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o4ka, i beg bon dis guy joo, make we get to lectures, |
For those who get wrong information about this artist, here is a chance to clear your heart, This interview was done 3 years ago during the controversy over the Kingship, SAHEED OSUPA SPEAKS ON WAR IN THE HOUSE OF FUJI, PLUS HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH BARRISTER KOLLINGTON, K1 AND PASUMA The war in the music house of Fuji, if there is anything to go by in recent times, has taken an interesting dimension.The principal actors, Saheed Osupa who was crowned King of Music by Alhaji Ayinde Barrister and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma who was crowned Otunba of Fuji music by K1, have been the focus of the feud. In this exclusive interview with www.nigeriafilms.com, he speaks about his background, the feud, his controversial nature, his relationship with K1, Pasuma, Kollington and Ayinde Barrister. Enjoy it. Tell us about yourself? I am Saheed Okunola. I was born 37 years ago in Laniba Compound Ayeye, Ibadan, Oyo State. I attended Saint Mary's Primary School, Ajegunle, Apapa, Lagos. I had my Secondary education at Amuwo Odofin High School, Mile 2,Lagos that I completed in 1987. I later proceeded to the Polytechnic Ibadan where I studied Business Administration for three years. When I travelled to the United States of America, I studied Networking Operations and a bit of programming. I also got some knowledge on Computer Repairs at Manhattan, New York Centre of American International College. How did you get to the United States of America? I was dating a babe who won the Immigration Visa Lottery to the United States. So I accompanied her as her husband. How did you get into music? Music runs in the family. My father was a Were music artiste. He was known as Moshood Ajiwere Layeye. He and two others known as Wasiu Anifowoshe Adakeja and Dauda Epo Akara were prominent Were music artistes. My father was an elder cousin to Alhaji Ayinde Barrister. When I wanted to start my father discouraged me but I took advantage of the fact that I didn't live with him and I started singing. I also have an elder brother called Negro who used to sing like K1. He was not creative but he was talented. All these got me interested in music. I eventually started my professional career in 1983. How old are you now? I am 37 years old. What is responsible for your controversial nature? A lot of people are of the opinion that I am controversial. Had I had not gone into music, I would have become a Human Rights Activist. I don't like it when people are cheated upon and I will never cheat upon anyone. I can overlook some attitude but once I discover the person wants to make it a routine then I will rebuff and I will not accept such things. This is my idiosyncratic attitude and the negative side of me. Based on this a lot of people are of the opinion that I am stubborn. It is my nature not that I believe in controversy or that I am controversial. If I keep expressing it and the person involved would not change then I would let the world know what the person is doing. How many albums have you released since 1983? I have released over 20 albums. I have “Fuji Fadisco” as my debut album, others include “Fuji Blues”, “Fuji Demonstration”, “Stainless”, “Master Blaster”, “Shovel Solo”, “Shovel Solo II”, “Unbeatable”, “Advice”, “Reliable”, “Respect”, “London Delight”, “Champion”, “African Delight” amongst others. Why is it that controversial issues and stories always surround you? This can simply be attributed to the fact that once upon a time I was not known to have issues with anyone. But since I came to limelight there has been nothing else but that. I have a forbearing spirit but once I discover that it is getting out of hands I will definitely talk. I give to everyone what is due to them. What is the cause of the war in the house of Fuji? The cause of the war in the house of Fuji is that honour is not given to whom it is due. The fight for supremacy has been the major cause of the war. If I am superior to any Fuji artiste and it is general knowledge than it should be accepted by everyone in good faith. Initially myself and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and a few others were regarded as artistes in the same category. But because of good promoters a sort of contest set in. Sequel to this individual abilities would be used as yardstick to judge the abilities of the artistes. Maybe Pasuma felt that judging by ability would not favour him, he then created a means to upgrade his status as a superiorartiste. When I travelled to the United States and while I was there I