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Swiftboy: There should be laws in place...strict laws against piracy and copyright protections! Against corrupt practices the media houses legalized with their so called 'promotion packages';artistes should be paid if their song made playlists instead{afterall companies paid for advertisements,not asking artistes for money].censor board must also be empowed to ban bad songs.We should start promote songs that make sense too not just loud senseless song on air.Well they say bad music move the street but no; the street listen to what's promoted.Am glad you mentioned Timi Dakolo,'Great nation' is prolly the most patriotic and inspiring song after THE National anthem.Am sick of some of our radio stations playing party music all the time when we have issues to think about in this country.Am not against party song mind you,I like it,I do it but we also need to Educate and inspire ourselves.Maybe we should start criticising artistes at this point. we should start booing poor lyrics and hail meaningful music thank you!

Bro i am a blogger, and what you are saying is practically impossible. When songs are released via twitter, they spread like wide fire.

Ice Prince says fans can expect a lot from his upcoming ‘Fire of Zamani’ album.

In a chat with the media the Chocolate City rapper who was recently decorated as best Africa act by BET said ‘My fans should expect art, that what I call my album. There are lots of surprises’.

The album will feature works from producers such Don Jazzy, Sarz, and Sunny Negie
The much anticipated album will also feature major international collaborations with the likes of Chip Monk, Wale and French Montana.
Fire of Zamani is due to be released on September 7, 2013.

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I was having a heated argument with a couple of friends. i was of the opinion that 9ice never hit platinum (1million copies sold) sales on gongo aso. pls did it? with proves too.

If you want to get rid of your belly, then drink sufficient amount of water every day. Drinking water, after regular intervals will help to boost your metabolism and remove toxins from your body.

Belly fat is a return gift that our haphazard lifestyle and wrong eating habits give us. Belly fat has always been a major concern area.

It not only destroys your image but also increases your risk to many health ailments. Try these Ayurveda tips to lose the fat deposits around your belly.

Start your day with lemon juice This is one of the best therapies to eliminate belly fat. Pinch some yellow juice into a glass of warm water and add some salt to it. Continue drinking this every morning to boost your metabolism and to get rid of that paunch.

Stay off from white rice Replace white rice with various wheat products. Include brown rice, brown bread, wholegrains, oats and quinoa in your diet.

Avoid sugary substances Stay away from sweets, sweetened drinks and foods rich in oil. Consuming these foods can increase body fat around various areas of your body like abdomen and thighs.

Drink plenty of water If you want to get rid of your belly, then drink sufficient amount of water every day. Drinking water, after regular intervals will help to boost your metabolism and remove toxins from your body.

Eat raw garlic Chew two to three cloves of garlic every morning, and drink a glass of lemon water after that. This treatment will double up your weight loss process and make your blood circulation smooth in your body.

Avoid non-veg food To eliminate belly fat, it is recommended that one should avoid non-vegetarian food as far as possible.

Load up on fruits and vegetables Eat a bowl of fruits daily in the morning and evening. This will fill you up with many antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.

Spice up your cooking Use spices like cinnamon, ginger and black pepper in your cooking. These spices are loaded with health benefits. They help to improve your insulin resistance and reduce levels of sugar in your blood.



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ITS IS FRESH FRO DBANJ O. FRONT PAGE PLS. https://www.nairaland.com/1395628/download-dbanj-raise-glasses-hennessy#17404683

Banger Pon This official Hennessy Artistry 2013 Theme Song for 2013…Listen and share your thought!!!
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Video: Mekoyo – Hello Ft. Ice – Man

Mr Mekoyo, popularly called Mekoyo, producer of the fans favourite Styl-Plus song, Olufunmi among others is back with a new video titled HELLO, in which he took to the mic himself. Some afro pop with Indian tune, you can’t just get enough. Featured on this track is Ice-Man. This video is not particularly new but it recently. This video is set to mark a series of other forth coming projects as singles featuring Terry G and Chuddy K awaits. Follow @mrMekoyo. The video was directed by Oludare.

