Aniff Akinola (born 1 September 1962) is a British DJ and rapper.[1]
Aniff Akinola | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Aniff Akinola |
| Born | 1 September 1962 Manchester, United Kingdom[1] |
| Formerly of | Chapter and the Verse, Backyard Dog |
Biography
editHe was a founding member of the cult Mancunian hip-hop group Chapter and the Verse[1] and was a member of Backyard Dog whose song "Baddest Ruffest" made No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart[2] which was used as Coca-Cola's 2002 FIFA World Cup theme in the UK and in the films Ali G Indahouse and Bend It Like Beckham.[1]
On his own, his song "Bounce 'n' Boom" featuring Big Babba, recorded under the alias of Box Bottom,[3] reached No. 46 on the UK Singles Chart[4] and has been featured in an advert for Vimto soft drinks.[5]
In addition, he co-produced the Urban Cookie Collective hit "The Key the Secret" and the A Guy Called Gerald hit "Voodoo Ray",[1] and rapped on the Kirsty MacColl hit "Walking Down Madison".[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Aniff Akola". Universal Music Publishing. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ^ "BACKYARD DOG". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ "Box Bottom: Bounce N Boom". Soul Food. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ^ "BOX BOTTOM FEATURING BIG BABBA". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ^ "Music in Vimto TV Adverts & Commercials". Songofthesalesman.co.uk. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2013.