SINGLE: Take My Breath Away
FREEKY, born Olihile Afrika, is a South African born reggae/soul artiste. His music also has elements of alternative, hip hop and dancehall to it.
Freeky Artist Bio
Olihile ‘FREEKY’ Afrika is an African/Soul reggae artiste that was born in a township south of Johannesburg, South Africa. Freeky was a ‘stage’ name his local community bestowedRising South African Artist, Freeky - on MusicSUBMIT on him at an early age. The name is an English equivalent of little Afrika (in his local dialect, South Sotho).
Freeky was musically inclined and dominantly played the bass guitar within his teenage years; and contributed greatly to his friend’s albums and demos. Thereafter, Freeky joined a legendary Sotho Band, (Ntjapedi,) in 2006. It was with this band, that he shared stages with Salif Keita, Hugh Masekela.
In 2012 Freeky decided to try a solo career. He met Robin Mabunda of Dreaded Sounds who got him more in touch with reggae music’s roots. His abilities as a songwriter and singer added and other African musical legends. He also collaborated with other African musicians he regards highly such as Bongo Riot and Jah Seed under the Ntjapedi umbrella. Color to every song he did and as such draw the attention of other musicians he has now collaborated with: Lutan Fyah, Sizzla, Stacious and Tabeta Cshae.
Freeky is currently working on his forthcoming album.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Robin Mabunda
info@dreadedsounds.com
Tel: +27 76 674 3210
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A Fusion of "Freeky" Flavors Hits the U.S.A.
Freeky’s new singles, “Icecream Man,” and “Take My Breath Away,” showcase his reggae-based blend of soul, pop, hip-hop, and dancehall.
“A sweeping triumph and bound to cross over into the mainstream airwaves.”
- Record Niche - UK
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, APRIL 20th, 2018 - The U.S.A. is about to get a taste of two tantalizing tracks from rising South African reggae and pop artist Olihile Afrika - better known as “Freeky.” His two latest singles are “You Take My Breath Away” and “Icecream Man.” The songs showcase Olihile’s inherent ability to blend soul, hip-hop, and dancehall into a reggae-based style with crossover appeal. One could call these tunes a fusion of “Freeky” flavors.
“You Take My Breath Away” and “Icecream Man” are the first two songs to release from Freeky’s upcoming sophomore album release. The new project is a follow-up to his successful 2015 full-length Love Stories offering. Freeky explains the two self-penned compositions, “As always, I leave room for the listener to interpret my compositions. I want to tap into the listener's circumstance at the time.
Freeky’s latest offerings stem from a musical development that began in early childhood and the many years he’s spent working within a multitude of genres. In 2006, as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Freeky joined the legendary band Ntjapedi. Along the way, Freeky has performed with such A-List African acts as Salif Keita and Bongo Riot as well as recorded with the likes of Sizzla and Leftside.
The uplifting, pop and reggae-infused ballad, “You Take My Breath Away,” has been well received by both radio and critics in South Africa - as well as in the U.K.- where it's called, “... no ordinary reggae song,” by Niche Records. The second offering, “Icecream Man,” with its upbeat, hip-hop and funky feel gives insight into how Freeky’s songwriting skill set can instantly morph into a new musical mode.
Since 2007 Freeky has spent almost a decade honing his solo career and pushing the creative envelope of his reggae style. Now in 2018, along with the help of his indie label, Dreaded Sounds a whole new side of the world is about to taste the “Freeky,” funky flavors of “Icecream Man” and “You Take My Breath Away.”
CONTACT:
Robin Mabunda
Email: info@dreadedsounds.com
Tel: +27 76 674 3210
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