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ghyxzo: i dnt knw wat u backyard music critics use 4 ya rap critics cateria i ve luv 4 al 9ja rapas bt 4nw ice prince is d best in market n street

ice prince is only commercial he's not that dope

ghyxzo: plz wen ratin dix nonsense always note 2say is your opion nt general. 4me iceprince is d best naija rappa 4 nw cuz bn d best u nid 2b creative 2sell ur cds n mak d ordinary pipo in d street sing along

Define rap

Jregz: Are u fucking kidding me ? u put iceshit on the list and leaving j.Jagz in the "Worthy mentions" list

Vector Is better than a conjoined phyno, olamide.... Na ur own list sha

lmao

10. Reminisce

Reminisce is a very skilful rapper when it comes to his local dialect, Yoruba, and pretty decent when spittin’ in the English language. His street appeal and commercial success have made him very relevant whenever rap is mentioned in Nigeria. His versatility, catchy phrases describing his thoughts tend to usually solicit a rewind to verify that you heard right while listening to his music. He displayed this perfectly in “Government (Ijoba)” featuring Olamide and Endia.


 9. Naeto C

Naeto C came in the game and took rap to an unprecedented commercial level with Kini Big Deal and his debut album. You can also tell that apart from being a rapper, he is a music composer who focuses on building the structure of his songs. Naeto also tends to pay special attention to details from his very catchy hooks to his bars.  He displays all these on Tony Montana, I gentle O, Can You Do It and even his older tracks.


8. Vector

Other than his work ethic, Vector‘s strength is his word play ability. He tends to put words together to make meaning and then goes ahead and uses that meaning to explain a point. So for the most part, he uses inference as opposed to laying down lyrics that will paint a clear picture. It’s almost like, sometimes he wants his audience to do some work in order to figure out the point he tries to make.  In addition, Vector keeps a strong flow for the most part and delivers the right voice tone/inflection to each beat/instrumental and music context.


7. Ice Prince

Panshak Zamani unofficially holds the current title for “most commercial rap artist”, but still makes the list for a couple of  reasons; his canny ability to coin catchy rap lines and hooks in his commercial songs such as “Aboki” and his fierce delivery that commands attention when we listen to his hard core rap freestyles such as “Truth”. Like it or not, it requires real skills to go commercial as a rapper and still switch it up when required.


6. ShowDemCamp (SDC)

The duo Ghost and Tec are true rappers of this time. When they rap, they tend not to emphasize their punchlines or wordplay so as not to compromise the big picture. Instead, they use their wordplay as tools to stay on topic and to paint a very clear scenario or story. Ghost spits the lyrical fiya and Tec delivers catchy flows, but together they are able to rap without compromising or mumbling words just to rhyme. SDC’s ultimate focus in most of their verses is to deliver a  full story or use descriptions to make a point that you will see play out in your head as you listen, and they still manage to make each line rhyme. They also tend to be big on rapping about their experiences and lifestyle.

5. SiNZU

No one is touching Sinzu when it comes to maintaining the same level of delivery on any kind of beat or song; party, conscious, gangster, local… you name it. He is as versatile as they come. Most of us know that Sinzu grew up partly in Ogba, Lagos and Los Angeles California.  His strength is his impeccable delivery (flow, bars and words) when he does any type of track. So when he is rappin’ with a down South or  an L.A type flow, he does it properly and is still able to switch to Naija street type flow within the same 16 bars. Sinzu is also big on infusing humour into his music which keeps his listeners very entertained.


4. M.I

Since M.I Abaga dropped his debut album in 2008, rap music has never been the same. He single-handedly upped the standards of Naija rap music. With M.I, his voice coupled with his skill (strong flow, punch lines, story telling ability and uncommon and unexpected joining of words to make meaning which is popularly known as wordplay) make him a master at rapping. On LOST, the 1st single of his iLLegal Music 2 mixtape, instead of just saying some folks are taking the piss, he put words together and delivered these lines ‘these dicks made a quick move to zipper down a piss take‘ … You can hear more from the aformentioned mixtape… Don’t be fooled by Chairman.


