Sarz, who a couple of months ago released "Ise Yen," featuring Reminisce and hosted a give-away competition that had Flash emerge as the winner is here again; this time it's a new single titled "Shoknorris," featuring Burna Boy. There is no doubt that this song will follow the trend of other hit songs Sarz has released in the past with this eccentric, high energy and catchy beat, with well-delivered vocals from Burna Boy. | ENJOY!!!

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A month ago, a hot Wande Coal verse on a mad beat was leaked on the internet and it immediately went viral; unknown to many, it was a part of Ruggedman's new single that was somehow stolen. Now the veteran award-winning rapper who was recently made a United Nations Peace Ambassador has decided to end people's wait and release the full song; "Agidi" features Nigeria's singing sensation, Wande Coal, a.k.a Black Diamond, produced by Tyrone, with mixing and mastering done by Sheyman. The video for "Agidi" is going to be done by the prolific video director Paul Gambit‎; we hear it is not just a music video but a movie. | ENJOY!!!

COMING SOON FROM RUGGED RECORDS:
* "8 Figures" video featuring Reminisce, directed by Squareball Films.
* "8 Figures" snapbacks, versity jackets and hoodys from TSW [Twentieth September Wear by Ruggedman].
* "Agidi, The Movie," directed by Paul Gambit‎.

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Formerly known as Nenaya Jazmine, the gorgeous/scenic vocalist re-brands as Nenjazi as she transcends with this fresh offering of hers, on which she shows off her skilled nature and versatility; here is her latest single titled "Energy," as produced and recorded, with mixing and mastering credits all going to Miami-native, Leo Nellz. Nenjazi clearly puts out her Midas touch on "Energy," exhibiting her ability to switch things up from the norm; listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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It was a cold, dark, lonely night and my mind was racing; I logged on to Twitter so I could get distracted and of course, it was the same old drama about sex, hoes and politics being discussed but there was something else this time. A discussion about who the dopest is in Nigerian Rap. This kind of discussion usually takes place when Nigerian rappers are beefing, it has happened a million times already and I wasn't supposed to be flabbergasted but it got me thinking...

Is Nigerian Hip-Hop Dead Or Alive?

I tweeted: "Nigerian Hip-Hop Is Dead." Fast forward 20 seconds later, the notifications started coming in hundreds; the same set of people who would get on social media networks to disrespect legends like Eedris Abdulkareem, eLDee, ModeNine, Weird MC, Ruggedman, e.t.c came at me like wolves saying Nigerian Hip-Hop is alive. They attacked so flawlessly with insults you would think they truly care/cared about the art in the first place.

What Or Who Killed Nigerian Hip-Hop should be the big question now.

In my opinion, since "opinion" is now widely accepted, I drafted a few points below; read carefully.

1. THE MEDIA
Music will NEVER circulate without the media and it's so clear how the Nigerian media killed Hip-Hop by condemning and preferring Afro-Pop because Afro-Pop artistes seem to have more cash to throw around prompting this same media to label lyricists as "Broke & Hungry." Top bloggers and OAPs claim to love Hip-Hop but we all know how we had to BEG most times to have our Hip-Hop records on Top Nigerian blogs or being played on radio; yes, we begged not because our music was wack but because we knew bloggers wouldn't post no Hip-Hop record especially from the upcomings because it probably doesn't generate enough traffic and the radio wouldn't play it for free either. Radio DJs are part of this whole scheme...

"PAY me and I will surely play your record but we DON'T play Rap music on our show."

With that kind of statement, someone desperate for stardom would start singing immediately. Our so-called Hip-Hop World Awards can't even boast of a cypher each year at it's annual ceremony, neither can it's 24-hours TV station claim to play Hip-Hop videos on a regular; now, this is where the Olamide's and the Phyno's come into the picture. For the record, they are excellent rappers but they are NOT doing Hip-Hop; obviously, a debate for another day.

The Lyricist On The Roll award which is supposed to be the only thing keeping Hip-Hop alive is video-based, therefore killing 90% of most lyricist's dream of ever getting recognized plus Pop albums being nominated for Hip-Hop Album Of The Year also killed the kulture.

