A.T.M Jeff
Etienne Baheza (born January 1st, 1994), popularly known by his stage name A.T.M JEFF, is an award winning Burundian recording artist, singer and songwriter.[1] A.T.M Jeff was born in Nyanza Lac, Burundi, raised in Tanzania and now reside in Perth, Western Australia. He made his music debut as a member of Together As One (TAO BOIZ).
A.T.M JEFF | |
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 A.T.M Jeff at the Buja Music Awards 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Etienne Baheza |
| Born | January 1, 1994 Nyanza Lac , Burundi |
| Genres | Afro-pop. Afrobeat. R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Song Writer, Record |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Labels | Progress Music Group |
| Associated acts | Masterland. john K-ay. Marvelous 'B' aka Young Black |
| Website | atmjeff |
History[edit]
A.T.M Jeff began his musical journey in 2009 alongside John K-ay, Jamal Giraneza, Bosco Gahungu and Malikizoh in a music group known as TAO BOIZ. The group members later ventured into different fields with John K-ay turning focus to film making, Jamal and Malikizoh turning to Entrepreneurship life, Bosco to a career in Information technology and A.T.M Jeff began his solo act as a musician with the support from Progress Music Group.
In September 2014, A.T.M Jeff won Song of the Year at the Afro-Australia Music and Movie Awards.[2]
In 2019, A.T.M Jeff returned to Burundi for a special appearance and performance at Buja Music Awards 2019 where he met and associated with Sat-B, Best Life Music, Masterland, Lolilo, Evis Kamsoba, Miss Erica, Mt Number One and many more.[3]
February 27th 2020, A.T.M Jeff returned to the music scene after several years of inactivity with a hit named "Chekelea".[4]The song was well received and played in Burundi and Tanzania. Many bloggers in West Africa went on to make comments on how much A.T.M Jeff's physical appearance resembles the Nigerian artiste Davido.[5][6]Chekelea music video was then released on May 1st which also followed by big buzz from Burundi, Tanzania and Kenya.[7][8][9][10]
Discography[edit]
| Song title | Year |
|---|---|
| "Under 18" | 2013 |
| "It's True Love" | 2013 |
| "Where is my daddy" | 2014 |
| "Finally my boo" | 2015 |
| "Chekelea"[11] | 2020 |
Awards[edit]
| Year | Category | Nominated Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Song of the year | Where's my daddy[12] | Won |
References[edit]
- ↑ "A.T.M JEFF". Music In Africa. 2020-05-05. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ↑ "AAMMA awards- Fred Niyo'o & A.T.M JEFF". SBS Your Language. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ↑ bma_news. "A.T.M Jeff performs unreleased singles at BMA2019". Buja Music Awards. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ↑ "Five artists you'll love if you're a Sampa the Great fan…". Good Intent. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ↑ May 1, 360NaijaHits on; 2020 (2020-05-01). "DAVIDO'S LOOK ALIKE A.T.M JEFF IN BURUNDI". 360NaijaHits. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ↑ Guest, Toplist (2020-05-01). "DAVIDO'S LOOK ALIKE A.T.M JEFF IN BURUNDI". Toplistng. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ↑ "A.T.M Jeff: Mziki umeniokoa baada ya ajali ya gari". SBS Your Language (in Kiswahili). Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ↑ "ATM Jeff 'Abavyeyi bakwiye gushigikira abana babo mu vyo bakora'". SBS Your Language (in ikirundi). Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ↑ Iroko, Richard. "Video: A.T.M JEFF – Chekelea | African Muzik Magazine". Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ↑ "ATM Jeff – Chekelea Mp3 Download". Blinks Africa. 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ↑ "A.T.M Jeff on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
- ↑ "African Australians Online - TIMOMATIC & A.T.M JEFF Winner Of AAMMA Awards 2014 (**AAO Exclusive**) - African Australians Online". web.archive.org. 2015-01-30. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
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