Ogi (singer)

{{Short description|American singer and songwriter}} '''Ogi Ifediora,''' better known by her stage name '''Ogi''', is an American musician of Nigerian descent. rhythm and blues singer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ogi Biography, Songs, & Albums|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ogi-mn0002727254/biography|access-date=July 30, 2022|website=AllMusic}}</ref> She is most noted for covering PJ Morton's song "Alright", and her 2021 single "I Got It" which was produced by American Grammy award-winning producer No I.D.<ref name=":3">{{Cite magazine|last=Sahai|first=Fred|date=June 24, 2022|title=How Ogi Scored a Record Deal Thanks to a PJ Morton Cover|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ogi-ep-monologues-one-to-watch-interview-1235104659/|access-date=July 30, 2022|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>

== Personal history == Ogi Ifediora was born in 1997 just outside of Chicago and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. From a young age, she loved music. Her grandmother often sang traditional Nigerian hymns to wake her up. She also regularly attended family prayer meetings, which incorporated hymns as well. This marked the beginning of Ogi's interest in dynamic and complex harmonies.<ref name=":3" /> In high school, she was a member of the jazz choir in addition to playing the viola.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Global Music Month: Meet Ogi, R&B's Latest, Stunning Singing Sensation |url=https://www.bet.com/article/tluo76/global-music-month-2022-ogi-monologues-interview |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref> She then attended Northwestern University where she majored in political science and minored in legal studies. While there, she was a member of an a cappella group, THUNK a cappella.<ref name=":0">{{Cite magazine |last=Sahai |first=Fred |date=2022-06-24 |title=How Ogi Scored a Record Deal Thanks to a PJ Morton Cover |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ogi-ep-monologues-one-to-watch-interview-1235104659/ |access-date=2022-10-20 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>

During her senior year, she created an Instagram account where she posted covers of various songs, including PJ Morton’s song ''Alright''. Once PJ Morton reposted her cover, she was then contacted by producer No I.D., who collaborated with her to create her first single, ''I Got It''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Ogi: Monologues EP |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/ogi-monologues/ |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2022, Ogi released her first EP, ''Monologues''.<ref name=":2" /> As a performer, she has supported and opened for artists such as The Marias, Mahalia, Snoh Aalegra, and Paramore.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Mitchell |first=Gail |date=2022-06-05 |title=Snoh Aalegra Delivers Spell-Binding Show at L.A.'s YouTube Theater |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/snoh-aalegra-los-angeles-youtube-theater-1235081809/ |access-date=2022-10-20 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cella |first=Rob |date=2022-09-22 |title=PARAMORE ANNOUNCE INTIMATE NEW YORK CITY SHOW |url=http://dreadmusicreview.com/2022/09/22/paramore-announce-intimate-new-york-city-show/ |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=The DreadMusicReview |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=RockDaBeat |date=2022-03-03 |title=THE MARIAS CONTINUE 'CINEMA' TOUR! w/Evann Mcintosh and Ogi! (photos + info) |url=https://www.rockdabeat.com/the-marias-continue-cinema-tour-w-evann-mccintosh-and-ogi-photos-info |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=ROCKDABEAT |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Douglas |first=DeVaughn |title=Mahalia's Letter To Ur Ex Tour Comes To The House of Blues |url=https://www.houstonpress.com/music/mahalia-rocks-the-bronze-peacock-room-at-house-of-blues-14278997 |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=Houston Press |language=en}}</ref> In June of 2022, she also performed at Pharell's Something in the Water festival.<ref name=":3" /> In 2022, Ogi made her debut BET Awards performance with "I Got It", her lead single from the ''Monologues'' EP.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Best Moments from the BET Awards 2022 |url=https://www.bet.com/bet-awards/photos/1yz9dt/the-best-moments-from-the-bet-awards-2022/slj30h |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref>

== Artistry == Her music has mostly been described as R&B, with influences from jazz and hip hop. She also says African music has had an impact on her rhythmic cadences.<ref name=":1" />

== Discography ==

=== EPs === {| class="wikitable" !Title !Details |- |''Monologues'' | * Released: May 5, 2022<ref>{{Citation |title=Monologues - EP by Ogi |date=2022-05-05 |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/monologues-ep/1620608949 |language=en-AU |access-date=2022-10-20}}</ref> * Label: ARTium Entertainment LLC, Atlantic Recording Corporation * Format: Digital download, streaming |}

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