NU HAAPU

He was a contestant on Australian idol six years ago where he made it all the way through to the top 30.

We heard and reported about the up and coming singer again when he was signed to Sony Music over in his homeland of New Zealand early last year. He opened for Adam Lambert’s shows there last year. And now Seth Haapu has released his debut album (pictured) in the land of the long white cloud, along with the video for his latest single ‘Owe You Nothing’ (below).

The track is a sweet, soulful pop number, not dissimilar in style to recent Bruno Mars offerings) that allows the singer to show off that velvety smooth voice – and at the same time parade in some of the latest fashions (we’re loving the extra-long buttoned military-style jacket).

Sadly, the only thing that’s available in digital stores to us Aussies at this stage is the video for the single. We’ll make do with it for now.

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