Win $1,000 from musician DAMPTE

The artiste Dampte is working on his second album and wants to give a lucky person the opportunity to feature in this great album and also win $1,000. All u need to do is, record a hook (chorus) with or without a beat and send it to seandampte@gmail.com with your name and phone number before the 30th of June, the the best hook would be featured on Dampte's most anticipated album. and the winner gets $1000 CASH and stands a chance of traveling to London to record the song properly with Dampte.

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DAMPTE AND BUGATTI MUSIC GROUP RELEASE THE OFFICIAL “GO GET HER “VIDEO

Dampte and Bugatti Music Group of NYC today confirmed the widely spread rumor just last week and has already released both the video and new song this past Saturday, December 10th. Dampte’s stylishly hot new video and single “Go Get Her” were created to appeal to his fast growing club audience and fan base.

This new single is currently available for sale on iTunes and Amazon worldwide.

This release follows fast on the heels of his massively successful hit single named “Are You Ready” featuring Nappy Boy Tay Dizm released only 2 months ago.

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NIGERIAN EMCEE DAMPTE RELEASES HIT SINGLE "ARE YOU READY"

Emerging Nigerian rap artist Dampte officially unveils his brand new single "Are You Ready", crafted by platinum producer Goldhands. The dance music inspired song is a smash hit in the clubs across Europe, especially in the United Kingdom, where Dampte currently resides.
"Are You Ready", which features T-Pain’s Nappy Boy artist Tay Dizm, is now available on iTunes and was released via Janz Media LLC. The single is a critical success and it is receiving a great amount of attention from notable commercial radio stations around the country.

Dampte, born Oluwaseun Oluyole, is a gifted writer and electrifying performer, who has successfully rocked audiences across Nigeria, UK, and beyond. The university graduate is ready top takeover the airwaves in Europe and to attack the US music market with his catchy music and witty wordplay, combined with rewind-worthy beats. Listing Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, K’naan, and The Notorious B.I.G. as his musical influences, Dampte is sure to step into the limelight to show the world that he is next to blow.

Dampte is currently working on his debut album, "Los Gidi Certified", has got something in it for everyone. From laid back tunes to fast paced rhythms, Dampte has managed to compose and successfully record multiple hits so far.

Dampte ft_Taydizm - Are You Ready

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DAMPTE VISITS GHANA'S RADIO UNIVERSE AFTER DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE.

Dampte visited Radio Universe in Ghana on the 19th of march where he was interviewed alongside colleague and rap artiste, Shorty Ace who also featured on his 'LosGidi Certified' debut album. Radio Universe is Radio station for University of Ghana, Legon.Today, 20th March he would also be performing in Ghana to kick off promotional activity for the 'Los Gidi Certified' album that was released March 17th..

Dampte's debut studio album was released on the 17th of March 2011. The album titled 'Los Gidi Certified' is a double sided CD with 19 tracks audio CD and a video CD.

“DAMPTE” was born in Lagos, Nigeria. The first of five (5) children, he

finished his High School education at Scottfield High in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State, Nigeria. In 1999,

Dampte recorded his first single titled “J-E-S-U-S” featuring Wreck of BLUSKULL and Rocksteady of the now defunct 2nd AVENUE. Dampte, a gifted artiste who blends rap with African folklores and undertones, released another hit single "Wine Your Tinkolo" featuring YQ.

The audio CD in addition to containing the hit single from Dampte - 'wine your tinkolo' featuring YQ has 18 other tracks with the recently released 'Ski Ski' where the artiste raps about giving a woman the good life - trips and treat. Other tracks to watch out for on the album are 'Lagos Party' featuring Shorty Ace; 'Street magic'; 'Omoele' and 'Mr. Go Get Her'. The CD also enjoys support and feature appearances from DJ Don X, Late Da grin, Joey Plus and YQ.

Digital copy of the album is available for purchase at his reverbnation account - www.reverbnation.com/realdampte. An autograph signing session with friends and star artistes is been planned.

Buy digital copy of the ;Los Gidi Certified' album from: http://www.reverbnation.com/store/view_item_album/artist_567235?item_id=560748

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Dampte Reacts/Writes Against Clamour For A New 'PMAN' By Banky W and Others.

