Auréli1 aka TIGA

Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA

At Drum 7 Studios in Libreville, Gabon.
Background information
Birth name Aurélien Tigalekou
Also known as TigaKing
TIGA
Born (1990-10-15) October 15, 1990
Origin Libreville, Gabon
Genres Hip hop / rap, R&B
Occupation(s) Singer / Emcee, Music Producer, Video Director, CEO & Manager.
Instruments Keyboard, Maschine, FL Studio, etc.
Years active 2011–present
Labels Music 4 Ya Mind
Associated acts
Website www.Aureli1akaTIGA.com
Notable instruments
FL Studio & Protools.

Aurélien Tigalekou (born October 15, 1990), also known by his professional monikers as Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA (TigaKing), is a Gabonese hip hop and R&B producer. Born in Maryland in the United States and based in between Gabon and Morocco, in 2011 he released his debut album Music 4 Ya Mind Volume 1. He produced the album entirely, with guest artists from Gabon, a Hip-Hop Legend from France known as Dany Dan from the group "Les Sages Poètes De La Rue", and an emcee from the United States. In April 2013, he released a music video for the "Music 4 the Mind" track from his debut, with the video featuring rapper Doe Cigapom[1] of Washington DC.[2] Recently he produced the track "Movie Album" by Skyzoo and Torae, which was included on their May 2014 album Barrel Brothers. Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA is founder and CEO of the record label and management company Music 4 Ya Mind.

Early life

Aurélien Tigalekou was born in Maryland in the United States. He grew up in both the United States and in his parents' home country of Gabon in central Africa.[3] As he grew older, he began producing R&B and hip hop under the name Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA.[3]

Music career

2011: Music 4 the Mind

He later founded Music 4 Ya Mind as an independent record label and management company in 2008. Its first release[4] was Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA's debut album Music 4 Ya Mind Volume 1[5] on June 11, 2011. The project was made in Libreville, Gabon while he was living there, and features both guest artists from Gabon and from the United States and Hip-Hop Legend Dany Dan from France.[4]

About the title track "Music 4 the Mind," Hip Hop Speakeasy wrote that "TIGA feeds a soulful sample flip into this hard-hitting beat for D.C. native Doe Cigapom to drop 'Music 4 the Mind.' Detailing poverty, struggling in the inner city and other graphic content, Doe Cigapom does what he does best and paints a picture for us and dishes out the truth through verses."[1]

2012: First music videos

The debut music video from the album was for the track "La Planète Est Ma Case," released in July 2012 and produced by Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA. Featuring Nhexus, the video was produced by the Music 4 Ya Mind label and was directed by Fabe Do.[4] Also in 2012, an official music video was released for "Téko & Nhex," a song produced by Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA for Maytook & Nhexus, for their album Téko & Nhex. The video was directed by Cédric Aboghe.[4]

A VEVO video for the track "Jewelz Pt. III" by Napoleon Da Legend, produced by Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA for Napoleon Da Legend's album Awakening, was released in late 2012. The video was directed for EVG Studio by Edson Florez.[4]

2013-present

External video
Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA feat. Doe Cigapom - Music 4 The Mind (Official Video) - Apr 7, 2013

In April 2013, Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA released a music video for the "Music 4 the Mind" track from his debut, with the video featuring rapper Doe Cigapom[1] of Washington DC.[2] The lyrics by Doe Cigapom have a social focus, and the video is directed by Jon Powell.[6] KevinNottingham.com called the video "the perfect accompaniment for this underground hip-hop style track."[5]

Recently he produced the song "Movie Album" by Skyzoo and Torae. It was included on their May 2014 album Barrel Brothers, released on EMPIRE Recordings.

Discography

Albums

Albums by Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA
Year Album title Release details
2011 Music 4 Ya Mind
Volume 1

Singles

Incomplete list of songs by Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA
Year Title Album Release details
2011 "Music 4 The Mind" (ft. D.O.E. C.I.G.A.P.O.M) Music 4 Ya Mind Volume 1 Music video (directed by Jon Powell)
Year Title Album Release details
2016 Good Lovin' The Transition (Lp) February 14th
2016 Diamond In The Rough (Hall Of Fame) The Transition (Lp) April 9th
2016 Money Doesn't Always Speak The Transition (Lp) May 6

Production credits

Selected songs produced by Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA
Year Single name Primary artist(s) Album Release details
2011 "La Planète Est Ma Case'" (produced by Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA) Nhexus Music 4 Ya Mind Volume 1 Music video (Jul 4, 2011)
2012 "ça vient d'LBV (Libreville)" (produced by Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA) Nhexus & Maytook "Téko & Nhex" Dec 31, 2012
2013 "Jewelz Part 3" (produced by Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA) Napoleon Da Legend Awakening Apr 2, 2013
2014 "Movie Album (skit)" (produced by Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA) Skyzoo & Torae Barrel Brothers EMPIRE (May 27, 2014)

Further reading

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Music 4 the Mind (feat. Doe Cigapom)" – Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA". Hip Hop Speakeasy. April 8, 2013. Retrieved 2014-10-02.
  2. 1 2 "NEW MUSIC: Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA feat. Doe Cigapom – Music 4 The Mind (Video)". NVogue Urban Lifestyle and Music Magazine. April 22, 2013. Retrieved 2014-10-02.
  3. 1 2 "Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA - GA Libreville, GA Hip Hop / Rap / R&B". ReverbNation. Retrieved 2014-10-02.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Music 4 Ya Mind Official". Music 4 Ya Mind. Retrieved 2014-10-02.
  5. 1 2 Tony, Copper (April 27, 2013). "Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA: Music 4 The Mind (feat. Doe Cigapom) [Music Video]". KevinNottingham.com. Retrieved 2014-10-02.
  6. ↑ "Auréli1(@TeamTiga) feat. Doe Cigapom – Music 4 The Mind – Social Awareness Rap". Sugarcayne.com. April 10, 2013. Retrieved 2014-10-02.

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