| Ghostpoet | |
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Ghostpoet performing live at Musica Festival 2011, Sydney, Australia |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Obaro Ejimiwe |
| Born | 18 January 1983 |
| Origin | London/Coventry, United Kingdom |
| Instruments | Vocals Electronic production |
| Years active | 2006 - present |
| Labels | Brownswood Recordings (UK) |
| Website | ghostpoet.co.uk |
Ghostpoet (born Obaro Ejimiwe, 18 January 1983) is a British singer and producer. In June 2010, Ghostpoet released his first EP The Sound Of Strangers on Brownswood Recordings and was later featured in The Guardian’s “New Band Of The Day”.[1]
Ghostpoet's first single Cash & Carry Me Home was released on 24 January 2011, followed by the debut album on 7 February 2011, Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam. His single 'Survive It' was launched in Rough Trade East Record store, on London's Brick Lane on May 9th 2011. [2] [3]
In 2011, he has been supporting Metronomy[4] and Jamie Woon[5] in their tours and will be performing at Glastonbury, Sónar, Latitude, Secret Garden Party and Bestival.
Ghostpoet was among the nominees for the 2011 Mercury Prize.[6] The winner of the prize, PJ Harvey, was announced on 6 September 2011.
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