Yung 6ix, yung hanz, k.o & kodi, diamonds (once winner of star quest) and a whole lot of others!!! Are making waves in the industry, they are proving to be the future of music in Nigeria…
Yung 6ix
Yung6ix a.k.a Sixty, was born Onome Onokokwomo JULY 8TH 1989 in the heartland of Southern Nigeria. Though born to the upper echelons of society, he embraced the streets of Warri, Delta State, and was raised by music. Always a musically gifted mind, Yung6ix picked up the mic at a very young age. Studying the rap skills of the greatest mc's, he created a pattern of flows so uniquely distinct that they can never be replicated. He draws his inspiration from his surrounding, and also from diverse collection of genres. While in high school, and after a series of successful rap battles, Yung6ix hooked up with a duo of likeminded artists, and G-squad was formed. The group went on to win a plethora of talent shows in and around southern Nigeria, garnering an ever increasing fan base.
After high school he directed his talents into pursuing a solo career and has recorded over 30 SONGS, not including numerous features, that got him Recognition and the acronym "King of the South".
The future knows no bounds for this Nigerian enigma. Already a role model to the next generation, yung6ix plans to reach beyond the shores of Nigeria, and lead a worldwide revolution in music. He has been described as the next best thing in Nigerian Hip-hop by Industry pundits.
Yung6ix appeals to a lot of Young Nigerians (esp. Teenagers) and has often been referred to as the Voice of the New Generation
Yung hanz
Yung Hanz is perhaps one of the finest new and original artiste to hit the music scene in recent years. Born on the 18th of February 1988 as Hans Willy to a music loving single mother, Yung Hanz pick up strong interest and love for music at a very tender age. Young “Willy Hans” started music performances from the tender age of 5 with music influence literarily handed down to him by his mother who loved Fela, Michael Jackson, Tina Turn, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie and many other brilliant Artiste of the 80’s.
Yung Hanz had a slight deviation at the age of 10 when he fell in love with acting however short lived he finally embraced music full time at the age of 16 when he started writing his own lyrics and composing music of 2 unique genre; ragga and rap.
Yung Hanz hybrid music style has kept him in a unique league of a very few Artistes such as Kardinal official, Akon etc which makes him a future and lasting super star material. Certainly a hybrid rapper judging from the list of his different music mentors ranging from Peter Tosh, Fela to Jay Z, Nas, DJ Screw all the way to Yanni and Enya, Yung Hanz definitely brings more into the music game than the average.
His unique music skill and gentle man qualities certainly caught the attention of Austin “2Tek” Omoifo; the CEO of one of the finest labels in Nigeria; Roc-a-lot records.
Under the guidance of Roc-a-lot Records, Yung Hanz is being given the most professional approach and is quickly wrapping up a classic album titled; Book of Hanz with its 1st single called; FREAK already garnering major spins in radio stations and the second single DISPLAY which has a video just released is all ready taking over the streets, radio and television stations
k.o & kodi
Seriously guys, fly-gerians are on a new rise, here is a wonderful track from upcoming sixteen year old artists “k.o and kodi”.Their real names are Osas Ezomo and Tega Orido, and according to them, they are just musical youngsters “trying to make history, and hopefully intend to storm Nigeria this 2011″.
So pals keep your fingers crossed because more talents are on their way…
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