PNC, real name Sam Hansen, is a New Zealand hip hop artist and rapper. The name “PNC” is an acronym for Palmerston North City.

His fluid flow has drawn comparisons to legends like Jay-Z and Notorious BIG but, don’t get it twisted, his brand of Hip-hop is distinctly Aotearoa. Hailing from Palmerston North, PNC first gained underground notoriety with his unofficial single Day In The Life that topped the bFM charts. He followed that with appearances on various tracks from P-Money’s Magic City album. His refreshing style caught the attention of NZ Music’s elite and earned him a contract with Dirty Records.