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Swiftboy: Thanks Op! Artistes are not releasing albums as before.Even when Cd sales was the order of the day,piracy takes the largest share of album distributions.The adverse effect of poor music distribution has killed creativity in so many ways.Artistes now rely on shows and endorsement deals to survive which means no need to do any style of music aside dance-halls and high tempo songs that can move the crowd.The industry lacks structure.Even there are cases where artistes do free shows after been promised substantial amount by the show promoters.Thats why the music industry sucks! Its getting too commercial than art.Its more like pay to get promoted on the radios,d.js,tabloid e.t.c and you're guaranteed a place at the spotlight.

u are just on point. No substance and the likes of Bez, Timi Dakolo and the like may not make anything from this kind of structure. Even Darey as talented as he his still has go commercial at times to feed his hungry belly. What possible solutions do you think?

Here is another hit single from the past. Remedies, a group the homes Eedris Abdulkareem, Tony Tetuila and Eddy Montana. I wonder what Eedris was saying in the song. No wonder rugged man had a point then.

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https://www.nairaland.com/1394980/artistes-still-make-money-album i think this is a hot topic that needs to be on the front page

A very Long time ago, not so long ago though, artistes were accustomed to taking their musical albums to Alaba International Market, where they were being marketed. Most popular in the business then was Ahbu Ventures, T. Joe, and Obaino Music. This was a reflection of music distribution in the international scene too. World class music distributors like Columbia records turn Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group among others market music album globally for their respective clients. Then, artistes can be sure of a substantial amount on their intellectual property.

It is unknown exactly how many albums Thriller sold. It is estimated between 46 and 110 million. Easily making it the biggest selling album of all time. Michael also was paid more royalties from his albums than most other artists. (About $2 per album) So if he sold 46 million he would make 92 million etc etc. This is not counting video clips, the home movie - the making of Thriller and countless singles. SO I'm assuming he made a lot of money. Hope this helps. God Bless. RIP Michael Jackson. (wiki).

In Nigeria, there was no proper documentation of facts but it was reported that Timaya made over 5 million Naira on his first album, while Dbanj made over 7million on the album that contained the hit track “Suddenly”. Klever Jay was reported to have made about 3million Naira on the “Igboro ti daru” album. Although I must categorically say that this figures were not confirmed as our Alaba sources refuse to confirm any amount. One thing was yet confirmed, these artistes were paid in Millions.

The advent of internet of internet changed the global distribution of Music, leading to Digital/Online music distribution, which started in the late 20th century. It was recorded (in USA) that the largest record labels have all reported a considerable decline in overall revenues from sales of recorded music to consumers in the first decade of the 21st century. Revenues in the U.S. dropped by half over a decade, from a high of $14.6 billion in 1999 to $6.3 billion in 2009, according to Forrester Research. Atlantic Records reports that digital sales have surpassed physical sales. Worldwide revenues for CDs, vinyl, cassettes and digital downloads fell from $36.9 billion in 2000 to $15.9 billion in 2010 according to IFPI. The Economist and The New York Times report that the downward trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

In 2013, everything seems to a very sharp decline. Access to internet (Blackberry phones especially) has caused physical sales to reduce to almost nothing. Many bloggers would go to the extent of leaking songs to get views on their websites, which obviously has a devastating effect on the artiste whose intellectual property is being used. Even radio station that ought to pay artistes for playing their song would rather collect money from the artistes in other to play their song (a topic for another day). This made me wonder if artistes do make ANY amount at all on album sales or they just drop their albums online for free download and make all their fortune through shows and other avenues? Is this good for Music? In that case, should they still make albums(since Kcee had two contract deals with just 1 hi single)? What must be done? how should it be done? I had a sleepless night over this matter. Kindly drop you comment on my site as I will like to you it for another article thanks.




