Pisko The Don aka Ousmane Niang

Ousmane Niang is a native of the ‘Patte d’Oie Builders’ in Dakar, Senegal. He was born on December 26, 1981 and started his musical career in Hip-Hop in 2003. He would Rap mostly in English, and brought new blood to the Senegalese Hip-Hop scene with his own style and originality. His love for American Hip-Hop Culture and Rap grew while listening to 90s hits by Wu-Tang Clan, 2pac, Notorious BIG, and Nas.

In 2003, under a dare, he participated in a rap contest with the artist named Kaze Blue. Craven A. Cigarette organized the contest named “Represent”. Kaze Blue won second place behind the group “Under Shiffay”.

After this competition, Ousame Niang decided to perform with Kaze Blue, under his true name Cheikh Dielany Diop with G-Money. They created the ‘FREE Group’. In 2006, after the death of G-Money, Pisko continued his path with Kaze Blue. Their video “Between Us” made a huge impact on the music scene.

In 2009, Pisko decided to make an album dedicated to Senegalese Hip-Hop entitled: “Hip-Hop Tuning”. After “Hip-Hop Tuning”, Pisko made a mixtape entitled ” Beyond the Music” which featured Kaze Blue, Admow Flow, Baby Tchek and G-Meize. This mixtape is composed of all aspects of Hip-Hop culture. The single “Way of Club” with his partner Kaze Blue, has authentic sound in a mind of ambiance, humor, and deliriums. In addition to the mixtape, Pisko is featured on songs with the following talented artists such as Lady Zee, Carbo, Cheeky Blaze, and Res KP.

Pisko the Don is also a radio personality on a Hip-Hop broadcast radio station widely known in Dakar 97.37 FM. Pisko’s radio show is titled “Another Game” and he also acts as a columnist. He is currently working on his 3rd album named “Éclipse” with 8 tracks produced by Pypa, who is a beat maker and producer. Pisko is also working with Nostalgie 90.3 FM, a well known radio station in Sénégal and in lot of francophone countries. Nostalgie have over 9 million listeners in West Africa. Pisko the Don – welcomes you into his world full of creativeness and inspiration.

Electronic Press Kit: www.reverbnation.com/piskothedon

Video Links: Limay Doundou: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MW_ypN_9NU&feature=share&list=PL73B92E7807EEA21F&index=11

Fresh in this Game by Lady Zee feat Pisko The Don: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQrQ667aKMI&list=PL73B92E7807EEA21F&feature=share&index=12

Booking Details for Pisko the Don, Baby Tcheck, Cold Blooded, and G-Meize: Mr. Ousmane Niang | Tel.: 00221-779732218 | Tel.: 00221-776558689 | Tel.: 00221-338355573 | E-mail: piskothedon@gmail.com