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Heph B
AFROBEATS KING: HEPH B
The “Linkupbwoy” a.k.a. Heph B was raised between New York, New Jersey, and the African Country of Nigeria. Music was always a part of the home wherever he lived, and at the age of 5, he discovered a love for playing the Drums. By the age of 11, he expanded his talents by learning to play the Piano. His musical tastes were also developed at a young age. He developed a love for the African sounds through his upbringing with his Grandmother in Nigeria, and experienced Dancehall, Reggae, Hip Hop, Pop, R&B, and Gospel music while living in the US.
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In his early years as a Recording Artist, Heph B started out as a Gospel/ Inspirational Rapper. While the career path gave him minor success and buzz in the Tristate Area, it wasn’t until his relocation to Houston, Texas where he transitioned into a more diverse Artist, tapping into his roots and culture, and embracing the sounds that raised him. Blending Dancehall, Reggae, and Afrobeats into the sound called AfroDancehall, and his Da Anointed Entertainment label established, he ventured into a new journey in music.
In the years that followed his rebrand, he found success with the single, “Best Feeling”. The track was featured on his “50/50” EP, and it caught the attention of many, earning music chart placements Heph B is currently in various parts of the world, being featured on the celebrity promoting his “AMARII” album “Miungu ya Muziki”, movie soundtrack placements, and album which has recently Charted landing him a nomination at the 2020 BET Awards where he #14 in the US World album charts, also performed. After releasing more singles following “Best his Lead Single HIDE charts #1 on Feeling”, Heph B found success again with the single, “HIDE”. South African Reggae Charts and
also hits #4 in the UK World
The track gained him more music chart success, and helped
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to build great momentum for the release of his latest album, “AMARII”. He has shared the stage and collaborated with the likes of Wizkid, Burnaboy, Davido, Romain Virgo, Vybz Kartel, and Qraig Da Anointed Records Voicemail among many others. He reigns as Houston’s King Of AfroDancehall, Spreading the way of Positivity and is on a mission to bring his unique sound to more places around the world. Through Music.