3. Phyno

When you rap in a native African language (Igbo) and you are able to deliver it in a polished manner that gets even those who don’t understand the words that are coming out of your mouth to not only listen, but wish that they understood your language so that they can experience the entirety of what you are spittin, then you are on your way to greatness. This is one of Phyno‘s core strengths and it is obvious that he has won the hearts of most music lovers in Nigeria to where his name has to be mentioned whenever rap music is the topic of discussion. His style can easily be exported and liked outside Nigeria.


2. Olamide

Other than his apparent work ethic which is evident in the rate at which he releases music, Olamide’s nonchalant, street flavored and playful delivery of words which surprisingly, typically make sense and rhymes, tend to draw most of us to listen to him; so he has taken care of the attraction factor where most people actually feel the need to listen to his verses all the way through. Digging deeper to his lyrics both in English and Yoruba, Olamide is not much of a storyteller but he is able to make a clear point with strong metaphors, which are difficult to rhyme in Yoruba, and out of this world comparisons that are guaranteed to crack you up.


1. ModeNine

Whether he knows it or not, ModeNine, who we can all agree is the GrandFather of true lyricism in Nigerian hiphop, has the ability and skill to go commercial. This fierce emcee can do anything with words from punch lines, to clear and vivid story telling, to using metaphors that will make you put a puzzle together in his verses. ModeNine’s flow is extra fluid and floats exactly to the beat; he spits his lyrics right within the confines of whatever beat he is dealt in an effortless manner. For all his fans praying he goes commercial, there is hope because he can if he decides to.


Worthy Mentions

1. Phenom


Phenom‘s potential is obvious; all you have to do is listen to his TKG freestyle where he switches flows at will whenever the beat switched. He also delivered on all songs he featured on including Maleek Berry’s New Bounce ft Wizkid.

2. Boogey


Boogey is a fast rapper so you have to listen fast so you can follow him when he skilfully delivers his bars. The kid can rap very well and it appears that ModeNine and M.I agree and respect his skill level enough to feature him on their Occupy The Throne and iLLegal Music 2 mixtapes respectively.

3. Ikechukwu
Ikechukwu also known as Killz remains relevant in Nigerian rap music today. Killz is going the commercial route with an Igbo angle and we all check for his new joints whenever they get released.
4. IllBliss
Ibo Boy iLLBliss who dropped his new album in December of 2012 raps with a calm flow without too much force and delivers his bars in a regular talking tone which fits his size and demeanor. BOSS-type delivery, its no wonder he named his most recent album OGA BOSS.
5. Jesse Jagz
Jargo as most of us know him, has turned all the way spiritual and can rap his lungs off. In his most recent album, he spits long bars on most of the songs to a point that you actually realize that he has been rapping for a while. Above his ability to rap for long at one go, Jesse Jagz also tends to speak lots of sense; personal and social-wise in his

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God created human o

fijiano202: U are wrong abt the continents cos Oceanic starts with O and ends with C

oceanic is also known as australia

Tenison96: What about Europe?

it begins with 'E' so it would End with 'E'

M.I is better than mode9 cause M.I is more versertile

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Djicemob: i like MI too but that was then.Till he comes out with new joints am not gonna put him in my list.

lol he'd come out soon with 1 this year he as been busy with GLO lately

Djicemob: lol.if the listed above make-up the "whole industry",then yes i hate the "industry".Here are some artiste i actually like.
2Face
Brymo
Tekno
Modenine
Jesse jags
Rayce
Erigga
Phyno
Yung6ix
Wanna know more?...

what about M.I

Opiosko: I have witnessedL a longer one, 27days

Where : guy you must be a dead guy queuing 2 go 2 hell #lol

M.I, jesse jagz, kendrick lamar, mode9, phenom, jay z, tupac, N.W.A,biggie,vector

