We’re proud of HHP Representin’ @ MTV!
We were honoured to be asked to submit our votes for the nominees for this year’s Best African Act at the MTV awards in Munich in November and are delighted to see HHP representin’ for SA as well as Samini from Ghana and D’banj from Nigeria…. Jua Cali and Chameleone are new artists to us, we’ll just have to check them out on YouTube. Represent wishes Jabba all the best and we’re holding thumbs that you take it away, you certainly deserve it HHP! We’re proud of you mfo’ and believe that you will scoop it. Hopefully just like the rugby, we’ll be leaving our winning mark all over Europe in the next few weeks. Congrats to all the African bands and all the best. Here’s the deal:
The 14th annual MTV Europe Music Awards is gearing up for another spectacular event, which is happening in Munich’s OlympiaHalle on 1 November.
The best 5 will be thrown to the public across Africa who will decide the eventual winner in Munich on November 1st.
The category is Best African Act
Nominees:
* Hip Hop Pantsula – South Africa
* Jua Cali – Kenya
* Chameleone – Uganda
* D’Banj – Nigeria
* Samini – Ghana
Biogs:
HHP released his first album – ‘Introduction’ – in 2000: Over the course of five albums, he has crafted a singular sound that combines the power of hip-hop with the energy of Kwaito (South Africa’s urban youth genre that first make its appearance at the onset of the democratic era) and the pulse of traditional South African sounds.
But it was HHP’s 2006 offering – ‘YBA 2 NW’ – that secured his standing as a premiere contemporary act when his songs ‘Jabba’ ‘wWalk On By’ ‘Thlabane to Maftown’ became a crossover hit, racking up airplay at a broad cross section of radio formats, from urban to adult contemporary and contemporary hit.
The name ‘JUA CALI’ comes from the estate he grew up in, California Estate – Kenya – Jua cali’s music is Genge which is a Kenyan music genre that incorporates hip hop, dancehall and traditional African music styles.
Jua cali’s promotional mini album *’Juacalisekta the mini album’* containing his old songs and a new songs did well on the underground scene. This has helped push sales of *JUACALISEKTA* the full album and make Jua Cali undoubtedly one of Kenya’s leading stars.
With the success came recognition. This has led to his high demand at many shows, local and international.
Born Joseph Mayanja, Chameleone is known for his stimulating live performances, and is revered as one of East Africa’s most versatile, creative and crowd-pleasing artists.
Chameleone’s musical style is a combination of Ugandan folk music, central African rumba, zouk and ragga. His first album was released in Kenya in 1999. He has since released several albums including ‘Bageya’ in 2000, ‘Mama Mia’ in 2001, ‘Njo Karibu’ in 2002, ‘The Golden Voice’ in 2003, ‘Mambo Bado’, in 2004 and ‘Kipepo’ in 2005.
Chameleone’s biggest hits include Jamila, Mama Rhoda, Shida za Dunia, Kipepeo, Bei Kali, Fitina Yako, Haraka Haraka, Mambo Bado, and Ndivyo Sivyo
D’Banj born Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo is a singer songwriter as well as harmonica guru, a charismatic stage performer with boundless energy.
All his songs are based on true life stories. He performs in Yoruba, English and like his hero Fela Anikulapo Kuti in pidgin English. His first album titled ‘NO LONG THING’ was produced by Don Jazzy and features hit tracks like; ‘Tongolo’, ‘Mobo lowo won’, ‘Don’t ask me’, ‘Socor’ and ‘All the way’.
He has recorded songs with established artistes like; Ruggedman, JJC & 419 Squad, Weird MC, Ikechukwu, SID and newest sensations like; Wande Coal, D’ Prince and K-Switch.
Ghanaian musician SAMINI maiden award winning album, LINDA rang the bells of the arrival of a genius in the music industry. A collection of thrilling songs artistically reflects the dynamism of the singer and prolific songwriter’s talent. LINDA was a hit in Ghana and went on to win two awards at Ghana Music awards. In the same year he was adjudged as the best new artiste of the year at the same awards.
Samini individual appeal and ability to reach to a cross section of listeners without age and occupational limitations is a part of his whole package.
