[New Music]: Sean Tizzle – Komole

Sean Tizzle is back with a new single and believe me this young man is not slowing down anytime soon. KOMOLE is a new single from Sean and he is defiantly here to stay for good.

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NEW VIDEO: Kcee ft Wizkid – Pull Over

Here’s the official video to Kcee‘s single “Pullover” which features Wizkid. Another dope video from Kcee!

Directed by Clarence Peters

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Sarkodie – You Go Kill Me Remix F. Wizkid, Ice Prince, E.L & Navio

Sarkodie is here with the remix of hit single featuring Wizkid, Ice Prince, E.L and Navio

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[New Music]: Tunde (Styl Plus) – Take It Easy

Tunde of Styl Plus bounces back with Take It Easy, should he have gone solo? Download, Listen and be the judge yourself.

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LKT – Dance + Kilagbe f. Kay Switch

LKT’s The journey album is selling big time right now on the street and am sure you have your already , if you dont please ask your local dealer for a copy . Here are 2 hot singles off the album i think are worth listen to.

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[New Music]: Suspect – Mrs Peter ft Tha Suspect

#UdoPeter features himself again on this track he calls Mrs Peter, Download, Listen and share your thoughts

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NEW VIDEO: DJ Neptune – Open Letter F. Yung6ix

DJ Neptune teams up with the King Of South YUNG6IX to deliver a brilliant viral video to Open Letter, one of the singles off the Game Just Started Mix Tape by DJ Neptune. Video directed by Daniel Ugo

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[New Video]: King BabyDot – Island Trip

King Baby Dot is a multi talented  music artiste who has come to change the surface of the music industry nationally and internationally. That is taking music to the next level.         This young artiste said music is meant to be manna from heaven because music listeners console themselves with the lyrics of the music they listen to no matter the circumstance, that is to say music whirl sorrows and worries away.   

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NEW VIDEO: Tom Ford Cypher

The Tom Ford Cypher Hosted by Yvonne Ben of the Kaleidoscopian, Featuring a few Toronto based Emcee’s Esquire, Ife Bos  Efiziculture & Urkelace. Shot by Dre Okaa in Toronto , Edited by Short By Shakes  and the beat was mastered by Pablo !

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VIDEO PREMIERE: WizKid – Jaiye Jaiye ft. Femi Kuti

Here’s the official video to Wizkid‘s single Jaiye Jaiye. This song was one of the top songs this summer and the video is top notch.

Directed by Sesan.

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ALBUM REVIEW: BRYMO – MERCHANTS, DEALERS & SLAVES (M, D & S)

Artiste – Brymo

Producer – Mikky Me

Features – David

Running Time: 31:59

Chocolate City’s runaway vocalist – Brymo has unleashed his third studio album christened ‘Merchants, Dealers & Slaves’; battling for the future of his career as an artiste. The ‘Son of a Kapenta’ is in prime “fighting” form, singing for his life and delivering an emotional, mysterious and poetic masterpiece that will stand the test of time. An art bound to take you to a safe haven; Mr. Olawale outdid himself as he collaborated with ‘Mikky Me’ to produce the album of the year (when compared to the shallow releases 2013 has witnessed).

If we say M, D & S can be matched to Asa’s debut album or likened to something you will stumble on in Fela’s discography; we are not exaggerating… Equipped with his heart and voice, Brymo complexly wows and amazes. Digest our track-to-track review and know which song moves best:

1. Truthfully: The third constituent of his ill-fated second LP ‘Son of a Kapenta’ proclaimed Olawale a lover and he is; Brymo sings from the heart about love on the opening cut ‘Truthfully’. Stronger and more emotive  than any piece on her predecessor; Brymo employs his gritty voice as he let out lyrics, “Truthfully, honestly/I no fit see you/ if I no see me/you be like my blueprint/there is no plan without you/there is something about you, truthfully’ on the chorus.
2. Money Ft. David: “You dey think about boobie/she dey think about your puurse”; love does not pay the bills so Brymo is still a dealer. Accompanied by seasoned guitarist ‘David’ who is to be blamed for the enchanting guitar rifs heard on the rich instrumentation of ‘Money’, Ashimi wows with his vocals and arguably births the LP’s brightest moment.
3. Dear Titilope: The third number ushers in ‘Merchants, Dealers & Slaves’ greatest strengths as Brymo leaves his ‘crush’ named ‘Titilope’ as he moves to ‘Eko’(Lagos) for the fame and fortune she has to offer.
4. Eko: We do not want to be in Titilope’s shoes nonetheless ‘Eko’ will stir deep emotions. The message is very relatable; the excellent instrumentation orchestrated by Mikky Me… ‘Eko’ is one helluva song. It has ‘timeless’ written all over!
5. Grand Pa: GrandPa is a rolling stone because he is getting older? Heavily influenced by afrobeats just like majority of the body of work, Brymo complains about his father’s father ever rising care-free attitude.
6. Down: ‘Down’ is a poetic and stunning piece. “Them say the chief/ him dey sleep with the thief wife/aboki for corner e sleep with the chief wife/ the neighbour daughter carry belle for the thief child”; the stellar cut which serves as the album lead single addresses the ills, chain reaction and rollercoaster of happenings in the town, or should I say society.
7. Cheap Wine: The 3:20 tracks starts with mesmerizing strings and can be described as a song inspired by the saying; “there are better days ahead”. Preaching hope and perseverance, Brymo is sure and hopes you join him to have fun, dance, drink ‘Cheap Wine’ and dream on.
8. Purple Jar: The unfaithful ways of the singers led to heartbreak and love lost arises on ‘Purple Jar’. With lyrics carrying heavy undertones, Brymo haunts with this song.
9. Everyone Gets to Die: On an amazing reggae influenced instrumentation, Brymo sings about the growing inequality between rich and poor as he says ‘Everyone Gets To Die’.
10. Se Bo’timo:  Sung entirely in his native dialect ‘Yoruba’, Brymo teases memory of Asa on ‘Se Bo’ Timo; which means “Cut your coat according to your size”. The tenth track is the soul centre of the album and talks about staying true to oneself because tongues will always wag; prioritize and be clear about your purpose.
11. M, D & S: Strangely short, the LP closes with the guitar driven title track. Poetic in every form, Brymo classifies people in three categories.

[New Music]: 2slik – Pepe ft Duncan Mighty | Dreams

2slik come again, this time around he his releasing two singles, Pepe features Duncan Mighty while Dreams is a solo effort.

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SplashJosh – Wrrd From Moms (Prod. Melvitto)

After the successful release of the debut mixtape titled ‘Schoolboys Mixtape (The First Chapter)’ late last year, and also the bitter truth video couple months ago, SplashJosh has decided to release a quick 2 mins rap song produced by ‘Awon boyz’ producer ‘Melvitto’. The song is called wrrd from moms, he speaks about having different conversations with his mother about making it in life, having a break through, and also about how his rise into fame will be and more.

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PREMIERE: Falz – Currency (Prod by Studio Magic)

Falz the Bad guy is really that function guy!! releasing dope singles from time to time and fast turning to the next big thing. Falz is that rapper with a unique style and flow that would attract attention right from this first listen.

With Cool Parry and High Class still hot and getting airplays ,falz drops CURRENCY on Us another massive tune you sure need to put on repeat. Listen and share your thoughts

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[New Music]: Wizkid – On Top Your Matter (Prod. Del B.)

Here’s a new material from “Starboy” Wizkid, this one is titled “On Top Your Matter“. This right here is a good tune, is anybody better than wizkid when it comes to making hits?

Hit that download button and tell me what you think!

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[New Music]: B-Red – Booty Tinz feat. Kay Switch

Be ready as HKN Music presents drummer and artiste ‘B-Red’ in a spanking fresh single christened ’Booty Tinz’. TheCheeky Chizzy produced club banger features Kay Switch and will undoubtedly take the handsome green-eyed recording artiste to the top of the charts not-forgetting ruling the dance-floors.

B-Red who has toured the world with his label-mate Davido is back refreshed good music, drive and hunger to take his career to the next level. Listen, share and enjoy ‘Booty Tinz’.

