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King Bidder

John Appolinary Mrecha (Born February 23, 1978) Professionally known a King Bidder. He is Tanzanian Rapper, Singer and record producer who live and work in England, United Kingdom. John Mrecha aka KingBidder{Bida or B'da} has been writing and producing his own material for over 20 years.

Bidder call his unique style "The Real African Hip Hop" Hailing from Tanzania, Bidder's lyrics reflect the reality of his experiences of life as a resident and traveller within Central and East Africa. Unique in The UK scene is the fact that Bidder's lyrics are both Swahili and English. This allows KingBidder to articulate his fun in a way many artists will never be able to achieve.

Inspired by US Artists such as Biggie Small, Tupac and Jay Z also Wu-Tang{ODB} and other African artist like Fela Kuti, KingBidder aims to send a message to youngsters in both the UK and abroad that promotes education and sticking to what you believe in as well as maintaining social cohesion through respect for oneself and for one another.

KingBidder's back catalogue is extensive and entirely self produced using skilful use of minimal resources. Bidder is entirely self taught on range of music production software packages and never far from recording equipment.

Arriving in the UK in 2005 KingBidder already had over twenty years experience making music in various East African Nations as well as having worked in National Parks and conservation Areas since leaving school.

KingBidder's start came at secondary school in Kenya where he began performing and holding Friday Social Nights where Bidder was the main Attraction.

KingBidder came to the UK to promote his music further and has been working hard to push his sound around the south of England. Having recorded a self produced video and having worked various jobs to fund his self produced material, Bidder is aiming to take his material to the next step with wider distribution and performance.

Willing to work with other MC's and DJ's - KingBidder[Bida] will be bringing the swahili tip to any festival, concert,party or club night you care to book him for. His freestyle skills translate to any stage or show and you're recommended to take an interest in an act that has the potential to translate to so many global audiences especially in today's communication age.

Singer, Song writer, Rapper and Producer.

Enjoy the Music I make - KingBidder 2016

Early Life

Born in Geita Tanzania, Bidder was raised by his Grand Mother in Dar es salaam city from age of two years to sixteen, during this time Bidder have been a hard work and small business man, he learn different skills in different professionals.in the year 1996 he move from day school to Bording school in kenya, where all his music journey began.

Music career

Even tho King Bidder was singing from early age, but his talent was recognised 1996 in boarding school, here Bidder was a leader of Friday social nights, he use to sing cover songs and some of his own materials, by 1998 he was already performing live in night clubs of Arusha city, Crystal Club and Metropole club.In England he have been performing on various live festival example Music In The City. King Bidder have more that five unreleased albums, he started to work on his first album 2007. The album is called Kamakazi, After that he continue to work with different producers in England and Tanzania, where by He complete Power of Writing album, Mandela, New Empire and Unknown Album both waiting to be released. in 2020 he released Power of writing which is now available on many platforms include Dizzer, Spotify and Youtube Music