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Kpanto
Franklin Edward Harris, who is known professionally as Kpanto (previously Skinnyboi Kpanto), is a Liberian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He started his music career in 2014 and gained recognition in 2015 after releasing a cover of Desiigner's single " Panda". His eponymous debut studio album, ''Skinny Boy Kpanto'', was released on August 22, 2020. It comprises nine tracks and contains the songs "Take off Trouser", which was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2020 Liberia Music Awards, and "Flukor", which won Song of the Year at the 2021 Tunes Liberia Music Awards. His second studio album ''Sound from the Xtreetz'', which was supported by the singles "Dey Say" and "Community Thing", won Album of the Year at the 2021 Liberia Music Awards. Kpanto released his third studio album, ''Son of the Soil'', in 2022. Career Kpanto, who previously went by the stage name Skinnyboi Kpanto, released his debut single "Dope Boy" in 2014. He gained recognition after releasi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takun J
Jonathan Koffa (born May 14, 1981), known professionally as Takun J (often stylized as Takun-J), is a Liberian rapper, songwriter and activist. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of hipco, a politically-charged music genre. The Liberian Gender Ministry designated him as one of its anti-rape ambassadors. Takun J's music addresses socio-political issues in Liberia. He is best known for his singles "Who Make You Cry", "Police Man", "Gbagba is Corruption", and "Song for Hawa". Takun J released his debut studio album ''The Time'' in 2007. His second studio album, titled ''My Way'', was released in December 2012. Takun J is the recipient of several accolades, including Male Artist of the Year and Hipco Artist of the Year at the 2014 Liberia Music Awards. Life and music career Takun J was born in Monrovia, Liberia. He grew up with his mother and three siblings. His father relocated to the United States when he was four years old. While growing up in the country's capital, he played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |