Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Hari Huritau to hip hop artist Savage 🎤
Before the chart hits and international success, Savage was part of Deceptikonz, the Dawn Raid crew who built their reputation rapping at parties around Manurewa. Alongside Mareko and Alphrisk, the group became known for sharp punchlines, clever metaphors, and battle-ready lyricism.
This 2005 episode of ‘Making Music – Deceptikonz’ sees the trio break down their approach to the craft of hip hop for secondary school students, covering everything from writing battle verses to the realities of the music industry. Savage also provides some stellar life advice: “Read your books and watch Discovery Channel.”
See the full episode at NZ On Screen.
#nzmusic #savage
Hari Huritau to hip hop artist Savage 🎤
Before the chart hits and international success, Savage was part of Deceptikonz, the Dawn Raid crew who built their reputation rapping at parties around Manurewa. Alongside Mareko and Alphrisk, the group became known for sharp punchlines, clever metaphors, and battle-ready lyricism.
This 2005 episode of ‘Making Music – Deceptikonz’ sees the trio break down their approach to the craft of hip hop for secondary school students, covering everything from writing battle verses to the realities of the music industry. Savage also provides some stellar life advice: “Read your books and watch Discovery Channel.”
See the full episode at NZ On Screen.
#nzmusic #savage
