Innoss'B
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![]() Innocent Balume in 2015 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Innocent Didace Balume |
Also known as | Mtoto wa Congo |
Born | Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo[1] |
Genres | Afrobeats, hip hop, RnB, world music |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, drums |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | Independent |
Innocent Balume, known by his stage name Innoss’B, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, rapper, percussionist, and dancer from Goma, Congo DRC. In addition to adapting modern styles like Afrobeats and hip-hop, Innoss'B is a skilled djembe player. Innoss'B was born to a musical family – his mother was a church singer, his father was a pop music dancer and he first performed with his brothers in the group Maisha Soul.[2] They trained at Yolé!Africa, a youth cultural center in Goma founded in 2000 by internationally acclaimed filmmaker and activist Petna Ndaliko Katondolo.[3] At the age of 12, he won the ‘Vodacom Super Star in DR Congo’ with more than 1.3 million votes throughout the country.[4] He was also the first winner of the Vodacom Superstars, which brought him to the attention of actor and director Ben Affleck.[5] In 2013 he was signed to a management contract with Interglobe Music.[6] He has recorded and toured with Akon and is known for always mentioning Eriki Mandala in his songs.
Collaborations
Year | Title | Album |
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2010 | "Up and Away" (featuring Akon) | Non-album single |
2013 | Navio "She likes me" (featuring Innoss'B) | |
Navio "One and Only" (featuring Innoss'B) | ||
2010 | "Merci maman" (featuring Fally Ipupa) | |
2019 | "Yo Pe" Remix (featuring Diamond Platnumz) |
Discography
Year | Title | Album |
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2013 | "follow me" | Innocent[7] |
"Lost" | ||
"EhYo Innossb" | ||
"I Like You" | ||
"Big Africa" | ||
"Abibi" | ||
"Ola" | ||
"No Bodyguard" | ||
"Free" | ||
"Pick Up My Phone Calls" | ||
"Yoka Ngai" | ||
"Real Party" | ||
"Crazy" | ||
"Neti Na Uh" | ||
"Turn On the Radio" | ||
"Bounce Like a Ball" | ||
2013 | "Big Africa" | Non-album single |
"Ce C'est Bon" | ||
2015 | "Pola" | |
"Cha Cha" | ||
"Eloko (featuring Werrason) | ||
2016 | Elengi (featuring Koffi Olomide) | |
"Pepele" | ||
"Together as One" | ||
"I Can Be Your Blue Eyed Boy" | ||
"Eh Yo Innoss'B" | ||
2017 | "Logik" | Plus[8] |
"Top Model" | ||
"Ozo Beta Mabe" | ||
"Lelo Lelo" | ||
"Mur" | ||
"Mon Boulot" | ||
2019 | "Achour" | |
"Dernière Chance" | Non-album single | |
"Yo Pe" | ||
2020 | "Best (feat Damso)" |
Awards and nominations
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2007 | Innoss'B | Revelation 2007 Awards | Nominated |
2010 | Innoss'B | Vodacom SuperStar Awards | Nominated |
2011 | Innoss'B | Ndule Awards as Special Jury trophy | Nominated |
2020 | Innoss'B | BET Awards 2020 Best Internation Act[9] | Nominated |
References
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- ^ "Afropop Worldwide | Afropop Guide to Goma, Congo DRC". Afropop Worldwide. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- ^ "Congolese Musician Innoss'b | African News Music Comedy And Movies". www.digob.com. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- ^ One on One with talented Innoss’B, Akon’s mentee and teenage prodigy from DRC. momanyiharun.com (2014-03-10)
- ^ Innoss'B & VanVelzen. masterpeace.cxp.nu
- ^ "Ben Affleck, Innoss'B and Cindy McCain on ABC NEWS". Retrieved January 31, 2020 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Interglobe Music LLC Signs Management Deal with the First Winner of Vodacom Superstar Innocent Didace Balume". www.findit.com. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- ^ "INNOCENT est enfin sorti (Premier album de Innoss'B ): c'est l' ?v?nement de la semaine !". Portail de la culture urbaine congolaise & Africaine (in French). July 2, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ Plus (in French), fr.napster.com, retrieved September 8, 2019
- ^ TV, Guide (June 15, 2020). "2020 BET Awards: How to Watch, Host, Nominations, and More Details | TV Guide". TVGuide.com.