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Aniff Akinola
Birth nameAniff Akinola
Born (1962-09-01) September 1, 1962 (age 61)
Manchester, United Kingdom[1]
Formerly ofChapter and the Verse, Backyard Dog

Aniff Akinola is a British DJ and rapper from Manchester.[1] He was born on September 1, 1962, in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Biography

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He was a founding member of the cult Mancunian hip-hop group Chapter and the Verse[1] and was a member of Backyard Dog whose song "Baddest Ruffest" made No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart[2] which was used as Coca-Cola's 2002 FIFA World Cup theme in the UK and in the films Ali G Indahouse and Bend It Like Beckham.[1]

On his own, his song "Bounce 'n' Boom" featuring Big Babba, recorded under the alias of Box Bottom,[3] reached No. 46 on the UK Singles Chart[4] and has been featured in an advert for Vimto soft drinks.[5]

In addition, he co-produced the Urban Cookie Collective hit "The Key the Secret" and the A Guy Called Gerald hit "Voodoo Ray",[1] and rapped on the Kirsty MacColl hit "Walking Down Madison".[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Aniff Akola". Universal Music Publishing. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  • ^ "BACKYARD DOG". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  • ^ "Box Bottom: Bounce N Boom". Soul Food. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  • ^ "BOX BOTTOM FEATURING BIG BABBA". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  • ^ "Music in Vimto TV Adverts & Commercials". Songofthesalesman.co.uk. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2013.

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