9ice real/full name is Abolore
Akande born on the 17th of January 1980s is Award winning Nigerian Artist known for his versatility,
proverbial lyrics and unique style started his singing and writing
career at the age of fourteen.He hit lime light with his HIT single “Gongo Aso” Justifiable
tagged “the hit maker”, 9ice
conveys with his music, a new ethnic flavor and eclectic style that is
uniquely his. 9ice is a south-westerner from Ogbomoso in Oyo State but he grew up in the district of Bariga in Lagos.
9ice educational background
Years of studying the industry and refining his
skills, has helped him develop his musical ideology and style. His
powerful use of the Yoruba language and his lyrical abilities sets him
apart from most artists in his genre and in his opinion is what makes
him 9ice.
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This unique style, evident on all of his song some of which
include his hit song Gongo Aso, Street Credibility, Party Rider, Little
Money, Ganja Man, Talent dey waste as well as on collaborations like the
song ‘Ruggedy Baba’ a hit track he did with Nigeria’s Ruggedman, and Le
Fenu So, which he did with Lord of Ajasa, often leaves many listeners
astonished at the magic of the delivery and the rhythmic harmony.
9ice,
whose hit single “Gongo Aso” from his sophomore album also titled Gongo
Aso has become a sort of national anthem in his home country, aspires
to raise his game, push the creative envelope and transcend music
stereotypes. He has in all ways worked hard to become a
reference point for Nigerian artistes anywhere. Reminiscent of the likes
of Fela, Youssour Ndour and Angelique Kidjo, he hopes to someday become
a cultural ambassador with his music. He believes consistency,
originality as well as old-fashioned hard work are the keys that aid him to achieving
all these.
His award credits include 2009 Hip Hop World Artist
of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the year as well as 2008
MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Best African Act, 2008 MTV Africa Music
Awards Best Hip Hop Artist, 2008 Dynamix Awards Artist the Year, 2009
Future Awards Musician of the Year and many more.
His music credits
include collaborations with RuggedMan on the chart topping
‘RuggedyBaba’, the powerful social commentary ‘Make dem talk’ recorded
with 2Shotz, as well as tracks from his first album “the Certificate”,
and hit songs from his sophomore album “ Gongo Aso”, some of which
include, Gongo Aso, Street Credibility, Pamurogo, Photocopy, to name a
few. Some of his social recognitions include, Nigerian Youth Merit
Award, Youth Ambasador for Peace and more. His musical influences range
from Wyclef Jean to the Miliki Maestro, Ebenezer Obey. 9ice is without a
doubt leaving his mark in the Afro hip-hop circle and worldwide.
Discography
- Certificate (2007)
- Gongo Aso (2008)
- Tradition (2009)
- Versus (2011)
- Bashorun Gaa (2011)
- Deluxe Version Versus & Bashorun Gaa (2011)
- CNN/GRA (2014)
Get his contact on his social media account:
Instagram: Iamancestor
Twitter: @iamancestor.
Snapchat: @iamancestor.
references : last.fm,wikipedia
