New Music: Shinobi - Born Winner

'Tobi O. Osinubi better known as Shinobi is aLagos-born-Port Harcourt-based songwriter/singer/rapper/producer. Thefoundation of music for him started in high school, where he was a high-scoring student who never felt his true intelligence was expressed through a report card.

He found music was the best way to express himself, and after taking the name Lil’ Toby, he began writingrhymes on beats he produced. Combining a strong work ethic with aggressiveself-promotion, Shinobi began recording songs and working on an album beforegetting into the university. Admission into Covenant University shifted therapper’s focus and put the album on hold.

While in the university, he releasedthe infectious single ‘Someday’ which featured fellow student, Emmsong. Shinobiraised his profile by popping up on mixtapes and remixes includingcollaborations with Benny Paladin; and has worked with ace producers such asSamKlef and JoshBeatz.

Shinobi carved out his own style which has afusion of Hip-Hop, R&B and Reggae. One word describes his kind of music—Different! Listen to his new song, “Born Winner” above.

 He is @itsShinobion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Listen to his music below...