Tuesday 31 October 2017
VIDEO: Kamar Tachio – Marry Juana
Nigerian Afropop singer, Kamar Tachio is out with the visuals to his hit single MarryJuana
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Immaculate Dache Talks New Record Label, New Song & Upcoming Projects On ‘Catch-Up’
Vocal powerhouse, Immaculate Dache, turns a year older today.
TooXclusive TV releases her Catch-Up video on which she spills some tea about the recent event of having to cut ties with her former music platform, Vivace Records and branch out to start her own Dache Entertainment.
On the chat, Immaculate defines her latest single, Obiyekum, and dropped some scoop about the video, which has already been shot and is scheduled to drop in a couple of days. She also hinted about the Immaculate EP and an album in-the-works as well.
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Police Beat Up Alaafin Of Oyo’s Son, Tillaman [SEE PICTURES]
Singer and crown prince of the Oyo town, Tillaman was recently brutalised by policemen at a check-point around Abraham Adesanya Epe, Lagos. It is very possible that the policemen confused the prince for a yahooboy.
The singer shared the “horrible experience” with the public via a post on his Instagram page which he captioned:
“Police brutality!!!
My horrible experience last night at a police check-point at Abraham Adesanya Epe, Lagos…. God bless Nigeria.”
See his post below.
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Falz – Boju Boju x Bebe Cool [New Video]
Falz X Bebe Cool – Boju Boju. Nigerian bahd guy, Falz and Ugandan star, Bebe Cool team up on this captivating rendition titled Boju Boju.
Missed out on it? Well, we got your back. Hit the play button and stream below.
Don’t forget to share your thoughts.
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Be Wary Of Major Record Labels, They Tried To Ruin My Career – YCEE Warns Upcoming Artistes
Tinny Entertainment artiste, Ycee has shocked the music world with his recent revelation about how his career was almost ruined by record labels when he was still up and coming. The rapper tweeted about his experience with record labels, using it as an avenue to warn up and coming artistes to be careful with their choice of associates.
See his tweets below.
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YQ – Gbanjo [New Video]
YQ – Gbanjo. Talented vocalist, YQ premieres the official video of his record, Gbanjo which was released a while ago.
This is one captivating record.
Enjoy below
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Niniola Releases Debut Album “This Is Me”
The most anticipated album of the year is here.
Nigeria’s very own ‘Queen of Afrohouse’ Niniola releases her debut album “THIS IS ME“.
Niniola who just concluded her media tour in the UK got back into Nigeria on time to announce the release of her debut album.
Taking to her Instagram page, Niniola said;
“And Christmas came early guys…We couldn’t wait anymore and we decided to drop it on the last day… and already it’s No 3.”
We wish to congratulate Niniola and we look forward to more dope songs!
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Cassper Nyovest – Baby Girl [New Video]
Cassper Nyovest – Baby Girl. Cassper Nyovest, Family Tree CEO delivers his brand new music video for his 2017 Single ‘BABY GIRL’, off his 2017 studio album titled “Thuto”.
Enjoy below
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DNA – Queen [New Video]
DNA – Queen. Don Jazzy led Mavin Records presents the official video of the record Queen by DNA.
The song Queen is produced by Don Jazzy with the video shot by Garth Von Glehn.
Enjoy below
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Monday 30 October 2017
Fine Girls Inspire Me To Do Music – Ben Anansi On ‘Fresh Face’
Ghetto Yute boi, Ben Anansi takes this episode of TooXclusive ‘Fresh Face’.
Fresh off the vibe of his newly released music video for “Tumble Me” the Agric & Bio-resources Engineering student chronicles his budding music career, which picked up in the year 2012 with a couple of rap battles that he actually never won. LOL!
He continues by sharing moments of occasional music bants with his mum, further describing his style of music using adjectives such as beautiful, sexy, stunning and adorable, and later crediting fine girls as part of his inspiration to making music. Little wonder his style of music is all of that.
What’s even more interesting about Ben is his fall-back plan should the music aspiration be trumped.
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Check Out This Conversation Between Wizkid & An Upcoming Producer
Star boy, Wizkid has made the dream of an upcoming producer come through. The producer had earlier posted a snippet of one of his beats on Twitter and he innocently tweeted,
“imagine if @Wizkidayo jumps on this.“
Surprisingly, Wizkid has asked the producer to send the beat and it is looks likely that Weezy would hop on the beat to create a record.
See the tweets below.
