Twice as Nice
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Twice as Nice is an Australia
n record producing and song-writing duo consisting of Nick Audino & Lewis Hughes. The team produce all genres of music which include pop, dance, rap, dub-step, etc.
, Australia - Twice As Nice (Nick Audino & Lewis Hughes) achieved notable success in neighbouring country New Zealand
. The first single that they produced "Ordinary Life" by artists Smashproof
achieved Gold Status in New Zealand (7,500+) and peaked at #6 on the RAINZ singles charts.
Consequently, Spashproof's debut album The Weekend
peaked at #3 on the RAINZ album charts and achieved Platinum sales (15,000+).
Other notable releases include "This Is Love" by Dawn Raid
artist Monsta featuring J-Boog
which was certified Gold Status in New Zealand and reached #22 RAINZ singles charts. Similarly, Twice as Nice had success with the song "Music (Makes the World Go Round)" by fellow Dawn Raid artist Frisko featuring Aaradhna
which reached #15 on the RAINZ singles charts. Subsequently, Twice as Nice went on to produce 9 of the 17 tracks on Young Sid
's sophmore album What Doesn't Kill Me which peaked at #11 on the RAINZ album charts & all 11 tracks from the album Evolution from the Deceptikonz
(#26 RAINZ album charts).
In 2009, Twice as Nice began developing Kid Mac based in Marourbra, New South Wales
. His sound is described as a mix between electro, rap and alternative. His song "Hear You Calling" featuring Mat Mc.Hugh (The Beautiful Girls
) was Youtube's #6 - Most Viewed (March 2011) - Music - Australia & #33 Most Viewed Overall. The song also features on the NBA2k12 Soundtrack along side artists such as Eminem
, Bassnectar
and Travis Barker
. His song "Freedom" is featured in the closing credit's of Fox8's TV show Slide
.
for the documentary Fighting Fear (follow up to the highest grossing documentary in Australian history Bra Boys). Set to be released in cinemas November 11, 2011 - "Fighting Fear is an inspirational, action-packed docu-drama telling the extraordinary, yet true story of two best friends and their real-life struggles as they chase their dreams of becoming professional sportsmen."
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n record producing and song-writing duo consisting of Nick Audino & Lewis Hughes. The team produce all genres of music which include pop, dance, rap, dub-step, etc.
Early career and artist development
Hailing from MelbourneMelbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia - Twice As Nice (Nick Audino & Lewis Hughes) achieved notable success in neighbouring country New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. The first single that they produced "Ordinary Life" by artists Smashproof
Smashproof
Smashproof is a New Zealand Hip hop/Rap male group. Smashproof consists of Young Sid, Tyree and Deach. They are best known for the single "Brother" which spent eleven consecutive weeks at number one on the New Zealand RIANZ singles chart in 2009. The song "Brother" features singer Gin Wigmore.The...
achieved Gold Status in New Zealand (7,500+) and peaked at #6 on the RAINZ singles charts.
Consequently, Spashproof's debut album The Weekend
The Weekend (album)
The Weekend EP was an EP for the song Our Weekend Starts on Wednesday from the album Everynight Fire Works by Hey Mercedes.-Track listing:# Our Weekend Starts on Wednesday# Save a Life# Everybody's Working for the Weak# Wearing a Wire...
peaked at #3 on the RAINZ album charts and achieved Platinum sales (15,000+).
Other notable releases include "This Is Love" by Dawn Raid
Dawn Raid Entertainment
Dawn Raid Entertainment is a record label based in Papatoetoe, South Auckland, in New Zealand. It has signed many New Zealand Hip-hop and R&B artists such as Savage, Adeaze, Aaradhna, The Deceptikonz, Devolo and Ill Semantics....
artist Monsta featuring J-Boog
J-Boog
Jarell Damonte Houston , better known as J-Boog, is an American R&B singer, rapper, and actor. His stage name came from his grandmother calling him "Boogie" because of his love of dancing, and the J is simply the initial of his first name. He is a former member of R&B group B2K...
which was certified Gold Status in New Zealand and reached #22 RAINZ singles charts. Similarly, Twice as Nice had success with the song "Music (Makes the World Go Round)" by fellow Dawn Raid artist Frisko featuring Aaradhna
Aaradhna
Aaradhna Jayantilal Patel , better known by her stage name Aaradhna, is a New Zealand-award winning, R&B/pop recording artist, writer and record producer, signed under the music label Dawn Raid Entertainment...
which reached #15 on the RAINZ singles charts. Subsequently, Twice as Nice went on to produce 9 of the 17 tracks on Young Sid
Young Sid
Sidney Diamond , best known by his stage name Young Sid, is a New Zealand rapper and member of hip-hop group Smashproof. His 2007 debut album, The Truth, was named the Urban Album of the Year at the 2008 Māori Music Awards....
's sophmore album What Doesn't Kill Me which peaked at #11 on the RAINZ album charts & all 11 tracks from the album Evolution from the Deceptikonz
Deceptikonz
The Deceptikonz is a New Zealand Hip hop group formed in the South Auckland suburb of Manurewa in 1996 and consists of Savage, Devolo, Alphrisk and Mareko. Their debut album was Elimination released in 2002.- History :...
(#26 RAINZ album charts).
In 2009, Twice as Nice began developing Kid Mac based in Marourbra, New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
. His sound is described as a mix between electro, rap and alternative. His song "Hear You Calling" featuring Mat Mc.Hugh (The Beautiful Girls
The Beautiful Girls
The Beautiful Girls are an Australian band, predominantly playing roots music. They have released three EPs, Morning Sun, Goodtimes and Weight Of The World. Plus four full length albums, Learn Yourself, We're Already Gone, Ziggurats and Spooks. They played at Dusty Days on 15 March 2008 in Wagga...
) was Youtube's #6 - Most Viewed (March 2011) - Music - Australia & #33 Most Viewed Overall. The song also features on the NBA2k12 Soundtrack along side artists such as Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
, Bassnectar
Bassnectar
Bassnectar is a freeform electronic music and dubstep artist, DJ, and producer based in Santa Cruz, California. He is known for his live performances and light shows, and actively supports the non-profit group Conscious Alliance....
and Travis Barker
Travis Barker
Travis Landon Barker is an American musician, producer and entrepreneur, most noted as the drummer for the American pop punk band Blink-182, as well as the alternative rock band +44, the rap rock band The Transplants, and the alternative rock band Box Car Racer. He was a frequent collaborator with...
. His song "Freedom" is featured in the closing credit's of Fox8's TV show Slide
Slide (TV series)
Slide is an Australian teen drama series which premiered on the 16 August 2011 on the Fox8 subscription television channel...
.
EMI Music Publishing
In June 2011, Twice as Nice signed a deal with EMI Music Publishing USA - The first ever Australian born production team to sign directly to EMI USA.Film score
In 2011, Twice as Nice began composing their first film scoreFilm score
A film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film, forming part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects...
for the documentary Fighting Fear (follow up to the highest grossing documentary in Australian history Bra Boys). Set to be released in cinemas November 11, 2011 - "Fighting Fear is an inspirational, action-packed docu-drama telling the extraordinary, yet true story of two best friends and their real-life struggles as they chase their dreams of becoming professional sportsmen."