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[New Music]: Chymes – Bad Girl F. Jaywon

CHYMES is here with a brand new song which he titles Bad Girl. The young talented lyricist takes on a more reflective tone while addressing in the song “Bad Girl” and Jaywon who
was featured also constantly held it down on the chorus. The young star is said to be currently working on some other hot banging Songs.

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Brain – Watch You Looking At [ Video + Audio]

After dropping his widely accepted debut single “So Crazy”, MAGiKAL Entertainment flagship hip-hop act “BRAIN” is back with his sophomore single and debut video “Watcha Looking At?” which is one of the most anticipated music video of the year.

The hot and sizzling video directed by the fast rising music video director, MATTMAX has a special cameo appearance from fast rising screen diva Tayo Sobola aka “Sotayo”. This scintillating video we believe will practically glue you to the TV screen. Enjoy!!!

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[New Music]: Wizkid – Nobody But You ft Wale

Wizkid is expected to drop a new single but for now enjoy this song though it was recorded about a year ago it features Wale. Download, listen and share your thoughts...

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Oluwaseun – Why You Dey Package f. Terry G

First came across this young man Oluwaseun on a single with Olamide and i was impressed with is delivery on the joint. Here is another single from him featuring Terry G and its another decent effort.

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VIDEO:Skales – Take Care of Me

Empire Mates Entertainment is proud to present the Official video for “Take Care of Me”, the first single off of Skales’ Debut Album “All the above”. The song was produced by Starboy hit production duo Legendary Beats, and the video was shot in Lagos by filmmaker Aje Filmworks. Skales’ debut album will be released in the 1st quarter of 2014.

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TRACE Urban presents: The Seat with Vector

Vector Tha Viper aka VEC is without doubt one of Nigeria’s top rappers. You got to respect him for his art cause he is great at it.

 

In this second webisode of “The Seat” you get to see Vector like you haven’t seen him before, The guy is a nutcase. 

You’ll be amazed at the answers he gave to our questions and stories he told.

 

“If I were a superhero, my super powers would be X-rated” – V.E.C

Alaye – Living Up ft Sean Paul

Jamaican Grammy-winning dancehall and reggae artist; Sean Paul collaborates with UK born Nigerian-Jamaican rapper; Alaye for the release of the first cut off his upcoming debut album “Flight”.

‘Living Up’ is a self-produced uplifting feel good track sure to get people singing along. The song is also the lead soundtrack for an urban comedy movie ‘It’s A Lot’ scheduled for general release in the UK on October 25, 2013.

Alaye has previously had a number one single (Temptation), across Africa alongside Nigerian superstars P-Square. He has also recently been working on tracks alongside super producer Swizz Beats, Lewis Hamilton & Angel.

With a genre defying album ready for release soon, Alaye will definitely be a permanent fixture on charts worldwide.

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THE FUTURE : Interview With Lord V

Lord V aka Lord Vino is a promising upcoming rapper based in the Us.. Most of you that do not know Lord V are missing and are sleeping on Good music… I want to bring you guys closer to Lord V… Here is a special Interview with Lord V..Get to know Lord V don’s sleep on good music

1. Real name/ family background/ growing up/ School?
Nanven Dogun. Born and raised in Jos. Moved to Abuja for secondary school and basically shuttled between Abuja and Jos till university days. I Studied Architecture in Covenant University, Ogun state. Presently working on 2 masters degrees in Texas a&m University. Masters in Architecture & Masters in Land and Property Development.


2. Why rap music.
I grew up listening to hiphop. My eldest brother is 10 years older than I am. He was a hiphop head so I was exposed to hiphop from the so called golden era. I always wrote down lyrics to songs from people like Mase, Jadakiss, Jay Z and Nas and recited them. I just fell in love with the culture early and it never left me I guess


3. Musical Influences.
I mentioned a few in my response to my last question. Jay Z is a major influence, however my style is in no way similar to his style. I look at the influence from the perspective of his principles of originality, versatility and ability to make lyrical hiphop sound so good and transcend to musicfans beyond the borders of just hiphop. Other influences include Nas, Jadakiss, Fabolous, Mase, Eldee and Mode 9. I don’t think I can name all but these are definitelty the major ones. If you listen to my music you’ll know I’m not a ‘gragra rapper’. I just take the flow easy and make my point, similar to these guys that inspire me.

