Adeazeare a New ZealandR&B/soulduo comprising brothers Nainz and Viiz Tupai. The group's debut album,Always and for Real,was released in 2004 and topped the album chart in New Zealand.
Adeaze | |
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 Adeaze in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Auckland,Auckland Region,New Zealand |
| Genres | R&B,reggaesoul |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Dawn Raid Entertainment |
| Members | Nainz Tupai Viiz Tupai |
History
editBrought up playing music in the church, the brothers used the time wisely crafting their skills with different instruments and live performance. Their passion for music continued and Adeaze performed eagerly at various church and school functions, during their adolescent years. The brothers attended Mangere College in Auckland New Zealand with a quick stint at Otahuhu College. In 1999 the brothers attended Excel School of Performing Arts and received Diplomas in Performance graduating at the top of the class, followed by a national tour of New Zealand with the students of Excel. The same year Adeaze caught the attention of Brotha D from Dawn Raid, who recognising the talent got the duo to record two songs for the upcoming compilation Southside Story (Dawn Raids Debut Album).
The duo released their debut albumAlways and for Realin 2004, which includes the number-one hit "Getting Stronger", their cover version of Bee Gees's song "How Deep Is Your Love",[1]and "A Life with You" —which is sampled forMariah Carey's "Your Girl"from the 2005 album,The Emancipation of Mimi.[2]The album reached the number one position on the New Zealand album charts in 2004.[3]
Then the duo released the second album,Rise and Shine,in 2011.[4]
In a May 2008Rip It Upinterview, Former New Zealand Prime MinisterHelen Clarkstated Adeaze were her favourite New Zealand music group.[citation needed]
Discography
edit| Adeaze discography | |
|---|---|
| Studio albums | 1 |
| Singles | 4 |
| Music videos | 2 |
| Featured singles | 1 |
Studio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ [3] | |||
| Always and for Real |
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1 | |
| Rise and Shine |
|
— |
Singles
edit| Year | Title | NZ Singles Chart | Certification | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "A Life With You" | 3 | - | Non-album single |
| 2004 | "Hook Up" (withDawn Raid All-Stars) |
9 | - | Non-album single |
| "How Deep Is Your Love" | - | - | Always and for Real | |
| "Getting Stronger" (featuringAaradhna) |
1 | Platinum | ||
| "Tears In Heaven" | - | - |
References
edit- ^Forbes, Stephen (17 May 2012)."Adeaze in running for awards".Auckland Now.Retrieved9 November2012.
- ^"Mariah's song owes me - Kiwi".30 April 2006.Mariah Carey Archives.Retrieved21 August2013.
- ^ab"Adeaze in New Zealand charts".Hung Medien.charts.nz.Retrieved26 May2010.
- ^"Nominations big 'buzz' for Adeaze".27 May 2012.
- ^"New Zealand album certifications – Adeaze – Always and for Real".Recorded Music NZ.Retrieved20 November2024.
Further reading
edit- Jewell, Stephen."Adeaze".New Zealand Musician Magazine.Retrieved 20 October 2006.