Wameyo, Elsy: Nilotic (12-Inch Single)
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Hip-hop/soul singer Elsy Wameyo was born in Nairobi, Kenya in 1999 and now resides in Adelaide, South Australia. Her music is comprised of soulful rhythms, influenced by her experiences with the Christian church both in Australia and Kenya, juxtaposed against energetic and poetic verses that aim to challenge the boundaries imposed by a life in contemporary Australia. After being the first woman to sign with Adelaide hip-hop collective Playback 808, Elsy has gone on to perform alongside Printz Board, Masego, Lady Leshur and Hilltop Hoods, as well as appearing at Groovin' The Moo, Laneway Festival and more. In 2018, Elsy was awarded Young Kenyan of the Year, as well as being nominated for Best New Artist and Best World Music at 2018 SA Music Awards. 'Nilotic is the byproduct of God's grace in my life. What you will hear is the journey of a confident, frustrated and sad Elsy trying to claim back, fix and uproot the evil of this world. However, what you won't see is the spiritual journey I took with my Father, where I learnt, through obedience and true faith, that alone I am a mere mortal, but with him I can do ALL things.This EP was never the point. God, in his full grace, chose to bless me with a product I can use to showcase his works in my life.' - Elsy Wameyo, Adelaide, Australia
Hip-hop/soul singer Elsy Wameyo was born in Nairobi, Kenya in 1999 and now resides in Adelaide, South Australia. Her music is comprised of soulful rhythms, influenced by her experiences with the Christian church both in Australia and Kenya, juxtaposed against energetic and poetic verses that aim to challenge the boundaries imposed by a life in contemporary Australia. After being the first woman to sign with Adelaide hip-hop collective Playback 808, Elsy has gone on to perform alongside Printz Board, Masego, Lady Leshur and Hilltop Hoods, as well as appearing at Groovin' The Moo, Laneway Festival and more. In 2018, Elsy was awarded Young Kenyan of the Year, as well as being nominated for Best New Artist and Best World Music at 2018 SA Music Awards. 'Nilotic is the byproduct of God's grace in my life. What you will hear is the journey of a confident, frustrated and sad Elsy trying to claim back, fix and uproot the evil of this world. However, what you won't see is the spiritual journey I took with my Father, where I learnt, through obedience and true faith, that alone I am a mere mortal, but with him I can do ALL things.This EP was never the point. God, in his full grace, chose to bless me with a product I can use to showcase his works in my life.' - Elsy Wameyo, Adelaide, Australia