heard Alabi Pasuma had been made the Otunba of Fuji Music artistes. It followed that he was next to K1. But speaking on musical abilities he is not next to K1. Automatically he would proclaim himself King after K1. Based on this, I resolved not to be controversial and use my senses. About that time I started receiving calls from my fans saying that I should realise my position among Fuji artistes. I remember asking them if Wasiu Pasuma was Otunba of Fuji Music artistes and if K1 was the King? Was there any vacant position between the King and Otunba? I was calm but I believed if my ability was worth being made King, I would be crowned. At that time, it was believed I would never become King. Eventually, a show was organised where Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde, Muri Alabi Thunder and I performed. Then Alhaji Barrister told me that he appreciated my music and he had copies of all my albums. He informed me that I performed like him and he foresaw a situation whereby I would be the one to keep the Flag of Fuji Music flying and that God had blessed me with lots of talent. He said that when I took over from him I would surpass him. He told me that with the way I sing I can sustain the Fuji music, so that other genre of music will not overshadow Fuji music. He then asked me what he could do to let me be appreciated by all. My reply that day was that whatever he wished to do. He then said, “What if I honour you as the King of Music. Wasiu Ayinde K1 is the King of Fuji while you are the King of Music”. I felt happy that it was a good development for the music industry in Nigeria. I believe being the King of Music does not contend with K1 as the King of Fuji music. Since then I discovered Pasuma was not happy but I did not expect that because I thought my being King of Music should not cause trouble or bitter feelings from any quarters. It should not cause any feud but they deliberately turned it to war because they know everybody is aware that Saheed Osupa is a trouble maker. How the whole issue affected K1 is that there was a show at Ibadan which I was invited to. K1 also performed. I knew K1 was displeased but I did not allow that to affect me and I had no grudge against him. Though I was billed to perform the celebrant called me to tell me I would not perform at the party. While K1 was performing I went on stage to pay homage to him by prostrating and spray some money. He started singing that no one can remove his crown. Immediately I thought in my mind that I never contended as the King of Fuji but I am the King of Music. It was quite mind-boggling because I never elevated myself to his level but if K1 thought it was a contest then it is quite unfortunate he took it that way. Based on the war going on in the Fuji house of music, what is your relationship with Pasuma? I can say I don't have any grudge against Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, but now I have seen his true colours. To me he is greedy. Though I don't intend to insult him but in my opinion he is someone who believes every thing in the world should belong to him. He was crowned Otunba of Fuji, I did not contest that with him. Why is he unhappy that I was crowned the King of Music? Does he want to be Otunba of Fuji and King of Music at the same time? What do you say about your relationship with K1? I think K1 is yet to understand what is happening. I don't hold any grudge against K1. I think he misunderstood what is happening, otherwise he would not have such an attitude towards me. What about your relationship with Alhaji Kollington Ayinla? As it applies to K1 it applies to Alhaji Kollington Ayinla. Someone must have gone to Alhaji Kollington to mislead him. King of Music is different from King of Fuji Music. Kollington Ayinla is my father and I intend to go to him after the tension is gone to explain things to him properly. If he (Kollington) listened to my music he would have known I have nothing against K1. I only replied him when he said his crown as King of Fuji can't be taken away from him. How do you describe your relationship with Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister? Alhaji Barrister is my father and it is his efforts with other Fuji artistes like Kollington Ayinla and K1 that has made Fuji music prominent today. Our relationshi is that of father and son or as you may put it Legend and Son. What is the source of philosophical statements in your music? I would say 70% of those proverbs and lyrics are divine inspiration. Another source of these lyrics is that I move with elders from whom I learn a lot of words of wisdom and I make use of them in my songs. Do you write your