[1] In 2009 Massad released his debut album, Long Story Short and made his first appearance at one of New Zealands largest outdoor entertainment events, Christmas in the Park, performing to over 200,000 people.
[2] Massad’s musical journey has seen him share the billing with many renowned New Zealand artists including Hollie Smith,[3] Dane Rumble,[4] Stan Walker, Savage,[4] Dave Dobbyn, Che Fu,[4] Tim Finn, Don McGlashan, Anika Moa, Dragon.
[13] In March Massad was announced as one of 15 global finalists in the teen section of the prestigious ISC (International Songwriting Competition)[14] and in August he was one of the guest artists on the Flight of the Conchords number 1 hit "Feel Inside (and Stuff Like That)".
As well as writing much of his own material he has been collaborating with leading songwriters including Australians Michael Szumowski and Stuart Crichton and Atlanta based Grammy Award winning Manuel Seal Jr.[11] Between them these writers have had huge international success.
[17] Manuel is best known for Usher's number 1 hit "My Boo" featuring Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" for which he won his Grammy.
[18] Michael has written and produced songs for numerous artists globally, picking up a host of gold and platinum awards along the way.