Aniff Akinola
| Aniff Akinola | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Aniff Akinola |
| Born | Manchester[1] |
| Associated acts | Kirsty MacColl, Big Babba, A Guy Called Gerald |
Aniff Akinola is a Producer from Manchester.[1] He was a member of Backyard Dog whose song Baddest Ruffest made #15 on the UK Singles Chart[2] was used as Coca Cola's 2002 FIFA World Cup theme in the UK and in the films Ali G Indahouse and Bend It Like Beckham.[1]
On his own, his song Bounce 'n' Boom featuring Big Babba - recorded under the alias of "Box Bottom"[3] - made #46 on the UK Singles Chart[2] and has been featured in an advert for Vimto soft drinks.[4]
In addition, he co-wrote the A Guy Called Gerald hit Voodoo Ray[1] and rapped on the Kirsty MacColl hit Walking Down Madison.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Aniff Akola". Universal Music Publishing. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "BACKYARD DOG". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ↑ "Box Bottom: Bounce N Boom". Soul Food. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ↑ "Music in Vimto TV Adverts & Commercials". Songofthesalesman.co.uk. Retrieved 7 July 2013.