lyrics or you sing and flow with the lyrics? Most of my lyrics come to my senses while I perform. I can write songs when I want to perform but while I am performing live shows all I need is to start. Lots of people raise questions based on your riches which does not reflect on your personality. For instance not many people believe you have an American Green Card, or own a Hummer Jeep or have built a mansion anywhere. What is responsible for this? Basically God has been responsible for this. I mean He (God) has always helped me with my finances. Whatever I desire I get it done. I will let out some things to you because of issues like this. Recently I have packed into my house at Sango Otta. I recently bought another house worth 12 million naira at Felele in Ibadan. Why were you recently arrested by EFCC officials? I don't want to comment on the EFCC issue. I think the issue has been resolved and so I don't want to dwell on that. Before they hit your head with the butt of the gun did you fight with EFCC officials? I don't want to talk about the issue. What is your philosophy about life? Life to me is like a stage where we are expected to act as artistes. But some people overreact, I mean they do things which are not in the script and some even add to the dialogue in the script. If a lot of people were contented with what God has directed us to do, then the world would have been a better place to live. How do you relax despite your music and movie production engagements? I must confess that I hardly rest especially now that the issue of controversy over kingship in the house of Fuji has started. I perform seven days a week. Can we say the controversy has brought you good fortunes? I must confess to you that the controversy has triggered my elevation. I have done lots of things from what I earned through the controversy. I was able to raise money to put finishing touches on my Sango Otta house and what I earned from the controversy helped me to acquire my new property at Ibadan. If I ask any promoter for 30 million naira, I will get it. I am such a person that God blessed me through misunderstanding or controversial issues. But I don't foment trouble because of this. The more people antagonise me, the more the blessings I receive. I can say the more people curse me unjustly, the more blessings I receive from God. What is responsible for this? That is the way God created me. In the course of the present controversy how many live recorded albums have you released? I have done over hundreds of recorded live shows. Sometimes I perform in the afternoon and at night. Sometimes I perform for three or four hours. The least sale I have recorded is 100,000 copies. Do you wish there should be a round table whereby all aggrieved parties will be called together and the issue will be amicably resolved? I cannot say because I make money from the controversy, so the feud should continue. I wouldn't mind if the issue is to be resolved amicably. It should be based on the fact that K1 is the King of Fuji Music, Saheed Osupa is the King of Music, while Wasiu Alabi Pasuma is the Otunba of all Fuji artistes. But I don't want any trouble. I don't want that my right be given to someone else. I will not take that. I am only after my rightful place and title in the Fuji Music Industry, not the money. If I don't do this, posterity will not forgive me. Fela is celebrated by the world today because he did all he did while alive. What makes you happy? I am happy because I am earning the fruit of my labour. How do you want to pay back to the society? I am planning towards that. I am presently putting up a structure that will be for charity purpose. I will source for donations but my input will be more. Its head office will be in Lagos with branches all over the world. It will be known as King Saheed Osupa Foundation. Advice for up-coming Fuji artistes? They must be hard working. How many awards do you have to your credit? I am not an award freak though I have some. But the way awards are handled abroad is not the way we go about giving awards in Nigeria. Most awards in Nigeria obviously lack good reasoning and public opinion. What would you love to be remembered for? I would love to be remembered as the artiste with the most philosophical lyrics in his music. I want my music to be a reference point and solution to every problem. What do you say about allegations of insulting Pasuma's mother in your music? People are just misquoting me. It is like someone calling me a pick pocket whereas the person is an armed robber. In that case when I reply that the person is an armed robber the issue gets messy. He claimed that I possess charms and answered that his mother got him the charms he uses. I did not insult his mother. His action brought about my reaction. Message for your fans? I thank them for their support and good advice. They tell me the truth. By TAIWO OBATUSIN for WWW.NIGERIAFILMS.COM Many will criticize despite the clarity |
