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Knonaim (prenounced Canon-Aim) aka 8051 is a rapper/producer formerly of East London, who is who many are tipping to 'lead the revolution' in the British Urban Music Scene with his highly anticipated debut ‘A Day in the life of 8051' later in the year.Knonaim discovered his calling as a rapper from the tender age of 12 after listening to the ‘The Notic’ by the Roots. He states ‘It (The Notic) was one of the most beautiful songs I ever heard, and I wondered could I ever write something as profound’. With influences as diverse as Nas, Musiq Soulchild, A Tribe Called Quest, Q-Tip to even Kirk Franklin and Stevie Wonder, Knonaim started rapping impressing both friends and classmates with razor sharp wit and effortless flow. Six years later Knonaim was a regular on the underground performance circuit gaining plaudits from various shows winning Best Rapper @ the Urban Multicultural Talent Association (UMTA) Awards 2003, Best Performer @ Xpressions March 2004, being a finalist @ the 291 Beginners Show at Hackney Empire, performed @ the Nottingham Carnival and was the 1st ever winner of the MC Battle @ Jump-Off to say a few!When asked about to describe his music, Knonaim smiled and stated 'music is universal. '8051' represents a person who according to this society is just a number. But every person has a different story, different struggles, different hustles, joys, pains, loves, losses and whatever else. All I wanted to do is tell my story and GOD willing encourage everyone else to do the same'.