Sonikem is a French music producer and DJ
with Beninese and Cameroonian origin, renowned for his ability
to blend diverse styles such as Lo-fi, Boombap, Hip-hop,
Jazz, Afrohouse, and Baile Funk into a unique sonic signature
that reflects his multicultural identity.
List of Sonikem’s credits for music production:
United States:
Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Acosta Park, Juicy J, Busta Rhymes, NORE, Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla Sign, Big Daddy Kane, Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Twisted Insane, Boosie Badaz, Stunna 4 Vegas, Sean Kingston.
Asia:
Stardust, Lipstorm, Young ill, Ish-One, Nning, NENE, Minako Oji, Yule Sun, Hiroe Morikawa, ATOM, Judicious Broski, Blue Moon, J.Jun, Miro, Yohey-San, WHALE TALX, Annie the Clumsy, Showy, Blaise, AndyLit, Ryudo.
France and Europe:
Wayne Beckford, Raven Reii, Impar, Kry De Rage, Sams, Ice Crimi, Sadek, Eloisha Iza, Gulliver Allwood, Don Torch, Nathalie Ahadji, Lazee, DroCole, Mademoiselle Ely, Hakim Hachouche, Rriké, Joackim Makk, Helno, RedanFox, Mak11, TitanProd Jr.
Africa and Latin America:
Fega Michaels, Damian Nueva, Alex (TOK), Richie Loop, MC Pivete, Cory Lior, MC Toy, Cesao MC, T9 Rj, Jacquees Ortiz, Zack Art, MC Gk da Norte, Jay Pink, Daniiboo, Esco Da Shocker, Krasenda, Topgyal Pinkz, Sagitarr.
CAREER AND EXPERIENCE:
Initially passionate about rap, basketball, and extreme sports, he naturally turned to DJing and music production. He has performed in clubs and festivals across the globe (Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Berlin, Luxembourg) and marked major events such as the International Festival of Extreme Sports and Urban Peace at the Stade de France,
performing in front of more than 20,000 people.
CONNECTION WITH ASIA:
Deeply inspired by Japanese culture, in 2018 he started to immerse himself in the Tokyo Hiphop scene by producing a lot of Japanese artists. His travels in Asia, especially to Korea, led him to meet Korean rapper Young ill, with whom he built a strong network, becoming the main producer of Stardust Korea.
Japan and Korea are now at the core of his artistic journey.
Artistic Projects:
KAIM SOWNY:
His alias for Lo-fi and Jazz projects, with a catalog of over 150 tracks
and a release pace of at least one new song per month.
CODJO SEIGNON:
Drawing on his African roots, he crafts Afrohouse and Amapiano productions that capture the essence of African rhythms
while blending them with modern sounds, offering a vibrant and dynamic musical experience.
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Through this wide range of styles and collaborations, Sonikem continues to expand his global influence, always bringing a personal and innovative touch to each of his projects.
