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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Savage_Deceptikonz_2007_(cropped).jpg) Savage performing in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Demetrius C. Savelio |
| Born | 28 June 1981 |
| Origin | South Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Hip hop[1] |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Ministry of Sound Australia, Dawn Raid, Universal Republic |
Demetrius C. Savelio (born 28 June 1981), better known by his stage name Savage, is a New Zealand hip hop recording artist and member of hip hop group the Deceptikonz. Savage was the first New Zealand hip hop artist to have a commercial single achieve platinum certification status in the United States.[2] The "International Breakthrough" accolade of the Pacific Music Awards was created in his honour.[3] Savage also has applied his recognisable voice in the electronic dance music space with 5× platinum hit ''Freaks'' with Timmy Trumpet, and 4 times platinum hit ''Swing'' with Joel Fletcher.[4]
- ^ "Kiwi musicians have taken to Twitter to support Aaradhna in calling out the 'urban' category". The New Zealand Herald. 18 November 2016.
- ^ "Vince Harder And Te Vaka Big Winners in Pacific Music Awards". Scoop Media. 10 June 2016. Retrieved November 2016
- ^ CATH BENNETT (24 May 2009). "Give it up for Savage". Sunday News. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ Sound, Ministry of. "Timmy Trumpet's Freaks Sets A Ministry of Sound Record". Ministry of Sound. Archived from the original on 2 April 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2017.