2. THE FANS
In recent times, Nigerian Hip-Hop fans have become plain rude and unappreciative when it comes to real art; they want double standards all the time. The so-called Hip-Hop fans are swift to insult a ModeNine but hold a Wizkid in high esteem; the reason behind, that I would never fathom. The fans keep saying they want a conscious sound - put out a conscious sound and the fans would say they didn't hear any punchline on the record. Put out a punchline filled record and the fans would say you gotta dump it down; Hip-Hop is NOT just about the EMCEE and the DEEJAY. The fans play a big role.

If football fans were not as passionate about the sport, football as an art would have been killed.

People would play but there would be no stars; same thing applies to Hip-Hop - the fans have to show that they truly love it, but they didn't so we here now. Lastly, fans are NOT honest with emcees; because you are a huge fan of an emcee doesn't mean they put out dope materials all the time - fans have become so blind and deaf that they tag everything from their favorite emcee as "Dope & Classic"; the lack of criticism from fans killed Hip-Hop's growth in Nigeria.

3. EMCEES
To me, emcees today are confused and impatient; they emcee for just 6 months and they want to be on the billboard.

It doesn't work that way.

Money has to be made no doubt. Even the last element of Hip-Hop focuses on entrepreneurial skills but after coming out as a dope emcee and you start singing 6 months later, you lose the respect of Hip-Hop fans; most emcees couldn't stick to the art and that made the kulture suffer. For example, Ice Prince used to Rap but he has made a lot of money whilst singing and upcoming rappers also want to be like him therefore the kulture will remain dead for a very long time.

4. LEGENDS
Yes, legends also have to be blamed for not guiding and pulling up young rappers; instead, legends don't want to lose their spot.

You can't be number one forever, even KRS with the "One" after his name knows that.

What makes you a legend is not longevity but the positive things you actually do/did for Hip-Hop; legends haven't pulled fellow rappers up lately, they would rather set up record labels and sign Afro-Pop artistes, hence killing the kulture.

CONCLUSION
As a real emcee and true Hip-Hoppa who has 4 Hip-Hop mixtapes to his credit, I know how hard it was/is for me admitting that Nigerian Hip-Hop is dead; on a personal experience, a Top Nigerian blogger [arguably the biggest] who claims to really love Hip-Hop once told me and I quote...

"Yo Preacha, your music is too Hip-Hop. I'm sorry, I can't post it."

What's too Hip-Hop? What would happen if he posted the record? Guess I would never find out either.

Now, I put the question to you all - IS NIGERIAN HIP-HOP DEAD OR ALIVE?
Kindly share your thoughts.

Source - IS NIGERIAN HIP-HOP DEAD OR ALIVE? ...by MCskill ThaPreacha

To enforce his come-back into the music industry, Ghetto Icon Entertainment presents Daddy Showkey, featuring none other than Mr. Songz of Five Star Music on this tune titled "Asalamabeez"; listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Naeto C is currently putting the final touches to his 3rd studio album; to follow up the release of "What You Want" which featured BOJ and Ajebutter22 a few weeks ago, he returns with this offering titled, "Turn By Turn". | ENJOY!!!

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"Where Is Vector?"; this was the offering released by Vector just some hours ago but apparently, A-Q has chosen to respond to lines - listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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So, it's Vector's birthday today and as he gears up to release his "#A7" project, we're bound to see an active 2nd half of the year from no one other that Vector; with the release around the corner, listen up and share your thoughts on "Where Is Vector?" | ENJOY!!!

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Kaffy's popularity is on a fast rise; the thirty-something year old mother of 2 is arguably one of the most recognized dancers on African entertainment television today. From choreographing music videos, reality TV competitions, award shows and live events, to her recently concluded Dance tour in the US and the United Kingdom, it would seem that she has successfully channeled her passion for dancing, into a profitable career.

In a recent short video clip posted on YouTube, Kaffy introduces a new aspect of her passion to the public while delivering an inspiring cover to Omawumi's "When The Boss Is Coming"; if the content of the video is anything to go by, then it's safe to say that Kaffy is ready to embrace the fight of her life. In this short video, she gives us a clue into securing the future we deserve; life struggles are hurdles which come in various forms, fighting and struggling through them all gives us hope for a better future. Is Kaffy trying to tell us something deeper here? Follow her journey through. | ENJOY!!!

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R&B at its finest! From the 1st notes on professional, through the entire tune, this is trance-inducing R&B at it's finest; listen to, and share your thoughts on "Fool In Love" by Nigerian star singer, Paul Play Dairo. | ENJOY!!!

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X-Busta [real name - Golden Chinedu Okafor] isn't a new name on the Nigerian music scene as far as the industry is concerned with his artistry particularly acknowledged in the South-Eastern part of the country; this also follows from his feat/tour-de-force at Star Trek, a platform on which he performed alongside A-List artistes in the likes of 2face Idibia, M.I, Dr. SID, Naeto C and Olamide, amongst others. X-Busta is a budding freestyle emcee, a one of it's kind in Nigeria; currently signed on to Valencia Records [since 2013], he lets out the Avalon Okpe directed visuals for his 2013 release, "Shomo", a video in it's own class, as colourful as can be to fans' delight.

Age 7 saw X-Busta get wind and ascertain his passion for music, even so well as he listened to the likes of Jay Z, 2pac and Cassidy, alongside a host of others which have gone on to become an inspirational feat for him as we see with his form and variety of music he puts out today; growing up as a studio rat and watching fellow Nigerian acts like Dagrin, Vector, General Pype, GT Da Guitarman and Ade Piper, he went on to record his 1st professional single in the year 2005, just before he accomplished his Secondary School education as a student of Saint Gregory's College in Lagos.

The Rap artiste, and as he is called, the Baddest Freestyle MC, gears on with Valencia Records who sought out the professionalism of Avalon Okpe, as they present a fans' delight, the official visuals to "Shomo"; watch and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Following the huge success of his riveting hit single titled "Ma Se Binu", from his debut album, "Nothing Comes Easy", popular singer, Clench [real name - Mayowa Taiwo Owolabi], who's been on break from the music scene for 4 years is making a come-back; Clench who was formerly signed to America-based Pindown Records is back with 2 offerings, "Tuleke" and "Baby Reverse."

The Ogun State-born artiste has worked with a couple of prolific music producers like OJB Jezreel, Puffy Tee, Nelson Brown, Fliptyce, D'Tunes, K-Solo, B-Myne, Olumix and LahLah to mention a few for his upcoming 2nd album; his new singles will be released under his own management company called Uphill Entertainment. Speaking on his break and return to music, the Olabisi Onabanjo University graduate affirmed that he's back on track:

“I took a break to focus on so many things. Right now, I’m back with a bang and I’m excited about this phase of my career. It's going to be a fresh start for me. I've been working with a lot of rave of the moment artistes and producers and I'll definitely wow my dedicated fans with a couple of impressive and club-banging singles this year."

Listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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"Everyone is talking about it and the response has been very good; "Ife" is a love song and having Tiwa Savage on it is like Fuji making love to R&B [according to Tee Billz]. It’s a song everyone will like, not only because of the rhythm and the lyrics but also because I did the unexpected." - Pasuma Wonder

These are his words as he gears on for the release of his forthcoming Hip-Hop album; the Fuji singer features Tiwa Savage on this soon-to-be-released single off the project, titled "Ife". Produced by Spellz, Pasuma Wonder says:

"my Hip-Hop album is a big project and I'm glad it's gradually becoming a big deal."

According to Tiwa Savage,

"Pasuma Wonder is one person I have always respected; he has been in the game for a very long time and remains one of the biggest artistes in Nigeria. As a matter of fact, my husband is a fan; I am not going to say much about the song but I can tell you that, it will blow your mind."

Watch the studio session and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Kenai: Damn! More like BOOTY For the Gods!