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4. The inspiration behind 234 mix tape.
I was just rapping for fun till Big Faz aka Fazillion told me to get in a studio and record. There was never a blueprint for the mixtape. I just kept recording random stuff and people were feeling it so I compiled 18 tracks and put it in a mixtape. The response has been great so far and I don’t eventhink that’s close to my best work because I didn’t really take it seriously when I was doing it. But I guess that’s what it’s about. If you sabi, you no need stress yourself to do am. I’m dope. That’s what they tell me. I’m just telling you what the real heads think lol. “234 The mixtape is classichiphop” – The people

5. Thoughts on the rap scene in Nigeria
There are lots of dope rappers in Nigeria. I feel the best rappers have not yet come under the limelight. A few of them have made it up there but instead of pushing for growth of the hiphopculture, they seem to always try hard to blend with the pop trends and lose what got them to the top in the first place. Hiphop is still young in Nigeria, I believe there’s hope. A lot of people give me advice based on so many stereotypes and I just say ‘ok’. In my mind I know I’m a rebel and I’m not going to settle for the regular way of doing things. If the pioneers won’t stick to the plan, this generation will do it. Trust me

6. Plans on moving back home?
I plan to finally move back to Nigeria in 2015 when I’m done with my degrees. I’m always in and out of the country though and I believe I can still push my music from anywhere. It’s best when you are on ground but circumstances will force you to change the way you operate. I’ll be back forsure.

7. Attention on social media, How does it affect you?
LOL, I don’t really get sensitive to comments like I used to years ago. Now I expect people to say different things. There are people that know I’m dope but they will never admit it because they see me as competition. That’s cool. Some would go as far as sending messages on twitter to tell me I’m wack. I don’t give them the responses they look for. I’ll just agree and say something like ‘ok, I just de learn’.. or ‘ill keep being wack for my wack niggas’ lol. I could be very annoying and I know it. Forget the negative energy though, I get a lot of love from people on social media. People I never knew existed. Lots of people think I’m one of the best Nigerian rappers, and in my mind I’m not even a professional rapper yet. Those people push me to keep making music. It’s gradually turning to something serious from ‘just fun’. Shout out to Ovie from notjustok. He said “..’its just a hobby’ – The reason you may never live the life you’ve always dreamt of”. That inspired me to keep doing this rap thing.

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8. The notjustok rap list. What’s your opinion?
List na for listeners wey no get time to listen for themselves abi lol.. its someone else’s opinion so it’s cool. Everybody go dey ok finally

9. Who you got a crush on in the industry?
Some industry chics got crushes on me. I won’t call names cos I’m not a dead guy lol. Let me answer your question though, Fefe from the AGE crew. She knows sha lol. She has this dope song called ‘Aura’. Fam, she sang that song for me, I don’t want any other opinion lol. I fell my own hand when I met that babe. I de feel her Aura die lol. Most of the chics in the game are cool though but they’re for other guys. You people should leave Fefe for me lol

10. Hobbies / Likes and dislikes
I play golf really well. At some point I was considering going pro but then school came into my life. I like being on my own and listening to music. Different genres of music appeal to me, not just hiphop. I’m a laid back person that just likes to chill with cool people. I don’t like stress so anything that stresses me, I cut off.