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Top 5 Nigerian Songs of the Week (feat. Ma Lo, Yeba, Wo!)
This is the top 5 music countdown for week 43 in the lunar year 2017.
Off Tiwa Savage‘s latest EP titled Sugarcane, the spiritual-sounding single, MA LO featuring Wizkid, finally makes it to the top 5 music countdown this week.
Still leading the charts is Olamide‘s WO!! while Kiss Daniel‘s YEBA remains in very hot pursuit.
Also featured on this week’s list are JOROMI by X3M music songbird, Simi and TELLI PERSON by Sound Bwoy, Timaya.
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Popito – Call Me ft. Solidstar & Yung L [New Video]
Popito – Call Me ft. Solidstar & Yung L. One of Nigeria’s finest producers and singer, Popito drops official video for the single, “Call Me” featuring Solidstar & Yung L.
Directed by Adams Gud.
Check on the video and enjoy.
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Video: Xclaim – Bam Bam
Monty Entertainment presents a new video from its top music act, Xclaim. Xclaim drops a new video for his brand new single titled ‘BAM BAM’. Bam Bam is a groovy song produced by Calllie .
The video was shot in Lagos, Nigeria and directed by female director Nikella.
Watch and share the video below.
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Sarkodie – Far Away ft. Korede Bello [New Video]
Sarkodie – Far Away ft. Korede Bello. Music video by Sarkodie performing ‘Far Away’ featuring Korede Bello off the “Highest” album.
Song produced by T’Spize. Video directed by Sesan.
Enjoy below
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Junior Boy – My Prayer [New Video]
Junior Boy – My Prayer. Obimzy records new signee Junior boy managed under Swerve Innercity Management presents to us the new hit single and video “MY PRAYER” it’s a big blessing to everyone out there, song was produced by Phantom, mixed by Indomix and video was directed by Unlimited LA.. #waveboi
Enjoy!
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Sunday 29 October 2017
I Have Many Regrets, If I Had Known I Wouldn’t Have Done Certain Things – TerryG
Akpako master, Terry G made a shocking revelation in his recent interview with Punch. The singer opened up on his past actions which he’s not proud of today.
In the interview, Terry G said he was “only a victim of controversies,” and mistakes anyone could commit. He said:
“I do not like controversies. I was only a victim of controversies. All that I have done in the past that made me controversial were mistakes anyone could commit.
I am still paying the price for my past. I did certain things I can never do again. I was a young boy, who was just having fun and enjoying music. My past still haunts me as I speak to you, as I am being judged for those actions. I have done things I am not proud of.”
Terry G also talked about how he was criticised for things that have become the norm in the industry today, while also adding that he paved the way for today’s artistes and that all the things he did, he did for the art. In his word:
“I am now a scapegoat all because I represented the streets and I was not afraid to show it. I sacrificed myself for the new generation of artistes. All I was being criticised for are those things artistes do freely now and no one talks about them.
I have many regrets, which I take as lessons in a way. If I had known better, I wouldn’t have done certain things.
But I do not think what I sing or say determines who I am. One day, Nigerians will realise that art is different from reality. I made my mother love Patience Ozokwor because she had the impression that she was a wicked woman because of her roles in movies. I made my father love many musicians too. I made them understand that what they were doing was an art.
Sooner than later, Nigerians will understand that the all the crazy things I do are just for the art; I am an actor. I am yet to do most of the things the new artistes do in their videos, yet people still see me as the most terrible person. In other countries, nobody makes an issue out of those things.”
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Eazi Monie – Money Is Important
Check out these three friends who came together to become the best brothers and undoubtedly the Next reted musicains, the exceptional and promising afro beat and hip pop recording artists with the name (EAZI MONIE) are from abia, imo and Rivers State in Nigeria respectively, signed to RISING KINGS ENTERTAINMENT .
EAZI MONIE are known for there exceptional way of delivering good music with English and there local dialect, the versatile singers are lyrical prowess, dedicated to inspiring souls through the tunes they put out to the public to listen to. These dudes are unarguably the next big thing in Nigerian music industry.
here comes their debut single titled “MONEY IS IMPORTANT” produced by world famous DON HITZ mix and mastered by CEEZ.
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Yoga for Zombies
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Yoga For Zombies! For when you find yourself scrolling on your phone, reliving the past, tired and dead like. This rejuvenating yoga practice restores your energy, guides you out of the funk with a focus on mindfulness and ease. It’s got a core punch too. Get re-centered! Great for the back, the side body and the shoulders. Keep and open mind, open your heart and FIND WHAT FEELS GOOOOOOOD.
