Oakcee is Soul, HipHop and contemporary R&B crossover artist from Switzerland. The singer's debut EP "Time" which was released April 2009 on Cdbaby and online digital shops like, iTunes, Amazon, etc. has been receiving tremendous feedbacks from his growing fan base not just because of the rarity of this genre in Switzerland but also because of the special vocal style and melodious voice of this new HipHop/R&B sensation.
Born Okey Collins Anioke and raised in Nigeria by a staunch Catholic family. Oakcee attended Sacred Heart Seminary High school at the age of ten, where he discovered his singing talent while singing gospel songs in the very reputable Seminary school choir. His early exposure to gospel songs and later influences like, Boyz II Men, Blackstreet, Bob Marley, Mariah Carey and contemporary R&B artists like Joe, Akon inspired an intense passion for singing and songwriting.
Oakcee moved to Switzerland about ten years ago after graduating from College, and rekindled this passion for singing and songwriting.He recorded scores of demo songs, worked and performed with diverse local unsigned artists and met producer Matthias Hillebrand in 2007. After a few years of hard work, taking vocal lessons in London and Germany, he was finally able to record this debut EP CD titled “Time” produced by Matthias Hillebrand in collaboration with beat composers from Switzerland, Germany and USA, featuring talented up and coming artists from Switzerland and Austria. At the Swiss Gospel contest 2008 final, while performing with Lori Glori gospel band (www.loriglori.de) an established Soul/Gospel singer from San Francisco, USA, he was so marvelled by Lori’s amazing voice that he told her that she sings like Mary J Blige and Lori said in reply ” Oakcee you see that’s the point, you don't sound like anyone else and that’s what makes you unique” Wow!
The six track EP CD “Time” is true reflection of this unique and impressive vocal style and has continued to receive very positive feedbacks from his growing fan base. The song "This Girl" has an incredible smooth catchy melody that stays on the mind and tempo that keeps the club jumping alongside "Sexy Girl" and "Never Let U Go". "Middle Of The Nite" is an amazing romantic love song for every lady. In "Heartbreak" Oakcee sings a sad but beautiful love song and delivers a vocal performance that is simply amazing.“Time” is a complete package you don't wanna miss.
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