As it was in the rule of this thread, we need reasonable and genuine facts with sincerity, OLAADEGBU: |
listen man, dont copy past anything here, here is a chance for you to demonstrate ur knowledge in ur religion yet start talking about someone, follow the rules of the post plz |
i dont no much abt rap, i just see guys rapping, listen to few raps, thats all |
Hey everyone, I think its time we show maturity and debate reasonably, No Insult, u don't need to force your idea or point on anyone,let d genuineness of your point speak for itself, May be people can be saved, You don't need to bring unreasonable point in the name of defending your religion, let your knowledge in your religion speak for itself, this is not an argument but debate, Its a test to how much u no and understand your religion, U don't need to attack anybody's point or opinion by directly talking to that person, instead carefully analyze and break down the message, Here is the Question In Christianity, it is believed that Jesus is way and the savior, Quoting from the bible: I am the way, the truth, and the life; NO MAN cometh unto the Father, BUT BY ME.” — Jesus Christ (John 14:6) Despite the fact that there is nothing like the word Christianity in the bible, there is Jesus, so Christianity represent Jesus's followers. In Islam, it is also believed that Prophet Moh'd (S.A.W) is the last prophet with the complete message of salvation and also that Islam is the only way to God, Quoting from the Qur'an:9:33 "He has sent His Messenger (Muhammad) with guidance and the Religion of Truth (Islam) to make it superior over all religions, Qur'an 3:85 "If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (Surrender), never will it be accepted of him,and in the hereafter he shall be one of the losers." How are u sure that you are on the right path? what makes you think what you believe is the truth? what if you get to Heaven and realized what you believed is not the way? Wht if you are not covered with the blood of Jesus? what if Islam is not the way? what if the blood of Jesus is nothing as you believed, what if Prophet Moh'd is not what you think? How can you explain these above and be firm in understand of your religion, Plz do not talk about spiritatual believe, becos our God is a practical God, present a religious evidence that made you believe u re on the right path, The floor is Open |
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u guys talk with carefully knowing facts, Saheed osupa is the best selling fuji artist since 2008 till date, he sold 1 million copy of his Mr.music album in d first week of its release at the rate of 500naira per copy, as i said earlier,we try to book him for a show, but to my surprise the whole date has been booked till October 16, like two months before d date, and he collected 1.5m, if he collect d same for the other two months show 4 our date, 1.5m x 60 days and many more to come, enough money spray on d show, after show,they sell Cds of every days shows, ha ha RND and HIp Hop go die to make such cash They even Go to 2 ,3 shows a day sometimes, i dont no of other artist nw, but i can bet that saheed has show from till February next year saheed has over 5 houses now, and many business investment, from an interview While he did not deny hitting a goldmine with his previous three-in-one work, Endorsement, reputed to be the best-selling Fuji music album ever, he revealed his earnings and what he did with it this way: “It fetched me millions of naira and it is one of the highest I've earned as royalty on an album as an artiste. I used the money to build the house I commissioned in Ibadan. I bought the uncompleted building for N12million and I carried out extensive renovation just to make it alluring. I spent about N50million on the building project. I bought some security doors at N800, 000 unit price and I purchased about 23 of such. So, you can see that it is not a small house. Though I won't leave Surulere where I reside, I just want to use the house to make some noise in town and tell my fans that their love for me and my band is not wasted. I have choice properties in many other places. I've just completed one in Ajao Estate. It cost me N50 million. Apart from other houses that I built in various parts of Lagos, efforts are in top gear concerning my 52-building estate project somewhere near Ikorodu. But I must confess that my fans have been wonderful. Even the Chrysler car I bought, I don't usually ride in it. You'll often see me in the Lexus SUV. And because of what the Holy Quran teaches me, I don't boast about what God has given me. I've not cruised in my Hummer SUV for more than three times; it is parked in one of my houses. I bought the car for N8.5million when a friend insisted that I must ride in some of the best cars in the world because of his love for me.” http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/40191/1/Its-unfair-to-say-Im-controversial-Saheed-Osupa/Page1.html |
