Nkenge 1x Announces the First Single from Upcoming Album

    LOS ANGELES, CA, August 25, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Rapper, producer and songwriter Nkenge 1x has announced the release of his debut single titled "Wayment." An upbeat anthem that is sure to get you out of your seat; the track is backed by fiery beats and intense lyricism that showcase his ability. Self-produced, the new record highlights the talents of an artistic creative most noted for his thought-provoking content.

"Wayment" is now available for download on iTunes, Amazon and other major online music retailers. "Wayment" is also available to be streamed on all major platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal.

A classically trained musician who fuses messages of inspiration with tuneful beats, Nkenge 1x's work has been featured in major pop culture outlets such as The Fader, Sway's Universe, Complex, and Artistic Manifesto. Nkenge has also worked with emerging artist signed to TIG and Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music record labels. He embodies R&B, hip-hop, rap and hints of classical that are all a tribute to his background as a pianist and drummer.

Now, with the release of "Wayment" the Virginia-native can focus on finalizing the details of his upcoming album, "The Derivative of Talent: A Negro Spiritual" which is scheduled to be released later this year. Nkenge is also dropping the "Wayment" music video in September and planning a follow up single.

About Nkenge 1x

Born in Virginia, Nkenge 1x (one time) is a multi-talented producer, writer and artist based out of Los Angeles. A classically trained musician, he grew up in the DMV playing the piano and drums from the age of 6 and was extremely involved with music and arts programs and productions while in high school. After living in North Carolina for 9 years, then attending FAMU in Tallahassee, FL for a couple years, a series of fortuitous events landed him in Los Angeles working with artists signed to TIG and Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music record labels as a producer and writer.

Official website: www.nkenge1x.com

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