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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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TheEntity_ wrote:
Thanks to those who posted the mixtape, i had no clue about it.
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sing07star wrote:
DOWNLOAD MIXTAPE with j.period NOW! http://www.jperiod.com/upload/nneka/jperiod-nneka-final.zip CHECK OUT HER MYSPACE! http://www.myspace.com/nnekaworld
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TomakELG wrote:
I think I'm in love
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MrRyanDee wrote:
The mixtape with J. Period is available for download: http://www.jperiod.com/nneka/
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JanDaMac wrote:
Amazing voice - true shit.
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MissClarck wrote:
Hi, I just want to present you the band call Bantunani with their afrogroove and strong lyrics you will just be touched by such strengh http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Bantunani Support them around you 'cause they are very engaged for a New world with a new Africa. http://www.facebook.com/pages/BANTUNANI/36907907401 Best Regards, Marie
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lateflip wrote:
have seen her live some time ago ... still remember her singin' her soul into the mic! she inspires me a lot!!!! THANKS FOR THIS MUSIC!
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TheRootsLife wrote:
She is working on a mixtape with J. Period at the moment. Check it out.... http://www.urb.com/?s=nneka
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AlaskanMalamut wrote:
Amazing :D
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mrsean20 wrote:
so great
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grafician wrote:
Great remix to "Heartbeat" by Chase&Status: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVuZWfWUb1c
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parkerbgates wrote:
sound a beautiful and sound voice... loving her music :)!!
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nasty_pf wrote:
heartbeat
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nondenomina wrote:
yes, i agree - her video is amazing! can't wait for her new album (concrete jungle) to come out in february
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marisagee wrote:
I am obsessed with her. I saw her in SF and she was sooo good live!!
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mattee66 wrote:
I have and it is so sick... I really dig her. Shes like a Lauryn Hill....
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wmgilmor wrote:
Have you guys seen the video for "The Uncomfortable Truth". It is amazing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaZarlHqzvw
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youdestroyme wrote:
I love "Uncomfortable Truth!!"
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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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