RANDA
Randa is a young rapper from Auckland, New Zealand who began recording songs while living atop a Sydney laundromat in 2011.
Upon moving home to attend a production course, Randa released ‘Lunch Box EP’ under childhood nickname Randa. These first few tracks (often referencing the fun and irreverent) saw Randa quickly gain attention from alternative radio.
In summer 2012, Randa’s raw and unorthodox live performances included enviable slots opening for Grimes and Crystal Castles. A music video for bedroom production ‘Frankenstein’ was released in 2013 which picked up a nomination for best new video at the NZVMAs. This was followed up a year later at the 2014 NZVMAs, with Randa talking home the Critic’s Choice Award. This prize recognizes up-and-coming artists and potential future Tui recipients.
Randa featured on Dan Aux’s tracks ‘Kelly Bundy’ and ‘Rockstars’ and has played at major events including The Big Day Out, Rhythm & Vines, Northern Bass, Homegrown and released ‘Rangers EP’ produced by Josh Fountain (Golden Age Studios).
Since then Randa has spent time in America and had recently returned to New Zealand and is currently in the studio writing and recording new material.
Randa is one to watch out for in 2017.
Upon moving home to attend a production course, Randa released ‘Lunch Box EP’ under childhood nickname Randa. These first few tracks (often referencing the fun and irreverent) saw Randa quickly gain attention from alternative radio.
In summer 2012, Randa’s raw and unorthodox live performances included enviable slots opening for Grimes and Crystal Castles. A music video for bedroom production ‘Frankenstein’ was released in 2013 which picked up a nomination for best new video at the NZVMAs. This was followed up a year later at the 2014 NZVMAs, with Randa talking home the Critic’s Choice Award. This prize recognizes up-and-coming artists and potential future Tui recipients.
Randa featured on Dan Aux’s tracks ‘Kelly Bundy’ and ‘Rockstars’ and has played at major events including The Big Day Out, Rhythm & Vines, Northern Bass, Homegrown and released ‘Rangers EP’ produced by Josh Fountain (Golden Age Studios).
Since then Randa has spent time in America and had recently returned to New Zealand and is currently in the studio writing and recording new material.
Randa is one to watch out for in 2017.
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