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Saturday 28 October 2017
VIDEO: MceeDon – My Love
USA based Nigerian Singer Mceedon formerly known as McDonald presents the visuals for “My love” his latest Single.
Video is directed by Wale Champion
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Adekunle Gold’s Money… Hit or Miss?
Money money, ego apekanuko owo owo
Money money, ego ego ego ego ego, lowo yale mi, dakun mo be o
The urban high life music genre in Nigeria isn’t the most popular music genre in the country but it appears on millions of playlists because Adekunle Gold makes beautiful songs out of the genre. Since his startling debut in 2010, Adekunle Gold has been amongst the stars of the industry, using the support of YBNL to put out good music and thereby carving a niche for himself.
Due to the expiration of his YBNL contract, Adekunle continued his music career by setting up a music band named 79th element to help him make the best out of his unique sound. He has since put out records like Call On Me and Only Girl. His millions of fans are still warming up to the transition in the career of the prince of urban highlife music.
Adekunle Gold recently released Money and there has been a lot of comments about the song; good and bad. Below are the comments on Adekunle Gold’s Money in the TooXclusive camp.
Read and share your thoughts on the song in the comment section.
@ibironketweets This song sounds so much like his 2016 song, My Life.I like My Life but I struggle to feel this new song Money, for some reason. Lately, I really think Adekunle Gold has been struggling to find that statement-making record, especially since he left YBNL. For me, money is not a great record, I’d say it leaves me unmoved.
Rating: 2.5/5
First of all, we need a music category that will house the sounds of the likes of Adekunle Gold and other artistes that we have forced into the ‘alternative’ genre.
Money! It’s refreshing to have such sound as this on the playlist. ‘Çall on me’ had me wondering what Dekunle was trying to do. The instrumental on this one is well-laced, big up to Pheelz.
Like I always say, Adekunle Gold gives you that feel you get from listening to the iconic King Sunny Ade back then. It’s like listening to a younger version of him.
I’m really looking forward to his ‘About 30’ album.
3.5/5
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‘Che Che’ On The Way! – Mayorkun Announces New Single
Its Mayorkun baby o!
DMW star boy, Mayorkun just announced his upcoming single which he has titled “Che Che“.
While showing appreciation for having hit the 5 million views mark for the music video of his yet trending single, MAMA, on YouTube, his excitement led him to make the revelation via his social accounts.
‘Che Che’ on the way! I can’t wait to burst up your speakers again… ?
— MAYORKUN (@IamMayorKun) October 28, 2017
Mayorkun has been vested seriously in his MAYOR 101 Tour, taking him to clubs, universities and locales of the finest cities in Nigeria, as well as choice locations from around the African continent. On some of the posts he shared from his shows shutdown, Mayor started to tease about his upcoming single, using the track’s title ‘che che’ in text responses and captions on social media, of course, arousing plenty suspicion from his fans and followers. However, this announcement finally puts to rest, all that thought of mystery.
Going by the impressive reception and commercial success of MAMA, which was released on July 5, 2017 and had peaked the charts on different media countdown platforms, we’re without doubts that the SADE crooner would be coming through like bangdadadang whenever he decides to burst up our speakers again with this new one.
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Jayson – Subscribe ft. Runtown
Jayson (born Jeremiah Olabisi Johnson) is here with a massive collaboration featuring Africa’s finest singer & ‘Mad Over You’ hitmaker, Runtown titled “SUBSCRIBE“.
The handsome looking Jayson shot into limelight after the release of his debut single, Baby O (video directed by Clarence Peters) which bagged him an endorsement deal with one of Nigeria’s leading sports betting company, Winners Golden Bet.
The fast rising versatile singer who was born in Lagos, Nigeria on November 29th, 1997 is currently signed to BlackCarpet Records.
“SUBSCRIBE” is definitely a must have on your music playlist.
Follow Jayson on Twitter & IG @theboyjayson
Jayson – Subscribe ft. Runtown
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LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: Jeff Akoh – Lokoja [ALBUM]
Ex-winner of Project Fame West Africa, Jeff Akoh stakes a claim as Nigeria’s next big music sensation with the release of his first body of work entitled Lokoja.
