Robina Brown-Fainga'a, known as Bina Butta /ˈbinə ˈbʌtə/ BEE-nə BUT-tər, is a Samoan-Filipino musician from Australia. She released the song "Lady Love" in 2021, which became a hit song in New Zealand after going viral on TikTok.
Bina Butta | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Robina Brown-Fainga'a |
| Genres |
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| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | FutureNow Music |
Biography
editBina Butta grew up in Western Sydney, Australia, as the youngest of three.[1] She comes from a Samoan-Filipino family,[2] whose ancestral village is Lotopa in Samoa.[3] Her two brothers were born in Auckland, New Zealand. Her family moved to the United States when she was young, and returned to Australia when she was 12.[4] Bina Butta's brothers, Rellek Brown and Kennyon Brown, also work in the music industry.[4]
Bina Butta released her first song in 2017, "Bae", a collaboration with her brother Kennyon Brown and Donell Lewis on the album Legooo,[5] and released her debut solo single "Akiliz" in 2019.[6]
In 2021, Bina Butta released the single "Lady Love", which she wrote and performed with her brother Kennyon Brown at the start of the COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia.[7] The song was inspired by Bina Butta becoming a mother, and the feeling of welcoming a baby into the family.[8] The song became viral on TikTok,[1] and saw success in Australia, the Pacific and the United States.[8] The song was a hit in New Zealand, becoming platinum certified in 2022.[9]
At the 2022 Pacific Music Awards, Bina Butta and her brother were nominated for the Niu FM Best International Pacific Artist award.[10]
Personal life
editBina Butta has two children with her Tongan New Zealand husband.[3]
Discography
editSingles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Artist [11] | |||||||
| "Akiliz" | 2019 | — | Non-album singles | ||||
| "Blessing" | 2020 | — | |||||
| "Woman" (featuring Stndrd) |
—[A] | ||||||
| "Lady Love" (featuring Kennyon Brown) |
2021 | 11 | |||||
| "One Call Away" | 2022 | — | |||||
| "Love Myself" | 2023 | — | |||||
| "Speechless" (DJ Noiz, Bina Butta and Donell Lewis) |
—[B] | ||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart. | |||||||
As featured artist
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Heart and Hand" (Rellek Brown featuring Bina Butta) |
2019 | Non-album single |
Guest appearances
edit| Title | Year | Other artists | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Bae" | 2017 | Donell Lewis, Kennyon Brown | Legooo |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "My World – Bina Butta". thecoconet.tv. 11 June 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ Motuga, Ann-Tauilo (26 November 2021). "NEW MUSIC: The latest from our Pacific artists in time for summer". Tagata Pasifika Plus. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ a b Sanerivi, Sialai Sarafina (11 December 2022). "Bina Butta and family visit Samoa". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ a b Look Sharp Podcast (14 December 2021). "SE1:EP8 Bina Butta, Kennyon Brown x Rellek". YouTube. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Legooo". iTunes. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Akiliz – Single". iTunes. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Lady Love – Bina Butta ft Kennyon Brown". thecoconet.tv. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ a b "BINA BUTTA & KENNYON BROWN". Pacific Music Awards. 9 July 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ a b "New Zealand single certifications". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ Bevan, Darren (5 August 2022). "Pacific Music Awards 2022: SWIDT, Kings win major awards". Newshub. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ Peak positions for Bina Butta's singles on the NZ Artist singles chart:
- For "Lady Love": "NZ Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Hot 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ "Hot 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.