RAIZA BIZA
For over a decade, Raiza Biza has been championing hip hop music that not only encompasses a full spectrum of emotions and real world experiences, but music that represents an ever-changing tapestry of influences.
Hailing from Hamilton, New Zealand, the rapper, songwriter and poet has developed a sound that has never veered from the core artistic vision he has followed since debut project SUMMER dropped in 2013: remaining authentic and honest in all facets of artistry.
As part of the African-New Zealand diaspora, Raiza Biza emerged as a notable figure and a young leader within his community, with his music reflecting his own developing and evolving outlook on life. As such, Raiza Biza’s music has always carried weight and soulful messages, backed by insatiably engaging production and arrangements.
Having worked with the likes of Oddisee, Sampa The Great, Black Milk, JessB, Melodownz, Hollie Smith, REMI and many more, He has always strived to bridge the gaps of understanding and preservation of his experience in New Zealand, while also supporting artists on the same mission.
With six solo studio albums and two EPs to his name, Raiza Biza’s catalogue of work has beautifully diversified over time.
Recent years have seen him continue to step outside his comfort zone, learning from collaborators like Melodownz and Illbaz, REMI and Black Milk, fortifying a musical legacy that features incredible records including 2021’s A SUMMER IN RETROGRADE and 2020’s GRAND OPENING, GRAND CLOSING.
The constant flow of music and creativity has only been bolstered by the development of a fierce reputation as a performer – Raiza Biza’s confidence as a vocalist and lyricist have made for an enviable combination, and one that has reinforced the impact of his music.
Raiza Biza’s forthcoming collection of work, the expansive and dynamic THE PREQUEL EP, is a fitting addition to this oeuvre and heralds a long awaited return from one of the most important hip hop voices to come out of the Antipodes in recent history.
“Over the last few years I’ve been experimenting with African sounds and samples and trying to figure out a way to tell my story while referencing my culture. It’s been a process of learning that less is sometimes more, and is still a work in progress.
This EP is almost an intro into a new world of music that I’ve been surrounding myself with away from the public. My next few projects will aim to complete that picture.”
RAIZA BIZA
Hailing from Hamilton, New Zealand, the rapper, songwriter and poet has developed a sound that has never veered from the core artistic vision he has followed since debut project SUMMER dropped in 2013: remaining authentic and honest in all facets of artistry.
As part of the African-New Zealand diaspora, Raiza Biza emerged as a notable figure and a young leader within his community, with his music reflecting his own developing and evolving outlook on life. As such, Raiza Biza’s music has always carried weight and soulful messages, backed by insatiably engaging production and arrangements.
Having worked with the likes of Oddisee, Sampa The Great, Black Milk, JessB, Melodownz, Hollie Smith, REMI and many more, He has always strived to bridge the gaps of understanding and preservation of his experience in New Zealand, while also supporting artists on the same mission.
With six solo studio albums and two EPs to his name, Raiza Biza’s catalogue of work has beautifully diversified over time.
Recent years have seen him continue to step outside his comfort zone, learning from collaborators like Melodownz and Illbaz, REMI and Black Milk, fortifying a musical legacy that features incredible records including 2021’s A SUMMER IN RETROGRADE and 2020’s GRAND OPENING, GRAND CLOSING.
The constant flow of music and creativity has only been bolstered by the development of a fierce reputation as a performer – Raiza Biza’s confidence as a vocalist and lyricist have made for an enviable combination, and one that has reinforced the impact of his music.
Raiza Biza’s forthcoming collection of work, the expansive and dynamic THE PREQUEL EP, is a fitting addition to this oeuvre and heralds a long awaited return from one of the most important hip hop voices to come out of the Antipodes in recent history.
“Over the last few years I’ve been experimenting with African sounds and samples and trying to figure out a way to tell my story while referencing my culture. It’s been a process of learning that less is sometimes more, and is still a work in progress.
This EP is almost an intro into a new world of music that I’ve been surrounding myself with away from the public. My next few projects will aim to complete that picture.”
RAIZA BIZA
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MUSIC/MIXES
DISCOGRAPHY
The Prequel (EP) - 2023
Water (Single) - 2023
Get Money (Single) - 2022
Moon (Single) - 2021
A Summer In Retrogade (Album) - 2021
Grand Opening, Grand Closing (Album) - 2020
Intentions (Single) - 2020
November (Single) - 2020
Funds, Pt. II (Single) - 2020
Bygones (Album) - 2019
City Girl ft. Embher (Remixes)- 2019
Repeat (Single) - 2019
Trouble ft. Oddisee, Zenyth (Single) - 2019
Stolen Youth (Single) - 2019
Black Hole Sun (EP) - 2018
Runner (Single) - 2018
Tokoloshe (prod. Estère) (Single)- 2018
Red Wine (Single) - 2018
Still (Single) - 2018
HIGH BEAMS (Album) - 2018
Outchea (Single) - 2018
LIVE STREAM (Single)- 2018
Boomtown (Single) - 2018
Marco Polo (Single) - 2018
Blind Eyes / Give It Up (Single) - 2018
Foreign Exchange (Single) - 2018
Visions (Single) - 2017
Grass Is Greener (Single) - 2017
SOS with ILL BAZ (Single) - 2017
Diamonds & Gold (Single) - 2017
Lifestyle (Single) - 2017
Strong Woman ft. REMI (Remix) - 2017
Day & Night (EP) - 2016
The Imperfectionist (Album) - 2014
Winter Solace (Album) - 2013
Summer (Album) - 2013
Water (Single) - 2023
Get Money (Single) - 2022
Moon (Single) - 2021
A Summer In Retrogade (Album) - 2021
Grand Opening, Grand Closing (Album) - 2020
Intentions (Single) - 2020
November (Single) - 2020
Funds, Pt. II (Single) - 2020
Bygones (Album) - 2019
City Girl ft. Embher (Remixes)- 2019
Repeat (Single) - 2019
Trouble ft. Oddisee, Zenyth (Single) - 2019
Stolen Youth (Single) - 2019
Black Hole Sun (EP) - 2018
Runner (Single) - 2018
Tokoloshe (prod. Estère) (Single)- 2018
Red Wine (Single) - 2018
Still (Single) - 2018
HIGH BEAMS (Album) - 2018
Outchea (Single) - 2018
LIVE STREAM (Single)- 2018
Boomtown (Single) - 2018
Marco Polo (Single) - 2018
Blind Eyes / Give It Up (Single) - 2018
Foreign Exchange (Single) - 2018
Visions (Single) - 2017
Grass Is Greener (Single) - 2017
SOS with ILL BAZ (Single) - 2017
Diamonds & Gold (Single) - 2017
Lifestyle (Single) - 2017
Strong Woman ft. REMI (Remix) - 2017
Day & Night (EP) - 2016
The Imperfectionist (Album) - 2014
Winter Solace (Album) - 2013
Summer (Album) - 2013