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DEM NAIJA BOYZ a.k.a DNB Co-Managed by Francis Awe and Ismail Tunde Adebayo. DEM NAIJA BOYZ a.k.a DNB…..consist of 3 talented young artists that were born and bread in Nigeria….but made their way to the United States in order to further their education. The group which include L.P ( Paul Olaide Ayansola), hottICE ( Ayodele Jimoh) and Cap B ( Gbenga Akinyemi) started a year ago and ever since then, they have been working very hard and are very enthusiastic about their upcoming album…The group have recorded a few songs which can be heard on their Website ( HYPERLINK "http://www.dnbentertainment.com" www.dnbentertainment.com) and are currently working on new tracks. Juggling between their education and their passion for the beautiful music that they make is hard and sometimes stressful, however the group is determined to go the distance in order to succeed academically and also in the Music industry….We here at DNB entertainment only hope that our current and future fans share the same enthusiasm and excitement that we have for their upcoming debut album…. Ayodele "hottICE" Jimoh This is yours truly, Ayodele "hottICE" Jimoh. Hailing from Ogun State. Born and raised in Lagos, grew up in Ikeja where he attended Lara nursery and primary school then Palmville primary School in Ipaja, then graduated from Command Secondary School Ipaja. He currently reside in Woodbridge, NJ. His hobbies are chilling at his crib, watching TV, listening to music, making good music and chasing the pretty ladies. He said "what i want the fans of DNB to know about me is that when I put my mind to it, I’ll get it." LP (Olaide Paul Ayansola) "LP" is Olaide Paul Ayansola stage name. 22 years old and currently an accounting student at Kean University, New Jersey. He lived in many cities back home, but was born in Ilesha, raised there till about the age of 7, then moved to Akure, Kaduna, Lagos and finally the United States. Currently reside in New Jersey "brick city".LP said "it's been a great place so far". In his spare time, he likes to play soccer, video games, and listen to music. The special thing about him is that he's very athletic, very open to people and music is a big part of him. Also, he enjoys every minute of it. Gbenga "Cap B" Akinyemi A quote from an anonymous author states "a dream without a plan is just a hallucination." Gbenga "Cap B" Akinyemi has come a long way, and he sure does plan to shake up the world with his unique sound. Born in Nigeria, he always was inspired by music at such a tender age. Growing up, he lived in Lagos Nigeria, London England and now resides in New Jersey. When asked what his musical tastes are they can't be justified into one category. Music and performing had always been a getaway for such a gifted artist. When you hear his unique sound, you can feel the intensity of his lyrics. Cap B was always gifted as a writer often coming up with freestyles of the top of his head to entertain his peers at a young age, so he started to write for fun, starting of by writing only rap and hip hop songs then later branching out to writing R&B songs and producing records. Once he began getting respect, he dreamed of "doing big things and making a name for himself." Cap B was featured on Felyne's "Soon To Blow" mixtape, and is also featured on the upcoming Wally Wall$treet's mixtape "From Ragz to Riche$. No one should sleep on Cap B and D.N.B, because they are truly giving it all they've got! DEM NAIJA BOYZ a.k.a DNB Co-Managed by Francis Awe and Ismail Tunde Adebayo. DEM NAIJA BOYZ a.k.a DNB…..consist of 3 talented young artists that were born and bread in Nigeria….but made their way to the United States in order to further their education. The group which include L.P ( Paul Olaide Ayansola), hottICE ( Ayodele Jimoh) and Cap B ( Gbenga Akinyemi) started a year ago and ever since then, they have been working very hard and are very enthusiastic about their upcoming album…The group have recorded a few songs which can be heard on their Website ( HYPERLINK "http://www.dnbentertainment.com" www.dnbentertainment.com) and are currently working on new tracks. Juggling between their education and their passion for the beautiful music that they make is hard and sometimes stressful, however the group is determined to go the distance in order to succeed academically and also in the Music industry….We here at DNB entertainment only hope that our current and future fans share the same enthusiasm and excitement that we have for their upcoming debut album…. Ayodele "hottICE" Jimoh This is yours truly, Ayodele "hottICE" Jimoh. Hailing from Ogun State. Born and raised in Lagos, grew up in Ikeja where he attended Lara nursery and primary school then Palmville primary School in Ipaja, then graduated from Command Secondary School Ipaja. He currently reside in Woodbridge, NJ. His hobbies are chilling at his crib, watching TV, listening to music, making good music and chasing the pretty ladies. He said "what i want the fans of DNB to know about me is that when I put my mind to it, I’ll get it." LP (Olaide Paul Ayansola) "LP" is Olaide Paul Ayansola stage name. 22 years old