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 kNERO Taping For Mind Of Men TV Show June 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daniel Boimah Kenney Edwards II |
| Also known as | kNERO, West African King, kNERO dah Great, kNERO Lapaé |
| Born | May 19, 1981 Monrovia, Liberia |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip Hop, Afrobeat, Afropop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Singer, Poet, Record producer, actor |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Website | www www.getwititmagazine.com |
kNERO Lapaé (born Daniel Boimah Kenney Edwards II on May 19, 1981), better known by his stage name kNERO Lapaé (pronounce knee-ro), is a Liberian-born rapper, recording artist, record producer, song writer and the founder and CEO of the popular website Get Wit It Magazine.[1][2]
Personal life and family members
Born in Monrovia, Liberia, a descendants of King N'jola. kNERO was raised in Brooklyn, New York. He does not come from an Americo-Liberian descent. His father is Gola and mother is K'pelle. He is one of four children of Sara Léla and Rev. D. Boimah Edwards, who was the youngest Liberian to managed an American corporation in Liberia, which led them to America. He is now the President of a non-profit called "The Bomi County Association".[3] kNERO was brought up in a predominant political background. Nephew of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf,[4] Uncle was a judge of the Magistrate Court, a District Commissioner and County Development Coordinator for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and first cousin Richard B. Devine,[5] former Senator of Liberia.[6] They were fortunate enough to escape the Liberian Civil War by his father's achievements but still suffered by the loss of family and friends. He claims in his lyrics in 1990, at the age of 9, he has been announced to be the first Liberian rapper in America.[citation needed] Throughout his teens, he attended numerous high schools due to his father's career opportunity which transferred them through the tri-state area, including Philadelphia.
Music career
kNERO has release a single “Not Drunk Enuff”[7] featuring Norwegian singer Adele Erichsen,[8] who was a contestant on The Voice – Norges beste stemme. The single was released under CCAP records.[9] Due to his political ties he celebrated for the 164th Liberian Declaration of Independence[10] performing his single A.F.R.I.CA, at the Liberian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Sharing stage as an opening act in 2006 with artists such as MC Lyte, Kool and the Gang, Dana Dane and Slick Rick for the Hip Hop of Pioneers performance at the Newark Symphony Hall.[11]
Between 2006 and 2007 he then performed at the fabulous Fox Theatre (Atlanta, Georgia),[12] for Dr. Malachi Z. York 11th Annual Nuwaupu Ball. Name being announced with, Erykah Badu, Jimmy Cliff and Musiq Soulchild. Edwards released his single "My Thang" featuring actor/ rapper Jamal "Gravy" Woolard and former Roc-A-Fella artist Amil[13] which appeared on a fictitious urban blog sites.
In 2014 according to Thatsenuff.com,[14] kNERO closed a deal to release his next single "King" on Universal Music Group.
Influences
According to kNERO, to name artists such as Tupac Shakur, Jay Z, The Notorious B.I.G, Nas, Phil Collins, Sade Adu, Bob Dylan, Wu-Tang Clan, Rakim, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, KRS-One, Kool G Rap, Tracy Chapman, Bob Marley and more were among the artists that he listened to while growing up.
Singles
| Year | Song | Chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | U.S. Pop | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2011 | "Not Drunk Rnuff" (featuring Adele Erichsen)[15]
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— | — | — | N/A |
| 2012 | "My Thang" (featuring Gravy, Amil )[16] | — | — | — | N/A |
| 2013 | "The Vent" (featuring Emmaline)[17] | — | — | — | N/A |
| 2013 | "A Story To Tell Pt 2"[18] | — | — | — | N/A |
| 2013 | "Aint Like Me"[19] | — | — | — | N/A |
| 2013 | "On Ur Mind" (featuring Marwan)[20] | — | — | — | N/A |
| 2013 | "The Wire"[21] | — | — | — | N/A |
| 2013 | "Awaken" (featuring Keynotez)[22] | — | — | — | N/A |
| 2014 | "King" (featuring Rikroot)[23]
|
— | — | — | N/A |
Awards and nominations
Liberian Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | kNERO | Artist of the year - USA | Nominated[24] |
| Hip hip artist of the year | Nominated[25] |
References
- ^ "kNERO's Rap: Liberian-Born Rapper, Performer on Cusps of Mainstream Appeal :: FrontPageAfricaonline.com - All Things Africa 24/7". FrontPageAfricaonline.com. 2012-06-21. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
- ^ "kNERO "The Bridge To Connect The Gap From Africa To America With Music And The"k" Is Silent". PRLog. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
- ^ November 28, 2012 http://www.theliberianjournal.com/index.php?st=news&sbst=details&rid=1221
- ^ http://g-momo-johnson.memory-of.com/About.aspx
- ^ tlc.com [http://www.tlcafrica.com/death_johnson_momo.htm
- ^ AllAfrica.com 6 MARCH 2006 http://allafrica.com/stories/200603060844.html
- ^ nme.com http://www.nme.com/nme-video/youtube/id/IgsaRktgc_U
- ^ tv2.no http://www.tv2.no/underholdning/thevoice/sesong1/sondre/adele/
- ^ ccap.no http://ccap.no/page1/page1.html
- ^ allafrica.com http://allafrica.com/stories/201107200947.html
- ^ Hip Hop of Pioneers http://grandgood.com/2006/11/29/pioneers-of-hip-hop-show-in-nj-122-8pm/
- ^ Atlanta's fabulous Fox Theater http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENPl4jrzLrw
- ^ My Thang http://getwititmagazine.com/2012/12/24/new-music-knero-ft-gravy_ny-x-amil-my-thang/
- ^ http://thatsenuff.com/index.php/2014/04/knero-ft-rikroot-king-audio/
- ^ ccap.no http://ccap.no/page1/page1.html
- ^ My Thang http://getwititmagazine.com/2012/12/24/new-music-knero-ft-gravy_ny-x-amil-my-thang/
- ^ "Hot97 Dj Drewski & Get Wit It Magazine.com Presents kNERO ft Emmaline - The Vent (Prod by. kNERO) - Track Inside - Hip Hop News, Celebrity News and Entertainment News". Hiphopnews24-7.com. 2013-04-04. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
- ^ Posted. "kNERO – A Story To Tell [Audio". Thatsenuff.Com. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
- ^ Posted. "kNERO 'Ain't Like Me' Artwork". Thatsenuff.Com. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
- ^ "KNERO Feat. Marwan 'On Ur Mind' (Prod by kNERO) - Track Inside - Hip Hop News, Celebrity News and Entertainment News". Hiphopnews24-7.com. 2013-05-04. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
- ^ "kNERO - The Wire (Prod by kNERO) Presented by Hot 97 Dj Drewski and Get Wit It Magazine.com - Track Inside - Hip Hop News, Celebrity News and Entertainment News". Hiphopnews24-7.com. 2013-06-03. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
- ^ Awaken http://hiphopnews24-7.com/profiles/blogs/knero-feat-keynotez-awaken-prod-by-kurt-stock-track-inside
- ^ Allhiphop.com http://allhiphop.com/2014/04/17/knero-ft-rikroot-king/
- ^ "Front Page Africa Online". Liberian Music Awards. March 21, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
- ^ "Liberia Music Awards Foundation Announces the nominees for the 2014 Liberia Music Awards". Get Wit It Magazine. March 26, 2014 13, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2014 13, 2014.
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