Oniceas

London, UK

ONi CEA$ is a Cape Verdean, Portuguese-born rapper and producer based in South West London. Oni grew influenced by Cape Verdean artists like Cesaria Evora, Ferro Gaita, Lura but also absorbed much of Outkast, Madlib and Gorillaz. These artists and his environment shaped his preference for a fusion of western drumming and African rhythms, and warm melodies, but as well the message that Oni transmits through his artistry. A cultural artistic scientist. In 2014, ONi began his music journey performed in at least 6 occasions while studying Music Performance and Production at South Thames College where he developed his passion for production and mixing, and started his multi-instrumentalist journey. By collaborating with his friend Mena, Oni Cea$ released his debut EP ‘ESRO Demo’ in spring 2018, and continues to produce for many underground U.S. and U.K. artists.