From his personal observations, Sam believes this is because of piracy, an issue that continues to affect artists across the Pacific.
Sam Oeka, brother of well-known local singer Robert Oeka is not new to the music scene.
He was part of the former Hollie Maea band, before breaking away to work solo.
Experiencing the struggles of Pacific artists in this age of technology, he says it is harder for musicians to make money through the production of albums.
