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118178
abdulkareem
african
drumming
fela
lagos
makossa
naija
nigeria
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Naija kid
Drummer Boy
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A single man band, live from seattle, experimenting on african beats
11817 for life
11817 for life
Why this name?
i'm from naija, a land of drummers. i've always loved the way drums move people, its just vibrant and uknow it brings the life in any event.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
its great, gives u the chance to hear a variety of everything out there. lov the mp3/dnet
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
not really
Band History:
Band leader 118171, from nigeria. started in seattle, WA room 203, 2003. mixing beats with fruityloops; taking african drum classes. well its a short history.
Your influences?
Fela man, Femi kuti, lagbaja generally the african music genre called "makossa", "kwaito, afro hiphop and afro beats. lots of african artist from kenya, nigeria, senegal, southafrica, congo, togo, ivory coast, mali, algeria, tunisia, ethiopia and much more
Favorite spot?
not sure yet, but florence, portland, OR lagos island Nigeria
Equipment used:
FL studio and Pre-recorded tunes
Anything else...?
always a shout out to Ar araga
118171 for life
118171 for life