Victor Obinna Phillips, known professionally as Bisk, is a Nigerian singer/songwriter and Performing artist. He is known for establishing Swiissh Music a Nigerian-based Record Label.[1][2]
Bisk | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Victor Obinna Phillips |
| Born | Lagos state |
| Genres | Afrobeats, Afrofusion |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Swiissh Music |
Early life
editBisk was born in Lagos, Nigeria, where he attended Chrisland School in Ikeja for primary education and later pursued secondary education at The Bells in Ogun State, Nigeria and Model College in Ikorodu, Lagos state, he also attended Northeast College Tottenham London in Tottenham, London.[3] He had a keen interest in Afrobeat music from a young age.[4] Growing up in a household filled with the rich sounds of African highlife, reggae, pop, and R&B, he developed a keen ear for diverse genres.[5][6] In a candid interview with The Guardian, he said “he credits his father, an avid music enthusiast, for instilling in him a deep appreciation for music and introducing him to the works of legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti.[7][8]
Career
editIn 2016, the Afro-fusion singer/songwriter.[9][10] He launched his music career as a Musician on Spotify as Bisk, while based in Tottenham, England, just after a collaboration project with Nigerian musician P Dubb titled “Girl dem know”[11] where he was featured as a guest artist.[12][13] In 2016 Bisk released his debut single, “Electrifyin.”[14][15][16][17][18]
On the 19 July 2016, he released another solo project titled “I No Send.” [19][20]
Swiissh Music
editBisk is known for swiissh music.[21] Swiissh Music was born as a platform dedicated to nurturing and promoting promising Nigerian artists with a focus on musical versatility and cross-genre collaborations. The label aims to push boundaries and redefine the Nigerian music landscape.[22] The Label is home to P Dubb, a Nigerian musician and songwriter.[23][24]
Discography
editReferences
edit- ^ "Nigerian artist, Bisk establishes Swiissh Music". Vanguard. May 24, 2023.
- ^ Titilope, Joseph (May 27, 2023). "Fela Kuti, Influences My Music Career – Afro-Fusion Singer". Independent Nigeria. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Joseph, Titilope. "Fela Kuti, Influences My Music Career – Bisk". Independent Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Telegraph, New (2023-06-05). "UK-Based Singer, Bisk Strives For Music Career Impacts On Nigerian Communities". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Telegraph, New (2023-06-05). "UK-Based Singer, Bisk Strives For Music Career Impacts On Nigerian Communities". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Titilope, Joseph (May 19, 2023). "Fast Rising Afro-Fusion Singer, Bisk Releases New Single". Independent Nigeria. Archived from the original on May 22, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "Who is Bisk? The Nigerian Afro-fusion singer-songwriter". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Fela Kuti, Influences My Music Career – Afro-Fusion Singer". Independent Nigeria. May 24, 2023. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Sokoya, Seyi (2023-05-21). "Bisk shows strength with 'Jaga Jaga'". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Bisk releases new solo 'Jaga Jaga'". Vanguard. May 15, 2023.
- ^ "P Dubb – 'Girl dem know' ft Bisk". Pulse Nigeria. 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "P Dubb – 'Girl dem know' ft Bisk". Pulse Nigeria. 2015-03-04. Archived from the original on 2020-02-08. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Custodian, Culture (2023-04-07). "Bisk Brings His Vibrancy And Charm With New Single "Jaga Jaga"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Archived from the original on 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Electrifyin, 2015-05-24, retrieved 2023-06-06
- ^ "Nigerian artist, Bisk establishes Swiissh Music". Vanguard. May 24, 2023.
- ^ "Who is Bisk? The Nigerian Afro-fusion singer-songwriter". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Afro-fusion spinner, Jaga Jaga... new from Bisk". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 2023-05-20. Archived from the original on 2023-05-27. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Bisk releases new solo 'Jaga Jaga'". Vanguard. May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Fela Kuti, Influences My Music Career – Bisk". Independent Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Who is Bisk? The Nigerian Afro-fusion singer-songwriter". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Joseph. "Fela Kuti, Influences My Music Career – Afro-Fusion Singer". Independent Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Nigerian artist, Bisk establishes Swiissh Music". Vanguard.
- ^ Custodian, Culture (2023-04-07). "Bisk Brings His Vibrancy And Charm With New Single "Jaga Jaga"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Archived from the original on 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2017-03-15). "New Music: P Dubb – Gya Me Nko". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 2021-01-07. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Who is Bisk? The Nigerian Afro-fusion singer-songwriter". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Electrifyin, 2015-05-24, retrieved 2023-06-06
- ^ "Fela Kuti, Influences My Music Career – Afro-Fusion Singer". Independent Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Custodian, Culture (2023-04-07). "Bisk Brings His Vibrancy And Charm With New Single "Jaga Jaga"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Archived from the original on 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Sokoya, Seyi (2023-05-21). "Bisk shows strength with 'Jaga Jaga'". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Bisk releases new solo 'Jaga Jaga'". Vanguard. May 15, 2023.
- ^ "P Dubb – 'Girl dem know' ft Bisk". Pulse Nigeria. 2015-03-04. Archived from the original on 2020-02-08. Retrieved 2023-06-06.