and currently an accounting student at Kean University, New Jersey. He lived in many cities back home, but was born in Ilesha, raised there till about the age of 7, then moved to Akure, Kaduna, Lagos and finally the United States. Currently reside in New Jersey "brick city".LP said "it's been a great place so far". In his spare time, he likes to play soccer, video games, and listen to music. The special thing about him is that he's very athletic, very open to people and music is a big part of him. Also, he enjoys every minute of it. Gbenga "Cap B" Akinyemi A quote from an anonymous author states "a dream without a plan is just a hallucination." Gbenga "Cap B" Akinyemi has come a long way, and he sure does plan to shake up the world with his unique sound. Born in Nigeria, he always was inspired by music at such a tender age. Growing up, he lived in Lagos Nigeria, London England and now resides in New Jersey. When asked what his musical tastes are they can't be justified into one category. Music and performing had always been a getaway for such a gifted artist. When you hear his unique sound, you can feel the intensity of his lyrics. Cap B was always gifted as a writer often coming up with freestyles of the top of his head to entertain his peers at a young age, so he started to write for fun, starting of by writing only rap and hip hop songs then later branching out to writing R&B songs and producing records. Once he began getting respect, he dreamed of "doing big things and making a name for himself." Cap B was featured on Felyne's "Soon To Blow" mixtape, and is also featured on the upcoming Wally Wall$treet's mixtape "From Ragz to Riche$. No one should sleep on Cap B and D.N.B, because they are truly giving it all they've got!
B-CLAY
Chit Chat With the African Sensation and Sexy Dude, B Clay. On a cold evening at about 12:00am on October 9, a beautiful bouncing baby boy was born at Aunti Cici Hospital in the land of peace, Accra. Fast forward to 2007 and we have the young sexy dude by name Sexy B Clay who has got his gem in the music industry. He now makes his presence known in the music nation of U.S.A. Sexy B Clay provides lyrics smoother than Jet Li’s Fearless. With a combined passion fueling his drive for continued success, he is armed with more than just wordplay, but a humble sincerity that shines throughout. Here's what went down when Ghana Music.com put the ‘mic’ in Sexy B Clay’s hands… Ghana Music.com: How did you come by the name B Clay? B Clay: If am not mistaking, exactly three years ago on a Friday morning, Batman now Samini, Kokovelli, Obayefoor and Angel Cas called me to hang out with them in Nana King’s House. You know, I lived my childhood life in D.C. On my entrance, I realized they had been giving names to each other so as soon as I showed up, Obayefoor changed my name from A.B to B. (Bacious) Clay and it’s been that ever since. Ghana Music.com: Can you tell us a bit about your background; early years and education? B Clay: My parents, Mr. and Mrs. Annafi come from Nigeria and I have one young lovely sister and a big brother. I am an old student of both St Anthony’s and the great G.S.T.S. I then furthered my education in South Africa by doing a two year University programme in Johannesburg University and Jah being so good, I won the U.S. lottery to continue my education and here I am in the States. Ghana Music.com: Are you still in school? B Clay: Of course ‘cos’ you know education doesn’t have an end till you decide to end it. Am now reading Pilot Diagrams at Vaghns College in New York as well as working with Midwest Airlines as a Flight attendant. Ghana Music.com: How was life growing up? Any ups and downs? B Clay: Life in Africa we all know is no joke but man has to survive. Others have made it and so can I; that was my saying. For the ups and downs, time won’t allow us so I’ll spill it out later cos it’s a whole journey. Forgive me for that. Ghana Music.com: Can you remember some of your childhood friends and recollect some childhood memories? B Clay: Batman (Samini) and Frank Debi were my closest childhood friends. Other stuffs between us…. (laughs). Ghana Music.com: At what age did you move to the U.S.A? B Clay: It’s been three blessed years now. Thanks to Jah. Ghana Music.com: You know what, you sure threw me for a curve! At first, I assumed that, because you are based in the U.S.A and look like an American, you were a Black American cat. Then your bio tells me you rep the motherland! How did this transatlantic connection come about? B Clay: A lot of people from overseas thought I was from U.S.A because I am making power moves over there but hey am a Nigerian born in Ghana , D.C bred for that matter. Ghana Music.com: How did your musical journey start? B Clay: Right from birth on my birth bed. At the Aunti Cici Hospital, my mum told me two hours after I was born, I started clapping and making funny noises with my lips putting together a beat. Ghana Music.com: Is this your debut album or you have other albums? B Clay: This is my first solo album. I used to be in a group by name Mbrantee three years ago, which came out with ‘Ghana Girls’ in 2004 but hey you know….. Ghana