11. Musical plans for the nearest future and big collaboration(s) in store
I have like 10 joints recorded (After my first mixtape). I’m going to keep most of them for later. They’re not mixtape songs. I just wanna stick to my mixtape format for now so people get the point that I’m beasting with the bars. Fusion into other genres can come later but like I said on Conscience, “Even when we go commercial, we kill it with the content”. I will always make sense because that’s all I know how to do. As for big collaborations, I won’t mention anything because these big boys could disappoint you after making promises. Even my guy that I grew up with in J town is posting me. People forget how it started but I don’t hold anything against them. I’m just different. Kahli Abdu is the biggest collaboration I have so for. He may not be the most popular artist I’ve worked with but definitely the most valuable to be for many reasons. Just be on the look out, I have heat ready to drop anytime. Shout out to my crew. SWAY. Stay Winning All Year

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VIDEO: Davido – Skelewu [The movie]

Talks have been going on about the leaked Skelewu video and the new one directed my Moe Musa… well you watch and tell me which is better..

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Tha Suspect – Dodging The Wash f. Phyno

Suspect is that rapper that really doesn’t care about the fame , he is the true definition of a passionate rapper that speaks the truth ALWAYS. He is DODGING ALL YOUR WASH on this new track and he brings along the multitalented indigenous label-mate rapper PHYNO to Interpret the funny title.

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Ice Prince – Fire Of Zamani – Album Art | Track-list

Ice Prince’s sophomore offering is due for 28th Of October, peep the tracklisting and features below

1. Starts and Light Ft. Ruby Gyang
2. Skit by MC Longs
3. Aboki
4. My Life
5. Mercy ft. Chip
6. Whiskey ft. Sunny Nneji
7. N Word
8. Tipsy ft. Wale & Morell
9. Jambo
10. No Die Tomorrow
11. Gimme Dat ft. Burna Boy, Yung L & Olamide
12. Komotion ft. Wizkid
13. I Swear ft. French Montana
14. Person Wey Sabi
15. Kpako ft. MI & Jesse Jagz
16. Pray ft. Sound Sultan
17. More
18. On My Knees ft. Jeremiah Gyang

[New Music]: BrymO – Eko

Another single off Brymo’s 3rd studio album “ Merchants, Dealers & Slaves “ ” EKO ” , Brymo’s talent is unlimited i must say and am totally in love with this single .

The M, D & S album is now available for on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/merchants-dealers-slaves/id722744979 .Also available on Amazon, CDBaby, Google Music Store etc.The album will be available on the streets by Friday October 25, 2013.

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[New Music]: Kelly Hansome – Shake That Booty

Kelly Hansome returns with yet another single, this one is titled Shake Your Booty, Download and share your thoughts...

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[New Music]: R2Bees – Love (Prod. KillBeatz)

Ghanaian duo “R2bees ” have been putting out materials from time to time through this year and we totally love them. Download and Share your thoughts about this new single LOVE produced by KillBeatz

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[New Music]: Modenine – Bottles (Elegushi Anthem) f. Morell

The BOSS Modenine is back with a new single featuring Morell ,he’s talking about popping things at elegushi and all that happens on a daily down there. Modenine goes commercial again on this one and am sure everybody is feeling him.

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VIDEO: Wizkid, Skales, Sean Tizzle, Orezi & Femi Kuti Perform @ FELABRATION 2013

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VIDEO: Fuse ODG – Million Pound Girl (Badder Than Bad) + Audio

Check out the long awaited banger from our chart topping Artist Fuse ODG entitled Million Pound Girl (Badder Than Bad) Produced by the legendary Killbeatz

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[New Music]: Shyne-D – Gbaworo

Following the release of the monster collaboration titled Spartacus Reloaded by Shyne-d ft ‘pasuma wonder, 9ice, Reminisce, Seriki, Jaywon, Splash and Smoothy. We present to you another unique tune from the Diesel music rising act, produced by Bvybes Diesel.

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FORM HIPHOP BY Sagas ( @Itsjbabysagas) PROD. BY @peewezel

Sagas has decided to put out a new record on his birthday to show more love to his numerous fans worldwide. Last year and on this day, he dropped his MIXTAPE F.A.K.E which got him more fans and critiques as well. The GRAND EMPIRE ENT. artiste hasn't stopped working hard to impress his elite fans.

FORM HIPHOP is a jam for all to relate with; he talks about people saying hunger will kill those that do HipHop Music and how God has seen him through, with a sick beat by Peewezel (Ghana based), you're sure to have the best of HipHop Music.

