TEEKS
Biography TEEKS
TEEKS
creates a sacred space where deep intention and integrity intertwine, demanding to be felt by all senses. Blending a rich baritone timbre with storytelling steeped in liberating vulnerability, the critically acclaimed Māori soul artist weaves together emotional catharsis, connection and culture to create a musical experience that is nothing short of spiritual.
TEEKS has established himself as one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed artists, creating music that resonates deeply with audiences around the world while remaining grounded in authenticity, culture and purpose.
Globally recognised for his rich, raw vocal range and captivating storytelling, the multi-award winning singer-songwriter has been likened as the male version of Adele by Vogue, found fans in legacy acts including Wu Tang’s RZA, and made an undeniable global impact as one of New Zealand’s most successful musical exports. His platinum certified 2017 debut EP, The Grapefruit Skies, introduced TEEKS as a rare visionary voice, earning him the Aotearoa Music Award’s Best Māori Artist honour.
In 2021, his acclaimed platinum debut album Something To Feel solidified TEEKS’ magnetic star power, reaching #1 on the NZ Album Chart and producing the platinum-selling singles ‘Remember Me’ and ‘First Time’. The record saw TEEKS recognised as the Aotearoa Music Award’s Best Solo Artist, Best Soul/RnB Artist, and Best Māori Artist, as well as taking out the MTV European Music Award’s Best NZ Act 2021 and Rolling Stone AU’s Best New Artist 2022, placing him as an unparalleled act with an innate ability to alchemise deep emotional release into globally resonating storytelling.
Built through pure, organic connection and an uncompromising sense of self, TEEKS has established a dedicated community of fans around the world, today accumulating more than 200 million global streams and 2.5 billion short form video views. The US has become TEEKS’ #1 streaming market, his international reach emphasized by 2025 American Idol winner Jamal Roberts covering First Time on the show’s grand finale. First Time also took on a life of its own in South Africa, going viral and becoming 2x platinum certified after South African actor Natasha Thahane shared the track to her millions of followers. Something to Feel bonus track Oil & Water followed suit with platinum certification in SA.