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Aristokrat Records is pleased to announce August 12th, 2013 as the release date for debut album of its leading act Burna Boy. The Album titled L.I.F.E which is an acronym for “Leaving an impact for eternity” embodies a total of 16 tracks all produced by the Aristokrat Super Producer Leriq. The album features industry heavyweights like Wizkid, Reminisce, MI, and Olamide. The L.I.F.E album experience comes in three folds “Street”,“Original”, and a deluxe edition, with each edition containing extra surprises for its listeners in addition to the original experience.
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Intro: My Life

No No No

Na So E Suppose Be

Run My Race | DL Run My Race Video

#Yawadey

Ma Loada Ma Motto

Abeg Abeg (Remix) feat. Tuface & Timaya

Dont Run feat. Reminisce & Olamide

MY CRY ft. MI

Jahs Love is True feat. Wizkid

Tonight

Like to party

Smooth Sailing

Guilty

Outro: Rember Me




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Lady Gaga has stripped naked in a video made to support and promote the Marina Abramovic Institute.

The ‘Born This Way’ singer is no stranger to baring the flesh, but she’s taken it to a whole new level by partaking in the video to support the Marina Abramovic Institute.

In the clip, the singer is seen in a variety of settings while making a continuous groaning sound as she practices the Abramovic method, designed to ‘heighten the participants’ awareness of their physical and mental experience in the present moment’.

The blonde star spends most of the video blindfolded while walking slowly and occasionally striking a pose, but at one point Gaga bends down to grab hold of a tree branch in a forest, before wrapping her arms around a large crystal on a piece of laminate flooring.

Serbian artist Marina is trying to raise $600,000 through donation service Kickstarter to fund her artworks. So far she has $228,683 of her target pledged.

Marina has also generously promised everyone who donates will get a ‘personal hug’. The money pledged is to be used to help get the Institute off the ground.

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Someone should please call a plumber, the rate at which songs get leaked these days cant stop to amaze me.

Here is "IN MY ROOM" by MMMG rep. Iyanya Featuring EME soldier, Skales. this gats to be in your playlist.
Cool RnB stuff, Listen only when alone with your hubby in the bedroom!

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Today is his birthday and *Mikel Obi*'s led *MMM Records*' ensign and rising star* 'Charass'*, makes a solo debut with the *TY-Mix* produced * 'Gbege'*. A totally infectious highlife tinged jam sees the singer who took the chorus for the popular MMM anthem, *'Bunka'* share the tale of a heart-breaker. Song is a guarantee fan-favourite.

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Chidozie Nnaji who is popularly known with his art name Yung Chido, the younger brother to the renown Nigerian actress , Genivieve Nnaji who has featured several artistes including Femi Kuti and an American act, Ace Hood is here to start dropping his songs.
He is HipHop. He was perfecting his lyrics and also engaging in his skate boarding. Now, he’s back and ready to take up his art which is HipHop. He owns his record label, Forever Young Virus “FYV”. He’s out with his first single and he partners with Benny P on this one. Its titled BRAGADO.

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hello mod, kindly add this song to the front page. it is another milestone by two Nigerians,

https://www.nairaland.com/1388970/nigerian-rapper-chuck-caesar-cinderella


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I am excited to submit the second single from US-based Nigerian rapper Chuck Caesar titled Cinderella which features critically acclaimed G-unit emcee Tony Yayo and Domination Nations's talented singer/songwriter Sabi.
Both rappers effortlessly deliver swag heavy bars over a lush pop-rap beat by SlimBeatz who produced Solidstar's dance hall hit Skibo. Sabi blesses the track with a lovely and catchy hook and verse which is sure to bring a
smile to every girls face. Chuck Caesar is passionate about shining a spotlight on music of Nigerian origin in the United States mainstream media and this crossover song might very well serve as a bridge between the two music scenes. Thank you for your time.

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The much anticipated track from Gabriel Afolayan, G- Fresh himself is out Plug it. Download Listen and Enjoy.