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[New Music]: Es-T(@EstherEtim4) ~ CELEBRATE Ft. Zillions (@Dondadazillions) (@dubbledizzle On The Beat)

ES-T is back for the 1st time with an inspirational song titled CELEBRATE on which she features Akwa-Ibom indigenous rapper, ZILLIONS. This song is about the struggles we all face in our daily living. It reassures its listeners that "Everything Will Be Alright" in due time, which is lyrically an urge to worry less about all troubles and CELEBRATE, no matter the circumstance of the moment. She also adds a touch of Ibibio and Yoruba on her Lyrics.
Its DUBBLE D on the Beat.

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LEAK:Yemi Alade – Johnny [Prod by Selebobo]

While on her nationwide media tour, Effyzzie Music singer ‘Yemi Alade’ stopped by Enugu where she played a couple of gigs, visited the local radio stations as well as working with the renowned and talented Selebobo and this is outcome of the studio time they spent together. Telling the story of a cheating and lying lover on a fusion of high-life and afro-pop beat, ‘Johnny’ is bound to make you dance and goes straight to the club!

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[New Music]: Samklef – Roger That ft. Kayswitch

This is new track off Samklef’s album titled “Roger That” and it features DB’s very own Kayswitch. #4kp# the Gift of God is available on Itunes now, go grab your copy and support good music.

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[New Music]: Mr Renegade – Hey Girl F.Breade

Mr Renegade is here with a new single Hey girl featuring Breade… This is a nice single and I’m sure you will like it… Enjoy!

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[New Music]: Oscar – Ponuzo [Prod by Omar]

Oscar is here with is first Official single Ponuzo which is and igbo word and it means Leave the way in English… Oscar has dropped a few tracks to anticipate this one and its finally here…. This song is surely going to stay on your playlist… Enjoy Ponuzo by Oscar… Produced by Omar, Mixed by BOS

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[New Music]: Poe – New Era

Poe is definitely a someone with a bright future in the Music Industry. He’s back with this track titled New Era, look out for the release of his official first single Ko Ye Wan e in coming weeks. The Nigerian rap genre is definitely changing with new faces like Poe in the game.

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[NEW MUSIC]: Joulesdakid – Step By Step

Kayode Oguntayo aka Joulesdakid is back with a brand new single titled ‘Step By Step’ (Produced by Chordratic Beats). The song has that great feel good factor that will have nodding your head and singing along without you even knowing it! Following up from his previous single ‘Take Me As I Am’ Joulesdakid shows his growth and versatility. Download and listen to the songs below.

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[NEW MUSIC]: SKB Skippo – Mummy

Listen to Mummy by SKB Skippo dedicated to Mothers all over the world. Download and share your thoughts.

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[NEW VIDEO] : Olamide – Fine Sound

Olamide laced up this freestyle for HipTv, this one is titled “Fine Sound“

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16 Finalists Emerge in Nokia Don’t Break Da Beat

Lagos, Nigeria; October 8th, 2013: The contest in the ongoing Nokia Don’t Break Da Beat rap completion put together in conjunction with Trace TV, the number music urban channel is approachingthe peak with 16 lucky finalists from Nigeria and Ghana set to battle for the ultimate prize.

Marketing Manager, Nokia West Africa, Ogbemi Kesiena, said “the 16 finalists got this far by posting a rap line on Facebook and Twitter, using one of the key features of the Nokia Asha 210 Smartphone launched in July 2013.”

On the progress of the competition, Ogbemi explained that from the audition stage it has been really interesting with many youths from Nigeria and Ghana entering for the audition with creative rap lines. “We decided to take the competition online to give more youths the opportunity to participate and win the cash prize of $20,000. We had over 3,000 entries at the audition which the judges have scaled down from 300 to 32 and now 16 lucky finalists.”

The 16 finalists include Frank Kwarteng, Charles Ugochukwu Opara, Muyiwa Adebayo, Francis Ikhine, Chukwuebuka Dusten Anyasie, Bobai Bitiyong, Henry Chukwu, Samuel Falowo, Idowu Michael Kayode, Anthony Chukwuma Isamade, Muhammed Nasir Abubakar, Henry Onazi, Oshodin Imadeode Israel, Golden Worlu, Emmanuel Egwere and Miekharry Adefemi Brice.

