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Birth nameAchi Avelino
Also known as
Born (1993-06-04) 4 June 1993 (age 31)
Tottenham, London, England[2]
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2008–present
LabelsMore Music Records
(2008–present)
Websiteofficialavelino.com

Achi Avelino (born 4 June 1993), better known mononymously by his stage name Avelino, is a British rapper and singer of Congolese and Angolan descent from Tottenham, London, known for his "unique tone" and "deep wordplay".[4]

Career

2011–2014: Beginnings

Originally rapping under the monikers AA (derived from his initials) and Bobby Brown, Avelino first released freestyles on YouTube.[1] His debut mixtape, Underdog Music, was released in 2013 through More Music Records.[5][6] The project was credited by GRM Daily's Charlie-Louise Akintilo as being "edgy" and "refreshing".[7]

2014–2015: Commercial breakthrough and Iconic Ambition

Avelino rose to prominence in 2014 following the release of his second mixtape, Iconic Ambition, which was featured on DJ Semtex's Mixtape Top 5 on BBC Radio 1Xtra.[8] He went on to support Stormzy on tour throughout 2015, having previously collaborated on the mixtape track "No Comment".[3][9]

2015–present: Collaboration with Wretch 32

Throughout 2015, Avelino was championed by fellow Tottenham MC Wretch 32.[3] The two rappers released a joint mixtape, entitled Young Fire, Old Flame, on 18 December 2015, to positive reception. The mixtape was accompanied by a Fire in the Booth freestyle on BBC Radio 1, which was heralded by host Charlie Sloth as the "hardest" Fire in the Booth of all time, and by Noisey's Joe Zadeh as "staggering".[10] Wretch and Avelino also collaborated on the promotional singles "M.O.E"[11] and "Freedom", as well as an unofficial remix of Kanye West's "No More Parties in LA", renamed "No More Parties in DSTRKT".[12] The two are scheduled to perform the mixtape at KOKO on 12 May 2016.[13]

On 7 April 2016, Avelino released his debut EP, FYO, for free download. It was executive produced by Raf Riley.[14] The project, which stands for Fuck Your Opinion, has received considerable support from BBC Radio 1; "Youniverse" has been played by MistaJam,[15] and the title track was added to 1Xtra's C-list playlist on 6–12 May 2016.[16] Supporters of the song include Annie Mac[17] and Charlie Sloth.[18] The EP topped Semtex's Mixtape Top 5 chart.[19] He is currently working on his debut studio album.[20]

Avelino released a new single, "On a Roll", for free download via SoundCloud on 30 August 2016. The song features guest vocals from Abra Cadabra, and has been played by DJ Target on 1Xtra. The same week, Avelino featured on Wretch 32's single "Open Conversation & Mark Duggan", released on 1 September 2016, a day prior to his third studio album, Growing Over Life.

On 10 February 2017, Avelino released a single titled "Energy" which features grime heavyweights, Skepta and Stormzy. The single was used by EA Sports game, FIFA 18 demo and is being touted as the headline song on FIFA 18 soundtrack. At the time of writing, Energy's official music video has racked up over 1.5 million views on YouTube and various remixes, notably with regular collaborator Wretch 32, have being released.

Personal life

Avelino is an avid supporter of Manchester United F.C.[21]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details
FYO
  • Released: 7 April 2016
  • Label: OddChild Music, More Music Records
  • Format: Digital download

Mixtapes

Title Details
Underdog Music
  • Released: 11 January 2013
  • Label: More Music Records
  • Format: Free digital download
Iconic Ambition
  • Released: 10 September 2014
  • Label: More Music Records
  • Format: Free digital download
Young Fire, Old Flame (with Wretch 32)
  • Released: 18 December 2015
  • Label: Renowned, More Music Records
  • Format: Free digital download
No Bullshit
  • Released: 27 October 2017
  • Label: More Music Records / OddChild Music
  • Format: digital download

References

  1. ^ a b c "*MM* AA / Bobby Brown Freestyle". 29 January 2012 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ Walker, Joe (28 October 2015). "'Sorry Not Sorry', here's the new Avelino video". RWD Mag.
  3. ^ a b c Fennelly, Patrick (14 April 2015). "Interview – Avelino". MOBO Awards. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  4. ^ "Avelino – The Great Escape". The Great Escape Festival. Archived from the original on 28 April 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Avelino new video "The Trip" from his... – More Music Records | Facebook". facebook.com. Retrieved 9 April 2016.[non-primary source needed]
  6. ^ "Debut release by Avelino and the MMR team... – More Music Records |". facebook.com. 11 January 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2016.[non-primary source needed]
  7. ^ Akintilo, Charlie-Louise (18 September 2012). "REVIEW: AVELINO – CRUNCH TIME". GRM Daily. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  8. ^ "BBC Radio 1Xtra – Semtex, Logic, Blade Brown and Young Fathers, Mixtape Top 5 with DJ Semtex". BBC. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  9. ^ "OddChild Music – Avelino". Odd Child Recordings. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  10. ^ "Wretch 32's 1Xtra Freestyle Is Staggering, So Why Are His Singles so Bait? | NOISEY". noisey.vice.com. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  11. ^ "Avelino shares new track 'M.O.E'". thefourohfive.com. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  12. ^ "Listen: Wretch 32 and Avelino cover Kanye West on 'No More Parties in DSTRKT'". sbtv.co.uk. Retrieved 9 April 2016.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "YOUNG FIRE OLD FLAME – WRETCH 32 & AVELINO | KOKO London". koko.uk.com. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  14. ^ Gardner, Constant (7 April 2016). "PREMIERE: Listen to London Rapper Avelino's Special 'F.Y.O.' EP". Pigeons and Planes.
  15. ^ "BBC – Radio 1Xtra". BBC. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  16. ^ "Avelino on Twitter: "FXCK YOUR OPINION on the @bbc1xtra playlist ! Very happy right now". Twitter. 5 May 2016.[non-primary source needed]
  17. ^ "BBC Radio 1 – Annie Mac, Drake + Danger Mouse". BBC. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  18. ^ "BBC – Radio 1Xtra". BBC. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  19. ^ "Semtex, Avelino joins Sem". BBC Radio 1Xtra. 8 April 2016.
  20. ^ Rana, Anil (9 November 2015). "Avelino Drops Some Serious Fire in the Booth". MTV.
  21. ^ "Premier League predictions: Lawro v rapper & Man Utd fan Avelino". BBC Sport. 28 December 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
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