Born Obinna Nwaobasi, K16 hails from Mbaise in Imo State and was one of the members of Nigeria’s first ever Hip-hop group, Emphasis.
A song writer and poet, he teamed up with the Anyanwu brothers: Obi (aka O.B.) and Okeh (aka Capt OIA) and the group “Emphasis” was born. The group released successful singles such as “Which one you Dey” and “Cool Down No Vex” but broke up during the recording of their debut album WAZOBIA.
Moving back to London, he went through college while also experimenting with production and beat making. He’s set to release his debut album titled “The return of the baddest” under Ikuku records with the first single “Oya” slated for release in June 2010.
Also due for release in June 2010, is K16’s stunning new EP entitled TRIBUTE TO THE SOUTH. Recorded entirely with American Producers, it is his homage to the Dirty South/Crunk beats which he fell in love with after listening to the Young Jeezy VS RickRoss mixtape.
Featuring tracks like Naija Stand up, School Daze, Free me Jor and the DaGrin final Yarns sixteen bar freestyle, it is destined to be an instant Naija hip hop classic.
Listen to “Oya”
Listen to “School Daze”
Love it. School Daze is the bomb. I love Nigerian hiphop