At this stage, the 16 contestants will now have to video-record their rap performance to get votes. The video will be uploaded on Nokia Nigeria and Trace YouTube page so viewers can watch and vote for their favourite contestants. Voting will commence on the 14th of October.

Nokia Don’t break Da Beat rap competition was introduced in 2012 to inspire consumers to express themselves and appreciate Nokia’s range of Asha devices. The show was warmly received by youths in Nigeria and produced TKO as the winner of last year’s competition. Round II of the competition was introduced this year along with the launch of two new cool, sleek, social, youthful and colorful Asha devices, Asha 210 and Asha 501.

Dr Sid – “SIDUCTION” Album Art | Track Listing

Dr. Sid is set to release his first album under “Mavin Records” and it’s titled SIDUCTION. This album features some top personnel in the industry such as Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Ice prince, Emma Nyra & Alexandra. Check out the track list below and tell me what you think!

1.Surulere ft Don Jazzy
2.Princess Kate
3.Nwayi Oma ft Emma Nyra
4.Lady Don Dada
5.The ‘D’
6.Talented
7.The Chicken & The Egg ft Don Jazzy
8.Oyari ft Tiwa Savage
9.Dr. Lover ft Ice Prince
10.Baby Tornado
11.Kilon Wa
12.Chop Ogbono
13.Love Mine
14. Get Over Me
15.Last Bus Stop
16.Siduction
17.Baby Tornado Remix ft Alexandra

Ruggedman – 8 Figures f. Reminisce

This joint is a fusion of the two strong names in the industry , RuggedyBaba teams up with Alaga Ibile to deliver this new tune . Listen and Enjoy!!!

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VIDEO: Sarkodie – Down On One f. FuseODG

Another Masterpiece off the much anticipated album SARKOLOGY!!! Down On One was shot on location in the UK and directed by UK based Mr Moe Musa!!! ENJOY!!!! …. DUNCWILLS ENTERTAINMENT 2013

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VIDEO: Eva – Lights Out

The Video of Eva’s single Lights Out is here and trust me its worth the wait…. Enjoy

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Kida Kudz – Pharaoh Of The New School [POTNS] [MIXTAPE]

Kida Kudz is dropping his new mixtape Pharaoh Of The New School [POTNS] . The Mixtape is Kida’s second and the first one was great and this one promises to follow up. Kida is set to drop the video of his hit single Le Boo and also a new single featuring Olamide… But for now enjoy Pharaoh Of The New School [POTNS] and tell me what you think.

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VIDEO: M.I – Africa Rapper No.1 f.HHP (Coke Studio Africa)

The exciting performance of the song ‘Africa Rapper No. 1′ by M.I. (Nigeria) and HHP (South Africa) on Coke Studio Africa, Season 1, Episode 1

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Nigeria Music Video Awards 2013 Nominees List

NIGERIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS (NMVA 2013) NOMINEES

Video of the Year

1. Flavour – Ada Ada
2. Olamide – Duro Soke
3. Sound Sultan – Natural Something
4. D’Banj – Don’t Tell Me Nonsense
5. Chidima – Emi Ni Baller

Best Afro Hip Hop Video

1. Ill Bliss – I Am Sorry
2. Splash – Church Agbasa
3. Olamide – Durosoke
4. MI – Chairman
5. Phyno – Man of the Year

Best Hip Hop Video

1. Eedris Abdulkareem – I Go Whooz You
2. Pryse – Eleto
3. Boogey – Sanctum
4. Ice Prince – VIP
5. Yung6ix – First Class

Best Afro Pop Video

1. D’banj – Don’t Tell Me Nonsense
2. Sound Sultan – Natural Something
3. Goldie – Miliki
4. 2face – Blood on the dance floor
5. Alabai – Ogbanje

