Beau Monga facts for kids
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Beau Monga
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| Birth name | Beau Monga |
| Born | 14 April 1994 Manurewa, New Zealand |
| Genres | Hip hop, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, beatboxer, DJ |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, beatbox, loop pedal |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Beau Monga (born April 14, 1994) is a talented singer and beatboxer from Manurewa, New Zealand. He became famous after winning the second season of the TV show The X Factor New Zealand. Beau is known for his unique musical style, which often includes beatboxing and using a loop pedal to create amazing sounds.
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Beau Monga's Early Life
Beau Monga was born in South Auckland in 1994. Music runs in his family! His parents are Betty-Anne and Ryan Monga. They are both members of a well-known music group called Ardijah.
His Musical Inspirations
Beau has shared that his parents are a big influence on his music. He also looks up to famous artists like James Brown and Michael Jackson. These legends have helped shape his unique sound.
Beau's Journey on The X Factor
The X Factor is a TV show where singers compete to win a recording contract. Beau Monga joined the second season of the New Zealand version.
Audition and Viral Success
For his audition, Beau performed a song called "Hit the Road Jack". He used a special device called a loop pedal. This pedal lets him record and play back sounds in real-time. He created all the music himself, using his voice and beatboxing. All four judges loved his performance and gave him a standing ovation. His audition video became super popular online. It has been watched over 85 million times on Facebook and YouTube!
Mentors and The Grand Final
Beau was part of the "Boys" category on the show. His first mentor was Natalia Kills. Later, another judge, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, took over as his mentor. Beau did incredibly well throughout the competition. He was the only contestant in his season who never ended up in the bottom two. This meant he was always safe from being eliminated.
Beau made it all the way to the grand final. He competed against Nyssa Collins and Brendon Thomas and The Vibes. In the end, Beau Monga won the entire series! He made history as the first (and so far, only) male winner of The X Factor NZ.
Music After The X Factor
After winning The X Factor, Beau Monga continued to make music. He released his own songs and an album.
Singles
In 2015, Beau released a single called "King and Queen". This song was very popular and reached number 2 on the New Zealand music charts. It even earned a Gold certification, meaning it sold over 7,500 copies!
Albums
Also in 2015, Beau released his self-titled album, Beau Monga. This album also did very well, reaching number 2 on the New Zealand album charts.
