LINEO AND THE AFRO HIP HOUSE FUSION
LINEO AND THE AFRO HIP HOUSE FUSION
Lineo
may be pretty young, but he has come a long way and anybody neck-deep
into Nigerian Hip-Hop scene would definitely not find this name strange.
Adekoya Adegboyega Fondly called Elepepe Master for his somewhat successful single ‘After-party Obombo’ and ‘Funky High’
which still make their fair share of rounds in Lagos’ Night clubs from
Liquid Lounge in Ikeja all the way to Jay Jay Okocha’s Club 10 on the
Lagos Island.
His
charming looks, flamboyant accessories and electric dance steps stand
him out. But it does not stop there as his brand of music is in itself
revolutionary to say the least!
Many
of his enthusiasts believe he is slowly but surely forging a niche for
himself by inventing a brand new genre of music self-branded ‘Afro Hip House’
This
genre simply put is a mishmash of Afro beats, Funk and House! Now when
you thought that was all; the above combination is fused with percussion
and vocal effects! Sounds nerdy right?
Well,
in simple English, it’s a brand of music which intoxicates your brain,
excites your ears, fires up your reflexes and electrifies your body!
Afro Hip House is sophisticated, sexy, provocative and
stylish; it fuses African and European, urban and traditional, Afro-pop and
Sangoma trance. It is hip, flash and proudly African.
Experts
agree that this new Nigerian genre spearheaded by Lineo is ideal for
night clubs just like its close European cousins- Funk, Urban music and
Dancehall!
Lineo- The Elepepe Master!
Because
of these unique qualities and African blend, Lineo’s music tickled the
Fancy of renowned America tabloid Metro which commented on one of
Lineo’s performances in New York;
“This
is an audacious and wildly energetic fusion of the urban and
traditional genres. It is an explosive night that will have the whole
house on its feet and shaking their stuff… this exuberant show – part
club night, part musical - is as much fun as you can have in a church
hall before midnight.” - Metro
Cruise Nigeria
celebrates the immense creativity of the young musical genius who
prides himself with being the founder of the genre of music. And he’s
not stopping there! Besides largely successful tours abroad, Lineo has
made impressive club tours in Lagos and uses social networks like
Twitter and Facebook to pave the way for himself by inspiring social
change and increased awareness to his brand of music.
LINEO and Tuface during the US tour
And to wrap it up, this Online Music Marketing Genius revealed exclusively to Cruise Nigeria that he has just closed a digital distribution deal with Universal Music!
And this young man doesn’t stop there; he has etched his name in the
annals of history as being the first Nigerian Hip Hop Artist to perform
at the New York Apollo theatre!
Adding
to this impressive resume, this hardworking lad has done songs with
African musical Giants Tuface (Feel it in 2009) and Dagrin (Show me the
money in 2010) as well as a successful US tour in 2009 alongside Olu
Maintain, another US tour with Tuface in 2010 and bagging the
prestigious ICON AWARD for Nigeria most promising artist in 2008.
The
intimidating list of accolades goes on and on, but suffice it to say
that Lineo who is currently in the United States of America performing
at the Miami House Music Festival is a huge ambassador for exemplary
Nigerian behaviour and artistic ingenuity in the world stage.
Below are a few of his songs which you can click to download
listen irrespective of your brand of mobile or computer accessory!
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Thank You in anticipation
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