plz send ur email address, i will send u a message Thanks |
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d RNB guys get deals, but once in a while, psquare get a deal of 35million with glo in a years deal,but jst last month, we try to book saheed for a show, but to my sprise, he said from last month till october 15 all booked and we have to queue for 16 October, he collected 1.5million 4 d show, jst a day sow if he was collecting similar in other shows, then they are richers i guess, |
o4ka so whats up now, ? |
plz, any one here to help get this done? |
o4ka.whats up now, hv been waiting |
so where do u send essay to? |
Oga lecturer, i beg OOOOOO dis ur student is loyal ooooooooo. i just don't havemuch doing now and i know i can make it in a week, |
ofoka, wats up now |
he just finish a collabo with isolate titled Buga won, and another with Seriki of Alapomeji titled Bo ya le mo, serious u no |
To all fans,critics and haterz of tuface idibia,, 2 Face and King David enters the studio to do a collaboration for the Nigeria Golden Jubilee in London. The track is filled with , energy and excitement as stated from house media reviews. Also The soundtrack is produced by Ozzie, Mo Eazy and King David making it a great combination. Nigerians working together does not get better than this. Watch out for the OFFICIAL VIDEO and FULL TRACK COMING SOOON https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1kxeK66HAE&sns=fb |
lol, just kidding. i want to learn for 7 days, challenge minor rapers for three weeks, battle with the best on nairaland in a months time and become the best in 3 months, that's my target, any teacher, ? |
hey ofoka, am giving u d opportunity to train a student dat will be the number 1 nairap since both of u cant, be my teacher, am battling with u b4 graduation |
Good day everyone, Thanks for your patronage, Its nice being back on this forum |
2FACE RECORDS SOUNDTRACK FOR NAFDAC Late last year2009, 2face was unveiled as NAFDAC ambassador, and since then he has been working tirelessly to justify that position in is social responsibility pursuit. To this end the artist has recorded a soundtrack titled “MAN UNKIND”. The song has been described by a privilege few as one of the most witty and message oriented social responsibility song that has come from the award – winning act in awhile. On Sunday the 27th 2010, the video will serve as public service announcement to effectively drive the timely message of the song through poignant and mind blistery graphics description characteristic with 2face. The video chronicles man’s unkindness to mankind via the illicit traffic of fake drugs. According to Efe Omorogbe,” a road show with a national outlook is in the offing to make 2face’s run as NAFDAC ambassador a memorable and beneficial one. Besides, the management team is bent on scoring another first with this latest project. The video was shot by EMMA GECKO. http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2010/08/06/2face-bags-mega-deal-with-nafdac/ |
2FACE RECORDS SOUNDTRACK FOR NAFDAC Late last year2009, 2face was unveiled as NAFDAC ambassador, and since then he has been working tirelessly to justify that position in is social responsibility pursuit. To this end the artist has recorded a soundtrack titled “MAN UNKIND”. The song has been described by a privilege few as one of the most witty and message oriented social responsibility song that has come from the award – winning act in awhile. On Sunday the 27th 2010, the video will serve as public service announcement to effectively drive the timely message of the song through poignant and mind blistery graphics description characteristic with 2face. The video chronicles man’s unkindness to mankind via the illicit traffic of fake drugs. According to Efe Omorogbe,” a road show with a national outlook is in the offing to make 2face’s run as NAFDAC ambassador a memorable and beneficial one. Besides, the management team is bent on scoring another first with this latest project. The video was shot by EMMA GECKO. |
