biograpy of ice prince zamani

                                                                                       Ice Prince was born Panshak Zamani in the city of Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Early in life, aged two, he moved with his family to the mining city of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. In Jos he received his secondary education at St. Murumba School, the same school that produced superstars P-Square and Mikel Obi. He also attended the Science Tutorial College in Jos, where in 1998 he began writing hip hop music, which he described as 'rubbish', and performing it at secondary school parties, club days and formals. It was not until 2001 that he began going to studios to record and began meeting people. In 2002, he got together with a couple of his friends and formed a group called the Ecomog Squad. They had a few performances as a group and split a year later.In 2004 He met hit makers - the Abaga brothers - M.I. and Jesse Jagz at a young persons' forum. Together with M.I., Jesse Jagz, Ruby, Lindsey, Eve, and Taz they became what is now known today as ‘Loopy’.

Music career

In 2004, ‘Extraordinary’ his debut single was released. One of his single's ‘Rewind’ has been on radio station charts in Abuja and Lagos. It has been on Rhythm Fm Top 7 chart, notjustok hype, Unilag Fm, Zain Central Station, Inspiration Fm, Top Fm’s Top of the Morning, Cosmo Fm Top Hits, Africa Connect Chat Show, Kiss Top 20 Africa and has also been No.1 on Cool Fm and Vision Fm in Abuja. [1]

(2009): Hennessy Artistry

In 2009 Ice Prince participated in the Hennessy artistry competititon which was organized by the Hennessy brand which supports urban and contemporary music. The competition featured the likes of Bez, Mo'cheddah, Blaise, and Jimmy Flames and Ice Prince came out 1st with his lead single "Badman" at the end of the competition.[2]

(2010):Oleku

Main article: Oleku

Ice Prince Zamani lived up to the hype and delivered a smash hit Oleku in 2010 which is his official single under the Chocolate City label. Ice Prince‘s 'rap resume' is a long list of songs he’s been featured on. From Banky W to YQ, eLDee and Naeto C, A'West, Dekunle Fuji, Kel, Gino, Terry Tha Rapman, Sauce Kid, Rollins Avns, Djinee, Mo Cheddah, Wizkid and the obvious suspects M.I, Jesse Jagz just to name a few. He’s worked with the biggest artistes in the industry. So far with only 3 singles to his name – Extraordinary (2004), Rewind (2009),Oleku (2010) he’s forged a reputation for himself independent of his label mates.

Influences

Ice Prince has cited that his music has been influenced by artist such as Davarel Davmusic, Notorious B.I.G., Rakim, Jay-Z, Common, Talib Kweli, Kanye West, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Lauryn Hill, M.I and Jesse Jagz. [3]

Discography

• Everybody Loves Ice Prince (2011)

Performances and Appearances

• Chocolate City “The Jam Sessions” 2007&2008.
• Host, Sprite Triple Slam Tour (started April 2009) held in Lagos, Ibadan, Aba, Owerri, Onitsha, Asaba, Enugu, Nsukka.
• Benson and Hedges Lockdown Party –Lagos.
• Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVA)-July 2009.
• MTV Base Advance Warning Party-July 2008.
• This Day International Music and Fashion Festival, Abuja-August 2008
• WAPI (Words and Pictures)-British Council, Abuja (2008).
• Rhythm Unplugged -Abuja and Jos 2008.
• Crack Your Ribs -Abuja (2008).
• Hennessy Artistry, Lagos-September 2009.
• 100% Basketmouth in concert: Lord of the Ribs, Indig02, London-February 2010.
• Rebirth, Reading UK – April 2010
• Hennessy Artistry Theme Song (feat. Shina Peters, Nneka, Bez, Ice Prince and MI) – 2010
• Hennessy lagos club tour 2010
• Felabration – 2010
• Hennessy Road Runners: Ikeja, Rehab
• Hennessy Grand Finale, Gets Arena, Lagos – November 2010
• Face of Selara, Abuja – December 2010 • Play Bar, Calabar – December 2010
• Facon Republique, Fashion Show, Abuja – December 2010
• Rhythm unplugged-lagos 2010
. Rickross private party -abuja
. Rickross show - December lagos
. NOKIA award winners ceremony lagos
. Annual Tradefair-jos 2010
. Oniru beach concert lagos 2010
. Lord of the Ribs – lagos 2010
. Dynamix awards 2010
. Glo lord of the Ribs –abuja 2011
. Lord of the Ribs-London 2011

Awards

Won

• 2009 Hennessy Artistry Winner
• 2011 Eko FM/ Radio Lagos Awards - Young Artiste of the Year
• 2011 City people Awards - Song of the year (Oleku)

Nominations

• Promising Artist of the Year (Dynamix Awards 2010)
• Song of the Year (Dynamix Awards 2010)
• Hottest Single of the Year (Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2011)
• Best New Act of The Year (Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2011)
• Best Rap Act of The Year (Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2011)
• Best International Act (Nigeria) (BET Awards 2012)^[3