Recording artiste and Record label co - owner Dampte has reacted to the call by a section of Nigerian artistes for a new body to represent the Nigerian musician since the present and newly elected executive at PMAN have failed to deliver as true representative of the industry. Banky W, eLdee the don, Ice prince and others were invited to the election of PMAN executives and leadership that took place in Osogbo. The aftermath of the elections was a piece by singer Banky W which he titled Keep The Change (A PMAN TALE) (Read here)

Dampte is known for his hit collaboration with singer YQ titled 'wine your tinkolo', The recording Nigerian artiste is also an ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers ) member.

Dampte writes a two part piece exclusive to Questionmarkmag.com reacting to the very content and solution proposed. He delivers a personal write up where he says: "Mr. Wellington and his gangs hiding under the umbrella of the new generation of Nigerian artistes seek to throw away our culture, throw out our rights which we fought for with tears and blood. Maybe not tears and blood but it really doesn’t matter. The fact remains the coupists have thrown out all the principles of civilization. For an instance, let’s pretend Abubakar Atiku has the same thinking process as my well travelled, learned and best selling colleague Banky W, Nigeria as we know it would be in CHAOS."

The full text of Dampte's piece titled PMAN: A LOST TALE (Part 1) can be read at http://questionmarkmag.com/2011/02/pman-a-lost-tale-part-1-by-dampte/.

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Go Get Her Dampte!

Dampte, real names, Oluwaseun Oluyole is a Nigerian artiste based in Lagos, Nigeria. He was born in the 80’s and has 4 other siblings. The first son of an Evangelist mother and Pastor Father, Dampte finished his High School Education in Lagos, Nigeria and a graduate of Bellevue University, Nebraska, USA where he bagged his Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Information Systems and emphasis in Business.

Dampte started his music career at a tender age like many that came before him. However, his path to recognition did not follow the convention. Dampte first had the real taste of music at a tender age. He grew up listening to the likes of King Sunny Ade (KSA), Ebenezer Obey e.t.c. Now do you begin to wonder why such great artistes do not play a major influence on his music? Your guess is as good as ours.

Dampte, understandably, claims he gets his influences from the likes of Jay Z, R. Kelly, LL cool J, Jadakiss, Styles P, Warren G, Snoop, Treach (Naughty by Nature), 2pac, Biggie Smalls, Wale, K’naan and a host of others. He also claims to take bites off Naija’s own NAETO C.

Dampte came into contact, and fell deeply in love with Hip Hop in 1994 after listening to a musical compilation of some of the afore-mentioned artistes’ tracks. 5 years later, after a lot of self penning, Dampte recorded his first solo effort titled “J-E-S-U-S”, where he featured Rocksteady (Then of the now defunct 2^nd Avenue) and Wreck (Now a member of Dem Mama Soldiers)

After a long hiatus due to education, Dampte returned to the music scene with a massive hit single “Tinkolo” that features up and rising R&B star YQ. The single which was released in the first quarter of 2009 made it to various charts across Nigeria and Beyond. He followed his success with another massive hit single “Wapa” which also made it to various countdowns. Not relenting, Dampte, now known for his Hit- dropping prowess followed it with “Ghetto”, another song that is shaking up the airwaves as we go to press.

Dampte, a gifted writer and performer has got quite a repertoire. He's been holding it down since before hiphop started ruling the Nigerian airwaves.
Dampte has successfully rocked audiences across the country and beyond. His stage performances have always been off the hook.

"I used to love to just sit down and write but now, I sit down and spit." He said recently in an interview at the Osogbo edition of his 'LosGidi Certified' album listening party.

Dampte - Go Get Her

Discography

"I've got more anthems than any National.." Dampte spits in a track off his soon to debut album.
Dampte like many cats started off in the choir as a kid until he discovered and honed his talent for rhymes, wordplay, metaphors and the ability to weave these and make sense.

He first came with “wine your tinkolo” which became a massive hit, He soon dropped another hit single 'Wapa' and sure soon enough followed it with 'Ghetto', the later premiering recently and set to burn up the charts as we speak.
He has shot over four videos, three of which have been released and are getting mad airplays.
His soon to debut album has got something in it for everyone. From laid back tunes to fast paced rhythms, Dampte has managed to compose and successfully record over 14 hits. Watch out for tracks like Street Magic, SwaGr like we, LosGidi Certified, Who I be, Ghetto and lots more.

His debut album titled “Los Gidi Certified” hits stores nationwide APRIL 14^th, 2010.

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