ABOLORE AKANDE (9ICE)
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I had my influences from my background, culture, tradition, and listening to JuJu, Apala, Awurebe and Fuji Music. I was especially influenced by legends like Ebenezer Obey, Yusuf Olatunji, Ayinla Omowura, Tatalo Alamu, Epo Akara, Haruna Ishola etc. The western influences I have been exposed to started way back with Bob Marley. Other influences include Wyclef Jean, Sizzla Kalonji, Lauren Hill, Brandy, Alecia Keys, and in recent times Akon.
風格近似
I sound like 9ice. Inspired by Bob Marley and Wyclef Jean
Drinking from the inspiration provided by the gan gan drums, he frames the lyrics of his song; the rhythms and the contours of his experiences steadily guiding, prodding, defining him. Every line tells a story, each punctuation, carefully chronicling defining moments of his life and his career. He reaches out for the African sensibilities in Ebenezer Obey, mastering his proverbs and keen observation of life. Then he blends it with the unsteady pace of Wyclef Jean, whose world pierced through with contradictions, mirrors his ingenious style. Armed with a history rich in its diversity and influences he bursts onto the world stage. 9ice!
Tall and lanky with a characteristic swagger, few would argue about his place in the Contemporary Music scene in Nigeria. And as he mesmerizes with his eloquent vibes, gently cajoling, smoothly toasting and admonishing; few would notice the stories of travails and triumphs, vanities and victories etched in his musical lines.
Born Abolore Akande in the month of January 17th, he learnt early to give voice to the complexities of his world and his heart. So from the age of 14, he began his lyrical adventure. When bullied and treated unfairly, and had nowhere to run to, he wrote. When confronted with the harsh realities of economic deprivation, and a bleak future, he told his story in musical notes and sonorous lines; unconsciously walking the path of ancient Yoruba Musical Icons before his time. When the political upheavals in his nation threatened to consume his dreams altogether, he drew comfort from Fela and Bob Marley, producing his own harmony.
His early apprenticeship in solitude and a gift of incisive observation and analysis of diverse musical genres helped him evolve a style that bridged generational divides, acknowledged Western influences, but still remained unapologetically African. Still, he remained largely unnoticed even after his first album, and years of creating music as a professional artiste. Still he marched on, his pains a source of inspiration for further creative effusions.
His collaborations with different artistes shouted loud at the Nigerian music world and got him listening time. The scales dropped, the veil was lifted, he became the proverbial "cake!" everyone wanted a taste of..........and Nigeria and the world has never heard enough ever since. In his hit tracks Gongo Aso, street credibility, Pamurogo and the likes, a new era of Afro-hip pop was heralded. 9ice!
‘And the winner is…9ice!’ amidst the cheers and hysterics, flashing lights and steady drum beats of clicking cameras, he makes his way up stage to receive his umpteenth award (In recognition of his outrageous talent!). As he collects the glistening glass frame, holding it tightly, flanked by brimming beauties, he looks into the crowd, a sea of heads, and his world pauses for a second. A bright tear forms a trail on his cheek, as he sees vividly, only a few years back, years of lack and broken promises, years of pounding the streets in search of that big break, forming partnerships with the Molue and the Danfo, moments of despair and endless frustrations…and now…klieg lights! His world unfreezes, he brushes of the tear, raises his Award, but speech fails him. He speaks loudly in his heart:
THIS IS MY STORY…YOUR STORY…AND I WILL TELL IT AS LONG AS I LIVE……….. and the beat goes on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving! Time to be thankful for what we have, for whom we have in our lives and for what we can give to others to make their lives easier. I wish you health & happiness! Lori
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Thanks for helping me to support handicapped children!
Christian
Founder of HelpCharity Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 (0) 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 (0) 171 6903352 E-Mail: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Internet: www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity Internet: www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
GBAMU GBAMU,JIGI JIGI NA SOO...!!! BIG UP 9ICE...!!! AAHH..CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEDDINGS, MAY GOD BLESS IT WITH BEAUTIFUL KIDZ... -----------HINTER---------
Today I would like to let you know about two print magazines in Germany I'm writing for.
"Living Line Dance", reporting about line dance and country music, and "Folk Magazine", reporting about folk and country music. The magazines are high respected in Europe. They offer you a good chance to publicize yourself in Europe and Germany.
For more information, please contact me at MySpace or send email to Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de with the headline "Advertise at Living Line Dance and Folk Magazine".
Warm regards
Christian
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Phone +49 6101 544613 Mobil +49 171 6903352 www.myspace.com/ChristianLamitschka www.myspace.com/LamitschkaVideoInterviews www.myspace.com/CountryMusicInterviews www.myspace.com/HelpCharity
I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME THE #1 INDEPENDANT ARTIST ON MYSPACE MUSIC FOR 2009! MY NEW MIXTAPE "INTRODUCTION TO GREATNESS" HOSTED BY THE SHADYVILLE DJ'S YOUNG CARVELLI IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FREE OF CHARGE! GO TO MY PAGE AND CLICK THE MIXTAPE COVER FOR QUICK AND EASY DOWNLOAD. THIS IS OUR YEAR, LET'S GET IT! GOD BLESS U!
I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME THE #1 INDEPENDANT ARTIST ON MYSPACE MUSIC FOR 2009! MY NEW MIXTAPE "INTRODUCTION TO GREATNESS" HOSTED BY THE SHADYVILLE DJ'S YOUNG CARVELLI IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FREE OF CHARGE! GO TO MY PAGE AND CLICK THE MIXTAPE COVER FOR QUICK AND EASY DOWNLOAD. THIS IS OUR YEAR, LET'S GET IT! GOD BLESS U!
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