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Whenua Patuwai
New Zealand singer

Whenua Patuwai

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Intro
New Zealand singer
Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Christchurch
Age
29 years
The details (from wikipedia)

Biography

Whenua Patuwai (born 13 March 1995) is a New Zealand singer. He is known for his appearance on the first New Zealand series of The X Factor where he was the runner-up. Competing in the Boys category, he was mentored by Ruby Frost. His debut single "Something Special" was released in July 2013 and peaked at number three in the New Zealand singles chart. His debut album The Soul Sessions was released in June 2014 and debuted at number four in the album chart.

The X Factor

Patuwai initially attended the Christchurch pre-audition in January 2013, where he was put through to the judges' auditions in Auckland. At his judges' audition, Patuwai performed the soul classic "A Change Is Gonna Come", eventually progressing to the top 13 in the live shows. In week eight, after a performance of "You Are Not Alone", Patuwai was in the bottom two with Cassie Henderson. The judges vote was deadlocked, with Patuwai saved by the public vote. During the final shows on 21 July, Patuwai duetted with Hollie Smith on the song "Bathe in the River". Patuwai voted was the series runner-up from the audience vote.

List of performances on The X Factor

EpisodeThemeSongResult
First auditionFree choice"A Change Is Gonna Come"Through to bootcamp – stage 1
Bootcamp – stage 1Boys group performance"Come on Home"Through to bootcamp – stage 2
Bootcamp – stage 2Solo performance"Unfaithful"Through to judges' retreats
Judges' retreatsFree choice"Holding on to You"Through to live shows
Live show 1Number-one singles"Rolling in the Deep"Safe
Live show 2New Zealand music"Bathe in the River"Safe
Live show 3Best of British"Somebody to Love"Safe
Live show 4Soul classics"When a Man Loves a Woman"Safe
Live show 5Top 40"Impossible"Safe
Live show 6Songs from movies"I Wish"Safe
Live show 7Made in America"Empire State of Mind"Safe
Live show 8Coke Choice"You Are Not Alone"Bottom two
Final showdown"I Believe I Can Fly"
Semi-finalLove and heartbreak"If You're Not the One"Safe
The best of rock"Piece of My Heart"
FinalJudges' choice"I Won't Give Up"Safe
Duets"Bathe in the River" (with Hollie Smith)
Final resultsAudition song"A Change Is Gonna Come"Runner-up
Winner's single"Something Special"

After The X Factor

Whenua's single "Something Special" was released digitally on 26 July, with a CD release on 30 July. It debuted at number three in the Official New Zealand Music Chart. Patuwai later performed as the opening act for The X Factor judge Stan Walker on his World Tour of New Zealand tour in September and October 2013.

In June 2014 Patuwai released his debut album, The Soul Sessions, a selection of covers of soul classics. The album was produced by Sam De Jong, brother of Patuwai's The X Factor mentor Ruby Frost, and includes guest vocals from Ria Hall and Troy Kingi. The Soul Sessions debuted and peaked at number four in the New Zealand album charts.

In August 2014, Patuwai featured with other New Zealand artists on the charity single "A Song for Everyone".

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
NZ
The Soul Sessions
  • Released: 27 June 2014
  • Label: Sony Music New Zealand
  • Format: CD, digital download
4

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart
positions
Album
NZ
2013"Something Special"3Non-album single

As featured artist

YearTitlePeak chart
positions
Album
NZ Artists
2014"Song For Everyone" (as part of All Star Cast)5Non-album single

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