Multi-talented Kenyan singer, producer and
multi-instrumentalist, Blinky Bill, stands out as one of the most unique
artistes coming out of Africa right now. Being the first signee of Temple
Management - East Africa, says a lot for Temple’s vision and the next phase of
Blinky’s career that has been on an upward trajectory since going solo in 2016.
At the big unveiling and signing, Blinky
said, “I have been working for a long time on my own music and it’s
really good to have [Temple Management], a team that believes in me and the
work that I do,” adding, “I am working on my album right now and it’s
going to be lit and it’s really nice to be working with a team that will ensure
that the album goes all the way to the top.” Blinky is on the verge of
completing production of his debut album.
Having grown a strong brand while still
under Kenya’s beloved group - Just A Band, Blinky released his debut EP: We Cut
Keys While You Wait to massive successful and positive reviews. Blinky got
signed to Temple Management on (insert date), making him East Africa’s first
artiste to join the Temple family. He was unveiled at the headquarters of the
Temple Management - East Africa, at their Nairobi offices.
Speaking on the new addition to the Temple
family, Troy White, the Managing Director says, “Blinky Bill is our
first signing because he is one of the most creative artists on this continent.
This brother’s mind and thought process and his music is the kind that can
touch the world,” adding, “From the first time I met Blinky, I wanted
to work with him. His mind is where my mind is and our minds are
where Temple - East Africa and Temple Africa is at.”
In the next couple of weeks, Temple
management will be signing more artistes and talent, set for revelation soon.
Blinky joins a number of top African artistes signed to Temple Management. They
include Iyanya, DJ Jimmy Jatt and the Mavins Record label family.
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