KORKORMIKOR comes from the same part of Nigeria that churned
out mainstream acts like Timaya, Frank D’Nero and Duncan Mighty. He was born Deinbofa Nana Okoto in Otuan, a typical resource-rich but
economically deprived community in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He is a singer-songwriter, and Hip-Hop impresario, and is arguably the next big thing from out of the Niger Delta area of Nigeria.
economically deprived community in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He is a singer-songwriter, and Hip-Hop impresario, and is arguably the next big thing from out of the Niger Delta area of Nigeria.
KORKORMIKOR’s story of hardship was froth with more lows than highs until he met Larte ‘The Tycoon’ Badom, the CEO of Xcel Music (now Molach Entertainment). Soon after, in 2007, he released “Something for Y’all”. The song which was the lead single on his debut album: “Korkormystic: Port-Harcourt City Breed”, went to become a groundbreaking single in the region.
Last year he hit the airwaves with his
captivating track, Delete ‘em all. A serious song with a mellow mood that
captures the angst he has built up over the years, calling for a ‘hit’ on the
heads of proverbial haters/enemies-of-progress.Now he has taken another His song, BUMC (Blowing Up My Control) conjures the scene of a girl who initially has no interest in him when he first approaches her but subsequently falls head over heels for him.
KORKORMIKOR’s music is inspired by his personal battles as well as the communal struggles of his people. His musical influences range from Reggae to Hip-Hop; and include: Alpha Blondie, Bob Marley, Majek
Fashek, Lauryn Hill, Tupac and Snoop Dogg.
http://www.ghanamma.com/2011/05/08/listen-up-korkormikor-drops-‘delete-them-all’/
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