Savuto Vakadewavosa
| Savuto Vakadewavosa | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Savuto Vakadewavosa |
| Also known as | Savuto |
| Born |
July 7, 1987 Suva, Fiji |
| Origin | Suva, Fiji |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Indie art, Procera Music, Lewavesi Production, Spotlight Records |
| Associated acts | Paulini, Laisa Vulakoro, DJ Ritendra |
Savuto Vakadewavosa also known as Fiji’s Vude Prince[1] is a Fijian singer-songwriter.[2][3][4] He is the co-founder of the record label Spotlight Records and he is well known for his songs "Curu Mai"[5] and "E Na Bogi",[6] both being nominated at the Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Awards, the largest performing rights in the south Pacific.
Personal life
Born in Fiji in 1987 as Rusiate Savuto Harold Vakadewavosa, known by his stage name Savuto. He is a son of a Methodist church pastor.
Savuto is related to the Fijian rugby player, Isikeli Vuruna as first cousins.
Music career
Savuto is currently working on an upcoming music video titled Misunderstand, His debut single from the forthcoming album, Bulou Noqu I Tau was a popular hit in his home country.
Discography
Studio albums
- Ra Sa Cariba (2015)
- Na Veika E Dau Yaco (2015)
Singles
- Bridge of Hope (2009)
- Bulou Noqu I Tau ft. Sera Fatafehi (2011)
- Isa My Viti ft. Kiti Niumataiwalu (2011)
- Curu Mai (2012)
- Sa I Vagadaci (2012)
- Na Siga Ni Sucu ft. Jasmine Duxbury & Roland Williams (2013)
- Giving Life (2014)
- Make A Change (2014)
- Talei Vei Au with Lesaa & Tua (2015)
- Ra Sa Cariba ft. Laisa Vulakoro (2015)
- E Na Bogi (2015)
- We are Counting On You (2015)
- Gauna Ni Sereki ft. Lesaa (2015)
- Misunderstand with DJ Ritendra[7] (2016)
Remixes
- Sa I Vagadaci (2014)
- Curu Mai with DJ Ritendra [8] (2015)
- E Na Bogi (Official Remix) with DJ Ritendra [9] (2015)
- Gauna Ni Sereki (Reggaeton Remix with DJ Ritendra[10] & Lesaa (2016)
- Misunderstand (Official Remix) with DJ Ritendra [11] (2016)
Music videos
- Ra Sa Cariba[12] with Laisa Vulakoro (2015)
- E Na Bogi (2016)
- Misunderstand (2016)
Awards and Nominations
Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Awards
| Year | Recipient | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Giving Life [13] | Best English Song [13] | Nominated |
| 2014 | Isa My Viti [13] | Best Itaukei Song [13] | Nominated |
| 2014 | Isa My Viti | Best Music Video | Nominated |
| 2014 | Isa My Viti | Best Composition | Nominated |
| 2015 | Curu Mai | Best Itaukei Song | Won[5] |
| 2015 | Curu Mai | Most Popular Song | Nominated |
| 2015 | Make A Change | Best Music Video | Nominated[14] |
| 2016 | E Na Bogi | Most Popular Music Video | Nominated |
| 2016 | Artist of the Year[15] | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Filipe Naigulevu (May 25, 2016). "Fijian Delegation Perform Well In Guam". Fiji Sun.
- ↑ Monika Singh (December 29, 2013). "Message in a song". Fiji Times.
- ↑ Frederica Elbourne (March 16, 2012). "Savuto strives to keep vude alive". Fiji Times.
- ↑ Solomoni Biumaiono (August 26, 2012). "Musings of a writer". Fiji Times.
- 1 2 "Stars shine at awards night". FBC TV. May 17, 2015.
- ↑ Ana Ravulo (April 13, 2016). "FPRA announces nominees for music awards". Fiji Village.
- ↑ "DJ Ritendra - Misunderstood (AUDIO) ft. Savuto Vakadewavosa". YouTube. May 15, 2016.
- ↑ "DJ Ritendra - Curu Mai (Official Remix) (AUDIO) ft. Savuto Vakadewavosa". YouTube. July 10, 2015.
- ↑ "DJ Ritendra - E Na Bogi (Official Remix) (AUDIO) ft. Savuto Vakadewavosa". YouTube. September 20, 2015.
- ↑ "DJ Ritendra - Gauna Ni Sereki (Reggaeton Remix) (AUDIO) ft. Savuto Vakadewavosa & Lesaa". YouTube. January 27, 2016.
- ↑ "DJ Ritendra - Misunderstood (Official Remix) (AUDIO) ft. Savuto Vakadewavosa". YouTube. May 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Savuto - Ra Sa Cariba". YouTube. 21 January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Felix Chaudhary (July 17, 2014). "Tuning music to the next level". Fiji Times.
- ↑ Nanise Loanakadavu (May 25, 2015). "Baravilala inspires". Fiji Times.
- ↑ Meli Tavaga (June 15, 2016). "Rako Pasefika wins big at FPRA Music Awards". Fiji Village.
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