Who is Bonobo?

Bonobo, whose real name is Simon Green, is a British musician and producer who has gained critical acclaim for his unique style of electronic music. His musical background spans a range of genres, including jazz, soul, trip-hop, and downtempo. He has released eight studio albums since 2000 and has collaborated with a range of well-known artists, such as Nick Murphy (formerly known as Chet Faker), Erykah Badu, and Rhye.

Early Life & Career

Green was born in England in 1976 and grew up in the South East of England. He had an early love for music, learning to play the piano at the age of 9. He was also influenced by his father's record collection. After attending music college, Green began producing music under the name 'Bonobo' in 1999. His first album, Animal Magic, was released in 2000.

Music Style & Popularity

Bonobo's music combines elements from multiple genres, including house, trip-hop, jazz, chillwave and soul. This unique blend of styles has earned him international recognition and won him fans from all over the world. His live shows are known for their improvisational nature and ability to keep the audience engaged.

Collaborations

Over the years, Bonobo has collaborated with many well-known artists, such as Nick Murphy (formerly known as Chet Faker), Erykah Badu, Rhye and more. In 2018 he released a collaborative album with Canadian musician Feist called Migration. The album was met with critical acclaim and cemented Bonobo's reputation as one of the top producers in electronic music.

Recent Projects

In 2019 Bonobo released his eighth studio album, 'Migration'. The album was met with critical acclaim and went on to become one of his most successful releases to date. He has also recently released a series of EPs entitled 'Outlier' which feature collaborations with various artists from around the world.