Akheim Allen (born 30 May 1992), is a British

rapper Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The ...

from

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. He is of Grenadian and

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n descent. One of eight children, Allen was nicknamed "Pee Wee"—later shortened to PW—by his older brother due to his height when he was younger.

Career

Akheim started rapping at the age of 13. After uploading videos to YouTube in 2010 PW began to attract more attention, with plays on BBC Radio 1Xtra,

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and Capital. Akheim supported

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on his 2011 UK tours, as well as embarking on a solo school tour. In 2012, PW opened for

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and

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on tour, and the video for his track 'Single' was playlisted on major music TV channels, as well as

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and video of the week on

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. PW Also helps out with a road safety campaign called "One road, Many users". He goes with the special team and performs in front of school children. Akheim released a free EP through

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entitled ''FromPWithLve'' on Valentine's Day 2013, and the popularity of the track Here With You prompted the song to be released as PW's official debut single on 27 May 2013.

Awards and nominations

BEFFTA Awards

Akheim has one BEFFTA nomination. , - , 2011 , PW , Best Male Act ,

Discography

Singles

Mixtapes

*2011: ''New Kid on the Block'' *2013: ''FromPWithLve''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Allen, Akheim 1992 births Living people Black British male rappers English people of Grenadian descent English male rappers People from Edmonton, London Rappers from London