Lokoja, a 16 track album, was officially released internationally, Friday, October 27 across all digital stores, as Jeff celebrated his 21st birthday. The album is the creative brainchild of Nigerian entertainment powerhouse, Temple Management Company (TMC) through its music subsidiary, Temple Music (TMPL) and foremost American showbiz company, Roc Nation.
Jeff Akoh dazzled judges with his amazing voice and showmanship in 2015 to emerge as the best singer in West Africa. He is the youngest to win the popular music reality show, Project Fame West Africa. Arising from his triumph, the Kogi State-born singer has been tipped to leave a big mark on the music scene.
Ahead of the album, there has been anticipation among lovers of good music with the singer’s previous release of two hot tunes, Shokolokobangoshe and Gbadun (Your Lovin). The new tunes have been getting generous airplay across Nigeria.
In Lokoja, Jeff Akoh’s vocal dexterity is matched with the experience of household names in music production including Oscar, Cobhams Asuquo and Tee-Y Mix. The talented Temple Music singer also worked with UK-based group, Team Salut, Rhyme Bamz, Benie Macaulay, and Pekeys,.
Jeff Akoh’s versatility shines through as he experiments with several exciting music genres like R&B, Reggae, Pop, Afropop, Afrobeats and House.
The singer revealed;
“For me, Lokoja has been a rewarding journey coming from Project Fame West Africa. I must recognize Ultima Limited for laying the foundation. The title says it all. Lokoja is a confluence where several rivers meet. Likewise, my album is the product of different influences and genres that music lovers will appreciate. Please don’t take my word for it.”
Also speaking, Mark Redguard, Head of Entertainment, TMC, noted that Lokoja is more than just an album but is also a bold statement.
Listen and download “Lokoja” album on Digital Stores
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I Have Way Too Much Pain & Anger In My Heart – Burna Boy
Singer, Burna Boy has revealed what his therapist said to him. The singer revealed via snap chat that his therapist said he has the best heart out of all her patients, I just have way too much suppressed pain and anger. A lot of fans have been talking about the post on social media.
See his post and share your thoughts below.
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Friday 27 October 2017
T’Bellz – Live It Or Leave It (EP)
Talented Afro singer T’Bellz comes through with his self-titled debut EP entitled “Live It Or Leave It“ through InDi Jam Records. Opeyemi Bello has proven himself to be the next big thing in the entertainment industry, rather than a track he chooses an EP instead. His efforts can never be overestimated.
“Live It Or Leave It” EP is made of 7 blazing hot tracks, from “Wonwami”, “Na God”, “Kowa Available” all the way to the last track “Shope”. Trust me, these tracks are potential party rockers, travel partners and can also do well in your quiet time. All songs produced, mixed & mastered by Bazement Sounds.
T’Bellz made sure to leave no stone unturned. A wise man once said that a man’s greatness can be decided by the size of his dreams, this is true for T’Bellz who revealed his plans of having both Davido and Wizkid in his next project shortly after the release of this EP. “I also have plans to work with some foreign rappers” he stated in the interview. I am certain that this chap is capable of taking us to a whole new level in the music industry.
Join @iam_tbellz on social media
Enjoy the ride!
See track list below.
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VIDEO: Willie X.O – Kraze (Dir. by DAPS)
Fast rising Afrobeats performer, Willie X.O is out with the spanking video for his buzz worthy debut single titled “Kraze” which has been teased as far back as May 2017.
Helmed by prolific director, Daps, who has worked with Wizkid and Davido in the past, Kraze is a fitting video for a catchy, lovable single that is presently warming its way into the hearts of music lovers around the country.
Produced by Krizbeatz, the video for Kraze is one of the finest to be released this year. Set in choice locations in the United States, Kraze boasts crisp, colorful images that depict young people having a splendid time.
Watch.
ABOUT WILLIE X.O
Born Jocey Joseph-Ekwazi in London to Nigerian parents, 34-year-old Willie X.O is an exciting new talent signed to SBMG group. Handsome with heavily built physical features, Willie X.O has a passion for assisting deprived communities and divides his time between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
He is on Instagram as @iamwilliexo
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Oritsefemi – Kelele ft. Olamide [New Song]
Oritsefemi – Kelele ft. Olamide. MSN Gang/Arogunmenite Sounds Superstar, Oritsefemi teams up with Nigerian Rapper Olamide on this dope song titled Kelele.
This new tune is another epic danceable piece from the Musical Taliban with some intriguing vibes from the WO Crooner, Olamide.
Download and Share your thoughts on this new one!
