Tekno Miles

Tekno Miles
Birth name Augustine Miles Kelechi
Also known as Golden Boy of Africa
Born (1992-12-17) December 17, 1992
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Origin Abuja, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, producer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2012–present
Labels

Current

  • Made Men Music Group

Former

  • K-Money Entertainment
Associated acts
Notable instruments
Acoustic guitar

Augustine Miles Kelechi (born December 17, 1992 in Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria), popularly known by his stage name Tekno Miles or Tekno, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and creative producer.[1] He shot into limelight after releasing his first official single titled "Holiday" which featured Davido. This was followed by chart-topping singles including "Dance" and "Anything" which earned him a nomination in the 2014 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. On December 18, 2015, Tekno Miles released "Duro", a DJ Coublon-produced song that was widely received among music fans and critics thus gaining him new grounds in the music industry. He is currently signed to Made Men Music Group.[2]

Early life and beginnings

Born Augustine Miles Kelechi in Bauchi State, Nigeria, Tekno Miles is a descent of Ebonyi State but grew up in several parts of the country including Nassarawa, Kaduna and Abuja due to the fact that his father was a member of the Nigerian Army.[3] At the age of 8, Tekno Miles was enrolled into a music school where he learnt and mastered the rudiments of playing the piano and guitar.[3]

Career

In 2012 while in Abuja, Tekno Miles was spotted by renowned Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu at an event after Tekno Miles received a standing ovation following the performance of a song titled "Onye Ne Kwu", his remix of Ice Prince's "Oleku". It was at the same event he met Iyanya and Ubi Franklyn, the manager of Made Men Music Group who after sometime persuaded Tekno Miles to move to Lagos.[3]

Prior to his meeting with Iyanya and Ubi, Tekno Miles was an artist signed under K-Money Entertainment.[1] His first single titled "Holiday" was released under the imprint. With featured vocals from Davido, "Holiday" was positively accepted and also gaining massive airplays.[4]

On October 5, 2013, he signed a music contract with Made Men Music Group[5] under which he released singles like "Dance" and "Anything" which won him a nomination in the "Best New act of the Year" category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[6] On June 18, 2015, Tekno Miles released a song titled "Duro" which was positively received. A remix which featured Phyno and Flavour N'abania was released on November 16, 2015.[7][8] "Duro" was produced by DJ Coublon and it peaked at #5 on Capital XTRA's "Afrobeats Chart: Top 10" for September 2015.[9] On November 20, 2015, Tekno Miles released a single titled "Wash". The song was produced by DJ Coublon with the video directed by AJE Films.[10]

Discography

Singles

As lead artist
Year Title Album
2013 "Holiday" Non-album single
"Onye Ne Kwu" (featuring Ice Prince)
2014 "Dance"
"Shoki" (featuring B-Red)
"Go Low"
"Zima"
"Jonzing"
"Anything"
2015 "Duro" TBA
"Maria"
"Wash"
As featured artist
Year Title Album
2012 "Ride" (Sammy featuring Tekno) Non-album single
2013 "Rakaka (Remix)" (GospelOnTheBeatz featuring K-Swith & Tekno)
2014 "Say Yeah" (Triple MG featuring Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Tekno, Selebobo & Baci) Triple MG – The Evolution
"Mashup" (DJ TTB featuring Ajebutter, Runtown & Tekno) Non-album single
"Amarachi" (Kankz featuring Tekno)
"Boniface" (Dumex featuring Tekno & Selebobo)
"Forever" (A'won Boyz featuring Tekno)
"Shaba" (Young D featuring Tekno & Sossick)
"Killing Me Slow" (JoshBeatz featuring Tekno & Dammy Krane)
2015 "Bum Bum" (Stylezz featuring Tekno)
"Panya" (Bracket featuring Tekno)
"Yudala" (Triple MG featuring Iyanya, Tekno, Selebobo, Baci & Mystro)
"Give Them" (Prince Boom featuring Reekado Banks & Tekno)
"Feeling You" (Rima featuring Tekno)
"Your Face" (Nature Bee featuring Tekno)
"Pray For Me" (Lynxxx featuring Tekno)
"Freaky" (SperoachBeatz featuring Tekno)
2016 "Bad Man" (Rhyme featuring Tekno)
"Mama Oyoyo" (Yemi Alade featuring Iyanya, Olamide, Tekno & Selebobo)
"Sisi (Remix)" (Sexy Steel featuring Tekno & Olamide)

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2014 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best New Act of The Year Nominated

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Fayemi, Daniel (9 November 2013). "I snubbed Jim Iyke, others to join Iyanya’s Triple MG, TEKNO reveals". Ecomium Weekly. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  2. ↑ Ovueraye, Onos (16 October 2013). "Iyanya’s Camp Made Men Music Group Sign New Act – “Holiday” Crooner Tekno". BellaNaija. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Okafor, Onnaedo (23 October 2014). "Tekno Miles: 10 Minutes With The 'Dance' Crooner". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "PREMIERE: Tekno ft Davido – Holiday (Prod by Gospel)". NotJustOk. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "Made Men Music Group Officially Sign Tekno On His Birthday". Information Nigeria. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  6. ↑ Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2014). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination". Premium Times. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  7. ↑ "REVIEW: Wizkid – Final (Baba Nla) + Tekno – Duro (Remix) ft. Flavour & Phyno". Video Wheels. 16 November 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "Song Review: Tekno – Duro". Infolited. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  9. ↑ "Afrobeats Chart: Top 10 (September 2015)". Capital XTRA. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  10. ↑ "VIDEO: Tekno – Wash". tooXclusive. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
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