Attih Soul Explained
Birth Name: | Attih Ekpenyong |
Birth Date: | 13 February 1990 |
Birth Place: | Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria |
Occupation: | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument: | Guitar, keyboard, vocals |
Attih Ekpenyong, known professionally as Attih Soul, is a Nigeria-born singer, songwriter and musician currently based in Barcelona, Spain. He is also known for performing at events such as World Music Day at the French Institute in Nigeria, where he received the "Best Performing Group" award alongside The A-Team,[1] [2] and the Road to Yalta Music Festival, where he was awarded a Golden Microphone by Lev Leschchenko.[3]
Early life and education
Ekpenyong was born in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.[4] [5]
Ekpenyong graduated from the University of Calabar with a bachelor's degree in medical biochemistry.[6] Ekpenyong also earned a dual master's degree in international talent management and leadership from Barcelona Executive Business School and Catholic University of Murcia.
Career
Ekpenyong began his music career by singing at events such as open mics. He also competed on reality singing competitions like Nigerian Idol, Voice Cross River, and Project Fame West Africa.[7]
In 2017, Ekpenyong was chosen by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to write and perform the theme song for Nigeria's Democracy Day.[8] [9] In the same year, Soul performed his first international concert in South Africa and released his first single, "Say You Love Me".[10] [11]
In 2020, Ekpenyong performed alongside Yaroslav Sumishevskiy and the Otta Orchestra at the Road to Yalta Music Festival in Yalta, Russia. After performing, he was awarded a cash prize, an award of excellence, and a Golden Microphone by Russian singer Lev Leschenko, who served as the event's chairman of the jury.[12]
In February 2022, Ekpenyong released a titled "Friendzone".[13] In the same year, he released a second single, titled "Someday I'll Find You".[14] [15]
In June 2023, Ekpenyong signed a management deal with the French management company Talent and Skills.[16] In the same month, he released the acoustic EP The Acoustic Experiment.[17] [18]
In November 2023, Ekpenyong performed a concert in Barcelona to promote his album Shades of Emotion,[19] which was released in the same month.[20] He also held a concert in Barcelona along with Sadie and Werio.[21] [22]
Discography
Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"Say You Love Me" | 2017 | Non-album single |
"Friendzone" | 2022 | Shades of Emotions |
"Someday I'll Find You" | 2022 | Shades of Emotions | |
EPs
Notes and References
- Web site: Abulude . Samuel . 2023-07-29 . Attih Soul: An Unstoppable Musical Journey From Nigeria To Spain . 2023-08-05 . en-US . August 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230805235306/https://leadership.ng/attih-soul-an-unstoppable-musical-journey-from-nigeria-to-spain/ . live .
- Web site: 2023-07-29 . Nigeria - Born Singer taking over Barcelona with music team . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230805235308/https://nigerianpilot.news/2023/07/29/nigeria-born-singer-taking-over-barcelona-with-music-team/ . August 5, 2023 . 2023-08-05 . nigerianpilot.news . en-US.
- Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2021-10-02 . Attih Soul bags double masters degree in Barcelona . 2023-07-23 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US . July 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230723103514/https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/attih-soul-bags-double-masters-degree-in-barcelona/ . live .
- Web site: 2022-01-21 . Attih Soul Set To Release First Single Off Album . https://web.archive.org/web/20220121103817/https://leadership.ng/attih-soul-set-to-release-first-single-off-album/ . 2022-01-21 . 2023-07-23 . leadership.ng.
- Web site: 2021-04-15 . International Artist Urges youths to be forthright . https://web.archive.org/web/20210415074132/https://nationalupdate.com.ng/international-artist-urges-youths-to-be-forthright/ . 2021-04-15 . 2023-07-23 . National Update.
- Web site: 2023-11-10 . Attih Soul Set To Thrill Fans In Album Launch Concert . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231113041145/https://www.naijavoicenews.com/attih-soul-set-to-thrill-fans-in-album-launch-concert/ . November 13, 2023 . 2023-11-13 . Naijavoicenews . en-US.
