Kanibal
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Shilongo Ashipala well known as Kanibal (often stylized as KaniBal) is a Namibian rapper and producer
. He's one of the most outstanding Namibian rappers. He's considered a pioneer of the Namibian hip hop genre. He has produced for most of the rappers in Namibia and is responsible for the success of many Namibian rappers including Jericho, Catty Catt, Quido
and D-Jay.
Shilongo runs his own record label Black Market Music which is home to Catty Catt. He signed to Mshasho Records in 2010. In June 2010 Kanibal was ranked second on a list of Namibia's top 10 MCs by Fresh FM.
Between 2006 - 2009 Kanibal took a break from rapping and concentrated on producing. He returned to music in 2009 as a solo artist with his breakthrough hit single "Corner" which featured D-Jay and Dante. The song was followed by a successful remix that featured his long time friend and rhyme partner Catty Catt and new rappers KK and Lil' D. This was Kanibal's most celebrated song of all times. The song pay's homage to the capitol city
of Namibia
, Windhoek
. A video to the remix was shot in Katutura
. A third song titled "Kadhona (Don't Cry)" was released towards the end of 2009. It sampled a popular Oshiwambo traditional classic performed by Tate Kwela. The song was well received and it paved way to another two hit songs "Always Open" and "Grind Everyday" which were released in 2010.
Upon signing to Mshasho, Kanibal went on tour with The Dogg
and they performed in Gobabis
in 2010. In early 2011, Kanibal announced via facebook
that he was checking into rehab. However on the 18th of March 2011 Kanibal wrote "I'm back!!!! Black Market for life, Mshasho till I die!!!" on his Facebook profile. His debut song for Mshasho titled "Single" is currently charting in the top ten on major radio stations in Namibia. On March 3, 2011, Kanibal wrote "2 More single's (with video's) and then me and @Martin Morocky
are gonna give you the best Hip Hop Album Nam
has ever heard, am finishing the last video RIGHTNOW!!".
His debut album From Windhoek With Love was originally set to be released after The Dogg's anticipated 7th studio album The Deception but was moved back to generate enough buzz around it. On 30 September, Kanibal released an EP
of all new recordings containing 14 tracks titled Dreamer EP
. He held a small release party for the EP at a small luxurious club in Windhoek.
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
. He's one of the most outstanding Namibian rappers. He's considered a pioneer of the Namibian hip hop genre. He has produced for most of the rappers in Namibia and is responsible for the success of many Namibian rappers including Jericho, Catty Catt, Quido
Quido
Le-Roy Quido Mohamed who performs under the name Quido is a Namibian rapper.Quido rose to fame in 2010 with a song entitled Die For My City. He then put the underground rap game on hold and decided to go into the mainstream music scene during which he dropped a couple mixtapes...
and D-Jay.
Shilongo runs his own record label Black Market Music which is home to Catty Catt. He signed to Mshasho Records in 2010. In June 2010 Kanibal was ranked second on a list of Namibia's top 10 MCs by Fresh FM.
Music career
Kanibal rose to fame in 2004 as a member of the hip hop group Militants. Through his label Black Market Music he recorded and produced songs which became very popular between 2004 and 2005. Black Market dominated the underground and mainstream music scene during that era. Although he would market himself as a producer he also rap. As a member of the Militants he produced and appeared on two well received underground songs "Took Cool - Remix" and "Fallen Angle".Between 2006 - 2009 Kanibal took a break from rapping and concentrated on producing. He returned to music in 2009 as a solo artist with his breakthrough hit single "Corner" which featured D-Jay and Dante. The song was followed by a successful remix that featured his long time friend and rhyme partner Catty Catt and new rappers KK and Lil' D. This was Kanibal's most celebrated song of all times. The song pay's homage to the capitol city
Capitol City
Capitol City may refer to:*A capital is the principal city or town associated with its government.*Capitol City, Kentucky was a plan for a new capital of the United States, along with the Western District of Columbia, across the Ohio River from Metropolis, Illinois.*Capitol City is the fictional...
of Namibia
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
, Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Namibia. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area, at around above sea level. The 2001 census determined Windhoek's population was 233,529...
. A video to the remix was shot in Katutura
Katutura
Katutura is a township of Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia. Katutura was created in 1961 following the forced removal of Windhoek's black population from the Old Location, which afterwards was developed into the suburb Hochland Park. Sam Nujoma Stadium, built in 2005, is located within Katutura...
. A third song titled "Kadhona (Don't Cry)" was released towards the end of 2009. It sampled a popular Oshiwambo traditional classic performed by Tate Kwela. The song was well received and it paved way to another two hit songs "Always Open" and "Grind Everyday" which were released in 2010.
Joining Mshasho
After releasing about five well received songs, Kanibal announced the title of his debut album From Windhoek With Love. He is currently working on the album which is set to be released under Mshasho Records in mid 2011.Upon signing to Mshasho, Kanibal went on tour with The Dogg
The Dogg
Martin Morocky , known by his stage name as The Dogg is a Namibian multi-award winning musician, producer and actor. He's one of the most outstanding artists in Namibia and is considered one of the pioneers of Namibia's kwaito genre. His debut album Shimaliw' Osatana, released in 2004, was...
and they performed in Gobabis
Gobabis
Gobabis is a town in eastern Namibia. It is the regional capital of the Omaheke Region, and the district capital of the Gobabis electoral constituency. Gobabis is situated down the B6 motorway from Windhoek to Botswana. The town is from the Buitepos border post with Botswana, and serves as an...
in 2010. In early 2011, Kanibal announced via facebook
Facebook
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that he was checking into rehab. However on the 18th of March 2011 Kanibal wrote "I'm back!!!! Black Market for life, Mshasho till I die!!!" on his Facebook profile. His debut song for Mshasho titled "Single" is currently charting in the top ten on major radio stations in Namibia. On March 3, 2011, Kanibal wrote "2 More single's (with video's) and then me and @Martin Morocky
The Dogg
Martin Morocky , known by his stage name as The Dogg is a Namibian multi-award winning musician, producer and actor. He's one of the most outstanding artists in Namibia and is considered one of the pioneers of Namibia's kwaito genre. His debut album Shimaliw' Osatana, released in 2004, was...
are gonna give you the best Hip Hop Album Nam
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
has ever heard, am finishing the last video RIGHTNOW!!".
His debut album From Windhoek With Love was originally set to be released after The Dogg's anticipated 7th studio album The Deception but was moved back to generate enough buzz around it. On 30 September, Kanibal released an EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
of all new recordings containing 14 tracks titled Dreamer EP
Dreamer EP
Dreamer EP is the debut EP by Namibian rapper Kanibal. It is the first official project by Kanibal. The EP plays a promotional role for his anticipated debut album From Windhoek With Love which is set to drop later in the year. It was released on 30 September, 2011 under Mshasho Productions.-Track...
. He held a small release party for the EP at a small luxurious club in Windhoek.
Producer role
Kanibal first found success as a producer at the inception of his career. He produced most of the Militants songs including also solo songs by himself and Militants members. His beats contained a feel-good smooth spanish guitar combined with hard drums. Kanibal produced rapper Jericho breakthrough single "Check Who's Back" 2004. He produced for D-Jay and KK.EP's
- 2011: Dreamer EPDreamer EPDreamer EP is the debut EP by Namibian rapper Kanibal. It is the first official project by Kanibal. The EP plays a promotional role for his anticipated debut album From Windhoek With Love which is set to drop later in the year. It was released on 30 September, 2011 under Mshasho Productions.-Track...