Pasha as derived from the title of a Turkish Monarch is Mfon Harold Okona from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Born and raised in Ojo, Lagos State to a family of six, he got exposed to music at a juvenile age from his elder brother Def Kelly a recording artiste, who not only influenced his love for music not just as a passive listener but towards a career path.
He took up the mantle of professional music at the age of fifteen with a six man hip hop crew called G- Fellaz. They went on to record some songs and amassed a few fan base, but the rail road of music had much better plans for him. He bolted out to start a solo career, not after he took time off to properly groomed himself as a reggae dance hall artiste and analyze the prevailing trends in the music industry.
In the course of his activities he hooked up with Micworx Music and has ever since been expulsing various arsenal of music materials in various genres.. In other to build further anticipation and offer the world a foretaste of what he and his music is about, on the 4th of October 2010 he dropped the 1st Nigerian Dancehall mixtape self titled “I am Pasha” an event which was covered on satellite TV.
The mixtape project was well flavored with free styles, eccentric dancehall version of popular Nigerian sounds and Jamaican Riddims with of course productions from Micworx Music. Artiste getting credits for collaborative efforts are Jonah the Monarch, General Pype, Eva, Dramin, Smyl, amongst others.The project went on from being a foretaste to a full course meal as everyone who had an opportunity of getting a copy or a chance of hearing it home and abroad, had nothing but commendations to give, they couldn’t help but wonder what his album would eventually sound like.
Among several tracks on the mixtape, the song “Daggera” and “I can Hold Yu” a Dj’s favorite, is fast becoming a massive hit, as it enjoys robust rotation on radio station across some parts of the country and even outside its’ shores, on various musical websites and blogs, this has earned him guest performances at numerous clubs and events. But much should be anticipated from this essentric performer who has embarked on preparations for his solo debut to be realeased sometime within the year 2012.
With influence like Coolie buddz, Def Kelly, Sean Paul, Mavado, Vybz Kartel, Matisyahu, Super Cat, Sizzla, Ruffman and Tuface; it immensely formulated and strengthened his genre of music which is Reggae Dancehall, this also is fused with Pop, African, Electronic and other world styles to attain a distinct rhythm beyond any cultural bounds. Sit tight and listen as the Pashian Evolution unfolds because his harmony is way bloodier than gladiators in the fictional series of Spartacus.
Artiste: Pasha
Country: Nigeria
Music: Reggae/World/Dancehall
