Dei Hamo

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Dei Hamo
Birth nameSanerivi Sagala
Also known asHamo, Sani Sagala
Origin Auckland, New Zealand
Genres Hip hop
Occupations
  • Producer
  • singer
  • song writer
Years active2003-present
LabelsAviator Music

Sanerivi "Sani" Sagala (born 24 August 1974), better known by his stage name Dei Hamo, is a New Zealand hip hop artist, [1] producer and director.

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Dei Hamo, which can be translated as "The Samoan", [2] has won various awards for his chart-topping music and his first album First Edition , released in 2005. [3] He lives in Māngere, Auckland.

Background

Dei Hamo's musical career spans more than 15 years. He was part of the Proud hip hop tour and has worked with some of New Zealand's top musicians and performers, including Boh Runga, Tha Feelstyle and DJ Sammy B. He has supported a number of international acts including The Black Eyed Peas and Busta Rhymes. [4]

Dei Hamo went to Aorere College, Papatoetoe in the late 1980s where he was first exposed to the hip hop genre. Hamo spent his days and nights perfecting his craft, later claiming to have written a song a day. [4]

Having a passion for film and directing, in 2010 he was asked by a close friend Amy Raumati (also known as Lady Sheeq) to direct a music video for her. Dei Hamo agreed and has since directed music videos for other artists.[ citation needed ] He directs the music videos under his real name, Sani Sagala, as he aims to write and direct movies in the near future.[ when? ]

Music

In 2004, Dei Hamo's first single "We Gon' Ride" spent five consecutive weeks at number one on New Zealand's music chart, and three months in the top 10. The track went platinum. It also reached the top 40 in Australia. [5] Later singles have included "This Is My Life" and "Cry again", the latter containing lyrics from Split Enz's song "I Hope I Never" performed by Tim Finn.

Discography

Dei Hamo discography
Studio albums1
Music videos3
Singles5
Soundtrack albums1
Featured singles1

Albums

YearTitleDetailsPeak chart
positions
NZ [6]
2005 First Edition
  • Released: 31 March 2005
  • Label: Hiruys
  • Catalogue: 9825885
13
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
NZ [6] AUS [7]
2004"We Gon' Ride"131 First Edition
2005"To Tha Floor"5
"This Is My Life"38
Cry Again (featuring Tim Finn)
2008"Let's Fly"Non-album single
2009"Lyka Teen"Non-album single
2010"Hold U Down"Non-album single
2011"Mama Say" (Candice Rhind & Dei Hamo)Non-album single
"Right Here"Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2005Dei Hamo - First Edition New Zealand Music Awards - Breakthrough Artist of the YearNominated [8]
Dei Hamo - "We Gon' Ride New Zealand Music Awards - Highest Selling New Zealand SingleWon
Chris Graham "We Gon' Ride" (Dei Hamo) New Zealand Music Awards - Best Music VideoWon
2005Dei Hamo - "We Gon' Ride" Pacific Music Awards - Best Pacific Male ArtistNominated [9]
Dei Hamo - "We Gon' Ride" Pacific Music Awards - Best Pacific Urban ArtistNominated
2006Dei Hamo - First Edition Pacific Music Awards - Best Pacific Male ArtistWon [10]
Dei Hamo - First Edition Pacific Music Awards - Best Pacific Urban ArtistWon

Videography (as director)

Music videos directed by Sani Sagala (Dei Hamo) include:

YearArtistSong
2010Amy Raumati"Becos of Love"
Devolo featuring. Erakah and Dei Hamo"Lost Love"
2011 Pieter T "Forever"/"Fix That"
DJ Sirvere featuring JR K One Mareko and J. Williams "Major Flavors"
Tyree "I Want It All"
2012"Ahorangi" featuring Young Sid "Pounamu"
Amy Raumati featuring Ayla"The Calling"
PROVOKAL"The Recipe Freestyle"
XY featuring Dei Hamo"Wait Until Tonight"
Big Ka$h"Cloze Off"
Deach featuring Pieter T "Be With You"
2013Queen Shirl'e featuring D Love"I Got You"
Jae'O"Find You"
StunnaAin't No Thang
MC AJ featuring Cookie"Make You Mine"
Drew featuring Tyree"Tonight"
Deach"Be With You" Remix
Pieter T starring Frankie Adams"Right Here"
Villains"Volatile"
Villains"Volatile" Yuck Mix
Deach featuring Pieter T "Tell No Lie"
Smashproof "Forever"
Pieter T "Rumours"
AbbieOver You
Smashproof L.A.B
2014Tyree featuring Jae'O"I'm Ready"

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