Am jst a 2face fan who love 2 share d luv of being a tu fan wt d world. Enjoy wt i enjoy abt tu,nd feel wat i felt in being his fan |
hey guys, from tuface ! Our target is, a four digit number. Lets keep keep moving on. we are 99, awoooo! abi nah yahoo? Lets do it, there are some special things that will be happening on this page very soon, wetin we dey wait for nah make we plenty small, make e no be lyk say na ONLY ME dey for here. For this page i no fit do anyhow, na una i dey lean on everytime. Fan of the week go dey dey, and , some other nice ideas wey u fit give are welcome. LETS GO! Wishing all of una a stress-free week at work/school. As we no even get office and no go school, e no mean say make we no wish u people wey sabi pass us goodluck. UJAH BLESS, 'ONLY ME' Verse 1 If to say nah just me, I'll be living like I don't care Live my life until nobody dare , If nah just me, I'll be doing anyhow Because nobody go dey a to challenge me Nobody supernatural Live versus spirit of the carnvial The personality no matter at all Individuality cannot make us tall I sing, I sing, for all y'all Don't let anybody push you to the wall Nah community na in make us tall Secret society na in break us all I don't want to be talking like a preacher at all I no want to do as I sabi pass ball I know say eno be everybody e sabi play ball But arise, o compatriot, if Nigeria call Some make you just dey do your thing, make I do my thing Live and let living instead of to be feeling like a king On top of nothing, stop the bragging on top the posing Because you know say only na vanity vanishing ONLY ME verse 2: I said, who get ear, make them hear No go tell anybody say you see me for here If nah only me, you know say , I no go care Just like everybody I wish life was fair Only me, there will be no one for me to dare Nobody to follow me, scatter money in the air No one to lean on in terms of despair Too much of everything, we no want to share with with It will be only me going to the cinema lyrics from museke.com No girlfriend to tell once in a while say 'free me ma' But now I got Funke, and Enonu and Chindera Cos I am the only superman in the area Some make you just dey do your thing, make I do my thing Live and let living instead of to be feeling like a king On top of nothing, stop the bragging on top the posing Because you know say only na vanity vanishing THINK 2CE MA PPL: Just like rains drops falling frm my eyes,Just like tears drops falling frm d sky,it's like a blessing,a blessing in disguise dat we fail to realize & we ve to pay d price,pay d price,see young man becareful and think it 2ce be4 u choose to,to use,before u choose to use your device so dat u dont ve rain dro, ps falling from your eyes only it is a blessing in disguise oh what a sacrifice a sacrifice I see individuality cannot make us tall, secret society na en break us all, so think twice before you choose to use your device. Ujah bless no one can curse, One love. Kpokoooo. THINK 2CE MA PPL: Just like rains drops falling frm my eyes,Just like tears drops falling frm d sky,it's like a blessing,a blessing in disguise dat we fail to realize & we ve to pay d price,pay d price,see young man becareful and think it 2ce be4 u choose to,to use,before u choose to use your device so dat u dont ve rain dro, ps falling from your eyes only it is a blessing in disguise oh what a sacrifice a sacrifice I see http://www.facebook.com/pages/TUFACE-IDIBIAS-UNSTOPPABLE-INTERNATIONAL-EDITION/127876523908192?v=wall#!/pages/TUFACE-IDIBIAS-UNSTOPPABLE-INTERNATIONAL-EDITION/127876523908192?v=wall |
hey guys, from tuface ! Our target is, a four digit number. Lets keep keep moving on. we are 99, awoooo! abi nah yahoo? Lets do it, there are some special things that will be happening on this page very soon, wetin we dey wait for nah make we plenty small, make e no be lyk say na ONLY ME dey for here. For this page i no fit do anyhow, na una i dey lean on everytime. Fan of the week go dey dey, and , some other nice ideas wey u fit give are welcome. LETS GO! Wishing all of una a stress-free week at work/school. As we no even get office and no go school, e no mean say make we no wish u people wey sabi pass us goodluck. UJAH BLESS, 'ONLY ME' Verse 1 If to say nah just me, I'll be living like I don't care Live my life until nobody dare , If nah just me, I'll be doing anyhow Because nobody go dey a to challenge me Nobody supernatural Live versus spirit of the carnvial The personality no matter at all Individuality cannot make us tall I sing, I sing, for all y'all Don't let anybody push you to the wall Nah community na in make us tall Secret society na in break us all I don't want to be talking like a preacher at all I no want to do as