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| The Artquake |
ARTQUAKE BIO DATA
Artquake is: ADX, real name Adegbite Adeniran and ICE-K real name Tomomewo Olakunle. The duo stated their
musical career in 1995 while they were in the higher institution and released their debut album in 2000 tittled NEVER ENDING
which consist of hit tracks like Abulelawa, Shamagbadun and Anycolour.
This album was released under Corporate picture
music. With their debut they were able to perform in so many states in Nigeria and also at one time performed alongside MAGIC
SYSTEM of 'Gaou' fame at Port Harcourt.
Artquake has a new album tittled SHOE GET SIZE, which presently isone of the
fastest and highest selling Afro Hiphop album in Nigeria.
This album includes tracks like; U MUST DANCE which is one
of the most expensive video in Nigeria, because it involved HANKS ANUKU, a veteran actor and DELE ODULE, one of the most versatile
actors in Nigeria. More so about 40 female models from different part of Nigeria, also check out the costumes and different
types of Champaign. Look out for U MUST DANCE video on CHANNEL "O" and BEN TV- LONDON, A.I.T International and all other local
TV Station within Nigeria.
KONKO JABELE, a song that features PASUMA WONDER, who is one of the most popular fuji musician
in Nigeria, and RUGGEDMAN. KONKO JABELE is a song with hiphop groove and fuji blend .Also look out for KONKO JABELE video
on CHANNEL "O" and BEN TVLondon,A.I.T International and all other local TV Station within Nigeria.
U CHOP MY MONEY,
a song with reggae rhythm more so very comical.
GIVE ME CHANCE, a comical love song done with an Indian flavor blend
instrumental.
BABA MI, a gospel track that featured OMOLOLU a song writer, musician and a prolific producer.
SHOIE
GET SIZE, a very funky gyration track.
CHOP I CHOP, a song featuring TONY TETUILA who seems to be the groups' third
eye.
SHAMAGBADUN, the remix from the first album had to done cos the demand for it was too high.
GA EPE, a song
done in EGUN Language spoken in Badagry Togo Republic of Benin with such an irresistible rhythm.
Presently Artquake
is working on the release of their musical video on V.H.S and VCD, This will constitute of their old and new videos such as
Abulelawa, Shamagbadun, Anycolour, Shoe get size(Super Eagle Version), U Must Dance, Konko Jabele, U Chop My Money and Ga
epe also including some stage performances and interviews.
This album is released on LITTLE FISH RECORDS which is being
regarded as the best recording company in Nigeria.
ARTQUAKE Sees beyond Africa in their musical career as they are
interpreted as the ERUPTION OF CREATIVE INNOVATION.
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| Best African Act Award |
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2-FACE won the top prize at the glittering ceremony from the Atlantic Pavilion, Lisbon, despite intense competition from
fellow contenders 02 (Angola), Zamajobe (South Africa), Kleptomaniax (Kenya) and Kaysha (DRC). 2-FACE received his award from
MTV VJs Tim Cash (MTV UK & Ireland) and China (MTV France).
Angolan nominees 02 attended the Awards in Lisbon alongside 2-FACE (Nigeria), Zamajobe (South Africa) and Kaysha (DRC)
who rubbed shoulders on the red carpet with the biggest and best in the music industry including soulful Senegalese newcomer
Akon, multi-million selling Brit quartet Coldplay, electrifying rock band, Foo Fighters, animated four piece Gorillaz with
De La Soul, politically-charged US punkers Green Day, legendary music icon Madonna, irrepressible music showman Robbie Williams,
sassy pop act Pussycat Dolls, Latin American superstar Shakira, uncompromising rock quad System Of A Down and pop-funk music
collective The Black Eyed Peas.
Among the presenters at the star-studded awards were Jermaine Dupri, Nelly Furtado, Nono Gomes and a host of presenters
from the worlds of film, music and sport including electro vixen Alison Goldfrapp, pop/rock siren Anastacia, dazzling movie
star Brittany Murphy (Sin City, 8 Mile), UK R&B sensation, Craig David, Mexican movie star Diego
Luna, Latin film idol Gael Garcia Bernal (Motorcycle Diaries, The King), Hollywood actor and rock musician Jared Leto (Requiem
For A Dream, Lord Of War), singer-songwriter-pianist John Legend, Portuguese football hero Luis Figo, ragga master Sean Paul,
dancehall king Shaggy, feisty pop trio Sugababes and Russian pop act t.A.T.u. The Awards were hosted by the fictional ‘Borat
Sagdiyev’ character from the comedic arsenal created by Sacha Baron Cohen (better known as Ali G).
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