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Everywhere you look, on every billboard, on every channel, there's beautiful, scantily clad women. So you could be forgiven for thinking that female beauty is relegated to large boobs and a tiny waist. But the truth about women -- and about the men who love them -- is infinitely more complex.

In fact, when men on Reddit were asked what things women do that are irresistible, the answers were generally more innocent than overtly sexual.

Here are 10 of the answers that really rang true to us. All of these things get us every time.

No.10 The Putting-On-Tight-Jeans Dance
This is a special reward not for the majority of men, unless, of course, you break out a pair of binoculars and camp out in a tree (note: do not do this). In the early morning, when you're both preparing for the day ahead, sit back and watch your woman wriggle and dance herself into a pair of too-tight pants. This is what she does every day of her life, something she takes totally for granted, but to you will be like watching the sun rise. Guaranteed to make cold hearts melt.

No.9 Stretching In Front Of You
By now there should be a theme alert: most of what men find so irresistible about women involves the small, involuntary gestures they do every day, probably without even realizing. And stretching, arms up in the air, should be pretty high on that list. Just ask the men who go to yoga classes regularly. They know.

No.8 Flipping Their Hair
This is probably the most deliberate and seductive gesture on this list. Almost every romantic comedy makes light of how some women have a patented way of flipping their hair to get a man's attention, and for good reason: It works. It works very, very well.

No.7 Adjusting Your Necktie
This one is more for those married or in long-term relationships. But if that doesn't describe you, you're missing out on a great experience: having a woman adjust your necktie (or bow tie, if you're particularly dapper). There's something about this simple utilitarian gesture that's intimate and adorable.
No.6 Sneezing
In general, we men are rough, callous, dirty, unkempt, hairy and lumbering. So it should come as no surprise that much of what we find so attractive in the opposite sex is, well, their opposite attributes: their grace, tenderness and smoothness. And nowhere is that contrast more apparent than when they sneeze. Men tend to sneeze loudly and powerfully, like miniature volcanoes bursting; women, on the other hand, tend to have high-pitched, endearing sneezes.

No.5 Involuntarily Biting Their Lips
Spend time in coffee shops or college libraries and just observe women (in as un-creepy a way as you can manage), and you will see the famous lip bite. Many a heart has been melted, songs written and duels fought, over this small, thoughtless gesture.

No.4 Moving Their Hips
Low-cut pants, hip-hugger jeans, catwalk struts -- yup, guys love to watch girls move their hips, and girls know it. The take home message: Ladies, we love even something as simple as the way you walk. Carry on.


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Afro Pop artist Blacko Blaze has signed a management deal with international entertainment company Microbell Media Group, which is based in Toronto, Canada and responsible for the concert tours of Iyanya, WizKid, Skales, Flavour N'Abania, Bracket, Emma Nyra and many more.

Blacko Blaze is a multi-talented award-winning singer, song-writer, producer, and musician, with a number of hit singles in Canada such as; "Kajumbe", "Sexy Lady", "Beremole", "We Are So Sorry", and many more. He has also collaborated with African artists such as Runs Tee, Mustiboy and ID Cabasa. Blacko Blaze was the first winner of the "Best Artist" award for the 2011 African Entertainment Awards in Canada.


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This is a Pretty New Stuff from harrysong,it seems its unfinished thou!! but believe me,He delivered Completely.. Produced By Chimbalin,

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With Iyanya’s album currently selling high units on the street and online we can now say 2013 for Iyanya is already a successful year .The Kukere crooner is not sleeping on anything right now ,more music for his fans ,Studio to shows and back to studio .

Head swell is another potential hit banger which leaked online some few hours ago,my inside source told me this single was recorded when he was on tour to the UK .

Listen and share your thoughts . Song producer by the duo 2KRISS

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That is one big question we have to ask this question after the news rumours of Wande Coal leaving MAVIN broke like bonfire. I cannot tell you Wande Coal is leaving Mavin, and of course i am not here to tell you that. I am here to narrate the report of my investigation after i took precious time to poke my nose in the matter.

