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Timaya Signs King Perryy To DM Records
Afro Dance hall King, Timaya finally announces the signing of Continental Boy, King Perryy to his self-owned label, DM Records. This is a good start for “King Perryy” who now has more chance to face his music fully after finishing from school in Owerri.
King Perryy, whose real name is Anthony Offiah, is an Afro Dance hall recording artiste from Enugu, in Nigeria. King Perryy was Born on 28th of April , 1994 in Port Harcourt, he grew up greatly influenced by music by the great Bob Marley, Sean Paul, Westlife and Alex Zitto.
He started making music professionally in 2014 and has released several songs over the years including the Alex Zitto inspired ‘Walakolombo’.
Timaya’s manager, Osagie Okunkpolor introduced him to King Perryy’s music and immediately Timaya expressed his interest in the young talent.
After a series of meetings between DM Records, King Perryy, his manager Babalola Osogbiye (Bilo) and their lawyers, a record deal was put on the table.
Timaya insisted on waiting for several months, until the young talent completed his degree in Project Management at the Federal University of Technology in Owerri, before making it official.
King Perryy’s sound is a fresh and sultry blend of Afro Dancehall with influences from Popcaan, Gyptian, Shabba Ranks and Timaya.
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