Randa (rapper)
Randa | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Miranda Larkin |
| Also known as | Larz Randa Mainard Larkin |
| Born | January 1, 1993 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Rap Hip Hop |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Website | larzranda13 |
Mainard Larkin (born 1 January 1993, Auckland, New Zealand), better known by their stage name "Randa", also known as "Larz Randa" is a transgender rapper and recording artist.[1][2][3][4] Randa is best known for their song "Rangers" which is used on a TV Health promotion ad in New Zealand called "Go the distance". The video was a marketing campaign aims to contribute to changing New Zealanders alcohol consumption behaviour from the current norm of high-risk drinking to one of moderation.[5] One of Randa's biggest moments of their career is performing at the Auckland Big Day Out 2014 as the supporting act for Snoop Dogg, Pearl Jam and Arcade Fire.[6]
Personal life
Randa was educated at Carmel College, Auckland for their high school years. Randa started making music while living briefly in Sydney, Australia in 2011.[7] Randa studied at MAINZ which is a program part of Tai Poutini Polytechnic.[8][9]
Awards
- 2013 RIANZ New Zealand Music Awards – Best Music Video - Frankenstein (Nominated)[10]
- 2014 RIANZ New Zealand Music Awards – Critics’ Choice prize (Winner)[11]
Discography
| Randa discography | |
|---|---|
| Music videos | 5 |
| EPs | 3 |
| Singles | 6 |
EPs
| Year | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lunch Box[12] | Released: June 2012 |
| 2013 | Summer Camp[13] | Released: October 2013 |
| 2014 | Rangers[14] | Released: October 2, 2014 |
Single
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Orange Juice | Summer Camp EP |
| Frankenstein | ||
| 2014 | Cosby Kid | Non-album single |
| 2015 | Rangers | Rangers EP |
| Lifeguard | ||
| Apollo Crews | ||
| 2015 | Turtles | Non-album single |
| 2017 | Fashion | Non-album single |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Orange Juice[15] | Summer Camp EP |
| Frankenstein[16] | ||
| 2014 | Cosby Kid[17] | Non-album single |
| 2015 | Rangers[18] | Rangers EP |
| Lifeguard[19] | ||
| 2015 | Turtles[20] | Non-album single |
| 2017 | Apollo Crews[21] | Rangers EP |
References
- ^ "QUEER HIP HOP – A COUPLE OF PLACES TO START". Gay Express. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "The importance of being Randa". Stuff.co.nz. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "The extra factor in new music". Stuff.co.nz. 8 June 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Randa Profile". RIANZ. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Say Yeah, Nah/Ease up on the drink Campaign". Health Promotion Agency. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Ten great Big Day Out moments (and one bad one)". New Zealand Herald. 20 January 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "rapping with randa, new zealand's hip hop explorer". Vice. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "LARZRANDA IS "HOT LIKE TIGER BALM"". Gay Express. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "RANDA REWRITES RAP'S RULES". Gay Express. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Best Music Viceo". RIANZ. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Critics' Choice prize". RIANZ. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Lunch Box". Bandcamp. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Summer Camp". Soundcloud. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Rangers". Spotify. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Orange Juice Music Video". Youtube. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Frankenstein Music Video". Youtube. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Cosby Kid Music Video". Vimeo. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Rangers Music Video". Youtube. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Lifeguard Music Video". Youtube. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Turtles Music Video". Vimeo. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Someone get the boom box! Randa on Dirty Girls + 'Apollo Creed' Video Premier". Spin Off. Retrieved 14 October 2017.