Biography
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Born
7 August 1986 (age 38)
Collins Ero, better known as Preachermafioso or Yoso is a Nigerian Hiphop/Afrobeat musician, songwriter, poet/producer. Born on Aug 7th in the mid 80’s, he is a younger twin in a family of 5.
Yoso's journey in into music started at a very young age. In the early 90s his father, also an ardent music lover would play tons of Vinyl records from legends like Cool & the Gang, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley & The Wailers Marvin Gaye Johnny Nash, ABBA Michael Jackson Boney M. Bongos Ikwue, Jimmy Rex Lawson Smokie Jimmy Cliff etc.
In 1996, older cousins introduced him to the music of his biggest hiphop influences, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony The Notorious B.I.G. 2Pac, JAY-Z Fugees.
A music junkie, Blackky Plantashun Boiz Trybesmen Lagbaja Tracy Chapman Kanye West Dru Hill, were all icons that influenced his artistry alongside his choir background.
A Christian, & youth mentor, the death of his baby sister & twin brother, Chris or Xrixtox left a huge dent in yoso, this is mostly reflected in his songs. (Life, Love Struggles, Purpose, Afterlife)
Yoso, as fondly called by fans, is known for his distinctive blend of glide rap/witty lyrics, & undisputed knack for Afrobeat, RockSteady.
While still in Nigeria, Yoso was with Aristos Ent.
His first single in the US, iNvincible, feat Raspy Whyudeyaskmi, relays personal experiences, following Yoso’s relocation to the US.
His new album Xrix N Yoso, includes mix of various genres, Hiphop, Afrobeat, Afropop, with tracks like Black Anthem, OffWhite feat Sh3.
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