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VIDEO: Ben Anansi – Tumble Me
Shot by Adamsgud, the vibrant video compliments Ben Anansi’s effort to put his name on the wall perfectly.
Ben Anansi is signed to BO Entertainment.
Watch, re-watch, and share #TumbleMe! Bad Yute!
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Orezi – Halleluyah [New Video]
Orezi – Halleluyah. Orezi wows his fans with this dope jam for hustlers.
Following his record Cooking Pot, Orezi comes through with his highly anticipated video ‘Halleluyah (Hustlers Anthem)’.
Produced by Mystro and directed by Paul Gambit, this colourful video showcases all the moves you need to rock the dancefloor.
‘Halleluyah’ is a blend of afrobeat and dancehall that is tailor made for the hustlers on the street.
In the intro, Orezi sings “omo to fe ra Gucci, o’gbodo hustle”; a motto that signifies that it is necessary to double your hustle to get the finer things of life.
This song is bound to make you hit that dancefloor.
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PREMIERE: M.I Abaga – You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives [New Video]
M.I Abaga – You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives. M.I Abaga takes the buzz a notch higher as he dishes out the video to his highly controversial single titled You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives.
Enjoy video below
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Big Shaq – Mans Not Hot [New Video]
British comedian Michael Dapaah a.k.a Big Shaq, who became a viral sensation few months back with his ‘Mans Not Hot’ freestyle on the Fire In The Booth rap show with Charlie Sloth, finally releases the official visuals to his hit freestyle ‘Mans Not Hot’.
The visuals, was shot in Miami mostly, and features worldwide personalities like Jim Jones, Waka Flocka, Lil Yatchy, Snoochie Shy and the legendary DJ Khaled.
The video was directed by Marv Brown.
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VIDEO: Slimfeez – Lagos Life
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3 Weeks To Go!!! Countdown To One Africa Music Fest Dubai With WizKid, Davido, Tekno, Diamond Platnumz, Sarkodie, Vanessa Mdee, Cassper Nyovest, Tiwa Savage, 2Baba, Adel Ebrahim & Many Others!
3 weeks to go, to the most anticipated Afrobeats concert! One Africa Music Fest!
Come experience Afrobeats music at its best with the biggest talents out of Africa!
Representing West Africa; WizKid, Davido, 2Baba, Banky W, Sarkodie, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Flavour, East Africa; Diamond Platnumz, Vanessa Mdee, Sauti Sol, Betty G, Lij Michael, Southern Africa; Cassper Nyovest, Nsoki and Adel Ebrahim representing the host country of One Africa Music Fest – Dubai, UAE – and many other artistes to be announced!!
Date: November 16th 2017
Venue: Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sufouh, Rd, Dubai
Time: Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 9pm prompt!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! at www.platinumlist.net
Do not be told about this event! Come and experience it!
One Africa Music Fest is the most prestigious leading platform in showcasing Africa’s best and brightest talents, with the sole aim of solidifying Africa’s position within the entertainment industry on a global level.
With over 4 big sold out concerts held around the world in the last 16 months, One Africa Music Fest arrives in Dubai with an experience on the 16th of November 2017.
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VIDEO: Dimplez – U (Dir. Paul Gambit)
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Olamide Claps Back At Twitter Fan Who Said He Will Become An Upcoming Artiste
King of the street, Olamide has hit back hard at a fan who claims to see the future that Olamide will soon join Ice Prince to become an upcoming artiste. The YBNL boss who is known for his no-nonsense responses to rude comments about him, replied the fan with a tweet that read:
“So shall it be for your dad as he’s hustling to put food on d table for you bastard! Omo ale jati jati lazy mother fucker go to work bitch!”
See the tweets below.
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Pree The Tracklist For Falz’ 27 Album Feat. Wande Coal, Burna Boy, Terry Apala & More
Bahd Guy, Falz turns a year older today October 27, 2017.
The significance of the date of his birth and the age he turns today, 27, became an aptly fitting premise to eponymously title his well-anticipated album, which dropped Beyoncé style – without prior warning or announcement and even publicity from the media.
While Falz soaks up the attention for pulling off such a daring stunt, the “27” album tracklist features the revered likes of Wande Coal, Burna Boy, Terry Apala, Sir Dauda, Ycee, Maleek Berry and Ghanaian rapper, Medikal. With technical credits to producers Sess The Prblm Kid, Demsa, Studio Magic, Spax, Juls and Maleek Berry, likewise Focus Ramon and Marqai Mixx for engineering the sound.
