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Hailing from the storied streets of Watts, right next door to Compton, emerging rap artist Vonni Mack infuses raw energy and authentic flair into everything he does—be it music, fashion, or even combative-style fighting. Grounded by the rich history of his neighborhood, he channels the spirit of his city into a distinctive voice, cadence, and style.

Deeds Magazine: Growing up in Watts, how did the environment shape your music and artistry?
Von: Growing up in Watts, everything around you and everything that comes your way, shapes you. The spirit in the city alone provides a raw, authenticity to self. So when people ask me where I’m from, I tell them Watts – which is right next door to Compton. The dynamics of the community has influence on my message, slang, style of cadence, and wear. Watts has a rich history, and what you see ain’t always what you get, sometimes it’s more.

Deeds Magazine: As a versatile rap artist, what specific genres or styles do you explore in your m

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Popular music in Nigeria

Traditional period

Nigeria is a diverse cosmopolitan nation with over ethnic groups with largely distinct languages which influence individual musical styles.  Music was employed in Traditional societies for communal celebrations/social events, religious/ritual purposes and leisure/ entertainment.  The various forms of traditional music served as the popular music of early times.

The common instrumental voice employed by all ethnic groups was and is the leather skinned traditional drum. In Western Nigeria, there is the ‘Gangan’ (talking drum), the Bata, the massive Gbedu and Sakara drums.  In Northern Nigeria, the Kalangu (talking drum), the Tambari (kettle drum) and others. In Eastern Nigeria, the mighty Ikoro drum, the medium-sized Igba drum and the hollow clay bass pot (‘Udu’).  Many of these named drums were eponymous with the styles of music and dance they represented, e.g Kalangu music, Ikoro music and dance, the Bata dance and the Igba dance. Mel