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Jovi Le Monstre (Rapper/ Producer)


Ndukong Godlove Nfor, (born 24th October 1983, in Douala), known by his stage name Jovi, is a Cameroonian rapper, songwriter, sound engineer, entrepreneur and record producer - under the pseudonym Le Monstre. (Jovi the rapper and Le Monstre the producer.) Jovi graduated from Université de SOA Yaoundé II, with a BA Hons in Economics and Business Management.

Cameroon's music industry has remained conventional for a very long time, with popular genres like, Makossa and Bukutsi getting all the attention. However, the arrival of Jovi's first single 'Don 4kwat',  followed by 'Pitié', featuring Congolese musician Tabu Ley Rochereau, under Mumak record label, which he co-founded, created a new wave of musical content in Cameroon. Both songs were instant hits; and fans and critics, credited Jovi as the pioneer of new skool Kamer music. When Jovi first came into the scene in 2012, he was determined to forge a new culture which correlated with current Cameroonian music interest. He succeeded in doing so with his debut album H.I.V (Humanity is Vanishing); by given fans great lyrical content, infectious beats, quality music videos and graphics.

“Don 4 Kwat” recieved heavy airplay on Trace TV and Channel O, his second single, “Pitié” featuring Tabu Ley Rochereau, stayed on the charts for months on pan-African BBC’s Destination Africa hosted by DJ Edu, staying in the top 5 at its peak.

Jovi, produces all his records, and is renowned for his compelling fusion of traditional hip hop, classic Cameroon/ African, sounds and instruments with new contemporary sounds. Jovi's lyrics, as any other Cameroonian musicians, uses the hybrid language francanglais, a fusion of French and English; and Pidgin-English lingo.

Jovi's team consist of director, Ndukong Bertrand Nwang, who is also his younger brother. Nwang owner of Feburary 16thProduction Company is responsible for all the art work and videography on the H.I.V album and also Jovi's current projects.

In May 2012, Jovi left Mumak record label to launch New Bell Music, with Rachell Applewhite. The record labels mission statement is, “We love music, and we aim to bring you the most unique artists from Cameroon, Africa, and around the world...“Le trou noir”– There is space for everybody.”. Both Jovi and Applewhite are signed to their label New Bell Music. Other artist signed to New Bell are; Reniss, and Sadrak. Le Monstre (Jovi), produces all the beats for all the artist in New Bell Music as well as for international artist.

Discography:

 * H.I.V (Humanity is Vanishing) [2012]
 * Kankwe EP Vol. 1 [2014]