By Damilola Faustino
Idris Elba has launched his own label and also revealed his first signing. The star is best known for his acting career. However, he made a sojourn into music and it seems to be paying off.
He released his debut EP ‘Big Man’ in 2006 and DJing. He has collaborated with the likes of Pharoahe Monch, Mumford & Sons, Mr Hudson, and more.
Elba said: “James is a rare find. His hip-hop sensibilities transfer to the other music he makes, he’s a nice person to work with and is gonna be a strong artist for the future.”
It’s a huge move for 7Wallace, a small indie label.
James BKS’ debut single ‘Kwlele’ is due to be released on July 13 and will feature his father, Afro-jazz saxophonist Manu Dibango, Mai Lan, and Allan Kingdom. It pays tribute to the Kwele ethnic group native to Gabon, Congo and Cameroon.
In a statement, the musician said: “I want people to get to know my journey. The song is the musical answer to my inner questions. Finally, I can be proud of my roots and say this music is fully me.”
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