Ify Otuya

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Genre: Afro-beat / Pop / R&B
Location London, Lagos Nigeria, Un
Profile Views: 31021
Last Login: 12/10/2012
Member Since 7/9/2007
Website www.facebook.com/ifyotuyamusic
Type of Label Indie
Bio
A Singer, Songwriter and Performer, Ify Otuya studied Music Performance and Production at London Centre of Contemporary Music, where she received tuition from some international names including Toby Baker (Sinead O'connor, B.B King, Brandy), Sid Gauld (Incognito), Pete Zeldman (Jaco Pastorius), Richie Stevens (Jay-Z), Marcia Escoffery (Elton John, Stevie Wonder); and played with the legendary Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Weseley (James Brown). Based in London, she's written, recorded and toured the UK with musicians including Folk-Soul sensation Whateverland, and Contemporary vocal group Souls of Prophecy Gospel Choir (Prince's Trust Fund). She's also been visible at different times, in circles within the Nigerian music industry (Felabration, Star Trek). In 2010, she released her debut EP - "The Eclectic Definition of Miss O" [E.D.M.O], for which she explored ways to combine African poly-rhythms with the melodic and emotive inflections of R&B. What sets this talented afro-bohemian girl apart is her ability to effortlessly combine the earthiness of her roots with the essences of modern culture. There is experience, relevance, and diversity that come through in her music.
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A Singer, Songwriter, Performer and Producer, Ify studied Music Performance and Production at the prestigious London Centre for Contemporary Music, where she received tuition from some international names including Toby Baker (Sinead O'connor, B.B King, Brandy), Sid Gauld (Incognito), Pete Zeldman (Jaco Pastorius), Richie Stevens (Jay-Z), Marcia Escoffery (Elton John, Stevie Wonder); and played with the legendary Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Weseley (James Brown). She spent the last six years in the UK, writing, recording and touring with a variety of professional musicians and singing groups, including Folk-Soul sensation Whateverland, and Contemporary Soul-Pop-Gospel group, Souls of Prophecy. In 2010, Ify completed work on her debut EP - "The Eclectic Definition of Miss O", for which she purposely relocated to Nigeria (West Africa) with the ambition of exploring ways to combine African poly-rhythms with the melodic and emotive inflections of R&B. Currently, Ify is successfully promoting the Eclectic Definition of Miss O EP.