Not too long ago, MoHits disintegrated to be MAVIN and DB records. DB records is owned by Dbanj himself, he left Mohits with Kay – Switch his own blood brother. On the other hand Tiwa Savage joined the Legendary Don Jazzy’s team of Wande Coal, D’prince, Dr SID. Our Deal is on MAVIN so to the matter.

You should know, Tiwa Savage is signed to 323 entertainment, a record label owned by her fiance and herself. She has never for once hidden that fact. She also has a deal with MAVIN. Her record label started off far before she joined MAVIN, when people thought she was “waisting” her time, but there is no body that will not relish the chance to work with Don Jazzy (except maybe Kanye West). The connection between Tiwa Savage and Don jazzy is simple. Tee Billz which is Tiwa’s fiance and manager was also D’prince’s manager till few months back when they had to split amicably.

Wande Coal’s “THE KICK” and “ROTATE” both produced by Don Jazzy himself (also used to launch the Black Diamond Entertainment movement) never aroused suspicion until KILAJU, which was produced by Maleek Berry was released. When quizzed on twitter , Don Jazzy was said, a son can not live in his father’s house for ever.

With Tiwa Savage’s 323 entertainment and Black Diamond Entertainment of Wande Coal, can we conclude this is the trend in MAVIN? Maybe not just yet.

In my investigation, i decided to leave out D’prince, because he is Don Jazzy’s brother, and would most probably follow Don Jazzy’s path.

Dr Sid, who recently popped a mansion, and also made a return to his former manager during the now defunct Mo’Hits records day, List Management Sunday Are owned (Also D’Prince’s New Management), has signaled strong interest in business by launching his Chocolate Factory called INDULGE.

Don Jazzy has signaled interest in other parts of the economy other that entertainment, like floating an Oil and Gas company among others.

What do you think Don Jazzy is trying to do.

I am of the opinion that they all have long term deals with MAVIN and not ready to leave MAVIN, but due to Don Jazzy’s new task as both the face, producer and CEO of MAVIN (as well as his Night club) , he would not have much time for many times. The task was being shared by Dbanj and Don Jazzy in Mohits, when Dbanj was the face of Mohits and Don Jazzy was the brain. Being the two now can never be easy.

I thinl Don Jazzy is trying to build a record label that would allow him to get busy with other things. Giving his artistes creative and musical freedom. We have seen Don Jazzy produce several albums entirely but i guess he doesn’t want that any more, maybe he is getting to old for that(just kidding). I can boldly say that this is far away from the end of MAVIN, rather the beginning of a new musical Movement.

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ENTADAPLACE MEDIA, is about to launch her maiden mixtape, to be premiered on many of the major music blogs/site and u also stand a chance to be aired on Radio continental, Naijafm and Star fm.


Send your song (dance hall and Afro pop) to submit@ with the subject FOR MIXTAPE.

Things to send along.
- Pix or artwork
- Direct download link online
- Song itself.

Limited to just 10 upcoming artistes on a basis of first come first serve


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a porn star gave her life to Jesus and this is not on front page. I recommend it. https://www.nairaland.com/1378087/interview-thank-jesus-found-him

hello sir, the concept is that they are now emerging as a very big job in Africa. Some of them have always been good, but with increase in their demand they are getting bigger and bigger. Some of the jobs like the Agriculture thingy are perennial favourite. it is to be remembered that Agriculture once sustained this country. and although Agriculture is still buoyant, it is on a decline. How many of you want to be a Farmer?

Red_Card: Nice write up. I want to study Mass Communication in the university. After my graduation, I will love to become a blogger but I don't know how bloggers makes their money. Can someone please explain to me how bloggers makes their money? Please I dream of owning a big website like nairaland even though I will still be into other businesses by then. Thanks.

bro, i am a blogger myself, and i must tell you that if u dont start with big money, ur chances of making it to the top is low. there are so many big boys in it now and they know how to the the stories and songs 1st so you have to get that connection 1st before moving on to blogging.