Savage (rapper)
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Savage performing in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Demetrius C. Savelio |
| Born | 28 June 1981 |
| Origin | South Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Ministry of Sound Australia, Dawn Raid, Universal Republic |
Demetrius C. Savelio (born 28 June 1981), better known by his stage name Savage, is a New Zealand hip hop recording artist, record producer and member of hip hop group the Deceptikonz. Savage was the first New Zealand hip hop artist to have a commercial single achieve platinum certification status in the United States. The "International Breakthrough" accolade of the Pacific Music Awards was created in his honour. Savage also has applied his recognisable voice in the electronic dance music space with 5× platinum hit ''Freaks'' with Timmy Trumpet, and 4 times platinum hit ''Swing'' with Joel Fletcher.