Fally Ipupa N’simba (Born December 14, 1977), Known by His Stage Name Fally Ipupa, Is a Dr Congolese Singer-Songwriter, Dancer, Philanthropist, Guitarist and Producer. from 1999 Until 2006, He Was a Member of Quartier Latin International, the Music Band Formed in 1986 by Koffi Olomidé. His First Solo Album Was Droit Chemin Released in 2006, Which Went on to Sell over 100,000 Units, and His Second Album Arsenal De Belles Melodies (A2Bm) Was Released in 2009. in 2007, Ipupa Won the Kora Awards for Best Artist or Group from Central Africa. in 2010, Fally Ipupa Won the Mtv Africa Music Awards 2010 for Best Video (For Sexy Dance) and Best Francophone Artist. He Won the Urban Awards for Best African Artist. Ipupa Was Nominated in the Best Live Act Category at the Mtv Africa Music Awards 2014. He Released an Album Named Power “Kosa Leka” in 2013. Ipupa, Who Is Also a Noted Guitar Player, Connected with Audiences Stateside with “Chaise Electrique”, a Bilingual Love Song Featuring Former G-Unit Singer Olivia.
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Early Life
Fally Ipupa Nsimba Was Born on 14 December 1977 in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a Large Family. Having Been Raised in a Catholic Family, He Began Singing in the Church Choir. in Adolescence, He Began His Musical Career in Various Small Groups in Kinshasa, and in the Mid-1990S His Voice Attracted Attention and He Eventually Joined Local Groups, Including “New City” or “New Covenant”. in the Late 1990S, He Joined the Nationally Recognized “Latent Talent, ” with Whom He Recorded His First Album.
Quartier Latin International
In the Late 1990S, a Key Meeting Sealed the Beginning of a Musical Ascension, When He Joined Quartier Latin International Founded by Koffi Olomide. Ipupa Became “Conductor of the Orchestra”. Ipupa Included His Composition “Eternelement” in the Force De Frappe Album. He Was Also Known for Duets with Koffi Olomide in Effrakata Specially the Track “Effervescent” in 2001. as with Many Other Congolese Stars, the Public Liked to Have Nicknames for Artists and Soon He Was Called “Di Caprio”, “Anelka” and “The Great One”. with Success in the Orchestra, He Also Promoted His Own Solo Projects Including His Own Album Droit Chemin and Danger De Mort. He Has Been Heavily Involved in the Planning of the Commemoration of the Band’s 30Th Anniversary, Despite Having Quit the Band in 2006.
Solo Career
In 2006, He Released His First Solo Album Droit Chemin Produced by David Monsoh Obouo of Music (Known for His Work with Great Names of African Music Such as Koffi Olomide, Papa Wemba, Dj Arafat and Throwing Douk Saga and Jetset. He Collaborated with Maddy Munan, Krys, Mokobé of 113 and Ben J of Neg ‘Marrons, Including Songs Like Liputa, Orgasy and Sopeka Emerging in the Dr Congo and Other Parts of Africa. Its Success Is Evident When He Got a Gold Record for Having Sold More Than 100,000 Copies.
Arsenal De Belles Melodies “A2Bm”
Singer Olivia (Singer) Was One of the Featured Artists on the Album
Power “Kosa Leka” and World Power Version
In April 4, 2013, He Launched into the Market His Third Album Power “Kosa Leka” Which Contained 22 Tracks. It Was Ipupa’s Last Album to Be Produced by His Now Former Producer and Mentor David Monsoh. This Album Contained Critically Acclaimed Songs Such as “Bruce”, “Service”, “Terminator”, “1000% Mawa”, “Anissa”, “Skype”, “Love Assassin”, “Sony”, “Double Click” “Kosa Leka” “Hustler Is Back “, the R&B and Hip Hop Song Sweet Life (La Vie Est Belle), Ndoki, Oxygen, Among Others. Sweet Life (La Vie Est Belle), Is an R&B/ Hip Hop Song, Which Is Composed in a Moderate Tempo. It Carries a Stuttering Beat Which Is Accompanied by a Slow-Rolling and Heavy Bass-Pumping Groove with a Guitar. the Song Marks the Future Musical Direction of Ipupa. a Mix of Melodic Congolese Rumba and Hip Hop, It Features Ipupa as the Hard Worker and Hustler Speaking About Living a Sweet Life. Sweet Life (La Vie Est Belle)” Remix Features Congolese Rapper Bigg Masta G (Muana Mboka). the Remix Was Posted by Ipupa, on His Facebook Account.
Universal Music Label Signing
Ipupa Signed a Contract for Three Albums (World Version) in April 2013 with Universal (Label Az), the Largest Record Company in the World. This Signified the Steady Rise in the Encompassing of African Music by the Label. of Particular Note Is the Featuring of American Rapper, Eve, in the Track “Sex’plosif”, During the Show Guest Star Trace Tv in February 2013.