I sabi pass ball I know say eno be everybody e sabi play ball But arise, o compatriot, if Nigeria call Some make you just dey do your thing, make I do my thing Live and let living instead of to be feeling like a king On top of nothing, stop the bragging on top the posing Because you know say only na vanity vanishing ONLY ME verse 2: I said, who get ear, make them hear No go tell anybody say you see me for here If nah only me, you know say , I no go care Just like everybody I wish life was fair Only me, there will be no one for me to dare Nobody to follow me, scatter money in the air No one to lean on in terms of despair Too much of everything, we no want to share with with It will be only me going to the cinema lyrics from museke.com No girlfriend to tell once in a while say 'free me ma' But now I got Funke, and Enonu and Chindera Cos I am the only superman in the area Some make you just dey do your thing, make I do my thing Live and let living instead of to be feeling like a king On top of nothing, stop the bragging on top the posing Because you know say only na vanity vanishing THINK 2CE MA PPL: Just like rains drops falling frm my eyes,Just like tears drops falling frm d sky,it's like a blessing,a blessing in disguise dat we fail to realize & we ve to pay d price,pay d price,see young man becareful and think it 2ce be4 u choose to,to use,before u choose to use ur device so dat u dont ve rain dro, ps falling from ur eyes only it is a blessing in disguise oh what a sacrifice a sacrifice I see individuality cannot make us tall, secret society na en break us all, so think twice before you choose to use your device. Ujah bless no one can curse, One love. Kpokoooo. THINK 2CE MA PPL: Just like rains drops falling frm my eyes,Just like tears drops falling frm d sky,it's like a blessing,a blessing in disguise dat we fail to realize & we ve to pay d price,pay d price,see young man becareful and think it 2ce be4 u choose to,to use,before u choose to use ur device so dat u dont ve rain dro, ps falling from ur eyes only it is a blessing in disguise oh what a sacrifice a sacrifice I see http://www.facebook.com/pages/TUFACE-IDIBIAS-UNSTOPPABLE-INTERNATIONAL-EDITION/127876523908192?v=wall#!/pages/TUFACE-IDIBIAS-UNSTOPPABLE-INTERNATIONAL-EDITION/127876523908192?v=wall |
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Take It Back Appreciate It Fly A strong review of Naija albums GENRE: RnB & Reggae LABEL: Hypertek Entertainment Year of release: 2010 Like most major superstars in recent times, 2Face has had his own dark moments in his illustrious career. Like a public villain whose name is even similar to DC’s super-villain in the Batman comic series – Two-Face, it seems Innocent Ujah Idibia also chooses to make life & career decisions based on a coin toss (Heads, I use condom(s); Tails, I don’t); now much more matured, 2Face has decided to use his juggernaut powers to become a positive Unstoppable Musical Force Retaining 7 songs from the poorly accepted original ‘Unstoppable’ LP and introducing 7 new ones in this International edition, 2Face, from the 1st track – “Raindrops” makes it clear that ‘Unstoppable 2’ will be his most intimate and heartfelt album to date. The Reggae driven track is heavy-laden with emotions as 2Face sings from his heart about all the personal battles, mama drama, paternity requests, bad press, how he paid the price and how he still counts his blessings and loves his 10, 7, 5 children. It’s done so creatively that while many artists would have wasted disc space & time with gibberish and skits trying to prep the listener, 2Baba’s forces his audience to think and interpret on their own – The song’s message sits in as being Unstoppable even with every major obstacle and mistakes in life. Next up is my standout track on the album – “Be There.” From start to finish it is as close to flawless as a track can be. 2Face literally brings forth his most decent song-writing to date and showcases his highly rated powerful voice. It has the potential to compete with the best tracks that the artist has ever written or sung (“African Queen”, “Ole”). It’s easy to get caught up in its melody and it’s stripped down Soft-rock production is top class. The reworked “Take It Back” maintains radio appeal and sees 2Baba’s vocals accompanied by a dope use of tempo and melody between the bridge, hook and verses. The fun-filled “I Sing” is sampled from Fela’s “Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense” and J Sleek’s Afro-beat driven production make beat-heavy impressions amidst 2Face’s harmonizing “I sing, I sing, I sing I beg everyone to join my song/let’s hip and hop and rock and roll it all night