Biography

OTC offers a wide mix of hip hop, Afrobeat and pop honouring member James Koroma’s Sierra Leonean heritage and lead singer’s Gina diva-esque vocals similar to the likes of Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift. BRAND NEW SINGLE OUT NOW - *SO ALIVE* OTC’s debut single, ‘I Win’, saw the group gain commercial airplay via BBC Manchester alongside their second release, 'Reaching Out', which spoke on matters of loneliness, isolation and mental health. OTC aims to empower its listeners to let them know that they're significant, valuable and that they matter at all costs. The Bands 5th single 'NO MORE KNIVES' exists to combat knife crime in the UK. The band toured this track around High Schools in Manchester and surrounding areas, asking young people to lay down their knife and say yes to life. Every life is incredibly significant, important and beyond valuable. OTC dedicate their craft to reaching young people with a message of hope and freedom and tour the country performing and visiting schools. The band teach lessons on important topics such as, mental wellbeing, discrimination and identity within schools alongside gigging. Contact otcteam@message.org.uk Insta - @otc.band YouTube - OTCband Bookings - Judith.clark@message.org.uk