DE INDISPENSABLES – New single Title: “I’m Free” ARTIST: De Indispensables GENRE: Urban/ Hip Hop WEBSITE: www.graftonentertainment.com My Space: www.myspace.com/deindispensables © Grafton Records 2007 © (p) Words and Music Grafton Records 2006 ABOUT THE DUO: DE INDISPENSABLES (I’m free) a fusion of Hip-hop and Reggae is the best way to describe the forth coming single from De Indispensables African Hottest and most anticipated hip-hop act.The group burst out from the riverside shores of Nigeria in 2004 emerging as winners of a talent competition organized by Grafton Records a United Kingdom Independent Record label. The duo made of Lenny B a talented vocalist and TL a Poetic Rapper formed the group in 2004 after the talent search and has since then been known for making hit songs that have rocked Africa and in recent times Europe the United Kingdom specifically. They have enjoyed phenomenal chart success in Africa. Their last single ‘I love you’ made history as one of the African acts songs that got play listed in some mainstream stations in Europe and some parts of the United States. They have performed alongside stars such as Wayne Wonder, Akon, Beenie Man, a Mobo award winning rapper/ DJ Phoebe One and Pyrelli. After beating off 300 other hopefuls in 2004 they secured a recording contract with independent Grafton Records. Their new single ‘I’M FREE’ is taking from their forth coming album Press on Part 2 (The under rated) I’M FREE is an inspirational song taking from the duo’s life experiences and the slavery time of the past. This track serves as part of Black history at the same time inspirational to every one who has gained self freedom. The fusing of an African flute at the bridge of the song and a catchy reggae style chorus and base line makes it rare fusion of a new style hip hop anthem. The performance of the acts on the track shows the maturity of and excellent Writing skills of the Duo. Mtrill another act from the Grafton Records Stable is also featured on this new hip-hop anthem. Album due out August 2007 Website Links: • www.graftonentertainment.com • www.myspace.com/deindispensables HIGHLIGHTS: • No.1 on MTV Base Africa Chart with Peace Song and Sweet Mama (previous single) • Eleven months in Nigeria’s Palm Wine chart (having gone to No 2 in April 05) • Recently subject of a documentary on International Black Culture channel BEN TV London • N0.1 with I love you on Channel O music video charts(Africa) • The hit single ‘I love you’ song of the week on Rhythm 93.7fm • Their album Press On part 2 features MOBO-winning rapper and Choice FM DJ Phoebe One. LAST CHART ACTION FOR ‘’I LOVE YOU’’: • No 6 on the UK R&B DJ Charts.http://www.djpages.com/index.htm • No 37 in the main UK DJ Charts http://www.djpages.com/index.htm • No 6 in the World R&B DJ Charts http://www.djpages.com/index.htm • No 8 in the World Urban DJ Charts http://www.djpages.com/index.htm QUOTES: “ These guys have the style and talent to be massive. They have come from nothing and the world is all downhill from here. They came from the ghetto’s of Nigeria and have sung their way to the top. 10 points for faith and determination. The most amazing part if that the music and their vocals are pure gold. The Indispensables are stars and the world will be hearing more from this hot duo in no time soon. “ British Hop Hop http://www.britishhiphop.co.uk/reviews/12_reviews/de_indispensibles_-_i_love_you_cd_grafton_records_.html MEDIA, MANAGEMENT & RECORD LABEL: Record Labels: Tony ( Tonye ) Ibiama Grafton Records Unit 227 Station House 49 Greenwhich High Road London SE 10 8JL P: 0011 44 208 488 5399 M: 0011 44 79 5102 0994 E: tonye@graftonentertainment.com W: www.graftonentertainment.com SEARCH ONLINE: You can find the De Indispensables at all leading digital retailers on the planet. Search "De Indispensables" or "Indispensables”