Meet RedOne's New Protégé: Mohombi

“Bumpy Ride,” the debut single from music sensation Mohombi, cannot be an omen of his career, because from here it looks like his future is pretty solid. The half-Swedish and half-Congolese phenom makes up one whole of a lot of talent; and at only 23, he’s a triple threat who writes, sings, and dances.

Universal Music recently came together with world-renowned producer RedOne to create the record label 2101 Records, and Mohombi is to be their launching pad. We already know RedOne as the producing genius behind acts like Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, and Enrique Iglesias – he wasn’t named Billboard’s Producer of the Year and BMI’s Songwriter of the Year for nothing! Given his track record, we are completely convinced that this next venture is something to pay attention to as well.

“Mohombi lifts my spirits and I believe he will elevate the world with his music,” says the super-producer.

That’s quite an impressive endorsement! But no worries – with his international flavor and natural gifts, Mohombi seems to be more than capable of handling himself in the company he is in.

Check out “Bumpy Ride” below: