Auckland, New Zealand – February 19, 2026
Son & Water’s latest track ‘SAW’ is moving with serious momentum. Since its release on 30 January, the song has surged into the charts and shows no signs of slowing down. Built on warm, sun-soaked reggae grooves, ‘SAW’ blends soulful instrumentation and buttery summer vocals — “jammin with the Son and Water spreading love and unity.” This marks the bands fourth collaboration with producer Canaan Ene.
The response to ‘SAW’ has been immediate and impressive:
- #2 on the Hot 40 Chart (sitting just behind Noah Kahan)
- #1 on the Hot 20 Aotearoa Chart
- 409,000+ streams on Spotify alone, and climbing
- #3 on the YouTube Trending Chart, placing it just underneath global heavyweights Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars.
The numbers reflect the connection that audiences are feeling with the magic of Son & Water.
The story so far
Hamilton-based Aotearoa reggae band Son & Water are whānau through and through. Frontman Daimond Porima-Ferguson performs alongside his father, reggae legend Jamey Ferguson — co-founder of iconic Aotearoa reggae band Katchafire. After helping shape Katchafire’s signature sound from 2000 to 2013, Jamey has joined forces with his son to forge a new musical legacy.
Starting their legacy strong, the duo now hold an impressive four positions within the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Charts, currently holding a 30-week representative streak.
A Natural Arrival
Son & Water emerged in 2023 with the quiet confidence of artists who already knew who they were. Their debut single Keep That Smile introduced Daimond’s soulful, unforced vocals riding a smooth, laid-back groove, lifted by Jamey Ferguson’s unmistakable saxophone. The response was immediate and enduring. The track spent 64 consecutive weeks on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Singles Chart and has since passed 4.5 million streams on Spotify.
That success wasn’t accidental. Son & Water’s music is grounded in connection, community, and shared history. Collaborations with artists such as Myshaan and Canaan Ene grew naturally out of real relationships rather than studio pairings. As Jamey has reflected, songs like Home came together effortlessly because their families were already intertwined — birthdays, family evenings, singing together, eating together. The music simply followed.
Built for the Stage
Despite being a relatively new name, Son & Water have quickly earned their place on some of Aotearoa’s biggest stages. They delivered back-to-back performances at One Love Reggae Festival in 2024 and 2025, before closing out 2025 with a four-date national tour alongside House Of Shem and Brutha Rodz, stopping in Hamilton, Palmerston North, Whakatāne, and Rotorua.
Along the way, they’ve shared stages with Katchafire, Sons Of Zion, and Ardijah, while also stepping beyond traditional festival settings. Highlights include performing at the 2023 NRL Pacific Championship Final and at Chiefs Super Rugby home games in Waikato. Wherever they play, Son & Water bring the same intention — performances built on warmth, energy, and inclusion, where audiences feel less like spectators and more like whānau.
Looking Forward
Now firmly established as a rising force in Aotearoa music, Son & Water are turning their focus toward growth at home and abroad with the release of their debut album. Momentum is already on their side. Across 2025, their monthly listeners doubled, pointing to a fanbase growing organically rather than overnight.
With Jamey Ferguson’s seasoned musicianship alongside the youthful presence and voice of Daimond Porima-Ferguson, Son & Water feel poised rather than rushed. There’s a sense they’re only just getting started. With new projects lined up and a clear vision ahead, expect their name to keep climbing charts and screens throughout 2026.