Preachermafioso Perspective on CTRL (Essence Freestyle)
I go by the name Preachermafioso, I am a musician, producer, and I’ve been a youth mentor for about two decades. I was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria with my late twin Chris (Xrixtox). Growing up poor, yet our parents made sure we were raised in the highest moral values, which I believe has been a guiding factor in my quest for a better humanity. My earliest exposure and influence in music came from my dad who himself was ardent about music. As a musician, I try not to box myself with genre specifics, as I have been influenced by various genres, I make music based on whatever inspiration comes at the specific moment, and that I have no control over. But if I were to describe my artistry I will call it Afrovogue, a self invented sound that stems from Afro music, Afrobeat, consisting of laidback flex, rhythm, distinct cadence and sometimes blend of rap. I hold a certificate in management from Harvard business school, and I am also a member of the Recording Academy, organizers of the Grammy.
Doing music for about 2 decades now, but 2020 witnessed the released/almost single handedly self produced debut album Xrix N Yoso. I am excited to announce, that I am currently at the wrap up phase of a 12 track follow up album, Broken Wings, featuring tracks like OBOH, BLENDED, currently receiving radio plays across select countries in Africa. My artistry is more of a reflection of my background, personal experiences, mostly bitter yet of resilience. It’s sad, but I must admit, my artistry is fueled from a place of pain, having lost, my little sister, my twin brother, my dad all within a decade, and coming to the states hustling without papers. My personal experiences are relatable, but my sound is unique and spiritual, it is straight from the heart.
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Collins Ero, better known as Preachermafioso or Yoso is a Nigerian Afrovogue musician, songwriter, producer.
Raised in Surulere Lagos, Yoso relocated to the US in 2013.
A Recording Academy Voting Member, He was born a younger twin on Aug 7th in the mid 80’s. In the early 90s his father, a music connoisseur would play tons of Vinyl records from icons like Jimmy Cliff, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Commodores, ABBA, Bongos Ikwue, Rex Lawson, etc. In the early 90’s, older cousins introduced Yoso to his biggest hip-hop influences, Bone Thugs, JAY-Z, Nas, B.I.G., 2Pac.
A music junkie, Shaggy, Majek Fashek, Lagbaja, Tracy Chapman, Kanye, Light House Family were all icons that influenced his artistry alongside his choir background.
BIO
Preachermafioso or Yoso as fondly called by fans is famous for his music, which is a blend of afrobeats, hip hop, and R&B. He is also known for his positive lyrics and his activism.
Preachermafioso's genre of music is Afrovogue. He has described his sound as a boutique sound stemming from Afromusic, Motown, RnB, Reggae & Hiphop. Mostly “Through Composed”
