Now a solo project, Coco Solid first began as a duo, with Hansell recording and performing alongside fellow rapper and visual artist Benjamin Buchanan, who works under the stage name Erik Ultimate. Hansel and Buchanan recorded regularly with deceased punk producer ALC5 and often performed with DJ Han Baby.
Coconet TV: Women of the Islands
Newshub, May 2015: Coco Solid talks about reviving the cassette
Coco Solid on The Pantograph Punch's 'Artist in Residence' podcast, May 2020
RNZ, June 2018: Fulbright Residency a ‘Polynesian nerd dream’ for Auckland rapper Coco Solid
Jessica Hansell
Benjamin Buchanan
ISM Records
Red Bull Music Academy
Permanent Vacation
Hansell and Erik Ultimate rapped with Flight Of The Conchords at SXSW in 2006.
Hansell's song Denim & Leather was sampled by Princess Superstar in her song Monday Morning.