Nesian Mystik

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Nesian Mystik
Origin Auckland, New Zealand
Genres Hip hop, R&B
Years active1999–2011
LabelsBounce Records, Arch Dynasty Records, Warner Music New Zealand
MembersTe Awanui Reeder [1]
Feleti Strickson-Pua [1]
Donald McNulty [1]
Junior Rikiau [1]
David Atai [1]
Heath Manukau [1]
Website Nesian Mystik on Facebook

Nesian Mystik was a New Zealand hip-hop/R&B group which formed in 1999. The cultural backgrounds of its members united a remarkable diversity of Polynesia by bringing together Cook Island, Tongan, Samoan and Maori ancestry. As well as producing a record number of Top 10 New Zealand singles, Nesian Mystik supported international acts such as Robbie Williams, Missy Elliott, Shaggy and The Black Eyed Peas. [2] The group officially disbanded in 2011 after a successful music career that included four commercially successful albums and numerous New Zealand Music Award nominations. [3] [4]

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History

In 1999, Nesian Mystik was formed in the music room of Auckland's Western Springs College. [5] All members attended the school except Strickson-Pua who attended St Paul's College in Auckland. [6] The band was originally named "Tropical Penguins" to enter a school talent competition. This group, consisting of Te Awanui "Awa" Reeder, Donny "Tha Kid Oldwun" McNulty, Junior "Junz" Rikiau, and David "Dmon Finguz" Atai were joined by Heathdale "Notiq" Manukau and Feleti "Sabre" Strickson-Pua before changing their name to Nesian Mystik in reference to their various diverse Polynesian backgrounds, and the influence of those on their gentle R&B/hip-hop music. The new lineup was more successful, winning the regional section of the Pasifika Beats competition. [7]

Polysaturated (2002–2003)

In November 2002, the group released their debut album Polysaturated . The album debuted at number 1 on the New Zealand album chart and was certified Gold by the end of its first week of sales. Seven months after release, the album was still in the national top 10 charts and was certified four times Platinum. [8] Polysaturated produced four successful top ten hits including 'Nesian Style', 'It's On', 'For The People' and 'Unity'. The fifth single, 'Brothaz' features on the soundtrack to the Polynesian film Sione's Wedding . [9]

Freshmen (2005–2006)

November 2005 saw the release of Nesian Mystik's second album Freshmen , which entered the New Zealand Album Charts at number 8 [9] with singles 'What's Next?', 'If It's Cool', "Robin Hood Heroes" and "So Good". [10] Freshmen was certified Gold in the first week of release. Nesian Mystik describe it as "a feel good album, drawing influences from Old Skool, Soul, Funk, R&B and Hip Hop while upping the production sophistication and adding new flavas to the mix." [11]

Elevator Musiq (2008–2009)

Nesian Mystik released their third album Elevator Musiq on 27 October 2008. [12] The name stems from the idea that a musician has "made it" in the music business if their music is heard in an elevator. The name also reflects the group's drive to continually elevate their music and style to "the next level". [9]

Elevator Musiq produced three top ten hits : "Nesian 101", "Dancefloor" and "Mr Mista" featuring Che Fu, Kimbra and Cydel. "Nesian 101" reached number one on the New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart and was certified Platinum. [13] "Dancefloor" peaked at number 10. [14] "Mr Mista" was certified Gold and spent 17 weeks on the Top 40 Singles Chart where it peaked at number three. [15] The release of "R.S.V.P.", which reached number 9 on the charts, [16] marked the band's 10th Top Ten single in New Zealand, making them the first New Zealand artist to do so. [17]

99 A.D. (2009 – Present)

The band's fourth album, 99 A.D., was released 26 July 2010 [18] from which the first single, "Sacrifice", was released in late 2009. A second single, "Sun Goes Down", peaked at number three on the New Zealand singles chart, [19] their eleventh and final top ten single. [1]

Farewell Tour (2011)

On 27 July 2010, Nesian Mystik performed live and farewelled fans on Close Up as they prepared to separate. [20] The group's farewell tour included performances at Ragamuffin in February 2011 [21] and the annual Homegrown Festival in March 2011. [22]

Nesian Mystik holds the record for the most number of top-10 singles in the New Zealand singles chart by a New Zealand artist, with their 11 singles beating Crowded House in second place with six singles. Nesian Mystik's 11th top 10 single "Sun Goes Down" reached No.3 in February 2010. [23]

Awards

Aside from enjoying success in sales and radio airplay with their singles, the group collected numerous awards including:

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2001Nesian Mystik2001 Mai Time Awards – Mataariki Award for Most Promising Up and Coming ActWon
20022002 Juice TV Awards – Best Hip-Hop/RnB Video AwardWon
2003Nesian Mystik2003 NZ Music Awards – Best Urban GroupWon
2003Nesian Mystik2003 NZ Music Awards – Peoples Choice AwardWon
2003"For The People"2003 APRA Silver Scroll AwardWon
20032003 bNet Awards – Best Hip Hop ReleaseWon
20032003 NZ Entertainment Awards – Album of the YearWon
2008"Nesian 101"2008 Juice TV Awards – Juice Hip Hop Music Video AwardWon
2009Nesian Mystik2009 MTV Australia Awards – Best Kiwi ActWon
2009Nesian Mystik2009 Pacific Music Awards – Best Pacific Urban ArtistWon
2009Nesian Mystik2009 Pacific Music Awards – Best Pacific GroupWon
2009Elevator Musiq2009 Pacific Music Awards – Pacific Music AlbumWon
2009"Nesian 101"2009 Pacific Music Awards – APRA Best SongWon
2009Nesian Mystik2009 Waiata Māori Music Awards – Best Māori Urban ArtistWon
2009Nesian Mystik2009 Waiata Māori Music Awards – Best Māori Pop ArtistWon
2009"Nesian 101"2009 Waiata Māori Music Awards – Best Māori SongWon
2009Nesian Mystik2009 Waiata Māori Music Awards – Best Māori SongwriterWon

Members

[1]

Discography

Nesian Mystik discography
Studio albums4
Singles15

Studio albums

YearTitle RIANZ
Chart [24] Certification A
2002 Polysaturated
  • Released: November
  • Label: Bounce Records
14× Platinum
2006 Freshmen
  • Released: 1 May
  • Label: Bounce Records
8Gold
2008 Elevator Musiq
  • Released: 27 October
  • Label: Bounce Records
12Gold
2010 99 A.D.
  • Released: 26 July
  • Label: Arch Dynasty Records
4Platinum

Singles

YearTitle RIANZ Album
Chart [24] Certification A
2001"Nesian Style"9GoldPolysaturated
2002"It's On"2Platinum
"For the People"5Gold
2003"Unity"7Gold
"Brothaz"13
2005"What's Next?"7GoldFreshmen
2006"If It's Cool"5Gold
"So Good"—
"Robbin' Hood Heroes"—Gold
2008"Nesian 101"1PlatinumElevator Musiq
"Dancefloor"10
"Mr Mista"3Gold
2009"R.S.V.P." (featuring PNC)9
"Sacrifice" (featuring WISE)—99 A.D.
2010""Sun Goes Down"33× Platinum [25]
"No. 1"—
"Fresh Boyz" (featuring Scribe) —
"—" denotes title that did not chart

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