R&B / Soul Singer

Taye is a Kiwi R&B/Soul singer/Songwriter musician who began his musical career busking on the streets of Auckland in 2001. His upbeat debut single "TURN IT UP" hit the New Zealand charts in 2009. The simple yet energetic song has qualities that harness his abilities as an actual musician who can play instruments, sing, and entertain as an all in one package. He has opened for the US super duo Ki-Ci and Jojo, and has collaborated and played with well-known successful local artists Opshop, PNC, Dane Rumble, Awa and many more . He has shared the bill with NZ chart toppers Adeaze, Misfits of Science and Dei Hamo, whilst also sharing the bill with Sneaky Sound System, The Freemasons and DJ Cash Money. Having also recorded with artists such as Tyree (MTC) on the album "Global Casino" Featuring international Australian artist Daniel Merriweather which was produced by its beat maker JUSE, providing vocal for Misfits Of Science and FastCrew for their albums, and spending time in studio with a writing team consisting of Jason Kerrison (Opshop, Babysitters Circus) and Paul Matthews (Stylus, Tadpole, I AM GIANT), Taye is a hard working name on the New Zealand music scene. Keep an eye out for his NEW music set for release in 2012

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#blackouttuesday #blm (at Auckland, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6Rm-0Jajf/?igshid=lop3kbr17zn2

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Kia ora Whānau!! I'll be performing live this Monday 23 September in front of Sir Bob Geldof and Mick Fleetwood in aid of the Play it Strange charity. There are still General Admission tickets available from Eventfinda https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/playing-it-strange-geldof-fleetwood/auckland/manukau-city Grab a friend and head to the Vodafone Events Centre to see Sir Bob and Mick speaking live as well as over 350 performers take to the stage. Can't wait! See you there. (at Manukau Event Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2nPWYXniiE/?igshid=1qmhn1rrp9nla

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Kia ora Whānau!! I'll be performing live this Monday 23 September in front of Sir Bob Geldof and Mick Fleetwood in aid of the Play it Strange charity. There are still General Admission tickets available from Eventfinda https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/playing-it-strange-geldof-fleetwood/auckland/manukau-city Grab a friend and head to the Vodafone Events Centre to see Sir Bob and Mick speaking live as well as over 350 performers take to the stage. Can't wait! See you there. (at Manukau Event Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2nPWYXniiE/?igshid=4visodpx6d7s

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@ogselbysquare just what we were thinking 🤔 #upthemaroons 😂 https://www.instagram.com/p/BzFqSXGnW0K/?igshid=2lwxia5509y9

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A year or so ago I got a phone call to see if I could put a hook on a track for Jason. Rocked into studio with a real simple hook... didnt know he was gonna use everything lol. Check it out #Repost @jason.eli ・・・ I've finally got round to properly releasing my first album! "Take Your Time" is a funky, soulful walk through House, R&B, Drum & Bass, Disco & Latin and it features some amazing muso's including Nathan Haines, Cherie Mathieson, Sharlene Hector and many more. It's available from Bandcamp & my website jasoneli.net http://ow.ly/jlw950uz6C0 https://www.instagram.com/p/By2NXXNnIQa/?igshid=jctfyhibofej

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🚨 NEW MUSIC ON THE WAY Jason Eli feat Taye Williams “DON’T WANNA BE FOUND” #music #dance #newzealand (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQX_MXBMOz/?igshid=1apivmj37sat2

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🙌🏽 Credit: Eva Allan

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That is a wrap! Officially closing @nzfashionwk today with @russellathleticnz was an amazing experience. The most professional group of people one could ever wish to work with. When opportunity knocks take a hold of it with both hands give it your best shot and the results will speak for themselves. To my team @vinceharder @jacob_nansen @jedi8487 @gatmansixstringsquad @rossnansen @brass4sho @ericafiji @graceikenasio @maakaofficial #avondaleintermediatechoir and last but certainly not least @generalfiyah and @sionepomee thanks for helping us pull this off you all made this the spectacle it was always going to be. Thanks to the Oceania team for making sure we sounded 👌🏽 and lastly to the team from @russellathleticnz thank you for having us and allowing us to bring our vision to life for you. Lets do this again real soon ok! (at ANZ Viaduct Events Centre)

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Whats good everyone. I will jamming this song plus many others tonight from 6pm at Sweat Shop. $20 and $10 wings for the win. Come feast with me. #kiwi #nz #auckland #sweatshop #soul #music #edsheeran #jazz #food 🎥 @daliat_ @trumaineb

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Whānau, Family, Friends and Fans.... Here we go the show is ready, rehearsals are constant. I present to you.. The @russellathleticnz @nzfashionwk '17 event on Sun 3rd Sept @ 3:30pm! Not to be missed! Incredible line up! Featuring NZ's best talent @vinceharder , @jacob_nansen and TheLevites, @maakaofficial , @ericafiji , @graceikenasio , @tayewilliams , @generalfiyah , @red11models & @identitydancecompany_ltd . Tickets selling quick so don't miss out! Visit @iticketnz #maifm #nzfw17 #russellathletic #wertheroriginal #nz (at ANZ Viaduct Events Centre)

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Ā T A A H U A ❤️ #FOE #daddasgirl #coffee #date #coffeedate

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T O N I G H T 6 P M S W E A T S H O P Thursday night dinner, drinks and me serenading in the background.... everyday is "Partner Appreciation Day" (at Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen)

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6 P M T O N I G H T S W E A T S H O P (at Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen)

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This year I have been given an opportunity to challenge myself. I am super excited to be the Music Director for the 2017 @russellathleticnz @nzfashionweek show on Sept 3rd. I have tapped the shoulders of some of our most talented musicians @vinceharder @levites_session_band @ericafiji @maakaofficial and @graceikenasio to bring to life my vision for this show. Please come support us by purchasing a ticket from @iticketnz It is going to be an amazing show! #nzfw #wertheroriginal #russellathletic #funk #music #nz #newzealand #auckland (at ANZ Viaduct Events Centre)

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Kicking this off tomorrow night at @neckofthewoodsnz with the team from @groovadelica $30 on the door here is a sneak peak into one of our rehearsals. Kicks off 10pm #steviewondertribute #steviewonder #live #livemusic #band #auckland #newzealand #aotearoa #krd #singer #sing #song #songs (at Neck of the Woods)

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Next weekend I will be joining the Groovadelica Orchestra on stage at @neckofthewoodsnz for an evening of Stevie Wonder classics. Come through and see us putting in work. #newzealand #auckland #funk #soul #sing #singer #song #songs #band #music #livemusic #live #steviewonder #steviewondertribute #groovadelica (at Karangahape Road)