Kid Afrika, Coolio, Sandy Lamb, Levysill & UK Worries at a special one-off live performance for
The Global Network artist launch at the
Embassy Club, London.
Let's Go Crazy Video by
Sandy Lamb & Kid Afrika ft Levysill filmed in Havana, Cuba recently - directed by
Stuart Gosling for
A&G Records
Kid Afrika mixes Latino rap with funky, soulful vocals, laid down over a backdrop of hip hop, reggaeton and afro-cuban beats, this unique fusion of poppy salsa and rumba hooks with a tight versatile hip-hop flow, combined with his explosive live shows have gained him the reputation of being one of the most charismatic, energetic and talented Latin performers in Europe right now.
BIOGRAPHY
Born 9th October 1975 in Havana City, Cuba,
Danny Ramirez Jova a.k.a Kid Afrika arrived in London in 2003, fresh from Havana's thriving hip hop scene, where he established himself as one of Cubas hottest rapping talents.
With his band in Cuba
Orchestra Salsa de la Caridad, Danny has supported many of the islands most famous and talented musicians and groups such as
El Chispa Y Los Complises, Adalberto Alvarez Y Su Son, Bamboleo, Charanga Habanera and
Compay Segundo in most prestigious venues in Cuba, such as
Hotel National and
Casa de la Musica.
Since arriving in the UK, he has performed in various clubs and festivals throughout Europe and has built up a following based on the reputation of being one of the most hardworking and dynamic performers this side of the pond. Venues include:
Momo, Koko, Jazz Cafe, Bar Rumba, Zoo Bar, Que Rico, Cargo, Latin Splash, Heatwave vs Mas Fuego, Club 333, Islington Academy, Hard Rock Cafe, Carnival de Cuba, Rise Festival, Carnaval del Pueblo and regularly guests with the London based Latin-Jazz-Funk band
Motimba.
In 2007 he was chosen as the face to represent the
Back to Roots MOBO competition sponsored by
Western Union.
CURRENT RELEASES
Cubano a track recorded in Havana 2003 is included on
The Beginners Guide To Latin Music collection (
Nascente Records) in July 2005.
Machaka is included on
Toma Reggaeton Vol 2 released by (
Blanco y Negro) in November 2005,
Caribe Mix 2006 (
Konga Records) in April 2006 and also on
Latinos del Mundo (
Konga Records) released August 2006.
Summertime, Repella and
Don't Know Who You Are are featured in the film soundtrack to
Transit, a
MTV feature film for the
Staying Alive HIV/Aids awareness campaign which premiered on MTV internationally in December 2005.
Alerta on the recently released
Reggaeton Sessions (
Union Square Music) in June 2006.
A reggaeton remix by
2am Productions featuring Kid Afrika is included on the single
Right Where You Are by Amp Fiddler (
Genuine Records)
He has just completed his debut
Kid Afrika album and is currently back in the studio working on various other collaborations due for release in the near future.
Keep an eye out for him in the
50 Cent video of
Hustlers Ambition from the
Get Rich or Die Tryn soundtrack filmed in London in 2006.
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