Paige | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paige Tapara (1997-07-10) July 10, 1997 |
| Genres | |
| Labels | Sony Music |
| Website | www.paiges.space |
Paige Tapara (born 10 July 1997),[1] better known as Paige, is a singer-songwriter from South Auckland, New Zealand.[2]
Early life and career
Paige was born 10 July 1997[1][2] and grew up in Clarks Beach, New Zealand.[3] She is Māori (Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Tūwharetoa).[4]
Paige's career first started at 12 years old, when she began uploading song covers onto YouTube.[5] Using GarageBand, she recorded and self-released her first EP, On My Own, in 2017.[3]
In 2020, she was signed to Sony Music after a video of hers was shared on Instagram by American pop-star Billie Eilish.[5] Her second EP, Always Growing, was released later that year, and went platinum in South Korea in 2023.[3][6]
She released her first studio album, King Clown, in 2023, and is set to release her third EP, paigespace, in late-2025.[6]
Personal life
Paige is queer,[5] but has resisted labeling her sexuality, saying "I just like people".[7][8] Her single "Waves", which she began writing in 2017, reflects on her struggles with her sexuality as a 12 year old, developing feelings for another girl.[7][4]
Discography
EPs
- On My Own (2017)
- Always Growing (2020)
- paigespace (2025)
Albums
- King Clown (2023)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions[9] | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Hot 40 |
Hot 20 Aotearoa |
Top 10 Te Reo Māori | |||
| "Bloom" | 2019 | 20 | 3 | — | Always Growing |
| "Too Much to H8" | 2020 | 29 | 7 | — | |
| "Yellow" | 26 | 2 | — | ||
| "Cold Blooded" | 30 | 5 | — | ||
| "Waves" | 17 | 1 | — | ||
| "Make Room" | 31 | 5 | — | ||
| "Hit N Run" | — | 17 | — | ||
| "Goodbye" | 2021 | 12 | 3 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Taianiwha (Waves)" | 38 | 13 | 8 | ||
| "I Hope You Knew" | 2022 | 35 | 5 | — | |
| "To Aroha" | 32 | 9 | 7 | ||
| "Loyalty" | 27 | 7 | — | ||
| "California" | 2023 | — | 10 | — | King Clown |
| "Dance With You" | — | 3 | — | ||
| "Aquarian" | — | 9 | — | ||
| "Carousel" | — | 2 | — | ||
| "twenties" | 2025 | 23 | 3 | — | paigespace |
| "no hoping" | 15 | 15 | — | ||
| "tragedy" | — | — | — | ||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Work(s) Nominated | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Aotearoa Music Awards | Always Growing | Best Pop Artist | Nominated | [10] |
| Breakthrough Artist | Nominated | ||||
| 2021 | Waiata Māori Awards | — | Best Māori Female Solo Artist | Won | [11] |
| 2024 | Aotearoa Music Awards | King Clown | Album of the Year | Nominated | [12] |
| — | Best Pop Artist | Nominated | |||
| People's Choice | Nominated | ||||
| 2024 | Waiata Māori Music Awards | — | Best Māori Female Solo Artist | Nominated | [13] |
| 2025 | Waiata Māori Music Awards | — | Best Māori Female Solo Artist | Nominated | [14] |
References
- ^ a b Tapara, Paige (10 July 2024). "Another lap around the sun 🦀🌻". Facebook. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Singer songwriter Paige's big year". Radio NZ. 22 December 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ a b c Williams, K.-Ci (10 September 2025). "Kiwi singer Paige opens up on music, mental health & new beginnings". Now to Love - New Zealand. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ a b Shui, Maggie (30 July 2020). "Exclusive: Paige shares her new music video and why she loves South Auckland". www.renews.co.nz. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ a b c Brown, Liam (12 July 2023). "Rising star: Musician Paige Tapara". Radio NZ. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ a b Dalton-Reedy, Riria (12 September 2025). "From Krispy Kreme to Korea - Paige's journey to global music success". Te Ao Māori News. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ a b Zhang, Sherry (7 August 2020). "In full bloom: Paige on standing up, speaking out and always growing". The Spinoff. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Paige - Muzic.NZ - Musicians & Bands". Muzic.NZ. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Paige Singles". Official Aotearoa Music Charts. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Aotearoa Music Awards: winners announced". RNZ. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "2021 Winners". Waiata Maori Music Awards. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "News – Finalists for the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards". NZ Musician. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Waiata Māori Music Awards 2024 – Finalists Announced | NZ Music Commission". 1 August 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Waiata Māori Music Awards 2025 finalists revealed". RNZ. 23 October 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
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