After an immaculate Introduction to Mainstream Nigeria with his smash hit "Follow me" feat Wizkid and a 2nd single that is widely regarded as the dopest Nigerian Hiphop song out on Radio "OMG", Yung6ix teams up with Label Mate Naeto C on his 3rd Single “Picking Things”. "Picking Things" is street Lingo for hitting a jackpot or making a whole lot of cash. On the record, Both Emcees rap about the aspirations and dreams of a Young Nigerian in Pursuit of his Financial Freedom and the Glory of achieving their dreams, laced over a fast paced beat that strikes a balance between Hiphop and a Typical Nigerian Commercial song. This song has been Certified the Breakthrough song for Yung6ix by Industry Heads, Deejays, A&Rs, fans, Critics and all that have heard it.
***** BIO****
Yung6ix 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 flow 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 like minded artists, and a rap group "G-squad" was formed. The group went on to win a plethora of talent shows in and around southern Nigeria while garnering an ever increasing fan base.
After high school he directed his talents into pursuing a solo career and has recorded over 100 SONGS, not including numerous features, that got him Recognition and the acronym "King of the South". In the Year 2009, Yung6ix caught the attention of a renowned A&R “Gbemi Ereku” who signed him almost immediately to 411 Entertainment , He later Put pen to Paper (A JVA) with One of West Africa's Biggest Entertainment Company “Storm 360” Early 2011. Yung6ix has consistently put in work on a national scale since then, He dropped his first Mainstream Single “Follow Me” feat Wizkid , May 2011, The Song went on to introduce him to a broader audience and he immediately became Raps New Sensation.
His second Single “OH My Gosh” (OMG) was adjudged the most played Naija Hiphop song on Beat 99.9 fm and its Video, The Most played Nigerian Hiphop Video on Urban Televison Station “SoundCity” over the last six months.
Yung6ix released his Debut Mixtape "Green Light Green" December 26th 2011 and has gathered more than 50,000 downloads since its release, Yung6ix has continued to reach new heights, The latest, a massively accepted Collabo with M.I on ILLEGAL MUSIC2 Where the Chocolate City Rapper hailed him as the King Of The South, a Moniker, Yung6ix has earned on the streets of Southern Nigeria more than 3 years ago way before he shot into National Limelight. He is highly sought after for shows, He appeals to a lot of Young Nigerians (esp.Teenagers) and has often been referred to as the Voice of the New Generation. He has performed at Various Concerts, Shows and Events to the amazement of fans who adore his Stage Craft.
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 Africa Hiphop by All and Sundry. He is Currently Working on his Debut Album while balancing his Schooling at a Nigerian Private University.
****END****
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar