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Saw this in a blog..... interesting read..

DEAR JAY Z, HERE ARE 7 TALENTED NIGERIANS THAT SHOULD BE “DISCOVERED”

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April 28, 2015 4 Comments

Was anyone here really surprised that Nigeria was Tidal’s first stop on its journey to being identified as a “global company”? Well, I certainly wasn’t. Anyone who has been paying any attention on social media knows that Nigerian publicity is good publicity.

So since Jay Z claims he sent a representative to “discover new talent,” I’d totally hate if he goes for an already established name like ‘Iceprince’ and then go ahead to dub him a “new talent.”



Anyway, I took the liberty of coming up with 7 artistes that deserve to be “discovered.” Don’t get me wrong, a couple of them aren’t necessarily new, unknown or even upcoming, but I do feel they are all immensely talented, sadly underrated, and would certainly benefit from some extra exposure.

Brymo


Brymo is easily at the top of this list, and deservedly so. I consider him a blessing to our music industry and he would benefit greatly from some international exposure. Brymo’s last studio album ‘Tabula Rasa’ isn’t only the best Nigerian album of 2014, but one of the best albums I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. He is a real Juggernaut, and Jay Z would be lucky to have him.

Standout Track: Je’le O Sinmi

Simi


Simi is seriously one of our most versatile songstresses. Her vocal prowess is no joke, and she manages to masterfully blend Pop and Soul while never ever abandoning her Nigerian roots. She is definitely going places, “discovered” or not, but I’d much rather have Jay Z sweep her away before we get a chance to push her into shameless commerciality (like we did Praiz). I mean, I can already see it now ‘Beyoncé – [insert feminist title] Ft. Simi.’

Standout Track: Tiff

Lindsey


In an industry where everyone is dizzyingly similar, Lindsey is a serious breath of fresh air. This amazing singer, songwriter and guitarist is in my opinion, the future of Nigerian Soul music. A Project Fame West Africa alumni, Lindsey won me (and a lot of people) over with her stellar vocal work on ‘Jehovah’ with M.I off the ‘Talk about It’ album. Trust me, if anyone deserves to be talked about, it’s her.

Standout Track: Taxi

Boogey


OMG guys, a Nigerian rapper who can actually rap. Boogey has a lyrical dexterity unlike any Nigerian rapper I’ve ever heard. This guy is criminally underrated, and this needs to change ASAP. I mean, the dude legit murdered M.I on “Ridiculous” off “Illegal Music 2, delivering the most memorable verse on an already very memorable album. How many more accomplished verses does this dude need to drop before he is given a proper shot?

Standout Track: Sanctum

Black Magic


I don’t think I’ve ever heard a Black Magic song I didn’t immediately love. A talented rapper, singer and songwriter, this guy really lives up to his stage name, delivering tracks so immediately infectious, someone seriously has to be chanting magic words in the background. He hasn’t really been on the scene for a while and I as a dedicated fan need a lot more of his brilliant blend of Hip Hop, Afrobeat, and Soul.

Standout Track: Repete

Storm Rex


To be very honest, when I think underrated. I think Storm Rex. When I first discovered the awesomeness of this woman, I had to slap myself for being so late to the party. She is not only great on her own, but she still always manages to deliver the standout verse on any song she gets featured on, and would easily become a household name with the right exposure. Tidal seems like a pretty good place to start, right?

Standout Track: Blessing

Suté


Suté is undoubtedly one of the brightest upcoming rappers in the game right now, and sadly the last name on this list you’re likely to have heard about. Well, you might want to get yourself acquainted with his work, because he is the future of Nigerian rap (feel free to quote me). I also think he would be the easiest artist on this list for Jay Z to work with without tampering with this style.

Standout Track: Badagry

Well, whether any of these guys gets picked up by Mr. Shawn Carter or not, these are still some of the best Nigerian artistes working today, so please – please, please, please – don’t let them fizzle out unappreciated. But at the end of the day, these are still just my opinions. So if you think I missed anyone, feel free to sound off in the comments.

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Below are pictures of Brymo, Simi & Stormrex

Brymo used to be our own, but pride and excessive egbo come finish him livestyle

Remuv dt blackmagic nd put poe... Dt guy is sewiously talentd nd vry vry underratd

Op ur list isn't complete without Airforce1 name on it

IfeanyiSamuelz:
Remuv dt blackmagic nd put poe... Dt guy is sewiously talentd nd vry vry underratd

Poe is tooo talented!!! Naija get soo many talents.

pretydiva:
Op ur list isn't complete without Airforce1 name on it

loool. I have never heard any of his singles.

What about beautiful nubia.

*Shinesteeth*

Who compiled this list? The only person I recognise their is Brymo. Who is that babe showing her boobs? She go snatch JayZ from Beyonce if them sign her..

OP putting Sute was spot on, i completely agree with u that guy is the future when i heard him rap i said wow. also think Tay should be on ur list he sang the box dude is talented and he is just 18.

ok

Small Doctor and Airforce 1

I love this list!!
Boogey Brymo Simi Black Magic (The best!)

Boogey and Simi are the bomb especially thier collabo "1am". I regard Boogey as the best rapper after Eminen.

Wen I saw jiggaz, I knew stormrex go dey dat list

Nice list tho

why r u mentioning artist that has bn discovered like me i havnt.

If this get to fp ham going to trek from eko to lagos

just stating my opinion, artist I think are worth it but not too popular, Poe ( listen to ko ye won) Shaydee (I don't even need to explain) chyn(listen to love and liquor ft Falz), Ike's (listen to his track with maleek berry - they know), Ozone(this guy ehn, can't talk he is good), Emeka (listen to Monster, this guy fits d american music scene than naija's own) and the best of them BEZ no arguments.

Me feels mode 9 should b on dat list, dat guy is talented, buh his kinda music doesn't sell here
My 2 cents, I stand to be corrected

IamOpemipo:
Wen I saw jiggaz, I knew stormrex go dey dat list
Nice list tho

Opemipo plz oo, its not me dat wrote the list. I saw it on a blog. check the Source

hiohiohiohio
wetin concern jayz for dia matter?

zeekz:
just stating my opinion, artist I think are worth it but not too popular, Poe ( listen to ko ye won) Shaydee (I don't even need to explain) chyn(listen to love and liquor ft Falz), Ike's (listen to his track with maleek berry - they know), Ozone(this guy ehn, can't talk he is good), Emeka (listen to Monster, this guy fits d american music scene than naija's own) and the best of them BEZ no arguments.

Agree with u on shaydee but smbdy needs to really discover him before he joins dis jangolova bus carrying most nigerian artist

ejiro2130:


Agree with u on shaydee but smbdy needs to really discover him before he joins dis jangolova bus carrying most nigerian artist

Yep, d dude is unique.

supplywhims:
hiohiohiohio
wetin concern jayz for dia matter?

I bet u didn't read the article. Jay Z is scouting for new talents in Nigeria.

jiggaz:
I bet u didn't read the article. Jay Z is scouting for new talents in Nigeria.

aha! I see.