If you remember from our previous post as seen HERE, we intorduced to you an artist you need to look out for who is on our “Watch List”. If you are into hard core Congolese music and you havent yet heard of him, then my friend you are living on another planet. But it’s OK… as we’ve got you covered.
Elie Solo, who is also addressed by his fans of Ange de Lumière (Angel of Light), a young and super talented singer who hails from Kingshasa, is not only an expert guitarist but has a way about him that can light up any room. nd is TOn June 29th, 2018, through his record label BGC Melody, he was the first Congolese artists signed under a Cameeroonian American label to drop two songs and two videos for them all on the same day! The second song released on the same day is called is Générique which is a street friendly and dance heavy song that would make a really good party and club song and has been played at numerous parties and events.
The first of two songs which he also released on June 29th is called Ewawa. Both Générique and Ewawa are generic Ndombolo anthem composed by the artist to thank his record company management for signing him. His Album was released globally on October 5th and it is now available on all major online platform! Check out more information on this HERE and thank us later! Meanwhile, watch and enjoy the official video for Générique and make sure you have your dance shoes on because it makes you just want to shake your bum bum!
About Elie Solo
Elie Solo is a Congolese Afro Rumba and Soukous singer, songwriter and guitar player. Born Kayombo Faustin Elie (January 1, 1992) in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital Kinshasa with origins from the Province of Bandundu, he is the third out of a family of five. Attended École Primaire Complescolaire, Lomboto, École Secondaire Complescolaire, Mpumbu and later Université INA. Elie Solo started off his musical journey in 2002 as a choir leader at the famous Fepaco church in Nzambe Malamu, Kinshasa.
His mastery of the guitar solo gave him the opportunity to accompany, either on stage or in the studio, renowned Congolese artists of the likes of Werrason, Ferre Gola, Didier Lacoste, Celeo Scram, Deplick Pomba, Innos B, Maman Abethy Esther and many others. Also addressed by fans as “Ange de Lumière” (Angel of Light) and “Le chat Rouge” (literally translated as The Red Cat), Elie Solo has a début independent album (Likimbi) and a total of 19 released songs to his credit. Married to his guitar, Elie Solo is a supporter of Barcelona FC. Elie’s first studio album called C’est Mon Tour produced by BGC Melody was available for preview and pre-order at a discount on all major platforms online (iTunes, Google Play, MTN, Spotify, Amazon and more) prior to it official October 5th release date.
Management @BGC Melody |Email: manager@bgcmelody.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +237678165379 / +237 675213944 (Cameroon) |WhatsApp: +243820364520 (Congo)