Don't mind it joor!!!! Holland is winning

mumumugu: What is the difference between rapping and talking fast

RAP is rhythmical applied poetry

Mi_abaga

ROC BOYS: The foundation of the label occurred in 1996, beginning as an independent outlet for rapper Jay-Z's first album. After being turned down by several major labels, Carter, Dash and Burke started their own label through Priority Records, using money from the music videos provided by Payday Records due to their singles only deal. Though Reasonable Doubt didn't immediately attain commercial success, it spawned several hits, a close relationship with The Notorious B.I.G. and procured him a reputation in the hip-hop community. Starting out as Roc-A-Fella's only artist, Jay-Z was supported by Biggie producer DJ Clark Kent and DJ Ski, who was then working with Camp Lo; affiliated rappers included duo Da Ranjahz, Sauce Money, Jaz-O, and a young Memphis Bleek, though only Bleek would eventually sign with the label. According to Dame, the label had intended on releasing Nas' group The Firm, but the deal fell through: CHOC BOYS. Originally founded as a nightclub in 1997, Chocolate City quickly became the number one promotions outfit in the Northern part of Nigeria[citation needed] and moved into the industry main stream in 2005 with the launch of the record label (Chocolate City Music). In 2001, Audu Maikori founded the Guild of Artistes and Poets with Paul Okeugo which was called an "arts appreciation society" which held weekly meetings which focused on the arts, music, poetry and creativity as a means of youth engagement and empowerement. So which crew do u think is better

M.I abaga : somebody wants to die. Thou shall not be afraid
For the terror by the night
Or for the arrow that fly by day
Or for the pestilence that walk in the dark
Or for the destruction
A thousand shall fall by my side
And ten thousand all around me. Haha! 2009!
Chocolate city
Loopy Records baby,
M.I.2
This is Officially the countdown
Let’s go
Let’s get em
M.I. Chorus
Oh, oh, oh, lord!
Why do they keep pushing me (2x)
Oh, oh, oh lord
Maybe they want to die!
Somebody wants to die! VERSE 1 (M.I)
They call me M.I Abaga
J town rapper
Jesse Jagga  broda
You can’t do me nada!
2009 M.I rocking at the MAMAs
You can buy my cd and rock it with your mama
Me don’t want no drama!
I’m learning to ignore shit
Nobody comes close
Is sorta like an orphan
Yes they a little fly
M.I is an orbit!
Making more green than an orchard
Fork it!
M.I Abaga, go check my data
my cd come boom shaka laka Alaba
I’ve been on tour
They never Cross River like Calabar
The only way you cold is your careers like cadaver
Don’t even bother
Beneath us like Rafa
Kickin soccer proper like Kaka
Rule over the  game Sepp Blatter
Chocolate city scatter
My berry very sweet, plus I’m black! VERSE 2 (ICE PRINCE ZAMANI)
Yo, I’m Ice Prince Zamani
J-town’s granny
Coming out fresh
In my Giorgio Armani
Used to be broke a*s, couldn’t get a penny
But now I’m in the house
Cleaning out like a nanny
Zoom like a vespa
Sweet like nectar
I’m not saying I’m the best
But I’m closer than the rest
homey and grinding defining
I was j town’s number 1 before M-spoke signed me
Me now I’m Hector
Key to the label
Imagine all my cream
Add p to the table
They wonder why I’m on this
Dumb a*s question
A little bit of me
Be the key to ignition
Don’t even bother
You ain’t spittin’ proper
I’m in the top 10
And my single never dropa
I’m the mother sucker
Star lyrics like a lager (Store lyrics like a locker)
I bomba klak a mic
Like a rocker
Blah! VERSE 3 (M.I)
They messing with Chocolate City’s logo
these niggas want promo
they standing way too close they so homo
they need to clean up their flow
they need omo
I make money, money’s my motto
Yes I do eat beef,
but right now I’m fasting!
You don’t even want it anyway
Why you actin’?
Niggas want drama, I’mma holla when I’m casting
I’m ever green, ever ready, ever lasting
M.I.2 anticipated like detox
I never falls I stay on my feet like Reebok
competition distant
I’m run like they see cops
M.I, Jags, Ice flier than three hawks
and I’m so hip hop
I’m like a beat box
Y’all haters are chicken
Y’all are peacocks
Sweet rappers y’all about to get peeled off
I talk a hard game
They really feel soft
This is real talk
I had to restart
And now I’m back from there
To make their knees knock
I’m the a b c
And y’all even d blocks
I’m the bars, I’m the chain, I must be loved
I’m seeing open doors, promoting tours
Closing bars smoking four fours
While y’all grabbing open doors
Hate on my style hate on my flow hate on my vocal cords
You setting a bad man loose
Like they open doors
I know life is a b**ch
And I’m a loco yours
I’m dating smoking broads
You driving broken cars
Y’alla niggas buying lines and poaching bars
Coming at me is the only way that you’ll ever approach a star
m.i finito
never be an equal
never be a sequel
such a huge ego
and I will never crash I’m no Sosoliso
I got Chocolate city to handle my legal
I’m a plane, I’m a rocket, I’m an eagle
and it’s plain how I rock the dessert eagle
It’s what I call my microphone
It’s so evil
How could sound bite from murdering people
How can you ever try to fight with Steven Seagal
I’m in the throne room, you’re starring through the peephole
And I’m so Rick Ross the boss like Hugo
I’ve got that new flow
I’m like a blue fro??
I’m on your mind it’s so unusual you know
I’ll let the rest know
I’m the threshold
The fresh bro
The S.O, f l y
f .Y.I best know
Uh huh, you can’t stop me

