Negash Ali facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Negash Ali
Background information
Origin	Eritrea
Genres	Urban, Hip Hop, R&B
Occupations	Artist, Rapper, Producer & Songwriter; publishing: Warner/Chappell Music

Negash Ali is a talented artist from Eritrea. He is known for his unique music style. Negash is signed with Warner Chappell Music, a big music company. He has released several albums and EPs. He has also worked with famous artists like Chris Brown and Bob Sinclar.

Early Life and Music Start

Negash Ali's mother faced a difficult journey. In 1990, she had to leave Eritrea. She was pregnant with Negash and already had a young daughter. Her dream was to find a better life in Europe.

The family lived in different places for five years. In 1995, they found a permanent home. This journey shaped Negash's music and stories.

When Negash was 16, he started his music career. He joined a successful group called Majors. The group included Negash and a DJ named Dj Noize. Their album was very popular. They performed at big music festivals. These included Roskilde, Popkomm, and HipHopKemp.

Albums and EPs

After Majors, Negash released his first solo album. It was called Asmarino and came out in 2009. This album helped him perform in many cities. He played shows in Los Angeles, Paris, and London. He also performed in Stockholm, Berlin, and Cairo.

His next album, GettoPOP, was released in 2012. It received good reviews from critics. The album was even nominated for "Best Urban Album of the Year." Its first song, "In This Club," became very popular on the radio. It reached number 5 on the Urban DanceChart.

Negash also released several EPs. An EP is like a mini-album with fewer songs.

The African Dream EP

In 2014, Negash released The African Dream EP. He released it on his own music label, 10Thousand Music. This EP explored interesting ideas. Negash grew up in a traditional Muslim home. But he also lived in a modern Western world. His songs talk about not fully belonging to either place. They show how he mixes both cultures. The EP also shares his personal struggles and dreams.

The Collage EP

His 2015 EP, The Collage, was also released by 10Thousand Music. For this EP, Negash did everything himself. He produced and performed all the songs. The Collage helped him gain international attention. Big names in music and media supported his work. These included The Guardian, The Source, and BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Discography

Here are Negash Ali's main music releases:

Albums

• 2008: Majors
• 2009: Asmarino
• 2012: GettoPOP

EPs

• 2015: The Collage EP
• 2014: The African Dream EP
• 2013: London Calling EP