The name Felyne may be unknown on the Nigerian music scene but the rapper/singer, real name Felicia Babalola, says she is on a mission to change the face of music in the country.
Born to Nigerian parents in Providence, Rhode Island, she developed a passion for music at a tender age and soon began singing in her church choir at age 13.
“I am active, aggressive, vocal and watchful, that’s why I chose the name Felyne,” she explains. “It is also characteristic of the Cat family.”
During her stay in the US, the 25 year old artist observed the disconnect many youth born of foreign parents in that country encountered with Hip-Hop and was inspired to create a unique and dynamic form of Hip-Hop.
“I call my music NajHip,” she reveals. “It is a fusion of Hip-Hop and Nigerian music, basically all about interjecting Naija flavour into my songs. I hope to help music lovers cope with personal life struggles through music especially NajHip.”
The Kean University Psychology graduate says she has quite a lot in store for the Nigerian entertainment and fashion scene.
“I am not just a singer or rapper, I have a budding shoe line,” she says. “I am also a cosmetologist and hairstylist, makeup artist and I do all these with a different slant from what you have here.”
With her mum’s hardworking nature as her inspiration and an album in the works, Felyne says she has no doubt that she has all it takes to excel on the Nigerian music scene.
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Anyone who listens to “My Baby,” one of Felyne’s singles, will immediately notice some Ghanaian influence in the beats and rhythm. The Hip-Life track (a cross between Hip-Hop and Highlife), which is synonymous to the Ghanaians, is a good dance track which may appeal to all ages. The singer’s attempt at rapping is commendable but could be better, especially since she raps and sings.
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