known by his artist name Trix, is a Filipino-born, New Zealand-raised R&B and Hip-Hop artist Credit: Supplied

KEY POINTS

• From a young age, his dad introduced him to classic Filipino ballad songs, teaching him how to sing and play guitar. That early exposure to the warmth and melody of OPM (Original Pilipino Music) planted the seeds of his soulful style.
• Trix was born in Cebu, Philippines, raised in South Auckland, New Zealand, and is now based in Melbourne, where he lives with his wife and newborn daughter.
• After relocating to Melbourne in 2018, Trix reconnected with his heritage and co-founded Hiraya Music, a Filipino-Australian collective dedicated to exploring identity, culture, and creativity through hip-hop. In 2025, he also became a co-founder of CODA, a collaborative music group known for pushing the boundaries of the local music scene.

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Inspired by two cultures: How a Filipino-Kiwi artist weaves his roots into Melbourne’s hip-hop scene

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