Addistunes.com Releases Smash New Hit “proud To Be African” By Kojo The Griot

Dec. 19, 2009 - PRLog -- AddisTunes.com (www.AddisTunes.com) – one of the world’s fist sites dedicated to legally authorized African music and movie downloads – today announced that it is working with Kojo the Griot to release his smash hit, “Proud to be African.”

In the ancient African tradition of storytelling, Kojo the Griot is a new voice representing not only the Gold Coast of Ghana, but also the entire African continent.  His new club banger, "Proud to be African" has become the new African Hip Hop Anthem, getting airplay over the African airwaves!  Kojo the Griot was born in America but raised in the honor and traditions of his parents who came from Ghana, West Africa.  Hailing from East Orange, New Jersey, Kojo was influenced by rappers such as Treach, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef and the Refugee Camp.  Kojo was also heavily influenced by his Ghanaian musical heritage, listening to Highlife luminaries such as CK Mann, Joe Mensah, Marijata, and Nana Ampadu.  Today he has merged both musical traditions to bring a brand new level of lyrical artistry and social consciousness to his music.  Kojo the Griot is destined to take his place in musical history.

According to Betelehem Girma, of AddisTunes.com, “We are extremely excited to be working with an artist as talented as Kojo.  Not only does he bring new energy to African hip hop, he represents talent that resides in the African Diaspora.”

Given the logistical challenges of purchasing music downloads in Africa, Kojo has worked with AddisTunes.com to offer his latest song for FREE:

http://www.addistunes.com/Kojo_the_Griot/music.php

“Too often, brothers and sisters in Africa are the last to hear good music.  This time, I want them to be the first!” said Kojo.  “I hope that everyone back home with an Internet connection gets a chance to download ‘Proud to be Africa,’ and passes it to everyone they know.  I want to represent for the whole continent!”

www.AddisTunes.com
http://www.addistunes.com/Kojo_the_Griot/