A.Girl
A.Girl | |
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| Born | Hinenuiterangi Tairua Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter, rapper |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Known for | Winning Next Big Thing at the FBi Awards (2019); Triple J Unearthed contest winner (2019) |
Hinenuiterangi Tairua, professionally recognized as A.Girl, is a Sydney-based Australian artist specializing in music, singing, songwriting, and rapping. In 2019, she secured the Next Big Thing award at the FBi Awards and showcased her talents on triple j's Like a Version and Bars of Steel segments. That same year, A.Girl triumphed in the Triple J Unearthed contest, earning a spot to perform at Listen Out.
Earlier in her career, she participated in X Factor Australia and Australia's Got Talent as a member of the groups Unique and Trill. A.Girl is recognized for her commitment to uplifting young creatives from multicultural backgrounds within the modern Australian hip hop community.
Personal life
Born in Sydney, Hinenuiterangi descends from a Māori lineage originating in New Zealand. Her musical journey began with performing in a reggae ensemble named ONE LOVE alongside family members Paulette Tairua and REWETI PENE, playing at various local venues.
Singles
- "2142" (2019)
- "Play" (2019)
- "All Over You" (2020)
- "Lola" (2020)
- "Luv Drunk" (2021)
- "Vision" (2021)
- "We Them Boyz" (featuring Jaecy) (2021)
Featured appearances
- B Wise – "Nxt 2 U" (2019)
- Oh Boy – "I Never Cried So Much in My Whole Life" (2020)
- Kinder – "Come Along" (2020)
- True Vibenation – "More Than You'll Ever Know" (2021)
- Lil Spacely – "Husky" (2021)