“Can you please give it up for SAVAGE!!!”

After all, the New Zealand native has sold over 2 MILLION copies of his Smash hit ‘Swing’ in the United States!

2009 was a massive year for New Zealand hip hop artist Savage. After a series of sold-out shows across the world and touring with Lil Wayne & Souljah Boy, Savage became the first New Zealand artist in history to sell over 1 million copies of his single “Swing” in the US. The hit single went on to sell a staggering 2 million copies worldwide. To celebrate the release of “Savage Island” in Australia on August 2nd, Savage will be touring the country for a series of live shows.

Groomed as New Zealand/Australia’s # 1 selling Hip Hop artist by native indie label Dawn Raid Records, Savage has gained unprecedented traction in the U.S., inking his deal with Universal Republic Records and continuing the grassroots ascension by winning over both hip hop and mainstream audiences. Already a Platinum and multi award winning artist Down Under, the bombastic MC made his presence known even prior to his U.S. radio debut, leaping from 77 to 17 in one day on the influential iTunes Hip Hop chart. Savage soared to the upper tier of the iTunes (all the way to 6) and Rhythm Crossover elite (was #1 most added) on the back of his infectious remix with energetic hip hop stylist Soulja Boy. Savage also wooed fans by conducting a popular online contest where fans got to choose who he should collaborate with on the remix, with the club-savvy Soulja Boy getting the final nod. Most recently, Miami ‘Crunk’ aficionado Pitbull has lent his touch to an additional remix of “Swing.”

Fan-generated videos for the frenetic hit have also swept popular online video destination YouTube. The ebullient party clip was directed by Kai Crawford, who helmed Savage’s previous international hit, “Moonshine.” “Swing” has inspired more than 400 user-made videos mirroring the hit’s combustible dance-craze antics.

A global 1 smash a few years back, “Moonshine,” was the first release to feature Akon on a worldwide hit. Savage’s reputation as Kiwi rap and club king (the song topped Australia`s club and radio charts for almost 2 months) made him an in-demand guest-artist on several U.S. artists’ single offerings. Savage has lent his signature touch to other remixes that made a splash in the U.S. including Akon’s colossal hit “Locked Up,” and David Banner’s “Ain’t Got Nothing.”Savage powers a popular MySpace site which has also passed the three million views milestone recently.