🔥 Enitan Adepitan, known as ENNY, is an English rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born and raised in Thamesmead, South East London.
🎤 Known for her captivating storytelling and thought-provoking lyricism. She discovered her passion for music at a young age, drawing inspiration from her multicultural background and the vibrant music scene of London.
ENNY's journey into the world of music began when she started writing poetry as a form of self-expression. Her poetry naturally evolved into rap verses.
ENNY gained significant attention with her breakthrough single, "Peng Black Girls," in 2020. The track received widespread acclaim for its empowering message and garnered millions of streams, propelling ENNY into the spotlight.
STYLE
With a unique blend of hip-hop, neo-soul and elements of grime, ENNY’S music transcends genres, creating a distinctive sound that is both refreshing and relatable.
Her music touches on everyday life's complexities, themes of identity, social justice, and the struggle for personal and collective liberation. ENNY’s lyrics are known for their storytelling quality, painting vivid pictures of life in inner-city London
She has been compared to Lauryn Hill due to Hill's ability to convey emotions through her music beautifully.
🎵 Peng Black Girls, Charge it, Take it Slow, Culture and I Want
She is best known for her 2020 single "Peng Black Girls" which gained popularity after being performed live on ColorsxStudios with a remix version featuring Jorja Smith. Enny's other notable songs include "He's Not Into You", "Same Old", "I Want", "Keisha's & Brenda's", "Bernie Mac", "Champagne Problems", "No More Naija Men", and "Take It Slow"1.
Enny started her interest in music at a young age, influenced by her Nigerian heritage, her family, and genres such as jazz, gospel music, and hip-hop. After high school, she tried to get into the film industry but decided to focus on music instead after being dissatisfied with her career path. She began her music career by releasing freestyle videos on YouTube and later released her debut single, "He's Not Into You", in April 2020. She was subsequently scouted by English singer-songwriter Jorja Smith, who signed her to her own label FAMM1.
Enny's style has been described as a unique blend of hip-hop and R&B, reflecting the raw, gritty energy of the genres while also incorporating the soulful sounds of her influences. Her music touches on everyday life's complexities, themes of identity, social justice, and the struggle for personal and collective liberation. Enny's lyrics are known for their storytelling quality, painting vivid pictures of life in inner-city London. Her work is said to push the boundaries of what it means to be a rapper today, showing the power of art and music to connect in a divided world2.
Enny has mentioned that her upbringing and the music she grew up on play a vital role in her artistry. She also expressed the importance of her community and individuality coexisting in her work.
Enny has released two EPs: "Under Twenty Five" (2021) and "We Go Again" (2023)12.
Regarding her challenges as a Black female artist in the UK music industry, Enny stated that she hasn't overtly faced any problems and hopes not to experience any throughout her journey. When asked about how the UK music industry could better support and uplift Black female artists, she suggested the need for genuine and intentional support. Enny envisions a focus on craft and longevity in music, rather than just trying to create hits, as a way for Black and minority artists to shape UK music culture in the coming years2.
Regarding her influences, she has spoken about the importance of her upbringing and the music she was exposed to in her youth. However, specific artists or figures who have influenced her work have not been explicitly mentioned in the sources I found. If you would like more information about her influences, you may want to check her interviews or statements where she might have shared this information.