The 15-track album also boasts of pre-released music hits Wehdone Sir and Bahd Baddo Baddest as bonus singles.
Pree the “27” album tracklist below.
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Iyanya, Terry Apala, Bisola, Tee-Y Mix, More Attend Jeff Akoh’s Album Listening
Few hours to release of Jeff Akoh’s debut album, Lokoja, an exclusive media listening session was put together by his music label, Temple Music at the corporate office of the organisation at Victoria Island.
Lokoja is the first album project to be released by the newly founded Temple Music which is sister company of leading creative talent agency, Temple Management Company (TMC).
By reckoning, the private ceremony was one of the largest gatherings of music taste makers in the Nigerian media in recent times. The quality audience comprise of major media platforms including print, radio, television, online and disc jockeys.
In a show of camaraderie for Jeff Akoh, the singer was swarmed by other colleagues in the TMC family like Iyanya, Bisola Aiyeola and DJ Jimmy Jatt.
Jeff took the audience down memory lane recalling his journey into music. At 13, the singer was confident in enough to compete at a pan-Nigerian music reality show with his elder brother. The odd pair left a mark in the competition but that was not enough to help them win. It would turn out to be fodder for what was to come.
Some five odd years passed before Jeff would take another shot at music reality show. He was lucky this time and there was more it than just luck. At 18, Jeff Akoh’s amazing voice warmed the hearts of the audience and charmed the seasoned umpires to emerge winner of Project Fame West Africa.
“I was wrong to assume that life after Project Fame will be a bed of roses,” Jeff Akoh regretted. He went on to acknowledge the crucial role played by Ultima Productions, in his career. According to the singer, Ultima laid the foundation to his post-PWFA career. In 2016, Jeff signed up with Temple Management Company and is one of the pioneer acts to be unveiled by the organization.
Jeff went on to recall the inspiration behind each of his 16-track album. His intimate behind-the-scene story of the Lokoja album was complimented by the presence of collaborating producers such as Tee-Y Mix, Oscar, Bennie Macaulay. The singer also had special recognition for his songwriter, Peres Pimeh also known as Pekeys.
Influential music critic, Joey Akan of PulseNG was one of those impressed by the Lokoja album. “It has a lot of promise. The music great, rhythm. Has a potential to be not a pop artiste but a legacy artiste,” the popular critic wrote.
Also speaking Dotun Ojuolape Kayode, an OAP with Cool FM popularly known as DO2DTUN took time to analyse the album. The respected music connoisseur added that the album has something for everybody with a strong appeal for music fans in East and South Africa as well as the Caribbean which is turning out to be one of biggest markets for Nigerian music. He also identified songs that can be marketed for adoption by corporate organizations.
While thanking the media influencers, Idris Olorunnimbe acknowledged the important role that the media plays in appreciating the type of good music as seen in Lokoja. He also appealed for more synergy between the media and creative organization such as the TMC. “We all are formidable partners in the Nigerian music project,” he added.
Some influential media platforms represented from popular medium at the event include Cool FM, Rainbow FM, PulseNG, Tooxclusive, NotjustOk, Hip TV, MTV Base, SoundCity, Trace, Nigezie, Channels TV, The Nation, Thisday among others.
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VIDEO: DJErnesty X Tb1 X MollyB – Grace Don Rub Me
Kerusso Entertainment C.E.O and Arguably Nigeria’s Foremost Gospel Music Disc Jockey and On Air Personality DJErnesty is out with the Visuals to his hit Collaboration single titled “Grace Don Rub Me” which features Gospel Rapper TB1 and Music Diva MollyB .
The COZA Global and The Porch Club Disc Jockey explains the reason for this tune is to thank God for his Grace to Move him from where he was to where he is right now in life. This was Directed by Spotlyt of 100majikMonkeys…Enjoy!.
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Davido Set To Release DJ Olu Tribute Album
DJ The singer’s post read;
“DJ OLU ALBUM IN THE WORKS”
See his post below.
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BTS PHOTOS: M.I Abaga – You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Life
As the conversation heightens about rappers having to fix up their lives following M.I’s hard-hitting outcry, the leader of the Choc City gang has remained unphased by the growing volumes of comeback responses he’s gotten, both from rap & hip-hop fanatics as well as fellow colleagues in the industry.
The Chairman often known as one to always put in work, has already shot the video to the revolutionary single, which will be released in another couple hours.
