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8 SUPERSTARS FROM ACROSS AFRICA UNITE
WITH ONE MAJOR GLOBAL MEGASTAR TO FORM ONE8 – THE ALL STAR GROUP TO TAKE THE
BEST IN MUSIC FROM AFRICA ONTO THE GLOBAL STAGE, CONNECTING MILLIONS OF FANS
THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF MUSIC!
The wait is over and a revolution in
music has officially begun! After weeks of speculation ONE8 is here!
Through the power of the
universal language of MUSIC and combining genres, sounds, voices and audiences -
while breaking down stereotypes, geographical borders and divisions, ONE8 is the ultimate music force
that is single-handedly changing the face of the African music industry.
Planet music is the playground
for ONE8 as the hottest
African talent from eight major African countries has joined forces to create an
African supergroup unlike anything seen before.
In fact the power of this
collective of African stars and excitement has gotten so big that ONE8 will be not only be joined
by one of the biggest global megastars and icons in music for their first single
and video, about to be recorded in Chicago, USA but this superstar, who’s played
a crucial role in defining R&B and Hip-Hop as we know it today around the
world, will in addition produce the song and video together with some of the
biggest names in music and music video production in the world today!
This
all star group ONE8 is produced and managed by the first major Pan- African
record label and 360 music company, ROCKSTAR4000 within the family of the
world’s number 1 recording company Sony Music, who’s delivered the world some of
the biggest icons and pioneers and boasting a vast catalog of some of the most
important recordings in the history of music including the likes of Elvis
Presley, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, R Kelly, Alicia Keys, Usher, Christina
Aguilera, Pink, Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, Santana, Shakira, Kings of Leon
to name a few. ONE8 is destined for greatness shattering perceptions about
African music as it builds networks and excitement across the Pan African music
landscape and across the world.
ONE8 is not only just another big
star group, but is a very progressive and digital media driven group, and hugely
driven by their passion to not only allow their fans access around the clock but
freedom from every day challenges and empowering their fans to be whatever they
want to be through the power of music and the digital
world - connecting them across cities, borders and continents. As all 8 artists
set off for the USA, fans will be connected with them around the clock through
the website, mobile site or mobisite, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube and
live webcasts from location and empower millions of fans to feel free to
experience this music revolution and historic journey as it happens. Fans will
experience their favorite stars up close and personal and roam where no fan has
roamed before, digital ALL ACCESS PASSES delivered personally by these
superstars to their fans! Together all the artists have worked together to
create a song that is a truly Pan-African creation. The group will also shoot a
video in Chicago which will be released across the continent and the world with
the first single in November, alongside a full album and DVD soon after.
You
can follow ONE8 around the clock on the following official portals:
Website:
www.myone8.com
Mobisite:
myone8.mobi
Facebook:
facebook.com/myone8
Twitter:
twitter.com/myone8
Flickr:
flickr.com/myone8
YouTube:
youtube.com/one8TV
Navio: Uganda
One of
Uganda’s most awarded hip-hop artists ever to emerge, Navio has been on the
forefront of the countries hip-hop genre for more than 10 years, making huge
strides in pushing the genre’s accessibility in Eastern Africa. Originally from the rap group Klear Kut, Navio
became an overnight sensation, winning awards and topping charts until 2009,
when he decided to pursue a solo career. Navio is adamant he will continue to
develop the East African hip hop sound and will definitely bring a passionate
and creative style to the ONE8 project.
Amani: Kenya
Amani is one of the most
talented and beautiful female stars ever to come out of Kenya. Her name is a Swahili word that literally
means peace and tranquility, and the soothing sounds of Amani’s music reflect
exactly that. Amani’s soothing music is urban and African, uplifting with
unforgettable melodies that showcase both Amani’s vocal and song-writing
talents. This talent has not gone unrecognised in the awards category with Amani
having won numerous awards including the Kenya Kisima Award in 2006 for Best
Female Artist and Best Collaboration, and in 2007 for Best Female Boomba Artist.
Amani has also been nominated for a Channel O video award in 2008 for Best
Female Artist East Africa. In 2009 she won the MTV African Music Award (MAMA)
for Best Female Artist Pan Africa alongside a slew of nominations at the 2009
Channel O Music Awards.
Alikiba: Tanzania
The king of Bongo
Flava, Alikiba is Tanzania’s biggest superstar artist. With his first album only being released in
2008, he has exploded into one of the biggest African artists, across the
continent and internationally. With the
origins lying in Caribbean music, Bongo Flava is a happy, danceable style that
brings parties to life and lifts moods effortlessly. Having a debut album be the top selling album
in the whole of East Africa, Alikiba is no stranger to success and is looking
forward to bringing his positive energy to the ONE8 project.
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