Sunday, July 3, 2011

Profile of the week: Yung6ix

Yung '9ja Carter' Six a.k.a Sixty, was born Onome Onokokwomo JULY 8TH 1989 in the heartland of Southern Nigeria. Though born to the upper echelons of society, he embraced the streets of Wafftown, and was raised by music. Always a musically gifted mind, Yung6ix picked up the mic at a very young age.


Studying the rap skills of the greatest mc's, he created a pattern of flows so uniquely distinct that they can never be replicated...
He draws his inspiration from his surrounding, and also from diverse collection of genres. While in high school, and after a series of successful rap battles, Yung Six hooked up with a duo of like minded artists, and G-squad was formed. The group went on to win a plethora of talent shows in and around the south, garnering an ever increasing fan base.
After highschool he directed his talents into pursuing a solo career and has recorded over 30 SONGS, not including numerous features, that got him Recognitionand the acronym "King of the South" ,

The future knows no bounds for this Nigerian emigma. Already a role model to the next generation, yung six plans to reach beyond the shores of Nigeria, and lead a worldwide revolution in music. He is the next best thing.
Here is the video for his viral track, 'Plenty Money'


Currently signed to Storm records in a pathnership deal with 411 entertainment, he has dropped a hit single and video,'follow me' featuring Wizkid.



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Check out his reverbnation page for more information a this awesome talent
http://www.reverbnation.com/yung6ix
Twitter: @yung6ix
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YUNG6IX?v=app_178091127385