Aziz M. Kamara aka Slezzy from X-Project fame, has recently launched his latest single “Cam See” as a solo artist. The track embodies the distinct sound of Sierra Leone, blending Milo Jazz influences.
Previously part of the highly regarded Sierra Leone-Nigeria music group X-Project, known for hits such as ‘Tumba Dance,’ Slezzy is now pursuing his solo career from his base in Chicago, USA. Lorile, produced by X-Project, was nominated for the KORA Awards.
His newest hit is available on popular music streaming platforms like Audiomack, YouTube, Spotify, and iTunes. With growing radio airplay and performance opportunities, Slezzy is poised for a successful solo journey.
Biography
X-Project is a synergy between Nigeria’s Majeed Akinwunmi Akinwoye (Majeed), Sierra Leone’s Aziz Mohammed Kamara (Slez), and Salieu Umaru Sindi (Saal). The group was formed in 2000, with Majeed as band leader. They had a long-standing ambition to define standards for Afro, R&B, Hip Hop & Dancehall tunes.
Their debut album, “Tumba Dance” was originally released in Freetown in 2004, while their second effort “Dance for Me” was released in Sierra Leone in early 2005 and in Nigeria in August of 2005. The group made an outstanding impact in the Nigerian and Sierra Leonean music industry. X-Project won a Presidential Award – All Works of Life Awards (AWOL) for their first debut album released in Sierra Leone with the song “Tumba Dance” as the best song of the year 2004.
In 2005, the group released their 2nd debut album “DANCE 4 ME” and had smash hits with songs like “Ayemi” and “Tumba Dance Remix” (Yoruba Version). “Ayemi” became the most requested love song on every major radio station in the country, and “Tumba Dance” has continued to electrify every club and party to this day. The group was also nominated for an AMMEN AWARD for the best new group 2005/2006.
They are also nominated for KORA Awards for Best Artist/Group 2008/2009. There is no doubt that the group has made a great impact on Africa as a whole. X-Project has so far performed across the nation and other West African countries like Gambia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Liberia and the United States of America(USA).
