Savage | |
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![]() 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]