Aniff Akinola Explained

Aniff Akinola
Birth Name:Aniff Akinola
Birth Date:1 September 1962
Birth Place:Manchester, United Kingdom
Past Member Of:Chapter and the Verse, Backyard Dog

Aniff Akinola is a British DJ and rapper from Manchester.[1] He was born on September 1, 1962, in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Biography

He 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aniff Akola. Universal Music Publishing. 7 July 2013.
  2. Web site: BACKYARD DOG. The Official Charts Company. 10 July 2013.
  3. Web site: Box Bottom: Bounce N Boom. Soul Food. 7 July 2013.
  4. Web site: BOX BOTTOM FEATURING BIG BABBA. The Official Charts Company. 7 July 2013.
  5. Web site: Music in Vimto TV Adverts & Commercials. Songofthesalesman.co.uk. 7 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131216233807/http://www.songofthesalesman.co.uk/ad.aspx?partist=Box%20Bottom. 16 December 2013. dead.