Ko-c
Kocee | |
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| Birth name | Njang Mengu Collins |
| Born | Kumba, Cameroon |
| Origin | Bafut, Northwest Region, Cameroon |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Power House Entertainment |
Njang Mengu Collins (born 18 November 1992), known professionally as Kocee,[1] is a Cameroonian rapper, singer and songwriter.
Biography
[edit]He began his music career by writing songs and sending them to his friends for feedback. He wrote his first song "Town Player" at the age of 20 and began music professionally in the year 2015 when he joined the group of five known as "PIM Boys" (Preach It Movement).[citation needed]
In July 2015, the group of five signed to BTS Empire a US based music label operated by Valo Valery. In March 2016, the group released its first song "Ici Au Kamer" but parted ways the same year. In November 2016, Ko-c caught the attention of the label Rawget Music and released his first single "Balancé" as a solo artiste.
In 2017, Ko-c signed with Big Dreams Entertainment and rose to prominence the following year after releasing "Balance Remix" featuring Ténor.[2][3][4] He spent three successful years with Big Dreams Entertainment and in the year 2020 he decided to go solo again by creating his own label Power House Entertainment.[5]
Musical career
[edit]Njang Mengu Collins (KO-C) now Kocee [6]was born on November 18 1992 in Kumba, Cameroon. He hails from Santa, in the Northwest region of Cameroon. He attended Victory Nursery and Primary School Mbonge road then Government Bilingual High School Kumba, and later enrolled at CCAST Kumba where he obtained his GCE Advanced Level. In 2014, he gained admission at the Higher Institute of Management Studies (HIMS), Buea where he obtained his Bachelors Degree in Management.[citation needed]
Kocee started off as a rapper and his unique skills to rap fast on beats earned him the appellation "Cameroon's Fastest Rapper". Kocee began his music career by writing songs and sending them to his friends for review. He wrote his first song "Town Player" at the age of 20. Kocee began doing music professionally in 2015.[7] He was one of the fastest rappers in the group of five. They managed to release a single in the year 2016 but parted ways that same year. In 2017, Kocee caught the attention of the label Rawget Music. The label released his debut single as a solo artiste titled Balancé produced by DeeCy. Things didn't go well with both parties and the rapper went back solo. Kocee recorded a lot of freestyles and shared them on social media. He later caught the attention of Big Dreams Entertainment founder Gervais Ngongang.[8]
In January 2017, Kocee signed a 3-year contract with Big Dreams Entertainment and literally saw his career gaining grounds in the music industry. His first single "I Love You" featuring label mate Locko was the song that marked the beginning of greater things in his career.[9][10]
He recently put out a new song 'Credit Alert' in which he featured Patoranking [1]
Discography
[edit]Selected singles
[edit]- "I Love You" (featuring Locko ) (2017)
- "Laisse Moi Passer" (2017)
- "Bollo C'est Bollo" (2017)
- "Caro" (2018)
- "Balance Remix" (featuring Tenor) (2018)
- "Sango" (featuring Fanicko) (2018)
- "Ça a Cuit" (2019)
- "On S'en Fout" (featuring Ariel Sheney) (2019)
- "Alright" (2020)
- "Mon Pala Pala" (2020)
- "President du Rap-publique" (2020)
- "Ghana Must Go" (featuring Cleo Grae, Banye, Kikoh and Kking Kum) (2020)
- "Caleçon" (featuring Coco Argentee) (2020)
- "Chill" (2021)
- "La Galere" (2021)
Albums
[edit]- "Genesis" (2023)
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Nominee | Work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Himself | Best New Act | Won[citation needed] |
| Year | Nominee | Work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Balance Remix featuring Tenor | Best Collaboration
Most Downloaded Song |
Won
Won |
| 2020 | Calecon featuring Coco Argentee | Best Music Video | Won[11] |
| Year | Nominee | Work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Himself | Artiste of the Year | Won[12] |
| Year | Nominee | Work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Himself | Best Male Artiste | Won |
| Year | Nominee | Work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Himself | Best Urban Artiste | Won |
| Year | Nominee | Work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Himself | Artiste of the Year
Best Consistent Artiste |
Won[13] |
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Omotoso, Idris (3 April 2024). "TG Omori becomes Africa's highest-paid music video director". Soundcity. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Ko-C quitte le label Big Dreams Entertainment". Music in Africa. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ Mbua, Desmond. "KO-C: give me the mic yuh!!!". reglo.org (in French). Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ sopecam. "NYANGA | A stage knockout". www.nyanga.cm (in French). Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ "It's Official, Ko-C's Part Ways With Record Label – Big Dreams Entertainment". Critiqsite. 10 February 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ Omotoso, Idris (3 April 2024). "TG Omori becomes Africa's highest-paid music video director". Soundcity. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "KO-C – KamerTop40" (in French). Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ Atome (26 November 2018). "KO-C, la révélation de la musique Camerounaise en 2018 [Before The Show By Orange]". Voila Moi (in French). Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ admin (10 February 2020). "Ko-C Quits Big Dreams Entertainment Renews His Deal..." Miss Gina Promotes. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ "CAMEROONIAN SARKODIE "KO-C" SIGNS WITH BIG DREAMS ENTERTAINMENT". Critiqsite. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ "Winners at the just Ended Balafon Music Awards". Critiqsite. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ "CMEA NOMINATIONS: 2021 Full List | Critiqsite Critiqsite". Critiqsite. 3 October 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ "Cameroon Music Evolution Award 2021 Winners". Critiqsite. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2022.