Music
Press
This band has no press
Discography
Shock Therapy album (2004)
Minority Report album (2008)
Photos
Bio
Rooftop MCs consists of two artists – Adekunle Adeyoola (a.k.a. Soulsnatcha) and Olaitan Hughes (a.k.a Sokleva).
Adekunle Ayoola was born on the 16th of June 1979 and hails from Oyo state, in the western part of Nigeria. He is the 6th of 7children. He is single. His hobbies are Go-Kart racing, Watching movies and reading.
Olaitan Hughes was born on the 16th of October 1977 and hails from Lagos State, in the western part of Nigeria. He is the 1st of 3 children. He is single. His hobbies are watching movies and reading.
Rooftop MCs is one of the leading hip-hop groups of our times. The name “Rooftop MCs” is derived from the scripture verse in the Bible , Matthew 10:27, which states that “What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the Rooftops”. Their medium of communication is Hip Hop. Hip Hop is a genre of music typically consisting of a rhythmic style of speaking called rap, over backing beats performed on a turntable by a DJ.
They started their singing career 8 years ago and released their first album in 2004 titled “Shock Therapy“. The critically acclaimed album contained hit tunes like 'Shock Therapy', ‘Feel this (remix)’. In 2008, they released another album titled "Minority Report“. This album boasts of great songs like 'Lagimo‘, 'Elenu‘ and is a reflection of the skill and expertise working with renowned producers like Cobhams Asuquo, Frenzy among others.
Rooftop MCs do not see themselves as Gospel rappers. Rather they see themselves as rappers preaching the message of redemption, salvation and the light through their music. They are called to spiritual and secular audiences alike. They live to spread the gospel and also praise GOD in exciting, unconventional ways. They have recognized that there is a gap which is not being filled; that gap of good music that can positively change lives, enrich souls and portray Christianity as an exciting way of life.
Awards and Nominations
Rooftop MCs have been nominated for many awards, including the recently held Hip Hop awards with the hit track “Lagimo”. One of their famous tracks “Shock Therapy” was also nominated in the category - Soundcity Fresh video. The audio and video have been on various top 10 chart shows including the MTN Top Ten videos, Rhythm 93.7 top 7 jams at 7 and the Nigerian Chart Show. They have been on these charts for over 4 weeks. They have also appeared on numerous shows nationwide. They were nominated in 5 categories in 1st One Gospel awards in South Africa.
Check out the website for more information. www.rooftop_mcs.com
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