MELODOWNZ is proof that thought-provoking, lyrical hip-hop is alive and here to stay. The Maori/Samoan artist has become a local community champion proudly taking New Zealand rap to the world stage with co-signs from Bas, Dreamville, and Flying Lotus, and collabs from the likes of Denzel Curry, Bootsy Collins, and Maxo Kream.

After years of anticipation, in 2022 MELODOWNZ unveiled his debut album, Lone Wolf, via Def Jam ANZ. The record is a tale of love, loss, and learning, rich with full circle synchronicity, duality, and spirituality that’s been a present theme throughout the Gemini rappers life. Formed across Avondale home studios, remote writing camp sessions, and an LA recording trip, the multidimensional record features collaborations with Houston gangster rapper Maxo Kream, Florida heavyweight Denzel Curry, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter INK, singer-songwriter Bleu, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ant Clemons (Kanye West, Beyonce), among illustrious producer credits from Grammy-award winning producers Bizness Boi and DJ Khalil. Returning full circle to his Auckland community with collaborations from local legends Diggy Dupé, Troy Kingi and Bailey Wiley, the Avondale intermediate choir, and more, MELODOWNZ is ready to take Avondale to the world - and he’s bringing his community along with him.

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Lone Wolf debuted in the Official New Zealand Top 40 Albums on 24 October 2022. It has been in the Top 40 Albums for one week with a highest position of #21. There is one album by MELODOWNZ in the Top 40 Albums.