The Deceptikonz are a New Zealand

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in 1996 which consists of Savage, Devolo, Alphrisk and Mareko. Their debut album was ''Elimination'' released in 2002.

History

The group's debut was on the underground album of 2001 '' Southside Story 2: International'', with the tracks "Elimination" and "Beware". At the 2001 95bFM Music Awards, the album was nominated for best hip hop album of the year, and the Deceptikonz were nominated for Best New Group despite not having officially released a single. Band member Mareko was subsequently crowned Best MC in New Zealand after winning the National Battle for Supremacy contest.''National Battle for Supremacy Winners''
back2basics.hiphopnz.com Retrieved 2010-01-14 The Deceptikonz debut release was initially slated as the 6-track EP ''Verbal Abuse'', but a decision was made to upgrade the EP to the full-length (13-track) album, ''Elimination''. The production team for ''Elimination'' included DJ

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and John Chong-Nee of gold-selling group AKA Brown. The first single, "Fallen Angels", featuring DJ P-Money was followed by "More Than Meets the Eye" (much like their own name, a take on the

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motto). "Fallen Angels" features members of the Auckland City Choir, while "More Than Meets the Eye" is more funk-oriented. "Broken Home", a solo song by group member Savage is about his biological father and shows a raw, personal side. Member Alphrisk released his debut solo album '' The Best Kept Secret'' in 2004. Mareko released his debut solo album ''

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'' in 2003, Savage released his debut solo album ''

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'' in 2005, and Devolo released his debut solo album '' Heaven & Hell'' in 2008.

History

Discography

Albums

Singles

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