While we anticipate the premiere, check out some classy behind-the-scene pictures from the video shoot of M.I Abaga‘s You Rapper Should Fix Up Your Life.
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VIDEO: Nekool – Ori (Dir. by Mattmax)
YBMG Entertainment signee ” Nekool ” release the much awaited Video for his single “ORI ” . The single has been getting much airplay all over Lagos and the video was shot by ” Mattmax ” in Lagos .
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I Want To Own A Record Label That Will Help Upcoming Artistes – Dwayne B On ‘Fresh Face’
At a time when many artistes are switching up their sounds for commercial acceptance, Edo State indigene, Dwayne B, who takes this ‘Fresh Face’ episode is staying true to his R&B/pop roots.
Just before he impressed on camera with a tantalizing rendition of his latest single, Give You Love, the budding singer talked his humble come up from the Christ Embassy church choir. He gave props to industry veteran, Eddy Remedy for putting him on his musical course, and credited the likes of Wande Coal & 2Baba for being a major influence.
He also discussed challenges upcoming artistes face while hoping that someday he’ll be in a position to help.
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Falz Set To Release Surprise Album Titled “27”
Popular rapper and comedian, Falz has a big surprise for his many fans. The rapper is set to release a surprise album titled “27” to celebrate his birthday. The artiste who celebrates his 27th birthday on 27/10/2017, is set to release a 17 track album to the delight of his fans across the globe.
The 17-track album has a star-studded list of featured artistes including names like Burna Boy, Sir Dauda, Wande Coal, Ycee, Terry Apala, Maleek Berry, Medikal and also Davido and Olamide on the previously released “Bahd Baddo Baddest.”
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Thursday 26 October 2017
M.I, Vector, Skales, Yung6ix & The Other Rappers Who Killed Hip-Hop; What Shall We Do About Them?
In 2013, Kendrick Lamar shook the foundation of world hip-hop with his verse on Big Sean’s song, Control. The Compton rapper stirred up a major hip-hop conversation by name dropping 11 of hip-hop’s most promising acts, asking them to catch up with him, while announcing himself in the class of the greats with Nas, JayZ, Eminem, Andre 3000. His lines shuffled the cards on the hip-hop table and rappers, fans and even observers started to talk about Kendrick’s verse. Some fans felt his claims were overly exaggerations of his status, most observers were taken aback by the aggression of the “cool-headed” Kendrick, while rappers came out to defend their respective hip-hop crowns.
International music website, Rolling Stone said the rapper, through his verse “made the single one of the most important hip-hop songs of the last decade.” Another top music website, Genius, stated the intent behind the verse by saying, “Control is a braggadocios attempt to revitalize the competitive spirit of the rap game.” Hip-hop at the time, needed a stir and Kendrick Lamar took up the duty to wake up the sleeping dawgs of the game.
Similarly, M.I has sparked an important conversation about the mediocre state of Nigerian hip-hop with his recently released record, You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Life. M.I raised some important questions for Nigerian rappers to answer. In the second verse of the song M.I said, “once you blow up now you’re switching up/that’s why these fans are not feeling y’all.” He later said, “I just be watching, like I’m at the opera, I should have brought my binoculars/Cos I don’t see nobody dope/ I don’t see nobody great/I don’t see nobody serious about taking my place.”
In deed, the hip-hop province in Nigeria has taken a big fall in the last half-decade with the rappers expected to preserve the culture, deserting it for the in-demand Afro-pop music or settling for a tampered-with version of the rap genre and tagging it as “commercial rap.” So what is left of the once great Nigerian hip-hop province is a desolated field where the few inhabitants are lacking inspiration and the throne is occupied by a rapper bored by the dour state of the place and is now begging for competition. Commercial rap has now become the trend mostly for the good patronage it gets but it’s rampancy has been the biggest flaw to the quality of the rap music in circulation, so much so that Nigerian hip-hop has lost its seat at the centre of African hip-hop.
Nigerian rappers have rolled out long verses in the past, explaining how rapping leaves them making less money compared with their counterparts in other genre classes, and how the media works against them but M.I is calling all of that excuses and countering them by saying that he continues to record successes even though he sticks with rap. He said, “Omo streets dey yan say rappers no dey blow again/But I switch up my flow again/Anytime I think I’m done, they like, go again/And so, I do it, make dough again/But all of you niggas is broke again/I’m doing this for the culture/You need somebody to coach you/You need the truth.”
