Lessons in K’sonology
Music is a powerful tool that can be used to impact lives positively; and upcoming singer K’son hopes to use his ‘message songs’ to do just that. Born Kofi Hanson-Asiedu in Ghana, he relocated to the United Kingdom to live with his mother at the age of 8.
Blessed with a squeaky clean and sweet voice, music and singing came naturally to K’son. He began by singing chart songs in the playground and occasionally being asked to sing in front of class. However, he knew he had a future in music when he was once singing at his older sister’s house and heard the approving “ooh you can sing you know!” from his sister. Since then, he has never looked back since. » Read more…
Meet Disastrous, Ghanaian-Made but American Influenced
US based Ghanaian rapper, Disastrous, hopes to put Ghanaian music on the map with his forthcoming sophomore album, poignantly titled ‘Ghanaian-Made, American Influenced’. Born Edem Nigel Amedume in Accra, Ghana, Disastrous discovered his talent as early as age 8. Even before Reggie Rockstone, the Godfather of hiplife, had made a name for himself in the industry, young Disastrous was making a name for himself performing future hits out of Reggie’s demo. It is therefore not surprising that Reggie Rockstone remains to date, one of Disastrous’ biggest influences.
Salone JR aka Born Sierra Leonean: A Gem in your Midst
JR is a reggae singer/songwriter born in Sierra Leone and has been residing in the US since 1989. While attending high school, he joined a reggae band where he honed his skills. During a vacation to Sierra Leone in 2004, JR recorded two tracks “Rise Up Sa Lone” and “Gonna Miss You” featuring the Jungle Leaders, a talented group of guys with conscious reggae vibes. These two songs were featured on Jungle Leader’s “Same Soup” Album released in 2005.
Jamati: Firstly more light to you for gracing the Jamati tree with your light and welcome. » Read more…
Ronny O, a new blood for African hip-hop
Good music is infectious; it is able to reach deep into your mind and connect with your soul or inner being no matter the genre of music. Ron Orleans Binder, alias Ronny O, is a Canadian based Ghanaian rapper who knew that he was made for the rap game from the moment he listened to the ‘Ruff Ryders’ First Lady: Eve’ album, at age 14.
Born in the heart of the Bronx and later relocating to Toronto due to his parents separating, Ronny O was able to acquire and make sense of the hip-hop culture surrounding him, and has carefully harnessed his experiences into a unique talent that reflects the pain, hardships and good times in his life. After appearing on over 25 mixtapes, Ronny O is readying his debut album ‘Celebrity Status’. The first single off the album, yet to be titled ‘Lazer Light’ or ‘Bus Stop’ features Akon’s new artist Gypsy Stokes and promises to be one of the most-talked-about albums of 2009. Jamati.com got into the creative space of this young rapper with a sharp sense of humor, to find out about his music and life. » Read more…
Introducing Village Huut
From the Garden City of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria comes Village Huut, a vibrant and dynamic music group made up of cousins Kenny Louis (Lou Kidd) and Stephen Onyibo (Decoy/ Kanscience). Bonded by their love and passion for music, the duo says they are on a quest to create music that blends traditional African music with contemporary Hip-Hop, and especially Reggae music.
Both artists have resided in Connecticut, United States, for the past four to five years where their musical proficiency has been harnessed and honed. Their goal is to take the Global music community by storm while staying true to their African, Caribbean, and American audience. They are currently working on their first independent album release, which will include a variety of known and upcoming artists, and scheduled to be released in Europe, North America and Africa. » Read more…
Omawunmi Megbele:The Voice Of A West African Idol
The name Omawunmi Megbele when mentioned, might not strike a cord but when attached with Idols West Africa, she comes like a flash. The Nigerian born diva stunned viewers of the TV reality show with her captivating voice and charisma each time she came on stage to perform a song, securing her position as the first runner-up of Idols West Africa, 2007. Not surprisingly, six months later she storms the Music industry with two hit songs-“In The Music” and “Miss My Baby”, that have since then enjoyed air play by radio stations all around the country.
Omawunmi Megbele, is the first runner-up of Idols West Africa 2007. On December 23,2008 – Jamati Entourager Seun Johnson (Nigeria), had the opportunity to chat with this talented lady from home. » Read more…
Lion on the Leash
Kae Sun continues to be one of the most conscious lyricists in today’s popcorn generation of musicians. His music and poetry is inspired by life and filled with the realities of today’s world. He recently made a lo-fi recording of a song on his upcoming record “Lion On A Leash“. The video has been receiving a lot of attention online because of its lyrical content. The video was featured on MySpace for a while and it received very positive responses.
Alaché – A Gospel Singer with A Vision
Alaché is a gospel singer who produced her first full length album “You’re my world” under the helm of Nigerian recording superstar Panam Percy Paul. she has now teamed up with vocal coach and producer, Gerry Williams, who’s literally worked with every major pop star birthed from that highly fertile scene (including Mandy Moore, O-Town, LFO, Raven, Aaron Carter, Jordan Knight, Stacie Orrico and Jump).
Jamati: What was it that inspired you to get into gospel music? » Read more…
CHAZZ: I’m in Love
For the first time right here on Jamati, we present to you the Malawian-born and raised, but now Atlanta-based, crooner, who goes by the name of Chazz a.k.a. Chawezi Munthali. He was nominated for a Malawi Expo Award in July 2008 and even been likened to music icon, Akon.
Eric Sell a.k.a EeS – Judge For Yourself!
Namibian born and raised Eric Sell’s African roots are unquestionable. Because of his race and his choosen music genre, he always manages to cause a stir with people questioning his ability as an artist. I must admit when I first saw him I thought to myself, “Okay, another hip-hop artist,” so I was startled my reaction would be to discover that this white boy was also a house and kwaito artist.
Asa – The Revelation/Revolution Of A Nigerian Soul
Not only has she been nominated for both the “Artist of the Year” and the “Best Female Act” at the 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards, but Asa was also nominated for the “Best African Act” at the 2008 MOBO Awards beside trailblazing artists like Estelle and Dizzee Rascal. Born in Paris but Nigerian-raised, Asa is a product of two Nigerian parents who, when she was only two, returned back to settle in the “New York City” of Nigeria–Lagos.
As a child growing up with a music lover for a father, she listened to the likes of Fela Kuti, Sunny Ade, Bob Marley, Aretha Franklen, Marvin Gaye, Lagbaja, and Ebenezer Obey. It was obviously time destined for her to answer to her musical call. Drawing inspiration from all the artists that she listened to growing up, Asa started connecting all the elements that make her the trailblazing artist she is. » Read more…
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