His name maybe Edi Young, but he is a grown man at heart. Proof of this: the passion he evokes when digs into his soul to croon his thoughts with emotion.
Real name Edidiong Otu Okon, Edi harnessed his skill back in high school. He developed a sharp tongue... then, always wanting to take his fury out on his teachers. His other love was break dancing but he later gave it up to fully pursue music. Young’s initial foray into music came in the choir of the Zion Church, Lagos – Nigeria. He was a backup singer who shied away from lead vocals. His musical career became official several miles from home when he moved to Ghana to attend the Valley View University. There, he hooked up with Adewumi Seun (Seans Baba), CEO of Seans Records and artistes Chi Boy (Dat Igbo Boi) and Balo Flash (Omo Fi.di.ty).
After years of hiding his musical intent from his parents, Edi finally came clean to his mother. She gave him the nod, on condition that he took his education seriously. Four years of pursuing music as a career stood for nothing despite coming into contact with industry heavyweights without getting the financial backing he needed.
However after meeting Jayso in 2010, the two got around to making classic music on his upcoming debut album, “Young Bobby”. The first single titled ‘You Are’ off that album, would be released on vals day, February 14, 2011. The track is anticipated to break him through.
Edi draws inspiration from a wide array of sources. Primarily, he looks to God first. Musicians such as R Kelly, Ray Charles, Sisqo, 50 Cents, Bob Marley and anybody else who ever sang inspires him. When there is nothing to do, Edi likes to kick his feet and dream big because he believes dreams come true. Born January 19, 1989 to Mr. and Mrs. Out Ekpe Okon, he hails from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria but grew up in Lagos. He has two siblings, Uyime and Precious. Edi is studying accounting at the Valley View University - Ghana.
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