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follypimpi:
@El

Can they put the topic on the Home page ??[/font]

That is a good idea.

FL Gators:
El Razur, mo sorry fun hassle ti mo cause, sugbon mo so pe mii le lo moh toripe cousin mi n bo fun summer

Okay no worries.

@genuflect

Thank god that is your view and not that of the general opinion.

Respect do not equate to album sales. I think what you are talking about is "street credibility" or "street cred". Or to use the proper term, Mass appeal. As it stand to test and judging on what people are saying in their defence, these folks have a decent mass appeal. Yes their album may not have done well according to you, but it do not mean there is no respect for them like you are saying.

@Op

I am disgusted at your last reply. Role models are people whom kids and society can look up to in a positive light. Not about how many cars or joint they go. I am not sure you even know the meaning of what you are saying.

Tuface et al may be good commercially, but he is not a good role model.

Genuflect, how is their respect down? It appears to me you are basing respect on number of album sales or how well they are known. Tell me am wrong.

Please try not to hijack this thread.


Here is the updated list

FollyBIGsmallPimp

Rs231

TKB417 ??

Madlady ??

platinumnk

Pweety4me ??

jay bee

Chamotex.

Debosky

Sienna and Wife.

FL Gators

Kal/El

Galatico

Any more?

wumiabo:
This is so very unfair, its because of posts like this that artists and celebrities find themselves pushing cocaine (to live up with appearances). Pls leave them alone and live you own life. They have tried at least they have contributed something, what has the poster contributed

A thread that is nothing but hearsay and allegation against a Nigeria artist.

I think you will find by Nairaland music section standards, this is an achievement. Probably equivalent to having a PhD or something.

ofokaofoki:
@el razur
whats your facebook id, send it to my yahoo messenger , i wanna show u something privately.

If it is really important, my email address is in my profile. Sorry, but Facebook is a bit too personal.

Kai, this guy is just waxing it more and more. I guess this makes him one of the richest dead artist. I won't be surprised if he surpasses Elvis, Liberace Bob Marley and co. His recent DVD and what not outsold many living artist. Proof that legends live long.

I think this is why it is important to make good music. Music that stand the test of time, not the garbage this auto tune generation are coming out with these days.

Anyway, here is the news link.

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article7063490.ece

The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history: a reported $200 million (£133 million) guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for ten projects over seven years.

The record-breaking contract, which is expected to last until 2017, could be worth up to $250 million (£166 million) if certain conditions are met. One of the albums will be of previously unreleased Jackson recordings that will come out in November, according to a source familiar with the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement is expected later today.

Future projects may also include a video game, a DVD compilation of videos and a re-release of Off the Wall, Jackson's fifth studio album, which first came out in 1979, accompanied by some unreleased material. Before his sudden death in June at the age of 50, the pop star had reportedly wanted to reissue the album.

One of the projects included in the contract is the two-disc album that accompanied This Is It, the film based on footage of concert rehearsals for what was to have been Jackson's comeback at the O2 arena in London.

Since Jackson’s death in June, more than 5 million copies of the special release of This Is It have been sold, as well as 31 million copies of his other albums.

“During his life, Michael's contracts set the standard for the industry,” said John Branca, the co-administrator of the Jackson estate, in a statement prepared for release later today. “By all objective criteria, this agreement with Sony Music demonstrates the lasting power of Michael's music by exceeding all previous industry benchmarks.”

Rob Stringer, chairman of Sony Music's Columbia Epic Label Group, said: “We're dedicated to protecting this icon's legacy and we're thrilled that we can continue to bring his music to the world for the foreseeable future."

The deal is worth more than the all-encompassing rights deals that Live Nation Entertainment, the concert promoter and ticket-seller, had previously signed with Madonna ($120 million) and Jay-Z ($150 million).

The deal with Jackson's estate is even more remarkable because it does not include royalties from merchandise.

The contract shows the value of legacy artists. It also comes at a time of decline for the music industry, with sales down about half from their peak in 2000, mainly because of free file-swapping.

The money will go a long way to settling Jackson's debts, estimated at about $400 million at the time of his death.

Distribution rights for This Is It were sold to Sony Pictures, another unit of Sony Corp, for $60 million and the movie went on to gross $252 million worldwide, the highest takings for a concert film.

Walt Disney even brought back the 17-minute Jackson movie Captain EO to its Disneyland theme park in Anaheim last month. The original began running at the park in 1986 but was pulled in 1997.

Jackson's most lasting and valuable asset is the 50 per cent stake in Sony/ATV Music Publishing, a company that owns publishing rights to music by The Beatles and numerous other artists, including Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan. The copyright catalogue is estimated to be worth $2 billion.

It will be interesting to see what the official announcement have in stock.

He is right it should be regulated once things ain't going his way. He is also correct on the basis that if there is internet regulation, some people won't be allowed on the internet. Just think about all the weirdos on nairaland.

There is no better, both are good at what they do.

A minor revenge? You must be kidding me.

What is the point of comments when you are not taking anything on board? You really need loads of practice and it is not something you can do in weeks.

@dbr post removed post.

Was halfway in a lecture room and posting that. Apologies. The matter should die.

I just hope this is a sincere apology.

If RM is reading this, let him just move on and put it behind will be my advice. Some things ain't worth the hassle.