Music.com: What is the album title and how many tracks do you have on the album? B Clay: ‘African Babe’ with 21 tracks and an intro and outro. Intro (SUNLIGHT) Yellow Cici African Babe (AJINGO MIX) African Babe (EKS MIX) Obaa Serwaah (KPALOGO) Obaa Serwaah Pompoh NY Girl Mataah Ghana Gina Auntie Adiza Auntie Adiza (KPALOGO) Party Outro and more Ghana Music.com: Which producers blessed the album with their magic hands? B Clay: Ajingo of Hush Hush Studios (Ghana) and Eugene of EKS Music (U.S.A). This album is on my record label BLACK SPEECH ENTERTAINMENT but I have promoters and advisors I’ll like to really thank for their immense support; Dr. Jude Away Away, a big time comedian both in Africa and overseas and Moses Aluko. Ghana Music.com: Is the album in stores now? B Clay: Not yet but should be in stores soonest. Ghana Music.com: You seem to always be on the bill for most shows in the U.S.A? Why is that? B Clay: My energy and dynamism on stage always see me through. And as they say, I bring African music to their doorstep and anytime I perform, they feel at home. Ghana Music.com: Which performance will you describe as your best performance and why? B Clay: None of my performance was a failure. Yo, listen; when I get on stage, I don’t play rather I hit them hard bro. Ghana Music.com: Talking about performances, you tend to always move the audience especially women into frantic ecstasy anytime you perform. Having their constant attention, do you find it difficult coping with this or do you enjoy being the sexy dude in the spotlight? B Clay: In a nut shell, they have no choice than to scream for more when I grab the ‘mic’. I love music so when am giving the chance to entertain and educate my fans, I do it extremely well ‘cos’ music is my food –I eat, drink and sleep music and I know without them am no one. Ghana Music.com: How far so far? B Clay: Am taking it to the mainstream. Ghana Music.com: Your hobbies aside music? B Clay: Well, hmmm (thinking aloud) I enjoy swimming. Ghana Music.com: Is there a woman in your life? B Clay: No, not yet. Ghana Music.com: If you are asked to describe Sexy B Clay’s personality, how would you describe it? B Clay: Sexy B Clay is the sanguine type. Good luck Sexy B Clay, I'm sure we’ll be hearing from you soon… For more details about Sexy B Clay, scope out www.myspace.com/sexybclay
Apexx
The most outstanding group in the game . Coming out of Baltimore, Maryland with one goal in mind - to permeate the world with their voices. They are artists of unequaled talent. They are savages when it comes to singing, rapping, and stage performances, in short, they are taking over the game. This group is comprised of five blacks from different parts of the world: Cosmas Iyaki a.k.a. Coz'man a native of Delta State, Folajimi Oyeneyin a.k.a. Jay Cube a native of Ondo State, Alfa Chukwu a.k.a Slim Alf a native of Rivers States, Samuel Ogunmola a.k.a. Nollege Wizdumb a native of Oyo State, and the first lady of the group Je'Vaughna Pemberton a.k.a Diva*Rella a native of Virgin Island, the Caribbean part of America. From being the head of their different groups/bands, they came together and formed a group with a common goal. Together, they are ready, willing and able to easily achieve their goal.
God Father
RECORDING ARTIST/ RAPPER Nigerian bred Afro- Hip Hop artist God Father has the ability to compose music filled with reality and heart. His music is a blend of Reggae, Hip Hop and Fuji. Being that he loves Nigerian folk music, you can hear some of it in his music. His music captures the audience in a way that they begin to follow the trend and fall into it. God Father states that his music comes from this heart. To him music is natural. He is greatly inspired by his mom, whom he dedicated a song to, and P Diddy. He began sing at the age of 7 with his best friend Chaka the Solider, a recording artist also. They started with reggae. They formed a group called the Kpangolo Boyz with three members. They performed at many reggae and refugee shows. In the late 90's, one member left and a new one joined. After that things changed. Their music became Afro Hip Hop and Fuji. They also changed their name to Infinity. A year later God Father came to USA to complete his education. After graduation he returned to his first love, music, and became a solo artist. He performed at a concert with Tu Face in New York City, he has performed at New York City's Nigerian Independence Day Celebration, 2006 and other venues in the U.S. and plenty other in Nigeria. To the God Father, the most important thing is making music that affects people positively. Music filled with reality, what people can agree with. The name God Father is his way of praising God the father for giving him the ability to make music for a change after years of hustling. God Father believes in his music. He feels that at least half the crowd could understand his music. He has worked with various artists like Paul Play, Chaka the Solider, DRPAT, Koleurz and Prince Ade. He has enough materials ready for one album. He has done and is still doing his homework, bringing awareness of African Music styles to the United States and the World.
