Aina More
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Aina Moreniké |
| Also known as | Miss More |
| Born | 12 May 1999 |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | UK rap, soul music, spoken word, poetry, |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | ainamore |
Aina Morenike Olukoga (born 12 May 1999) better known by her stage name Aina More is a British MC, singer and actor.
Career[edit]
Aina More makes soul and hip hop music. She won Best Contemporary Upper in the Big Music Project[1] put together with Capital FM and The Brit Awards and put on a performance which had judges compare her to Lauryn Hill.[2]
2012: It's A W.R.A.P. (Words, Rhymes And Poetry)[edit]
More began recording freestyles over hip hop instrumentals.[3] In November 2012, Aina More independently released a 10 track mixtape entitled It's A W.R.A.P., influenced by the political situation in Nigeria.[4]
2014–2015: For People With Short Attention Spans[edit]
After releasing several more singles and gaining recognition in the UK Music Scene, Aina More opened for Professor Green[5] at The Roundhouse, for the London leg of his Growing Up in Public Tour.[6] In February 2015, More gave a performance in London which won her the Contemporary Upper Award for The Big Music Project.[7] In April 2015, Aina More released her second EP, For People With Short Attention Spans,[8] which she further explained 'For People With Short Attention Spans' caters to people who want to feel and be stimulated by different things, but in this case, I'm giving you different dimensions of soul and sounds, there are ups and downs – much like life".[9]
2015 – Present: Girls Killing It[edit]
After garnering much attention from the UK and Nigerian scene, More released her critically acclaimed single "Girls Killing It".[10] Produced by Ghanaian DJ and Producer DJ Juls which caught the attention of DJ Semtex who has named her as one to look out for on BBC 1Xtra, performed live during Aina More's performance opening for Lauryn Hill in Lagos, Nigeria, in August 2015.[11]
Discography[edit]
EPs[edit]
| Title | Details |
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| Back To Life: EP |
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| For People With Short Attention Spans |
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Mixtapes[edit]
| Title | Details |
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| It's A W.R.A.P. (Words, Rhymes And Poetry) |
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As lead artist[edit]
| Year | Song | Album |
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| 2014 | "Layback" | For People With Short Attention Spans |
| 2015 | "Girls Killing It" | Non-album single |
References[edit]
- ^ "#DareToDream: Professor Green competition winner Aina More opens at Roundhouse". Urbandevelopment.co.uk. Archived from the original on 24 March 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ "Whats Next For Contemporary Upper Winner Aina More?". The Big Music Project. Archived from the original on 23 April 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ "*Aina More* Toh Badt. The Sirens (VIRAL #ItsAWrap) Nov.12". AbizArt. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "AINA MORE- IT'S A W.R.A.P." Kwara Music. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ Development, Urban. "#DareToDream: Professor Green competition winner Aina More opens at Roundhouse". Urban Development. Urban Development. Archived from the original on 24 March 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ "What's On?". The Roundhouse. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ "The Big Music Project Competition: The WINNERS". Thebigmusicproject.co.uk. Archived from the original on 28 April 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ Booth, DJ. "Aina More – For people With Short Attention Spans Steam". DJ Booth.net. DJ Booth. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ "360Download: Aina More For People With Short Attention Spans". 360nobs.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ Fader, The. "Watch The Killer Video For London MC Aina More's Anthem "Girls Killing It"". The Fader. The Fader. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ^ "Nigerians praise singer for live performance in Lagos". PulseNG. PulseNG. Archived from the original on 30 September 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
External links[edit]
- Soundcloud
- Aina More at Tedx Youth@Croydon talk [1]
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