| About Mansare | Umar Mansare A.K.A. Umzo Mansa G was born for the mic. First a professional break dancer in Conakry with Guinean group Instinct Killers, later on member of a couple of professional dance group in Senegal (Nö Limit and Freestylers), he then expands his passion for Hip Hop as he lays his first rap lyrics with H2O in Morocco in 2008. Back in Conakry in 2009, he doesn't waste any time and continues to record songs with Olivier at Gbassikolo Prod and Bob at 36 States. He's all about freestyle, so most of his songs are created, recorded and finished on the spot at the studio, allowing him to quickly accumulate more than a dozen songs in less than 2 years. He also features in internationally recognized Guinean groups Degg J Force 3 in their album "Debrouillard" and Diaspora in their mixtape "Mic Wo Rap." In the meantime, he also gains popularity as a charismatic and entertaining host for Evasion radio show 'Evasik' and Evasion TV show "Decouv-zik." By the end of 2011 he finishes his own mixtape album which he records with DiaDjef Records. January 15th 2012, he puts on his first live concert in Conakry, a huge success. He's now exploring new horizons in the West Coast of United States. Umzo is a true artist in the soul, has always believed in what he does, his inspiration seems limitless... Stay tuned, it's just the beginning... |
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