Dr. PAT
This artist has created a buzz that has made him comparable to artists such as Mystical. He is a Nigerian born New Yorker; he has the ability to rap in various Nigerian languages and combine them with English. He currently has a mix tape in stores. With countless album ready material, this artist models for various companies in the United States which also enhances his versatility. Born Patrick Nwokolo, in Nigeria, DrPat knew that music was his destiny at the tender age of 7. He grew up listening to the sounds of music's legendary heroes- Baba 70, Bob Marley, and Tupac. This were he got his motivations from. Growing up in a typical Nigerian family, he didn’t receive any sort of support towards his music. Still determined, he continued his musical career which has brought him thus far. He has put out a mix tape called “Da last man standing”, and is currently working on an album called “Da revolution of Da soul”, which would be released sometime this year. Dr. Pat has taken Nigeria's music industry by storm. DRPAT performed a concert with 2Face IDIBIA in New York City. Performed along side Style-Plus in New York., at the 1st Nigerian award (NEA) held in Maryland , in Atlanta at the Nigerian Reunion 2006, in New Jersey at the Miss Liberia Pageant 2006 and other venues across the U.S and a great deal in Nigeria. He has performed at New York City's Nigerian Independence Day Celebration, 2006. He has performed alongside with Koleurz, Daddy Showkey, Obesere, Fire, Rugged Man, Black Face and many more. Performance skills are second to nonemanagers@ariyaent.com Currently on the set of an upcoming movie, DRPAT’s energy on stage as made him the number #1 afro hip hop artist who could rock the mic. His stage presence is talked about in the states, because he definitely rocks the crowd/audience. His music is so captivating and filled with energy. He has the ability to make the crowd dance and long for more. DrPat’s music is for a general audience. Whether you like R&B, Hip-Hop or Afro tone, he’s the right guy for you. This artist is no question what any entrepreneur would want to invest or support.
ICEBERG SLIM
ICEBERG SLIM, born Olusegun Emmanuel Olowokere was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. With both parents from Nigeria, he was exposed to a totally different lifestyle. Segun was what you'd call a "church-boy". At the tender age of 8, he began playing the drums in his church. Years later, after self training, he moved on to the keyboard. With God on his side, at such a young age, you'd think that life was anything but hectic for him. Segun dealt with his share of problems at home and in school...he was labeled as a problem child. This resulted in his dismissal from Catholic school, at the age of 11. Once placed in the Public School system, Segun learned the hardships of the world he lived in. Trying to balance his culture with the streets of NY, Segun created himself. He created a strong minded, determined, goal oriented individual. The result, Iceberg Slim. But being the youngest of four kids wasn't always a bed of roses for him. His life growing up was never what one would envision for themselves. Slim got his share of A's in school, but was never the 'book type'. “Most things just came to me as common sense! I had 'street smarts', so I knew I'd survive.” With that being said, Slim then questioned where he was headed. Iceberg recollects laying there for hours staring at the cracks in the ceiling, hoping that God would care to care. Not knowing how to voice himself anymore, he turned to pen and paper...and the rest is history. It evolved from poetry into rap. His first track ever recorded, titled "Who Am I", questioned life and its purpose. Slim felt lost in himself, but felt that one day he'd see the light. After high school, Iceberg Slim enrolled at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and although he did what he had to do to pass his classes, in his heart he knew that this wasn’t where he belonged. He pushes himself to go for his dreams in his self-encouraging track “Number One Fan” where he talks about his decision to “place all his eggs in one basket” and despite discouragement from those around him, “whether they like it or not, music is all you got!” He knew that one day he'd reach the top...but how?! Iceberg blessed many stages, across the tri-state area, with his presence… but after years of writing and rapping, Slim decided to be on the other side of the mixing board. In the Spring of 2005, Iceberg Slim enrolled in the Audio Engineering program at the Institute of Audio Research, one of the country’s most credited audio engineering schools. During his enrollment, his love of engineering evolved into a love for Production. He spent many sleepless nights in various studios across the city, in an attempt to master his craft. He tweaked every sound to perfection. Whether it was a compressor or some reverb, he knew exactly what was needed. After working with many credible underground artists, Iceberg became the Producer/Engineer. Influenced by Nigerian music, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Jazz and Old School Hip-Hop, Iceberg Slim developed his own unique sound. During the summer of 2005, the multi-talented Rapper/Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Engineer Iceberg Slim came to a realization… he wanted to make his own music on his own label. With this vision in site, AfriGang Ent. was born. The label is making strides and growing with A&R: Sanchez, and Artists: Da Truth, Whiteboy-P, and singer, Chellz the Nygerian Pryncess. Iceberg Slim and the ‘Gang are turning heads and making their presence felt throughout the Nigerian Community. With his present hit, "Omoge" featuring Chellz, climbing charts here and overseas, Iceberg Slim is clearly here to stay. But it doesn’t stop there...AfriGang Ent. is here to reinvent music worldwide… This is a MOVEMENT! So tell a friend to tell a friend! The ‘Gang is ready to take the crown...warn the KING!
