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Elzo Jamdong

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Elzo Jamdong, born Elhadji Diallo, is a captivating musician, singer, songwriter, and rapper from Senegal. Elzo was raised in a household that resonated with jazz and Cuban melodies, curated by his father. He blends Wolof, French, and English in his raps and songs, which is appreciated by his fans. In 2006, Elzo founded the rap collective Jamdong, where his talents shone in the well-received mixtapes "Red Alert" and "Gold Medal. He started his solo career in 2014 with the well-received debut album "Free Dope," and in 2015, "Free Season." In 2016, his international effort "Freedom" solidified his status as an emerging global star. Elzo's music continues to resonate with his fans with infectious melodies and multilingual rhymes. His future in music shines brightly.

Discography

Albums⁵

Freeseason 22019 • AlbumTracks: 8

Macica2018 • AlbumTracks: 7

Freengdom2016 • AlbumTracks: 15

Freeseason2015 • AlbumTracks: 8

Freedope2014 • AlbumTracks: 11

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