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So what’s the truth? The truth is that the hip-hop spirit in Nigeria needs reawakening, and M.I’s You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Life has played the Kendrick effect in calling out rappers to bring back the Nigerian rap spirit. Some sound Nigerian rappers, BlaqBonez and Payper Corleone have made good response tracks to M.I’s seismic impacting song, while Alpha and Vader directly challenged M.I’s moral right to be asking new cats to step up, when he, as an OG has failed them and hip-hop likewise. On BlaqBonez’ record, he rapped about being an M.I fan, about staying ever-present and true to the rap game with the line “ama star boy that never did that Afro-pop.” Payper Corleone assured M.I and the hip-hop community that “the revolution is now/the new school got a lot of dope rappers/the producers are wow.” These words brings chill down the spine of core fans of hip-hop in Nigeria.
However, the silence of some of the established hip-hop acts is a cause for concern. A major part of the current discussion is that, Nigerian rappers make the sad switch of abandoning rap for soft singing, after they became established. One would expect some of the established rappers who are directly shot-at with M.I’s line, to join in the discussion and give explanations in bars, in interviews or other mediums – the likes of Vector and Skales especially. Their silence however seems to be a confirmation of their guilt and a way to not to bring their sins to the public eye. But we really don’t mind though, we really do not need a direct response to M.I. The conversation is not about M.I or Blaqbones or Vader or Alpha or VEC or Skales, but about the hip-hop structure in the country. The idea of M.I’s song is to stir up the conversation which is currently ongoing now, and ultimately revive the rap spirit. Hip-hop faithfuls would be hoping that the song evokes the needed epiphanic experience in a lot of other Nigerian rappers (especially the established acts) and cause them to rethink their steps like prodigal sons returning to hip-hop.
However, my fear is that the established acts know the gravity of their sins but would only have the conversation with their consciences. They’ve reaped from the adulteration of rap music and now they’re reluctant to look away from it and return to build the hip-hop structure. I should call out names now; Vector, Yung6ix, Skales, Godwon, Ikechukwu, Ice Prince, Reminisce, M.I too and every other artiste that once wore the hip-hop badge to fix up. Nigerian hip-hop is losing its soul and the young cats are the ones desperately seeking the panacea for it.
Kendrick’s verse got his counterparts to come out of their leisure room to the rap floor, M.I’s industry-shaking song is getting a mixed reaction amongst rappers, while some cool cats are beginning to react and fan the hip-hop flame; some others are treating the crucial topic with contempt and this is where fans of culture, should be scared. No one is totally free of the blame, not even M.I, but his gig has got budding Nigerian rappers talking and the established acts should not pretend they aren’t listening. We want to hear you talk about it, make music about it and make it bring Nigerian rap to a healthy visible state. It is said that Nigerians are uninterested in rap music, someone even tweeted “let’s leave hip-hop to South Africans and stick with our Afro-pop” but that’s a shame. It’s a shame that we do not think genre diversification is achievable in our industry. I put that shame to the lovers of the culture; rappers, producers, DJs, writers, critics, radio & TV show presenters and fans. It’s a good thing that there’s an ongoing conversation about Nigerian hip-hop, it’s our collective duty to ensure that the talk translates into a rebirth for the culture.
Written by Oluwatobi Ibironke
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Wizkid Helped Me Cross International Boundaries, Paid For My Video – SA Singer, KLY
South African popular singer, KLY has revealed the influence of Wizkid on his music. The singer tweeted about the support he received from the Star Boy and how it has helped him cross the international boundaries.
In his tweet, the singer made mention of Wizkid being the first international artist to show interest in his music. He also added that Wizkid paid for the video of their collaboration, “Scrrr” (Pull Up Remix).
See his tweet below.
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VIDEO: Jay26 – Rora
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BTS PHOTOS: Ben Anansi – Tumble Me
BO Entertainment signee, Ben Anansi, is seriously working hard and is not ready to back down.
The dance hall act, who has been on tour with Dremo on his #DremoXperienceTour is geared up for the visual release of his latest music single, Tumble Me. The video was shot and directed by Adamsgud, the creative film maker who have worked with the likes of Koker, DJ Spinall, Oritsefemi, CDQ, Dapo Turbuna etc.
Not one to relent on his efforts, Ben Anansi has even hinted on the delivery of more music hits before the year winds down to an eventful close.
See some of the BTS photos shared with us by the man himself, Ben Anansi.
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