This response got me - *booty for the gods*

The month of May saw the release of the Young D produced "Kuli Kache" by Chidinma; now we would be having a remix to this song which would feature Awilo Longomba. Check out the video recording of the studio session as we anticipate this remix and see Tha Suspect go hilarious at the end; watch and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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While his last release, "My Place", is enjoying heavy rotation across all Music TV/Radio platforms, Lynxxx decides to turn up the heat and drop this brand new joint titled "Leave Story", which is set to be a massive club offering and radio favorite; this record is definitely the one to show how versatile Lynxxx is, as an artiste and how he is able to switch his style over various genres. The E-Kelly produced record is definitely a party starter, with a very catchy hook accompanied by sick drums and percussion!

PS: Yes, that's Lynxxx on the hook! New sound, New Music, NEW ALBUM ON THE WAY!!! Expect the sophomore album, "Jollof Musik", scheduled to drop November 2014!

Get your dancing shoes on and share your thoughts on this offering. | ENJOY!!!

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Check out this new offering coming from the woman who brought us "No Tomorrow"; Muna, the Nokonscience Entertainment recording artiste lets out this tune titled "Wena". The eccentric Rap diva features DJ Andre on this offering; listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Check it out y'all; Olamide releases the official visuals to his recently released "Story For The Gods" offering. | ENJOY!!!

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KKTBM finally lets out the official Bobby Boulders directed visuals for "Kpansh"; "Kpansh" is an offering off the "6ix O' Clock" album by Yung6ix and the tune features M.I. | ENJOY!!!

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BrymO has got stuff he's working on and whilst the official version is yet to be put out, listen up and share your thoughts on the Acoustic Version of this offering titled "Goodbye". | ENJOY!!!

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Orezi finally drops the visuals for the monster hit, "Shoki"; "Shoki" by Orezi is undeniably one of the biggest song of the year 2014 as the Popito-produced cut has caused a major uproar and taken over the streets and airwaves. The video features cameo appearances from dance queen Kaffy, comedian Omo Jesu and MTN ambassador/singer-songwriter Mr. Songz; in this video, Orezi takes us to his hood Okeira, Ogba where the music sensation grew up - watch and share your thoughts on the Tosin Igho directed video. | ENJOY!!!

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"Half Of A Yellow Sun" the movie is finally here! But before the long-anticipated movie is released next month, we present to you, the official theme song for the movie titled "Let’s Live Together" which is also the 1st single from the forth-coming official movie soundtrack album; the 4-minute track is a remake of the highly popular song released in 2002 by KUSH.

This 2014 remake features Lara George and Emem Ema [of KUSH], as well as renowned artiste, Flavour, industry phenomenon, Morell, and in addition, a special feature by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the award-winning writer and author of the novel, "Half Of A Yellow Sun", which inspired the film; the movie is a love story set during the Civil War and depicts the circumstances at the time, including the divisions and distrust amongst Nigerians that led to coups, violence and the desire for Biafra. The song urges us, in these present times, to live together as one, irrespective of our differences in tribe, tongue, and religion; the main message of "Let's Live Together" is that our diversity is in fact a source of strength.

3 of our country's main languages are represented with Lara George of KUSH displaying her award-winning powerhouse voice with a soulful rendition in Yoruba; Flavour adds his emotional and unique vocals in Igbo and Emem Ema [of KUSH] displays her trademark rapping skills in Hausa [having grown up in Jos] which was one of the most popular features of the original hit, along with adding her own backing vocals to blend with those of Lara George. Morell collaborates with Emem on the Hausa rap and delivers a powerful additional Hausa vocal; "Let's Live Together" is a heart-felt appeal to Nigerians to live together in peace and unity and a reminder that there is strength in our diversity as a people. The official video of the single premières tonight at Industry Night; listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Released only a couple of days back, here is the official video to "Wa Ba Mi Lo" by Sina Rambo featuring DavidO; directed by Patrick Elis, the HKN Gang shot this clip in Dallas, New York City, likewise in various locations during the HKN Gang's American tour. | ENJOY!!!

