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Watkin Tudor Jones

voc, *1974 ZA, Johannesburg
Hip-Hop/Rap and Electronic
A.k.a. Watkin Tudor Jones Jr. Ninja (9) Shabang (2) Snuffle Gruff The Man Who Never Came Back Totally Rad Yang Weapon

Watkin Tudor Jones (also known as Waddy Jones, born 26th of September 1974) is an enigma in South African hip hop and electronic music, responsible for a prolific output of underground work since the nineties in a variety of curious guises and on a number of independent labels. His work is characterised by theatrical performances featuring humorous and often savage lyrics with conspiracy, vegetarian and science fiction themes. His chameleon-like talents stretch into other artistic forms; he is also a renowned graphic artist and creator of a range of "nasty" fluffy toys. His latest and thus far most successful persona is that of Ninja, the frontman for rap act Die Antwoord. Mr. Jones shares a daughter, Sixteen Jones, with Anri Du Toit (best known as Yolandi Visser).

Genres

• Hip-Hop/Rap
• Electronic
• Pop
• Dance
• R&B/Soul

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