Keko,
is a Ugandan rapper who has dominated the music scene in East Africa.
Her rise to fame began in 2010 with the release of “Fallen Heroes”,
where she appeared alongside other established Ugandan artists like Don
MC, SP, DAVIS and the Mwanba children choir. After delivering what was
arguably the best verse on the track, Keko began to turn heads with her
lyrics, delivery style and sheer presence on tracks. Her breakthrough
single 'How We Do It’ took the Ugandan charts by storm, making her an
instant household name in East Africa. The success of the track led to a
2011 Channel O video music Award for most gifted East African Video,
and more recently a synch with Supersport Africa. Keko landed an
endorsement deal with Pepsi and also led Mountain Dew's advertising
campaign in Uganda, all whilst growing her fan base across the
continent.
The
25-year-old is currently in studio recording tracks for her debut
full-length album with various hot young producers in South Africa
including ‘ClassyMenace’ and ‘The Fahrenheitz’.
Keko’s
debut album is scheduled to be released late 2012 / early 2013, as part
of the multi-album recording deal with Sony Music Entertainment and a
full services management deal with Sony Music and ROCKSTAR4000 ensuring
the Keko campaign impacts across Pan Africa and, ultimately the global
music scene.
“We
are very excited to have Keko on the RCA roster, she is a highly
talented and experienced rapper who brings a fresh take to the scene. We
have a clear vision for Keko and believe that with this partnership we
will take Keko to new heights that will broaden her fanbase and open up
new markets for her,” says RCA Africa Director, Spiro Damaskinos.
“Keko
is a truly multi faceted artist with already an extensive fanbase and
awards behind her name and we are thrilled with a talent such as Keko
joining our family of Rockstars" says Jandre Louw, CEO of ROCKSTAR4000.
Keko
is a multi-award-winner including Channel O Video Music Awards - Most
Gifted East African Video (2011), Buzz Teeniz Awards- Best Female ("How
We Do" 2011), Buzz Teeniz Awards- Best Upcoming Artiste ("How We Do"
2011), Pearl of Africa Music Awards- Best Hip Hop Song ("How We Do"
2011), East African Music Awards- Most Promising Artiste (2011), Buzz
Teeniz Awards- Best Female (2012) and Diva Awards – Hip Hop Diva (2012)
Keko
has performed at the annual Selam Festival in Ethiopia alongside hand
picked international artists from around the world and is well known for
bringing the house down. Her buzz and success in a short period of time
also led to an invitation to join the cream of the crop of African
artists to perform at the Big Brother Africa 6 Amplified show in South
Africa.
"I’m
very excited to take my career to the next level with one of the
biggest record labels in the world, this is a great opportunity for me
and the Kekonians to embark on a new journey. I am very hard working and
I’m excited to be part of the Sony Music family of artists and its
evident that we all share the same passion for music." says Keko
Keko’s
latest 2012 Chart topping Club hit entitled “Make You Dance” featuring
Kenya’s Madtraxx and her late 2012 release ‘Let Me Go’ has become a
smash hits on radio stations across Africa, the videos has also been on
high rotation across leading music television channels such as Trace
Urban International where it’s hitting its peek on both the Urban Hit
30 & Africa 10 charts also impacting on other shows like Sound City,
Channel O & MTV Base Africa. This success has many media
publications dubbing her as 'the next big thing’.
For more information contact:
ROCKSTAR4000 MEDIA & PRESS
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