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Random were a five-member Australian R&B vocal group formed in 2005 by Xylocaine "Xy" Latu, Wayne Tauvao, Tasesa Junior "TJ" Tauvao, Donald Tauvao and Andy-Iese "Jesse" Tolo-Paepae. Random were the winners of the first season of The X Factor (Australia); they were also the first (of five worldwide) group to win the franchise.[1] In October that year, they issued their debut self-titled album, which peaked in the ARIA Albums Chart top 100. Their first single, "Put Your Hands Up", peaked at No. 7 on the related ARIA Singles Chart. A follow-up single, "Are You Ready", reached No. 36. The group disbanded in 2007 but briefly reunited in October 2009 for a one-off performance.
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Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Genres | R&B |
Years active | 2005 | –2007 , 2009
Labels | Sony/BMG |
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Random formed at the Brisbane auditions for The X Factor (Australia) in December 2004.[2] Initially Xylocaine "Xy" Latu and Andy-Iese "Jesse" Tolo-Paepae were to compete as a duo, Rough Diamonds; while Tasesa Junior "TJ" Tauvao wanted to enter as a solo artist: he was attending with his brother Wayne Tauvao and their cousin, Donald Tauvao – all three were former members of a vocal trio, 315.[2][3] Prior to auditioning all five agreed to compete as a combined R&B vocal quintet and named themselves, Random.[2] The group were mentored by Mark Holden and won the TV talent contest.[3]
The group released their first single "Put Your Hands Up" on 10 June 2005[4] after their win. The single reached No. 7 on the Australian ARIA Chart.[3][5] Their second single, "Are You Ready", peaked at No. 36 in September.[3][5] They released their self-titled debut album on 9 October 2005,[6] but it only reached No. 79.[3]
The group performed at Australia's biggest Christian music festival, the Australian Gospel Music Festival Awards in 2006 before breaking up.
In October 2009 the group reunited for a one-off benefit concert for victims of the Samoan tsunami.[7] Latu reflected on their split, "we all wanted to do different things and there were other personal issues that needed to be taken care of."[7] All five ex-members were either performers or record producers.[7]
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