Post removed for the sake of peace and to avoid bickering.

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@Tosin, sorry I forget to say thanks for those screen shot. Thanks.

Javalove is at fault on this one in my opinion. Why not leave both of them to it?

From the message posted, Javalove was very insulting and all Rugged did was have a bit of ego trip. Nothing any "on top" artist won't do.  Perhaps the only other fault I can put to ruggedman was replying to the filth Javalove sent to him.

With all due respect, Javajaji, this have nothing to do with you. Things like this can easily get out of hand and people die you know. Like Tosin mentioned to you, this guy have real and crazy fan. I am not sure you are doing yourself any favour. Your security should be paramount and facebook is the least of places you want to start things like this. Your photos and what not is everywhere.

I am not in support of what RM did the last time, but to be honest it was directed at a fellow artist, which in my opinion is understandable. But Java's approach is very immature and lack of class.

Anyone care to explain what is going on. So far all I know is it appears Java posted private conversation. Is there more or background to all of these?

Can you take time to explain EXACTLY what happened?

What exactly did you do to him?

Post his private conversation in public?

Please fill me in.

Is this for real? I mean his real name is Lukman Jaji. . . . For real? lol.

Nah wah o. Nothing to say, I just hope Hiphop is not about to take a wrong turn for naija.

eldee:
Just sent em again. . .tell me if got to download em now.

Thanks. It is working fine now.

Updated list.
FollyBIGsmallPimp

Rs231

TKB417 ??

Madlady ??

platinumnk

Pweety4me ??

jay bee

Chamotex.

Debosky

Ayettymama

Sienna and Wife.

FL Gators

FL Gators:
Surely you didnt think I was serious about you paying
Put me in, not sure tho, depends on the date [summer classes]

It was worth a try I guess lol.


Done.

I think I got it now - Email.

As it stands, these are the people who are interested.

FollyBIGsmallPimp

Rs231

TKB417 ??

Madlady ??

platinumnk

Pweety4me ??

jay bee

Chamotex.

Debosky

Ayettymama

Sienna and Wife.




It may be worth knowing that we need more hands to get this to happen. Please register interest now. Thanks.

Siena:
Where in the UK will this be hosted, and what month? Right now, it's pretty cold, so would imagine June / July?

ElRazur, please provisionally put myself and my wife down as attendees.

Done.

I am guessing it will be in the warmer time. This is just to jog people's memory and to get the planning right. It can be pretty demanding behind the times as we have to go and check venues, discuss prices, menu, security and what not.

FL Gators:
Oh I see. . . .and I guess you wont mind paying for the ticket, the ride, the hotel, my SPA treatment, and food. . . .

Can I get an update about this event?

Anything for you. Or better still, work and use your own damn money? I love you, but why spend mine when we can spend yours? Yeye Arab money digger.

Well, update will be dependant on whether you are in or out. For the record, only paying members will get an update. Security of everyone is something I take serious.

mikeansy:
OK!!!!!!

Will not be suprised to see a new moderator called Aisha2 soon  

Gbam.

It is disgusting isn't? Imagine someone like Kosovo - not a surprise - making a sticky just to lick Seun's backside. Jeez.

eldee:
@ElRazur
I saw you blocked post.

I know . . . it's kinda hard to do that, I was led to believe it was impossible.
After years of watching rappers destroy classics . . . Jay-Z on Forever Young, Can't Forget About You . . . you kind of start thinking it's impossible to do a good tribute song.
It's so good that each time I listen to this I feel like bringing out my Fela Collection.

So you spotted the Hausa-ish accent, some people on Nairaland will argue to death that he's not African enough
Hehehe . . . I'll soon infect you with the K'naan bug.
When you're done with this, remind me to send you his two studio albums.

Yeah I see what you mean. Many great songs have been destroyed completely with remakes and what not. This one feels like Fela was actually alive when it was done.

Yeah the accent was in the intro. Anyone from Somalia is probably more african than someone from Nigeria. Why? Because they live a life of struggle than us. lol.

Omo please pump my veins full of his music. Tomorrow is a busy day as I get induction and what not. If it isn't too much trouble I no go mind make I get the other links too.

Just on a side note, the blended Fela with Malcolm X. That is some crazy idea there. I wonder who produced the album. It is a very good work of Production, Sampling, Sound engineering etc.

I just hope the Bot don't pick on my post again. **Copies this one just in case**

OMG "I'm Africa's Bruce Lee. . . . ."

I am not denying that so far.

Omo bad arse flow. I like it. I love how they blend the Afro beat with Mordern hiphop sounds. . . . Smooth.

eldee:
You've gotta love their remix of 'Open & Close'.
The part where Fela went 'I want to tell you a story, no be story oh' . . . they put in a biography of Fela starting with 'This is a story of Fela . . .'
Feel the artistic irony.
You downloaded everything?? You too like better thing
I loved the Bob Dylan one.

That is some good track. It is the first one am listening to. I love how the story unfolds. This is what I am always talking about. You are right, they did retain the feel to it - i.e never destroyed a classic.

Yes o. Lol. 18 megs of internet speed, I might as well make good use of it.


Gonna whip out the Sony Walkman and drag them in now. Thanks. I will post a more indepth view, but so far I like what am hearing.

PS
Gosh I love their "Hausa like" accent.