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| Styl-Plus | |
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| Origin | Abuja Nigeria |
| Genres | R&B |
| Years active | 1997 - Present |
| Labels | STYL-PLUS |
| Website | Official Website |
| Members | |
| Shifi Emoefe Tunde Akinsanmi Zeal Onyecheme |
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| Past members | |
| Lanre Faneyi RIP Yemi Akinwonmi |
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The group Styl-Plus (originally STYL) is a Nigerian gospel and pop musical group / quartet. The founding members were Shifi Emoefe, Tunde Akinsanmi, Yemi Akinwonmi, and Lanre Faneyi and the name STYL was adopted by combining the first letters of the first names of the founding members.
In 1999 Lanre Faneyi died, and Zeal Onyecheme joined the group. The name of the quartet turned to Styl-Plus, the Plus being used to indicate the new addition to the group. In 2002 Yemi Akinwonmi left the group and the musical band became a trio without adding a new member. Starting 2003, the group had its own record label STYL-PLUS
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[edit] History
STYL was formed in 1997 in Abuja, Nigeria and made up of four members. In the year 2001, the group sang mainly pop and love songs. In 1999, after Lanre Faneyi's death, and the addition of Zeal Onyecheme, the name of the group was changed to Styl-Plus. In 2002 Yemi Akinwonmi left the group to pursue another career.
The members of the group are all graduates of Federal University of Technology, Akure. Zeal,although he too attended the University, he decided to pursue his music career in 2005 due to the sudden success of the group. All were bachelors in their mid-twenties at the time.
Based in Abuja, Nigeria, Styl-Plus The hottest thing in African R&B has been dubbed Africa's "Boys II Men". This highly successful group of talented artists with their amazing vocal harmonies, catchy tunes, melodies, R&B style,combined with their awesome lyrics are a Cultural Explosion of English with a mix of native Language spoken in Nigeria.
These"Phenomenal" music artists his Have been officially been dubbed TRIPLE P's of Styl-Plus - PASSION, PERSONALITY, PHENOMENAL which are: PASSION, PERSONALITY, PHENOMENAL.
Styl-plus's First two albums were smash hits. Major hits like 'Olufunmi', 'Imagion That', 'Run Away', 'Call My Name', 'Stay Alive',Four Years & so many more... Their latest releases 'Unbreakable','Ready To Go', 'On The Dance Floor Ft Jesse Jagz', 'Ka Fo Lo (Let's Fly Away)' & 'Baby Mo'.
[edit] Releases
In late October 2003, under the old management (Joey & Tjazz) who are no longer managing Styl-Plus, they released two singles to radio stations.
In February 2006, they released their highly anticipated 11 track debut album "Expressions". The spectacular, star-studded album launch in Abuja and Lagos was rumoured to have cost over N10 million (about $75,000) making it the most expensive album launch in Nigerian history.
Their singles Olufunmi and Runaway were amongst the most requested love songs on all the major Nigerian R&B radio stations between 2004 and 2005.
"Imagine That" is the lead single from their official debut Album, "Expressions". It has also been a massive chart topper, and has been used in numerous shows, including the pioneer edition of Big Brother Nigeria.
Styl-Plus have performed with a number of artists including Shaka Demus and Pliers, Femi Kuti, 2 Face, Jazzman Olofin, Ruggedman, P-Square and opened concerts for Wyclef Jean, Boyz II Men and Yvonne Chaka Chaka.
[edit] Awards
The group has received numerous Nigerian National awards as well as International awards by Channel O, Amen Awards and Kora Award nominees. In 2005, Call My Name won best R&B video award by Channel O South African music station.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- Olufunmi
- Olufunmi remix ft. Da Kapo
- Runaway
- Call My Name
- Imagine That
- Hadiza
- Iya Basira
- Ima
- Always on my mind
- Stay alive
- Coming Home
- She drives me crazy
- Drives me crazy
- Drives me crazy remix ft. 2 Shotz
- Four years
- When you smile
[edit] Albums
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Expressions
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Back and Better
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[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- Styl-Plus Official Reverb nation site on Reverbnation
- Styl-Plus on Myspace
- BAT CONDUIT Youtube channel T.A-B.A.T RECORDS Tunde Akinsanmi from Styl-Plus on Youtube
- Blogger Blog
- Styl-Plus Official Word press Blog
- Styl-Plus on [[Buzznet]
- Styl-Plus Digg Links on Digg
- Styl-Plus Xclusive interview
