Savage

aka Demetrius Savelio


Savage was at the forefront of the New Zealand hip hop explosion in the mid-00s and achieved Top 10 singles on both sides of the Tasman. His track ‘Swing’ had a second life after being featured on the movie Knocked Up, and Savage spent years immersed in the US hip hop circuit.

He then showed his versatility by reigniting his career in the Australian dance scene, with a run of massive hits, cementing his place as the most successful New Zealand rapper of his generation.

Xzibit supported by Savage and Mareko, 2007 tour poster.
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Joel Fletcher & Savage - Swing
They Don't Know
Moonshine
Savage with Mareko, performing at 95bFM Summer Series, Auckland.
Photo credit: Gareth Shute
In the studio, 2008 with Dawn Raid's Andy Murnane, Phil Bell (then Back2 Basics editor), Savage, Chris Chetland and P-Money.
Photo credit: Simon Grigg collection
Love The Islands
I Promise (featuring Ria)
Fate of the Furious trailer that played in the Superbowl ad break with ‘Push’ by Savage, Kronic and Far East Movement.
Twerk
Come Out (Wrath Of A Menace) feat. Monsta G & Jah Free
Tour poster for the 2004 Hookup tour. By the following year, Savage was headlining the tour as a solo act.
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Savage in 2008
Photo credit: Simon Grigg collection
Hot Like Fire
Swing
Wild Out (Chooohooo)
Flight of the Conchords - Feel Inside (and stuff like that) featuring Savage
Savage - Moonshine feat. Akon (2005)
Savage performing with The Horsemen in South Auckland, 2008
Photo credit: Simon Grigg collection
Savage in the studio, 2008
Photo credit: Simon Grigg collection
Timmy Trumpet and Savage - Freaks (2014)
Savage - Homegrown - Wellington - 2013
Savage.
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Labels:

Dawn Raid Entertainment


Universal


Sony


Ministry of Sound Australia

Trivia:

Savage appeared on the soundtrack of both Sione’s Wedding films. His track with Ria (‘I Promise’) was released as a single to promote Sione’s 2 and the video featured scenes from the movie.

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