# Random (group)

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**Random** were a five-member Australian [R&B](/source/Contemporary_R%26B) vocal group formed in 2005 by Xylocaine "Xy" Latu, [Wayne Tauvao](/source/Wayne_Tauvao), Tasesa Junior "TJ" Tauvao, Donald Tauvao and Andy-Iese "Jesse" Tolo-Paepae. Random were the winners of the [first season](/source/The_X_Factor_(Australia_season_1)) of [*The X Factor* (Australia)](/source/The_X_Factor_(Australian_TV_series)); 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](/source/ARIA_Charts) 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.

## History

Random formed at the Brisbane auditions for [*The X Factor* (Australia)](/source/The_X_Factor_(Australian_TV_series)) 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](/source/Mark_Holden) and won the TV talent contest.[3]

## After *X Factor*

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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/2009_Samoa_earthquake_and_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]

## Members

- Xylocaine "XY" Latu, (born 13 January 1979 in [Tonga](/source/Tonga)) from [Logan Central](/source/Logan_Central,_Queensland)
- Andy-Iese "Jesse" Tolo-Paepae, (born 19 January 1984 in Australia) from [Kingston](/source/Kingston,_Queensland)
- Wayne Tauvao, (born 8 December 1985 in New Zealand) from Queensland
- Tasesa Junior "TJ" Tauvao, (born 31 May 1988 in New Zealand) from [Kippa-Ring](/source/Kippa-Ring,_Queensland)
- Donald Tauvao, (born 12 October 1988 in [Western Samoa](/source/Western_Samoa)) from [Redcliffe](/source/Redcliffe,_Queensland)

## Discography

### Studio albums

List of albums, with selected details and chart position Title Album details Peak chart positions AUS [8] Random Released: October 2005 Format: CD Label: Sony BMG (82876709362) 79

### Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Album AUS [9] "Put Your Hands Up" 2005 7 Random "Are You Ready" 36

## References

1. ["Teen, duo, country mum battle for X Factor"](https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/tv/teen-duo-country-mum-battle-for-x-factor-ng-ya-132911). The West Australian. Australian Associated Press. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2017.

1. ["Random"](http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-687072). *Trove*. Destra Media. [National Library of Australia](/source/National_Library_of_Australia). 2009. Retrieved 7 July 2015.

1. ["The ARIA Report"](http://www.aria.com.au/pages/documents/issue908.pdf). No. 816. [Australian Recording Industry Association](/source/Australian_Recording_Industry_Association) (ARIA). 30 July 2007. pp. 2, 4, 6–7, 10, 15–16, 18. [Archived](https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20070819140100/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20070820-0001/issue908.pdf) 19 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 29 June 2015.

1. ["Put Your Hands up (New York Mix) by Random"](https://music.apple.com/au/album/put-your-hands-up-new-york-mix/254515666?i=254515843&ign-mpt=uo%3D4). *[iTunes](/source/ITunes)*. 10 June 2005.

1. Hung, Steffen. ["Discography Random"](http://www.australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Random). Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung). Retrieved 7 July 2015.

1. ["Are You Ready by Random"](https://music.apple.com/au/album/are-you-ready/312167186?i=312167223). *[iTunes](/source/ITunes)*. 9 October 2005.

1. ["Where Are They now from Reality Shows Long Forgotten"](https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20120523050400/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/127903/20120523-1504/www.realityravings.com/2009/12/02/where-are-they-now-from-reality-shows-long-forgotten/index.html). *Reality Ravings*. December 2009. Archived from [the original](http://www.realityravings.com/2009/12/02/where-are-they-now-from-reality-shows-long-forgotten/index.html) on 2012-05-23. Retrieved 7 July 2015.

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1. ["Discography Random"](https://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Random). *australian-charts.com*. Retrieved 9 September 2022.

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