Nãnci Correia & Origin One

Biography

Ordinarily known for his sounds reflecting UK Bass music, Jungle, DnB and Hip Hop, coming together to form his own interpretation of Sound System culture Origin One has worked with the likes of MC Spyda, Garnda, XL Mad (Numa Crew) and Irah; releasing music on imprints including Nice Up!, Tru Thoughts, Scotch Bonnet Records, Off Me Nut Records, Mimm, Raider Records, Irish Moss, Born On The Road, Deeper Than Roots Records and Totally Dubwise. His interpretation of ‘Roots Music’ has received support and recognition from the likes of David Rodigan, Don Letts, Toddla T, Jamz Supernova and Dean Jackson (BBC Radio Nottingham). Also an accomplished DJ, he has appeared at Boomtown, Soundwave Festival Croatia, Shambala, Bestival, Detonate and more.

Born in Lisbon but raised in South London, Nãnci Correia first came to light as part of ‘Nãnci & Phoebe’, a duo she formed alongside rapper Phoebe Hibbert. The pair became an underground sensation, positioning themselves in the centre of a generation’s return to Jungle and prompting online magazine ‘Who’s Jack’ to compare Correia’s vocals to that of Adele and Florence Welch. Coming from a background of Jazz, Blues and Latin music, Correia is now letting these influences take her in different directions with her solo work. Previously working with Congo Natty (aka Rebel MC) on “Get Ready” alongside Tenor Fly and Daddy Freddy, Correia has gained further recognition from MTVBase, Annie Mac, David Rodigan and MistaJam.

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