Gulf Isapea is a boastful song.
That’s how composer Sam Oeka describes his hit, currently sitting on fourth spot of Yumi FM’s top 20 hits.
The song, he says, is about the local rugby team - PRK Gulf Isapea.
Isapea means crocodile in the local Toaripe language (Gulf Province).
“Basically the song is about the Gulf Isapea team, referring them to crocodiles attacking,” he said.
Sam translates the song’s first verse as:
“This is my voice, hear my voice. Don’t be annoyed and just listen to my voice. From the mountains to the beach, we are never afraid of you, we are crocodiles.”
Gulf Isapea is sung by the Dumen Xtras featuring Sam Oeka and Stagaja's JayRay under the Stagaja label.
The boy’s collaboration, all from Gulf Province has proved to be a successful one and has pushed the song up the charts.
Released only in the first week of September, Gulf Isapea has quickly climbed the ladder to claim the number four spot of Yumi FM top 20 hits.
“Elave Lare Gulf Isapea. Elave Fara Mea Lovo Mapai ah” translates as “Our name is Gulf Isapea. This is our song, just listen to it.”
The song also includes the PRK Gulf Isapea team chant “Peia! Peia!”
Following the release, Sam and the Dumen Xtras performed the song on two live performances, one in Lae, Morober Province and the other at Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province.
Sam revealed to Loop PNG that the team is planning on shooting a video of the song.
He says, the video productions will begin next week and according to Kevin Aihphum of Dumen Xtra’s, the video will feature the PRK Gulf Isapeas.
He says the shoots will take place around various locations, including in the Gulf province.