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TZU

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TZU
Company typeMusic group
IndustryMusic
Founded1999
Headquarters
Melbourne
,
Australia
ProductsHip hop music, albums
Number of employees
5

TZU (articulated as "Tee Zed Yoo") was an Australian hip hop ensemble established in 1999, comprising members Joelistics, Yeroc, Seed MC, and Paso Bionic, with Duzy What joining their ranks in 2005. Their sound was distinguished by the integration of live instruments during both recordings and live shows, resulting in a fusion that incorporated rock elements.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag

  • Joel Ma (Joelistics) – vocals, guitar, bass guitar
  • Corey McGregor (Yeroc) – drums, samplers
  • Phillip Norman (Seed MC or Countbounce) – vocals, guitar, bass guitar
  • Shehab Tariq (Paso Bionic) – turntables
  • Dustin (Duzy What) – keyboards

Studio albums

Studio albums with selected details and chart rankings
Title Details Highest chart positions
AUS
[1]
Position Correction —
Smiling at Strangers
  • Released: September 2005
  • Label: Liberation Music (LIBCD7176.2)
  • Format: CD, CD+CD-ROM
71
Computer Love
  • Released: June 2008
  • Label: Liberation Music (LMCD0012)
  • Format: CD, CD+CD-ROM
23
Millions of Moments 57


Remix albums

Notable remix albums
Album Information
Cover Up Motel
  • Year of release: 2009
  • Record label: Liberation Music (LMCD0037)
  • Format: Double CD

Extended plays

Selected EPs
Title Information
Um... Just a Liddlbidova Mic Check
  • Release year: 2001
  • Label: Tzu
  • Format: CD
The Position Selection
  • Released in: 2004
  • Label: Liberation Music
  • Format: Vinyl LP

Singles

Key singles with chart rankings
Single Year Highest chart position Associated album
AUS
"Dam Busters" 2003 — Position Correction
"The Horse You Rode in On" —
"Wildstylee" 2004 —
"She Gets Up" 2005 — Smiling at Strangers
"In Front of Me" 2006 51
"Computer Love" 2008 — Computer Love
"Beginning of the End" 2012 — Millions of Moments
"Beautiful" —

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards annually honor achievements in songwriting, sales, and radio play across Australia and New Zealand.

Year Work Category Outcome
2007 "In Front of Me" Most Performed Urban Work Nominated

Australian Music Prize

Established in 2005, the Australian Music Prize (AMP) is a yearly $30,000 prize awarded to an Australian solo artist or group based on the quality of an album released within that year.

|- | 2005 | Smiling at Strangers | Australian Music Prize | |-


J Awards

The J Awards, initiated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth radio station Triple J in 2005, celebrate outstanding achievements in Australian music each year.

|- | 2008 | Computer Love | Australian Album of the Year |

References

  1. ↑ Australian chart peaks:
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