Jericho (rapper)
| Jericho | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jericho Jerome Gawanab |
| Also known as | J-Twizzle |
| Born | Katutura, Windhoek, Namibia |
| Origin | Katutura, Windhoek, Namibia |
| Genres | hip hop |
| Occupations | rapper |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Ghetto Child |
| Associated acts | Matongo Family, D-Naff, Killa B, Sunny Boy, The Dogg, Dixon |
| Website | MySpace |
Jericho Jerome Gawanab (21 May 1980) well known as Jericho and nicknamed J-Twizzle, is a Namibian rapper from Katutura, Windhoek.[1] He's one of the most successful and outstanding MC's in Namibia. His videos are played on MTV Base and Channel O.
Career
Gawanab was imprisoned at the age of eighteen, serving four years.[1] Upon his release in 2004, Jericho joined Black Market Music, (the most popular hip hop label at the time). With Black Market, Jericho recorded a few songs with Black Market producer Kanibal, which helped create him a buzz. After the release of his successful single "Check Who's Back" he left the label. He continued recording songs, and released his second popular single "Still Love U". In early 2006 he released his debut album Check Who's Back, which became the first successful hip hop album in Namibia. This was followed by his sophomore release Lights Out in 2007.
In the music industry Jericho developed close friendships with fellow musicians and appeared on their albums, including D-Naff - (Above The Limit), Sunny Boy - (The Sleeping Giant), and The Dogg - (This Is My Time) among others.
Jericho won the 'Male Artist of the Year' award at the Namibia Annual Music Awards in 2011.[1][2]
Discography
Albums
- Check Who's Back (2006)
- Lights Out (2007)
- Street Fame (2010)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Graig, Augetto (2011) "Male Artist of the Year: Jericho", Namibian Sun, 10 June 2011, retrieved 2011--07-22
- ↑ "N$1m, diamonds for NAMA winners", Windhoek Observer, retrieved 2011-07-22