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Not who you're looking for? Others named BM: South Korean-American rapper and singer, member of co-ed gro · album by Barbara Morgenstern

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Bolia Matundu (born July 12, 1992), better known mononymously by his stage name BM or simply BM Artist, is a Congolese-born, London-based ndombolo singer, composer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. With a mellifluous vocal timbre, he is known for his high-energy dance moves and emphatic beats. He rose to prominence with his hit single "Ebebi," which garnered an international following and amassed thousands of views on YouTube. Released in February 2015, it sparked a dance phenomenon that surged through the UK and various African nations, inspiring enthusiastic dancers to craft their interpretations of its rhythmic movements. His subsequent hit single "Rosalina," released in June 2018, catapulted him to stardom in Africa and Europe, giving rise to the viral "Rosalina dance challenge," a sensation that expeditiously gained momentum across social media platforms and was embraced by various personalities. Early life and career Bolia Matundu was born on July 12, 1992, In Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). His family relocated to England when he was seven years old. At the age of 14, while actively participating in his father's choir, he kindled a fervent passion for music, drawing inspiration from prolific Congolese musicians such as Werrason, Koffi Olomidé, and Papa Wemba. While still a teenager, he co-founded the group DRT, which earned national recognition in the UK for their pulsating electro-rap single, "Get Mad Now," released on September 17, 2010, and featured in a Specsavers advert. In 2012, Matundu earned his diploma in Music Technology. He later found his footing as a solo artist in the midsummer of 2012, incorporating bright Afro-pop tones on his early single "Lelo Eko Yinda," featuring the dulcet tones of Nigerian vocalist Sona, which won him the Best Song award at the Congolese Achievement Awards in 2013. Subsequently, a remix of his single "Makolongulu," featuring Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo, further solidified his presence as an emerging figure in the East African music scene. 2015: Ebebi On Feb 24, 2015, Matundu released his debut solo album, Ebebi, which includes tracks such as Ebebi, Marry You (Mamacita), Makolongulu, Pull It Up, My Wife, Whine It Slow, Number One, African Queen, Baloba, Pakanu, Congolais, Mama You'll Kill Me, Mundele, Pusana Kuna and Lelo Eko Yinda. The album features notable artists like Dymunds, Will Son, DJ Leo, Champion, Freezah Sterling, and Yemo.

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Not who you're looking for? Others named BM: South Korean-American rapper and singer, member of co-ed gro · album by Barbara Morgenstern

Overview

Bolia Matundu (born July 12, 1992), better known mononymously by his stage name BM or simply BM Artist, is a Congolese-born, London-based ndombolo singer, composer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. With a mellifluous vocal timbre, he is known for his high-energy dance moves and emphatic beats. He rose to prominence with his hit single "Ebebi," which garnered an international following and amassed thousands of views on YouTube. Released in February 2015, it sparked a dance phenomenon that surged through the UK and various African nations, inspiring enthusiastic dancers to craft their interpretations of its rhythmic movements. His subsequent hit single "Rosalina," released in June 2018, catapulted him to stardom in Africa and Europe, giving rise to the viral "Rosalina dance challenge," a sensation that expeditiously gained momentum across social media platforms and was embraced by various personalities. Early life and career Bolia Matundu was born on July 12, 1992, In Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). His family relocated to England when he was seven years old. At the age of 14, while actively participating in his father's choir, he kindled a fervent passion for music, drawing inspiration from prolific Congolese musicians such as Werrason, Koffi Olomidé, and Papa Wemba. While still a teenager, he co-founded the group DRT, which earned national recognition in the UK for their pulsating electro-rap single, "Get Mad Now," released on September 17, 2010, and featured in a Specsavers advert. In 2012, Matundu earned his diploma in Music Technology. He later found his footing as a solo artist in the midsummer of 2012, incorporating bright Afro-pop tones on his early single "Lelo Eko Yinda," featuring the dulcet tones of Nigerian vocalist Sona, which won him the Best Song award at the Congolese Achievement Awards in 2013. Subsequently, a remix of his single "Makolongulu," featuring Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo, further solidified his presence as an emerging figure in the East African music scene. 2015: Ebebi On Feb 24, 2015, Matundu released his debut solo album, Ebebi, which includes tracks such as Ebebi, Marry You (Mamacita), Makolongulu, Pull It Up, My Wife, Whine It Slow, Number One, African Queen, Baloba, Pakanu, Congolais, Mama You'll Kill Me, Mundele, Pusana Kuna and Lelo Eko Yinda. The album features notable artists like Dymunds, Will Son, DJ Leo, Champion, Freezah Sterling, and Yemo.

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