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Melvin Anthony Ofodu, AKA 'El'vino' hails from Azeagu local government area of Enugu State Nigeria. He was born, and raised in the suburbs of Laranto/apata in Jos , Plateau State. Like most ghetto kids he grew up in a community where opportunities were hard, but his parents ensured he got an education, and a good up-bringing. Growing up, he has always loved music because his father loved music equipment, his father also used to rent out stereos and loud speakers to costumers. Melvin got used to a musically loud environment, playing the likes of the late Fela and Bob Marley, Abba, mixed with more native sounds like the late Chief Osita Osadebe. He attended St'Murumba Secondary School in Jos, where he developed a greater appetite for music; when he joined the 'Music n Drama club' after being a part of local group of dancers called 'The Smooth Criminals'. He was also part of an acapella group called 'MMPP' (Melvin ,Micheal, Peter,Paul) Yes! Thee Peter and Paul of PSQUARE!!. He schooled briefly in the University of Jos, then gained admission to study a preferred course in FUT Minna (Niger State), where he graduated. Presently running an IT program, he is business minded, funny and out going person, fun to hang with as people always claim. Music has always been his passion and he is determined to push it this passion to greater levels, is presently working on his Album titled "ENOUGH SPACE".
 ''I don't just hear the sound of music in my head for nothing'' : El'vino

8th is an emcee and producer from Pawtucket, RI. In 2009, he released the album, Welcome To Wundahground, featuring Apathy, Swann Notty, Crisis, and more. 8th has also collaborated with Onyx, Dilated Peoples, Kool G Rap, Guru, and many others. 8th has also competed in an MPC battle against AraabMuzik, producer for Dipset.

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