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Interest in Kamsee Ekpenyong, a 12-year-old student of Trinity International College, in Ofada, Nigeria, developed after online hype around two self composed songs ‘Friends’ and ‘Father In Heaven’ revealed the youngster as unique musical talent. This multi-album recording deal with Sony Music Entertainment, and a full services management deal with Sony Music and ROCKSTAR4000, is the first deal of its kind for an artist of his age from any African country. Paul Thackwray, General Manager of Columbia / Epic at Sony Music Africa, commented: “We’re excited to have Kamsee joining our line-up of extraordinarily talented artists & we look forward to the opportunity to develop his career.” “It’s an exciting time for talent and music from Africa and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with this multi-talented young rockstar as part of this incredible opportunity with Sony Music' said Jandre Louw, Founder and CEO of ROCKSTAR4000 Music Entertainment. Born to the family of Colonel Peter and Nkem Ekpenyong in Nigeria, Kamsee began exhibiting a strong creative flair and an amazing musical ability at age five when taught himself to play the piano. At only 12 years of age, Kamsee has already performed in several major shows alongside major stars such as Whizkid, 2face Idibia and Stella Damasus. In July 2011 Kamsee was presented the ‘Young Entrepreneur Award’ for Creativity in the Arts and the ‘Best Gospel Reggae Music Video Award’ for ‘My Father in Heaven’ by veteran actor, Paul Ogunjiofor at the TAVA 2011 Awards in London, United Kingdom, to a standing ovation. Sony Music has set its sights on becoming the primary partner to the best of African music and aims to partner with African musicians to achieve pan-African and Global success and hopes that the  with Kamsee looks set to be the first of many more of th             “I’m incredibly blessed and energized being part of this powerful family and of the endless opportunities this will provide to my music. Being part of the Sony Music family has now increased my family ten fold and I can now focus on my music and my fans and taking it to a whole new level and to all corners of not only Africa but across the planet!” noted KaySwitch KaySwitch ‘D Produkt’ (Born as Kehinde Oladotun Oyebanjo), is influenced by iconic stars such as Sizzla Kalonji, Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Youssou N'dour, his greatest musical influence was his older brother, D’Banj, who played a major role in KaySwitch’s love and passion for music and entertainment. KaySwitch ‘D Produkt’ spent a lot of time with his brother D’Banj and gradually developed his own musical style and direction, but it was not until his first encounter with the mic in 2005 while recording a track with his friend Dr. Frabz in the studio that he decided to take up music professionally. His past affiliation with Mohits Records, formed by his older brother, D’Banj and Don Jazzy,  gave him the time to develop his skills in the studio, and become a highly skilled recording and performing artist. From the US to the UK, India, Asia, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Turkey, Dubai and many more countries around the world, KaySwitch ‘D Produkt’ has toured with his brother D’Banj and also performed at major shows such as the This Day Show, Star Mega Jam, Koko concert and the Calabar festival. His music is a reflection of his calm and urban style as well as his eccentricity. KaySwitch believes in being the best in whatever he does in life and looking outside the box by creating something unexpected and different. He lives by the saying “send on” which he interprets as “bringing on blessing and good things to come”. KaySwitch ‘D Produkt’ is most definitely a force to be reckoned with in the music world.