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Dei Hamo discography
Dei Hamo discography
Studio albums	1
Soundtrack albums	1
Singles	5
Music videos	3
Featured singles	1

Dei Hamo
Dei Hamo
Birth name	Sanerivi Sagala
Also known as	Hamo, Sani Sagala
Origin	Auckland, New Zealand
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper; singer; songwriter; record producer; director;
Years active	2003-present
Labels	Aviator Music

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

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

Albums

Year	Title	Details	Peak chart positions
Year	Title	Details	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

Year	Title	Peak chart positions		Album
Year	Title	NZ^[6]	AUS^[7]	Album
2004	"We Gon' Ride"	1	31	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
2011	"Right Here"	—	—	Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2005	Dei Hamo - First Edition	New Zealand Music Awards - Breakthrough Artist of the Year	Nominated	^[8]
	Dei Hamo - "We Gon' Ride	New Zealand Music Awards - Highest Selling New Zealand Single	Won
	Chris Graham "We Gon' Ride" (Dei Hamo)	New Zealand Music Awards - Best Music Video	Won
2005	Dei Hamo - "We Gon' Ride"	Pacific Music Awards - Best Pacific Male Artist	Nominated	^[9]
2005	Dei Hamo - "We Gon' Ride"	Pacific Music Awards - Best Pacific Urban Artist	Nominated	^[9]
2006	Dei Hamo - First Edition	Pacific Music Awards - Best Pacific Male Artist	Won	^[10]
2006	Dei Hamo - First Edition	Pacific Music Awards - Best Pacific Urban Artist	Won	^[10]

Videography (as director)

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

Year	Artist	Song
2010	Amy Raumati	"Becos of Love"
2010	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"
2013	Queen Shirl'e featuring D Love	"I Got You"
	Jae'O	"Find You"
	Stunna	Ain'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"
	Abbie	Over You
	Smashproof	L.A.B
2014	Tyree featuring Jae'O	"I'm Ready"

References

^ "Winning night for Dei Hamo", Manakua Courier (Auckland), 16 May 2006] (subscription required)
^ Barry, Rebecca (5 March 2005). "Cruising with Dei Hamo". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
^ ""Tonga Events @ Eventpolynesia.com"". Archived from the original on 2008-07-27. Retrieved 2009-07-27.
^ ^a ^b "Bio:Dei Hamo". Music.Net.NZ. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
^ "NZ on Screen".
^ ^a ^b "DEI HAMO IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
^ "DEI HAMO IN AUSTRALIAN CHARTS". Australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 28 November 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
^ "2005 Winners". NZ Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
^ "2005 Pacific Music Awards". Pacific Music Awards. Pacific Music Awards. Archived from the original on 24 October 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
^ "2006 Pacific Music Awards". Pacific Music Awards. Pacific Music Awards. Retrieved 24 October 2014.