Fatai (singer)
Fatai | |
|---|---|
| Born | Fatai Veamatahau June 4, 1995 Melbourne, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Semi-finalist on Australia's The Voice (inaugural season) |
Fatai (born Fatai Veamatahau on 4 June 1995) is a vocalist based in Melbourne with Tongan heritage. She first came into the spotlight as a semi-finalist during the inaugural season of Australia's version of The Voice. Following her participation, she secured a contract with Mercury Records Australia. After spending two and a half years under Mercury's label, Fatai transitioned to an independent career in mid-2015. Her first single as an independent artist, "Purple," debuted on 16 August 2015, and was succeeded by her live EP, Undone, released on 20 November 2015.
Early life and career
Beginning her professional singing journey with her family at the age of seven, Fatai embarked on a solo path in 2009, appearing at various festivals and community gatherings.
Performances
| Stage | Song performed | Original performer | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Audition | "Songbird" | Fleetwood Mac | Joined Team Seal |
| Battle Rounds | "Love the Way You Lie (Part II)" (against Mitchell Thompson) | Rihanna & Eminem | Winner |
| Live Show Final, Part 1 | "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down" | Alicia Keys | Selected by Seal |
| Live Show Final, Part 3 | "Ave Maria" | Beyoncé | Selected by Seal |
| "Kiss From a Rose" (with Team Seal) |
Seal | ||
| Live Show Final, Part 5 | "On the Radio" | Donna Summer | Eliminated |
2013–present: Post The Voice
In 2014, Fatai completed a sold-out headline tour throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Her rendition of the Disney track "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" from Frozen amassed millions of views worldwide on platforms such as Facebook and YouTube. Subsequently, she recorded a studio version which served as the lead single for Universal Music Australia's 2014 holiday compilation album We Love Disney.
During 2015, Fatai contributed backing vocals to Guy Sebastian's "Tonight Again" and took part in his arena tour as a supporting act.
Her debut EP, titled Undone, was officially released on 20 November 2015.
In 2016, Fatai became affiliated with Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago and embarked on her initial North American tour, performing sold-out shows at venues including Los Angeles' Hotel Café, New York City's Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2, and Chicago's Schubas.
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Undone |
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Singles
| Year | Single title | Peak chart position |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| 2012 | "Songbird" | 168 |
| "Love The Way You Lie" | 32 | |
| "Empire State of Mind (Part 2)" | 43 | |
| "Ave Maria" | 25 | |
| 2013 | "Silent Night" | – |
| 2015 | "Purple" | – |