- Web site: 2022-02-24 . Attih Soul Releases First Single Off His New Album . https://web.archive.org/web/20220224055554/https://von.gov.ng/2022/02/22/attih-soul-releases-first-single-off-his-new-album/ . 2022-02-24 . 2023-07-23 . Voice of Nigeria.
- Web site: erezi . dennis . 2020-09-30 . Attih Soul, Otta Orchestra thrill at RMF . 2023-07-23 . The Street Journal . en-US . July 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230723103518/https://thestreetjournal.org/attih-soul-otta-orchestra-thrill-at-rmf/ . live .
- Web site: Attih Soul shines bright in RMF . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230723103517/https://thenationonlineng.net/attih-soul-shines-bright-in-rmf/ . July 23, 2023 . thenationonlineng.net.
- Web site: 2022-05-30 . ATTIH SOUL - Artenzza Discovering Artists . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231113041147/https://artenzza.com/attih-soul-interview-2/ . November 13, 2023 . 2023-11-13 . Artenzza . en-GB.
- Web site: 2017-10-14 . Attih Soul - Say You Love Me . 2023-11-13 . ngdailynews.ng . en-GB . November 13, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231113041722/https://ngdailynews.ng/attih-soul-say-love/ . live .
- Web site: Дорога на Ялту - Новости . 2023-07-23 . doroganayaltu.ru . July 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230723103516/https://doroganayaltu.ru/news/itogi-festivalya-i-obyavlenie-pobediteley/ . live .
- Web site: Feel-Good Vibes From Attih Soul With Friendzone - Neon Music - Digital Music Discovery & Showcase Platform . 2023-07-23 . neonmusic.co.uk . en . July 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230723103515/https://neonmusic.co.uk/feel-good-vibes-from-attih-soul-with-friendzone/ . live .
- Web site: 2022-05-28 . Singer Attih Soul Set To Release Second Single . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230723103519/https://leadership.ng/singer-attih-soul-set-to-release-second-single/ . July 23, 2023 . leadership.com . en-US.
- Web site: Abuchi . Joe . 2022-05-31 . Attih Soul Thrills fans with New Single . 2023-07-23 . THE AUTHORITY NEWS . en-US . July 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230723103518/https://authorityngr.com/2022/05/31/attih-soul-thrills-fans-with-new-single/ . live .
- Web site: 2023-06-26 . International Artist Signs Fresh Deal With French Company - Attih Soul · Naijavoicenews . 2023-07-23 . Naijavoicenews . en-US . July 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230723103516/https://www.naijavoicenews.com/international-artist-signs-fresh-deal-with-french-company-attih-soul/ . live .
- Web site: Skope . 2023-06-23 . Fast Rising Superstar Attih Soul Releases New Acoustic EP "The Acoustic Experiment" . 2023-07-23 . Skope Entertainment Inc . en-US . July 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230723103516/https://skopemag.com/2023/06/23/fast-rising-superstar-attih-soul-releases-new-acoustic-ep-the-acoustic-experiment . live .
- Web site: Shun social cices, Attih Soul urges youths . 2023-07-23 . Shun social cices, Attih Soul urges youths . July 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230723103518/https://theworldnews.net/ng-news/shun-social-cices-attih-soul-urges-youths . live .
- Web site: 2023-11-27 . Attih Soul thrills audience at album launch . vanguardngr.com . November 27, 2023 . November 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231129052237/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/11/attih-soul-thrills-audience-at-album-launch/ . live .
- Web site: Stephen . Onu . 2023-11-27 . Singer Attih Soul drops debut album . 2023-11-27 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB . November 27, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231127192635/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/646893-singer-attih-soul-drops-debut-album.html . live .
- Web site: 2023-12-12 . Attih Soul Perform Incredibly At Album Launch Concert · Naijavoicenews . 2024-02-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231212182954/https://www.naijavoicenews.com/attih-soul-perform-incredibly-at-album-launch-concert/ . December 12, 2023 .
- Web site: 2023-12-11 . Attih Soul Excites Audience At Album Launch Concert In Spain . 2024-02-17 . en-US.