ZDON PAPORELLA
TWO DECADES AGO, several young men took the Nigerian music industry by storm, held it captive and made fans spellbound. Music like never before. With all the looks and hype that go with it, Chris Okotie, Alex Zito, Mike Okri and others ruled the game like it was a monarchy. Few believed they would ever go into oblivion. Two decades later, the talent and appeal of the stars of the 80’s have shown up again- only, this time, in a hybrid manner. And Zdon Paporella, is one of the leaders of the new school of singers who make others green with envy. Born to an army officer and civil servant, the singer’s early life was shaped by the discipline and forthrightness of his father, Dauda Nimyel who later rose to become a Colonel in the Nigerian Army and later Borno State Military Administrator (1993-1994). Years later, when the young Nimyel was to select a name for his first musical group, quite naturally, he settled for Century 21 Army. If he cannot wear combats and manipulate battalions, he can at least rock the microphone and command a thousand fans with his talent, which served perfectly well as his weapon. Finding his feet was however, not an easy task for Zdon – suddenly having to cope with homelessness and dejection when his father bowed to the lure of polygamy, leaving Zdon and his kid brother to fend for themselves. ‘Friends and family deserted me when my father turned his back on me’, he recollects in the emotional song, "No Shaking". Sadly too, the year was 1997, when it was unfashionable to sing pure R&B/ Hip hop and confess it. But Zdon got together with his friends, Paul and Icy, to form the group ZIP, making beautiful pop music, to the chagrin of the dying record labels who had no idea what to do with them and their brand of music. If the early years of his life were spent discovering and nurturing his art, then the years that followed were spent experimenting - recording endlessly with his group mates, taking myriad voice lessons and fraternizing with fans across the length and breath of their native country, Nigeria. Several hit tracks, rave videos and one album after (Tight, 2003), Zdon, Icy and Paul decided to suspend the ZIP project, to embark on solo careers. On July 28, 2005, Zdon kicked off his solo career. Then began the making of the artiste who would later join the list of gifted acts who will signpost the future of Nigerian music. Good-looking and gifted, almost to a fault, Zdon has, in the first year of his solo career, secured the loyalty of fans and the Nigerian media, and is constantly warming his way into the heart of concert promoters. In 2005 his debut single, Na U got massive radio airplay and rave reviews from mainstream entertainment media including The Punch, Encomium Weekly and The Sun. Na U, exemplary of the singer’s style, is a romance song the average Nigerian youth can identify with. "As a young man that has been through a lot emotionally, physically and psychologically, I understand the feelings of a lot of people and my songs speak the mind of the people", he says of the core theme of the tracks on his debut solo album, Experience Da Zee. Released on Culbeed Music, the Fourteen-tracked album reveals Zdon’s eclectic style, flowing effortlessly between Rap, Reggae, and R&B. This is however not surprising. Long before finding a dwelling place in music, Zdon’s parents had exposed the young Nimyel to the music of Elvis Presley, Micheal Jackson, Ik Dairo, Fela Kuti and Bob Marley. "I’ve been greatly influenced by their music, and I hope to leave a lasting legacy like they did" says the debutant of his idols. With the coming of MTV base to Africa and continuing exposure on channel O and heavily syndicated shows on Nigerian TV, the possibility of achieving his dream is not in doubt. His first video, Na U is currently jockey’s favourite on MTV base Africa, Channel O and on Nigerian TV stations. The video’s acceptance has not only served to his artistic prowess, but also to his sex symbol image- inducting him into the league hitherto exclusively occupied by the likes of D’Banj, 2face Idibia and P-Square. But music is the ultimate passion for the gifted singer/Rapper/ songwriter/ producer. Fresh from recording and performing the theme song for Next Movie Star, Nollywood’s pioneer reality TV show, and blackintellect.com, Zdon, already tipped by pundits as one of those that will shape the Nigerian music industry in 2006, spends his time writing and producing for other artistes (including KORA Awards nominee Follu Gee and US- based rappers U.G.O and Rassman), honouring performance engagements and playing basketball.
