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|  Ousainou Njie of Fajara little known of been Gambian because of his sharp tongue and his professionalism in the game. OOZ has the potential to be the first Gambian to make it to mainstream as far as hip-hop music is concerned. Ousainou who goes by the artist name OOZ (Double O to the last letter) came to the USA at the age of 9 and has lived in Maryland since then. He recently moved to Tennessee where he is attending college majoring in Business administration. At the age of 14 when he was in 9Th Grade, OOZ started rapping with a couple of friends in a group called BLACK FACE but was not taking it seriously. It was in 2003 when his producer and band mate B.K.W Da Wild Child started to take the work more seriously that OOZ stepped up his game and produced his first song "CATCH ME IF U CAN".
Quote "My brother could not believe it when he heard the song, he told my cousin (the President of 1 Tribe label) who energised me to take it seriously. They both promised me their support. Over the past couple of years I worked on my craft and improved my skills greatly but I think I can still do a lot better so I have to work harder". Echoed OOZ.
His encounter with experienced people in the game polished his skills over the years and now he stands by himself doing it big. He has been featured in a lot of Mix tapes and his music and lyrics are well known and appreciated in the DC/Maryland area. As hard as it is to have one's song played on the radio because of the competition and too many options in the game, OOZ is the first Gambian whose song "BANGER" is played on the radio stations in the DC metro area. A pride to the Gambia indeed! OOZ and 9 other artist under the same Record label (One Tribe) released an 18 track album in 2004 called "Beneath The Underground" which did fairly well in the DC area and beyond as they sold about 5000 copies in the streets. OOZ who has not release a solo album yet plans to release his first Album "SUPER STARDOM THE MANUAL" this summer (2007). So look out for it. He refused to take anything as a challenge or success as far as his music is concerned. "There is no challenge for me. I just haven't got the shot I need but everything I do is not a challenge as long as I wake up healthy every mourning". Said OOZ emphatically. I don't consider anything as a success either, because I'm a perfectionist. I have big goals and dreams so the little accomplishments I made don't count as success for me. I belief I am not successful until I am actually successful but you have to crawl before you walk & walk before you run so I'm getting there. I guest I'm at the door all I need is the right key to get in and it will happen soon Inshallah." He had shows with Comedian Michael Blackson at Coppin State's homecoming a few years back and also opened up a show for Juelz Santa and some other Artists. He has done a few shows in the DC Area and he always attends the Open Mics and showcases. He went to The Gambia for the Tobaski & Xmas holidays for the first time since he started music and had a very good reception and welcome from the Gambians which motivated him more. "Going back home n getting love from ma people that was a wonderful feeling, I was only there for three weeks and I had a major buzz. The people really appreciated what I do so I returned with enthusiasm and I feel like I have to do it big for my people because they have faith in me and that's all I need, for people to show love which they manifested. I believe that Gambia needs someone to shine like other nationalities so that Gambian people can tune in the TV and be proud to say he is Gambian. " Said OOZ joyfully. One thing he always stresses is the fact that he knows and loves what he does and shall not compromise his integrity for any reason. He can do it big just like anyone else. "I have been to a lot of places and met a lot of people down the road so I feel that my competition is the majors. The people we see on T.V. they are my competitors so when I get to do it like them, then I would raise my hand and consider myself among those successful. " In addition to his confidence, he is a very humble and principled person who always stick to his words and put things as they are. He has worked and collaborated with other Artists such as- Eezy Money, Riw Da Rev, K.Wave, 3ODB, Dreams, Devyous Wayz, Black Mahogany, his Gambian sister also in the music scene-Amie Dibba. He has worked with the following producers: -B.K.W Da Wild Child, Murda Mo, P Dubb Mancini, G Sparkz, Mark Henry Productions, Mr. Whitefolkz, KB, Dizzy Crane, and Nebular. OOZ's music is clean and original in every sense and is indeed touching to all music lovers.
http://www.myspace.com/doubleoz
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