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AO21 presents the 1st body of work in what is to be of many more singles off his Hip-Hop dedicated album scheduled to drop soon; this is no one else but the boss of Fuji - Pasuma Wonder. This offering titled "Abo" was produced by Frankie Free and DJ Toxiq-A; listen up and share your thoughts on the versatility shown therein. | ENJOY!!!

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The early start to the year 2014 saw the release of this club offering by Danny Young; titled "Oga Ade", BeatKilla Records/Cashout Warehouse Promotions proudly present the official visuals to this freestyle. | ENJOY!!!

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This was only just published minutes ago but now we've got the official visuals as anticipated; the tag team of E.M.E and StarBoy are proud to jointly present to you the brand new video for Wizkid[/b]'s "Show You The Money". The video was shot on location in the exact same hood that Wizkid grew up in and shows that he hasn't forgotten his roots as he celebrates with everyone, young and old; this one is sure to keep global dance floors rocking. The video was directed by Patrick Elis, and the offering was produced by Shizzi - according to Wizkid and E.M.E boss, Banky W, Wizkid’s sophomore album, “Chosen”, is set to drop this month We can only hope the album doesn't get postponed again. | ENJOY!!!

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Just in, check out this offering coming from the HKN Gang; Sina Rambo features DavidO on this tune titled "Wa Ba Mi Lo". | ENJOY!!!

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Effyzzie Music Group and Move Rebel presents the music video for Yemi Alade's offering titled “Tangerine”, which serves as the official follow-up to “Johnny”, off her debut album, "Kings Of Queens", expected to be released in the last quarter of 2014; the vibrant visuals is directed by the award-winning Clarence Peters and tells the tale of a love so young, free, wild, sweet-likened to a "Tangerine". Alex Ekubo is Yemi Alade's leading man and they enjoy a short on-screen kiss; watch and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Award-winning Pasto Goody Goody [real name - Bassey O. Edet] is not a new name in the Nigeria entertainment industry, having gone for 6 years, the Dancehall/Reggae king returns with 2 brand new tracks off his mix-tape tagged "Mixtape Goody", these are "Lingy Lingy" and "On My Door" respectively. "Lingy Lingy" is a track for the ladies who get everything they need from one man and spends with another man entirely, however, "On My Door" is a party song with a new dimension of Dancehall music; these mammoth tracks have their uniqueness wrapped around originality.

Pasto Goody Goody says: “I am back! I want to tell Nigerians that I locked my office, went for lunch, but now, I am back to re-open my office for business”; "Mixtape Goody" is a box of 12-track songs with different freestyles on Nigerian and American beats, ranging from May D’s "Soundtrack", Mr. Raw's yet-to-released instrumentals produced by Pasto Goody Goody’s producer, Double Dee, who also produced "Forget Swagga". Pasto Goody Goody still remains the most featured artiste with highest number of hits in collaboration and highest in song collaboration with over 72 different artiste songs and 68 artistes such as Tony Tetuila, Slam, OJB Jezreel, Omotola, Ann Iyang, KC Presh, Pat Akpabio, Sammy Okposo, African China and several top-class artistes. Without any further ado, listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!

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Courtesy J-Management, Seyi Shay proudly presents the official visuals to her "Ragga Ragga" tune. | ENJOY!!!

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Simi, who is recognized as an incredible song-writer and singer, presents her EP, "Restless"; with very admirable creativity, Simi transformed already amazing songs and gave them new, and possibly, more refreshing appeal - as always, she stuns with her voice and delivery. The singer, who has been doing a lot of work on her project with her partners, OMP [Oscar Music Productions], decided to whet the appetites of her fans and friends with this compilation of semi-covers. Regardless of the fact that all of the recording was done on her laptop, in one corner of her room, these songs are interesting and captivating in more ways than one; all the songs were written, arranged and mixed by Simi, who is also a fast-budding producer. | ENJOY!!!

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A quiet year it was for Durella in 2013 but as it seems, he's set to change that in the year 2014; dedicating this new offering of his to fans and enemies alike, we get to hear from Durella after a bit of a long break on the tune titled "Too Legit To Quit". | ENJOY!!!

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