{"id":324449,"date":"2010-02-15T23:22:36","date_gmt":"2010-02-16T04:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jamati.com\/online\/?p=9505"},"modified":"2010-02-15T23:22:36","modified_gmt":"2010-02-16T04:22:36","slug":"dk-the-new-voice-in-african-rb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/324449","title":{"rendered":"DK, the new voice in African R&amp;B"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UK based Nigerian R&amp;B singer\/songwriter DK aka  Don Kolionny is a hot, new talent to the emerging African R&amp;B scene  and is already drawing comparisons to the likes of Ne-Yo.    Born Kola Olatunji, in Lagos, Nigeria, DK\u2019s love with music  started at the tender age of 10 when he was the youngest member of his  secondary school choir. Through his father\u2019s record  collection he was exposed to different styles of music as a child, including Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, King Sunny Ade  as well as Gospel artists.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jamati.com\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/DK.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9538\" title=\"DK\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jamati.com\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/DK-197x300.jpg\" alt=\"DK\" width=\"197\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>DK started writing songs at age 15 and his first live  performance was at Lekki Beach Carnival in Lagos with Green Squad, a  group which included his brother TK Rosky and friend Drillz. His  songwriting talents developed further when he started playing the  keyboard.<span id=\"more-9505\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>On relocating to London in 2002 DK\u2019s love for music  flourished and he performed at open mic events at bars and clubs,  including the well-known Suga Suga in London\u2019s West End. DK  also began making beats and eventually met a producer Boogi3 with whom  he co-produced some of the songs for his forthcoming album. One of these  songs, \u201c<em>2Nite<\/em>\u201d, has already been featured on BBC 1Xtra on the UK  Homegrown radio show, presented by taste-making DJ Ras Kwame.<\/p>\n<p>DK has developed a powerful, unique song-writing  and singing style that enables him to deliver smooth songs and  hard-hitting party jams with ease. His lyrics are made up  of a blend of English and his native Yoruba language. \u201cI Sing about Love  and things happening around me. My inspiration comes from God and also  what I see, other people\u2019s experience and my personal experiences. My  musical influences include Michael Jackson, R. Kelly, Maxwell, Bob  Marley, Usher, Boys II Men\u201d comments DK on his brand of music.<\/p>\n<p>His debut single, <em>\u2018Shake\u2019<\/em> is a feel-good party song  which invites the ladies to dance and shake to his infectious flow.  The video was produced and directed by Mr Skillz (aka JJC) and  is already blowing up the airwaves on Nigerian and UK TV. He has  performed at some major concerts like Nigerian Entertainment Awards  (NEA) in Washington DC, Kennis Music Easter Fiesta in Nigeria among  others.<\/p>\n<p>The independent R&amp;B singer is working on his  yet-to-be released debut album and according to him it would contain a  good mix of love song and party songs. His new \/second single and video  \u2018<em>Waa Last<\/em>\u2019 is currently in the top 10 playlist in Nigeria, a sign of  great things to come out of the album. As an unsigned artist, DK makes  the most of the internet and social networking platforms in promoting  his music. DK comments: \u201cI use the internet to link up to as many people  as possible and for uploading tracks and videos. I also use these  platforms to keep people informed on my activities and performances.  Thank God for Facebook!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>DK who is currently in Nigeria promoting his new  single says Nigerian music is getting better and gaining momentum  rapidly but was quick to add that some artists need to improve on their  lyrical contents. According to him, the biggest challenge he faces as an  artist is promoting and getting music airplay on radio and TV  especially in Nigeria. He wishes to become a recognized and respected  artist worldwide, capable of influencing lives of less privileged people  and also to show people that artists can be good positive role models. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mytruspot.com\/DonKolionny\" ><strong>Listen  and Download<\/strong><\/a> the song.<\/p>\n<p><input id=\"gwProxy\" type=\"hidden\" \/><br \/>\n<input id=\"jsProxy\" onclick=\"jsCall();\" type=\"hidden\" \/><br \/>\n<input id=\"gwProxy\" type=\"hidden\" \/><br \/>\n<input id=\"jsProxy\" onclick=\"jsCall();\" type=\"hidden\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UK based Nigerian R&amp;B singer\/songwriter DK aka Don Kolionny is a hot, new talent to the emerging African R&amp;B scene and is already drawing comparisons to the likes of Ne-Yo. 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