Ladybrille Londoners, JJC, one of Africa’s leading music veterans and pioneer will release his new album “‘AFRICAN DREAM” tomorrow. He also has a new hit single and video “Marry Joanna.” Details below:
Album listening and Release Party
Thursday, 26Th May 2011, 8pm-10pm Album listening /Press Meeting
11pm-4am After Party
Guvnor
Bell Lane, Off Dock Road. Docklands. E16 2AB
London, United Kingdom
About the Album
‘The African Dream’
Following in the footsteps of great legends including Fela Kuti, UK-based, Nigerian musician, MOBO nominated JJC returns to the world stage, this time representing Africa . On a mission to unite Africa through his music, JJC released the New album ‘The African Dream’ on 23rd MAY 2011- an eclectic mix of material which reflects the diverse sounds currently making waves across the continent.
From the Afro dance anthem “Jigi Lale”, an electro funk inspired “Skankers” JJC’s beat-making talents will entice newcomers and Afro beat veterans alike to dance. On the more serious side of things, songs “Ma Love” and the romantic “Say Yes”) are delivered to showcase the artist’s sentimental side.
“Bang Bang” and “Hungry are track that will get the crowd asking why hes was away for so long.
Last year JJC (aka Skillz, for his a much sought-after skills as a music producer to the stars) embarked on his mission with his hugely infectious lead single and video “We Are Africans”. The track became an anthem and acknowledged the multi-talented star as one of Africa’s leading stars with a MOBO nomination.
To date the single alone has been remixed x times, in countries all over Africa, from x to x and is still being requested by artists from other countries hoping to put their spin on the momentous track.
To attend, RSVP with ([email protected] or [email protected] or call 07956-969-824)
JJC’s Bio:
Nigerian-born and London-based songwriter/ rapper/ singer/ producer JJC aka Skillz first raised to fame when he formed Sony Music act Big Brovaz (their first single “Nu Flow” was a worldwide hit). He then went on to produce for Lamar, Jamelia, Ginuwine, Liberty X, Booty Luv and many others. Alongside these mainstream production credentials, he created pioneering Afropean group JJC & 419 Squad, where he was the producer, songwriter and main vocalist. JJC & 419 Squad, whose hit songs included “Gbao”, “Atide” and “Kilonsele”, broke new ground with their fresh mix of hip-hop and African flavours, with lyrics in Pidgin, Yoruba and English. The group managed to reach out to European and World Music audiences as well Nigerian audiences, and they performed at countless events, including major festivals such as WOMAD in the UK and also at MTV Base Africa’s launch concert in Abuja, alongside Ludacris, 2-Face and Asa. Their music was used in films (Stephen Frears’ Oscar-nominated Dirty Pretty Things) and on TV (Channel 4’s drama Stealing Lives) and tracks were included on internationally released CD compilations. JJC & 419 Squad picked up a number of awards, too, such as the 2004 Kora award for ‘Best African Group’. (More recently JJC has won the ‘2009 Best UK-based African Act’ trophy at both the African Music Awards and the BEFFTA Awards.)
The World wide Hit ‘’We are Africans’
‘We Are Africans’ and the remix which had the likes of Tilla Man, Moe Eazy and Dolla Billz received over a quarter of a million views on Youtube. This song is said to be the national anthem for Africans all over the world as it gave a significant feeling and meaning to be proud of wherever you are from which he explains to be “Africans of all different colours building a better name”. Being a two time Mobo Award winner and part of the launch of MTV Africa he is also the CEO of his production company Big Boyz Entertainment. JJC is a testament to young children which he prides himself in using his story as motivation for them to see that you can be anything you want to especially if you come from different cultures and traditions. He is an example of a man who “Leaves home and returns with success”.
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