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Nneka Egbuna was born in a small town called Warri in Nigeria in 1981 and used to sing in her school’s and church choir in Nigeria. She says “In my life the only places I really felt secure were and still are in the Music and in the Lord“.
After relocating to Germany she’s been singing “professionally“ for 5 years now. Her influences reflect her younger days in Nigeria as well as her time in the western world as she names famous compatriot Fela Kuti and legend Bob Marley as well as contemporary rappers Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Mobb Deep and Lauryn Hill. After gaining experiences good and bad with several producers and artists, she finally met DJ and Hip Hop Beatmaker, DJ Farhot (Hit Spot Productions) and they are working together for 2 years now. Before that she started hanging out with artists such as „Maskoe“ and „The Chosen Few Crew“ (Short Lord, Sensai Miyagie, Antonio, Seven 30 a.o.) and recorded songs with them. Subsequently they became her posse.
Musically her songs range from deep soulful ballads like her „Confession“ tune to modern reinventions of the UK sound, that „Massive Attack“ once was popular for („Changes“) to funk-driven Hip Hop tracks („Stand Strong“). Even though she sings more than raps, she claims Hip Hop as her primary musical roots and an important source of her inspiration. You can call it Hip-hop Soul, if you want to, but as most real artist, Nneka doesn’t like labels. Even more important for her thoughtful lyrics are her origin and up bringing in Nigeria. „I get inspired when I take a severe look at the things going on in our world today; especially in my country.
After relocating to Germany she’s been singing “professionally“ for 5 years now. Her influences reflect her younger days in Nigeria as well as her time in the western world as she names famous compatriot Fela Kuti and legend Bob Marley as well as contemporary rappers Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Mobb Deep and Lauryn Hill. After gaining experiences good and bad with several producers and artists, she finally met DJ and Hip Hop Beatmaker, DJ Farhot (Hit Spot Productions) and they are working together for 2 years now. Before that she started hanging out with artists such as „Maskoe“ and „The Chosen Few Crew“ (Short Lord, Sensai Miyagie, Antonio, Seven 30 a.o.) and recorded songs with them. Subsequently they became her posse.
Musically her songs range from deep soulful ballads like her „Confession“ tune to modern reinventions of the UK sound, that „Massive Attack“ once was popular for („Changes“) to funk-driven Hip Hop tracks („Stand Strong“). Even though she sings more than raps, she claims Hip Hop as her primary musical roots and an important source of her inspiration. You can call it Hip-hop Soul, if you want to, but as most real artist, Nneka doesn’t like labels. Even more important for her thoughtful lyrics are her origin and up bringing in Nigeria. „I get inspired when I take a severe look at the things going on in our world today; especially in my country.
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Festival-Actual wrote:
¡Hola amigos! El festival ‘Actual’ ya está en marcha: del 2 al 6 de enero de 2010 puedes disfrutar en Logroño, en La Rioja, de un gran espectáculo de música, entretenimiento y diversión. En 2010, nuestro festival está de aniversario. ‘Actual’ cumple 20 años. Visita nuestro perfil para ver los eventos organizados. Podrás ver a Nneka en Actual. http://www.actual2010.com
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MissClarck wrote:
Hi, I just want to present the band Bantunani with their new afrogroove. Please support them becaus ethey have a strong lyrics and dark groove. listen to blackninja. http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Bantunani
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frengermoy wrote:
muy buena
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mozee728 wrote:
such a talented artist!! have you guys checked out the video for the uncomfortable truth?! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBbF0gwt8tU i love it!
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Sanches10 wrote:
I never thought i would like this
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DarkRoomLver wrote:
Oo ja ne znal sto nneka ushe w rocii sluschajut :D LOVE NNEKA!
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Midori_its_me wrote:
замечательная замечательная замечательная!
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Smydzana wrote:
Nneka is amazing! <3
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ohnadi wrote:
Heartbeat вынос мозга на танцполе!
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roots-roy wrote:
saw her live in cologne. she's a strong sista !!!
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theworldlovesme wrote:
sie is einfach toll :)
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zyletka89 wrote:
i like her:) nice songs
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lomamagarikacia wrote:
she is a super girl,,just woooooooow
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therizi wrote:
sie hat eine krass gute stimme!
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slapetyblapety wrote:
I want to see her live! She needs to come to San Francisco :)
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franzelfant wrote:
the concert was soooo amazing
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karola23m1 wrote:
Wow 'Heartbeat' is amazing.love it!
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jebus989 wrote:
everyone does. why isn't it in her top tracks :s
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epic_fail_boy wrote:
Heartbeat (Chase and Status Mix) is amaze! =] I prefer it over the original as well. LOL
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lunarisagilis wrote:
glad i came across her music before not very long ago actually..i fell in love with it,she's amazing ♥
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