long/let’s pop Champagne together/come out come out wherever u are/party non stopper/make we do the ruba duba/to this afrobeat song/make we do the tapper tapper/clap hands together/go on so un so un.” Lil Ehi then orders us to ‘play the other one’ as we get a proper chance to listen to the overlooked gem of a track on his last album – “Free”. One of 2Baba’s best qualities is his ability to deliver monster hits that never copy the same formula. He is simply a chameleon. The monster hit “Implication” is different in delivery and melody to 2009’s banger “Enter the Place” which features Sound Sultan and I’m sure both are still favorites amongst DJs, Rump-shakers and ‘Sister Kolombi-ists’. “Emotion” sees Mr Idibia venture away from the traditional R&B ballad and into the realm of Rock/Pop. His ability to adapt his voice, production and confidence to fit a track or topic is so impressive. It’s as if J Sleek produced this one with the European market in mind. Current single “Only Me” is simply brilliant and grows on you play after play. In the span of the one track 2Face bring up thoughts of justice against corruption and greed, spirituality, hope, and more. The single serves as a very relevant track to 9ja today, and is a notable standout on the project. The imported “Outside” would be the standout cut on anybody else’s record, and should challenge as one of the ladies’ favorite from the album and with good reason. The remix to “Be There” comes with a very different mid-tempo popping beat and 2Face carefully chooses an incredible contributor in MI to feature on the track; and is a welcome addition as he seems to share Innocent’s vision to speak to R&B & Hiphop fans of yesterday and tomorrow at once. Never a stranger to the influences of Jamaican music, the multi-award winner on the next 2 cuts – “Fly” and “Appreciate It” infuses reggae’s warped sounds & chanting with his power crooning and ultimately thanks and praises God for everything. Of course thanks to Maltina Dance Off and soccer related radio shows, “Power of Naija” should keep the listeners constantly on their toes. Unstoppable (2), The International Edition is 2Face’s attempt to put it all in perspective and re-enter the public eye with what made him famous to begin with – A Distinct sweet sounding mix of R’n’B, Soft Rock, Hip-Hop & Reggae. For how watered-down 9ja Hip Hop landscape has become, today’s R&B is even more so. With few notable exceptions, today’s R&B artists are either busy pretending that they’re con-artists, thugs, or simply pushing hyper-sexualized lyrics that deal only with “the good life.” In 2Face, we have an artist over-ready for export that is both a genius AND has an adventurous, unique style. He finishes out the decade with another excellent album improving his image and sealing his legacy while proving that he can still push the bar higher. Without needing a surplus of artists (only 3 guest spots) to contribute to the album; he makes it very visible why he is 1 of the most desired collaborators in the game. Producers like J Sleek, Wayne MC Nelshe and Jiggy Jegg come through on this masterpiece to provide deluxe production where 2Face does what we always want him to do – to sing, to sing, to sing… Outstanding Tracks: Be There, Raindrops, Only Me, I Sing, Do It, Implication, Be There(remix) Disappointing Tracks: None VOCAL DROPS Rating System VERSATILITY: 10/10 OPINION (Personal): 9/10 CREATIVITY: 8/10 ACCEPTANCE: 10/10 LYRICS: 7/10 DELIVERY: 10/10 RHYTHM: 9/10 ORIGINALITY: 9/10 PRODUCTION: 8/10 SKIP FACTOR: 10/10 THE VERDICT: 9.0/10 It’s been a while since any Nigerian artist released a timeless album (Onyeka Onwenu & KSA). All indicators point to the UNSTOPPABLE (The International Edition) as the next one: * N1,000.00 price tag (and people still dey rush buy am) * It is as intimate and beautiful as RnB gets. * International appeal * Unique & different (revolutionary) * No disappointing track * Easy on the ear and cuts across all genre. While artists have detailed formulas for record, 2Face takes the audience on journeys. He removes the limitations of conventional RnB songs or themes and refuses to cater towards any specific audience in hopes to stay relevant. He simply creates. His music oozes of confidence and with an album entitled Unstoppable, it’s clear he believes it. The R&B King brings forth a very brilliant album in the high hope that it will allow fans and the media to forgive his transgressions. In my opinion, it already does that. The real question is if the rest of the world is ready for 2Baba cos for Nigeria, Africa & all the fertile ladies, he is UNSTOPPABLE. This album is A CLASSIC. How do u rate the Album |