JJC AKA Mr. Skillz has returned with a powerful new single, “We Are Africans”(feat. J-Rock and Randy of Big Brovaz) is the first single of his forthcoming album, entitled “United States of Africa” which embodies the meaning and significance of Black History Month. “We Are Africans” combines the sentiment of pride with clear messages of unity and positivity. Serious, but also fun, tongue-in-cheek and wildly infectious, “We Are Africans” is an anthem – in fact it could be labeled as the national anthem for the United States of Africa, a concept which signifies the fortification, unification and reinvention of Africa and Africans across the world.
“Nigerian-born and London-based songwriter/rapper/singer/producer JJC aka Skillz first rose 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 Lemar, 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. During this time JJC became a mentor to Nigerian superstars D’banj and Don Jazzy. JJC & 419 Squad, whose hit songs included “Gbao”, “Atide” and “Kilonsele”, broke new ground with their fresh fusion 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’.”
“WE ARE AFRICANS”
“We Are Africans’ remix
MAKING THE VIDEO-”WE ARE AFRICANS”
I love this single! This is a true anthem song … I am proud to be African! Please share this song with all your friends and and let us unite as one.
JJC will shoot his second single, “Giga-Lale on November 5th, 2009 at South East London. For more on JJC SKILLZ, log on to http://www.jjcisback.blogspot.com/
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