Jedidya Wondwossen (Amharic: ጂዲዲያ ዎንዶዎሰን; born 2000), known by his stage name Jemberu Demeke (Amharic: ጀምበሩ ደመቀ), is an Ethiopian singer, producer and rapper known for his mixing Amharic rap, trap music, and samples from various contemporary styles.
| Jemberu Demeke | |
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| Birth name | Jedidya Wondwossen |
| Born | 2000 (age 23–24) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Origin | Addis Ababa |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Meedo Records |
He is widely known for his eponymous EP Jemberu Demeke (2022) and Esatu Se (2024), as well as his songs, "Ayferam Gam Ayferam", "Adwa" and "Teff Teff (Hustle Grind)" featuring fellow rapper UNO.
Biography
editJedidya Wondwossen was born in Addis Ababa in 2000 in a village called Bella.[1] He pursued his senior career while studying software engineering at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University under his stage name Jemberu Demeke.[2] He unique genre including blending Amharic rap, trap music, and samples from various contemporary styles.[3] His debut EP named Jemberu Demeke released in April 2022 that features prominent musician and arranger Mulatu Astatke. Notable singles include "Ayferam Gam Ayferam" and "Adwa".[4] In September 2023, Jemberu released "Teff Teff (Hustle Grind)" featuring rapper UNO.[5] In March 2024, he released his second album called Esatu Se, which features his identical dub fusion.[6]
Discography
editEPs
- Jemberu Demeke (2022)
Albums
- Esatu Se (2024)
Singles
- "Adwa" (2022)
- "Teff Teff (Hustle Grind)" (2023)
References
edit- ^ Greeff, Rob (2022-10-14). "Jemberu Demeke: Ethiopian Hip Hop". Celebrity Services Africa. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ Godson, Asiama (2023-09-09). "Jemberu Demeke Biography, Videos, Booking". ProfileAbility. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ Spotlight on Ethiopian singer, producer Jemberu Demeke. 2024-07-28. Retrieved 2024-10-22 – via www.voaafrica.com.
- ^ Aynalem, Yosthena (2022-03-05). "The Reporter Ethiopia". www.thereporterethiopia.com. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ Fortune, (Addis). "TRADITION TALENT TRANSITION". Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Jemberu Demeke Is Injecting Ethiopian Influences into Hip-Hop - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2024-10-22.