Best Dance Hall/Reggae Video

1. Davido – All of you
2. Waje – I wish
3. Patoranking – Alubarika
4. Orezi – Rihana
5. Vector – Follow Me

Best Pop Extra Video

1. Chidima – Emi Ni Baller
2. Kcee – Limpopo
3. Solidstar – Skibo
4. Davido – Gobe
5. Harrysong – Im In Love (Remix)

Best Gospel Video

1. Ada – Bobo Me
2. Henrisoul – Blow My Mind
3. Amaray – Oke Mgbidi
4. Kefee – Celebrate
5. Solomon Lange – Yabo

Best R ‘n’ B Video

1. Jennifer – Ifunanya
2. Capital FEMI – Capital F.E.M.I
3. Pelli – The One
4. Nosa – Always Pray for You
5. Banky W – Yes/No

Best High Life Video

1. Flavour – Ada Ada
2. i-Mike – Adure
3. Wizboy – Halima
4. Dr. Victor Olaiya ft 2face – Baby Mi Da
5. Iyanya – Jombolo

Best Afro Beat Video

1. Starboy – Caro
2. Black Magic – Confam
3. Henry Knight – Shako
4. Burna Boy – Run My Race
5. MGabriel – Eruku Lau Lau

Best Contemporary Afro Music Video

1. Xproject – Azuka
2. Dammy Krane – Xteristics
3. Sheyman – Paper
4. Skales – Komole
5. Jaywon – Catch Me If You Can

Most popular Nigerian Music Video in Europe

1. Dizzy – Jekin Jekin
2. Tipsy – Tin Geh Geh
3. Moe Logo – Pangolo
4. Dola Billz – No Gocking
5. Spice Vision – Today na Today

Best Indigenous Concept

1. Tillaman – Ori Owo
2. MGabriel – Eruku Lau Lau
3. Flavour – Ada Ada
4. Shola Alyson – Ife

Best use of animation

1. DJ Sose – Obulu
2. Ketchy Dons – Closer n Closer
3. T-Sleek – Ma Wo mi

Best use of costumes

1. Flavour – Ada Ada
2. Dipp – Balance for Me
3. D’Prince – Goody Bag
4. Tiwa Savage – Without My Heart
5. May D – So Many Things

Best use of Choreography

1. Iyanya – Jombolo
2. Timaya – Ekoloma Demba
3. TIV – What’s The Matter
4. Banky W – Yes/No
5. D’banj – Don’t Tell Me Nonsense

Best Producer

1. EME Records
2. Marvin Records
3. Chocolate City
4. Kennis Music

Best Director

1. Clarence Peters
2. Squareball
3. Sesan
4. Mattmax

Most Promising Director

1. Unlimited LA
2. Matmax
3. Tyson
4. Catalyst
5. Paul Gambit

Best Editor

1. Mattmax  for Don’t tell me Nonesense by D’banj
2. Unlimited LA for Confam by Black Magic
3. Sesan for Sexy Mama by Inyanya
4. Clarence Peters for Durosoke by Olamide

Best Cinematography

1. Ajeh for Alubarika by Patoranking
2. Squareball for Church Agbasa by Splash
3. Matmax for Don’t Tell Me Nonsense by D’banj
4. Clarence Peters for Durosoke by Olamide
5. Mr. Moe Musa for So many thinz by May D

Best Use of Visual Effects

1. Iyanya – Sexy Mama
2. Sound Sultan – Natural Something
3. Ice Prince – VIP
4. Morell – Oxygen
5. Danas – My Melody

Best Video By A New Act

1. Sean Tizzle – Shole
2. Mystro – This Kain Love
3. Charas – Gbege
4. Sym19 – Fine Baby Girl
5. Outrageous – Am In The Mood

Best Soft Rock/Alternative Video

1. Black Magic – Repete
2. Dazzle Ra Amen – Chinekem
3. Ese Peters – Omote
4. Shola Allyson – Ife
5. Timi Dakolo – Great Nation

Best Music Video by a Minor

1. Choco Girl – Ayo
2. G Girl – Young Shall Grow
3. Mya K – My DJ
4. Ozzybosco – Tinini
5. Whitney Wonder – Africa Unite