[quote author=Mynd_44]Lmao.....abeg stop this heresy[/quote]. To me jude abaga is better cos he keep spitting on any track he's on. Or maybe because jude is not american dats why. You don't like him

Who is better As for me I believe it the short black boy M.I abaga cause the way he flows isand his lines are extraordinary

Cool

You guys all kown me that I don't give wrong information n fact but this ibadan hype that is out now is gonna close 2morow so I would all advice u to vote for spyce http://www.exotichypeawards.wapka.mobi/index.html

There have been a competition in ibadan for the best act but if I'm to advice you vote spyce o!!!!!!!!! http://www.exotichypeawards.wapka.mobi/index.html

5).SARZ
4).D tunes
3). Tee Y mix
2). Legendary beat
1). Don jazzy

25) Pherouz
24)2shotz
23)Terry tha rap man
22)Rugged man
21)Illbliss
20)Sasha
20)Ikechuku
19)Lil P
18)Pryse
17)Muna
16)Eva
15)Loose kaynon
14)Naeto c
13)Spyce
12)Oloksy
11)Phyno
10)Yung6ix
9)Kahli
Saucekid
7)Vector
6)Iceprince
5)Phenom
4)Modenine
3)Jessejagz
2)Olamide
1) MI

I listen to people say that this oloksy can't even really rap
That every lyrics that come out of is mouth looks like nusery rhymes
You are a pipe cause can't understand the way he flows I think if you wanna understand better better get a plumber
Cause you keep spitting crap
Oloksy lyrics are like algebra
You need to study your math
Like if you expect the unexpected
Then you become disappointed
So I expect rap so am very much expected
I woke up 1 morning n pple say I couldn't rap
And everything that comes out of is mouth usually looks like crap
I sound better than nicki minaj
You can't copy me cause I flow so fly even dana had crash
You can't take me back to the base cause I'm so acidic
I'm bluetooth rapper and you niggas are infrared
I'm the rapper this niqqas would prefer
Niggas go desert go hunt my dear
Me so fly but I'm rocking like a virgin
Look at how fly I'm perching on your shit
You could be so dry you make em thirsty
I've serving this game decades how my tennis
You got the ballz to face me testes
Let your light so shine before men
That's a very very dope biblical verse
Check out the positive flow while you tryna crest
We at the apex you're the last
That tryna behave like a supper mehn
Flow go shopping punchies who's next
We flow so reacting like the big bang
Dope line closing down the bars like we're in a rehab
every day peeps come in while you're peeping
So we pause the gaMe like go slow
Cause our music full in the air afro
The rap game is like weighing this shit
And checking the mass of every of the physics
I'm the number 1 crowned owner like a king
I'm sure you wanna copy my tactics
May be you should start with this
I think its learning A.B.C
Will serve you better
Instead of tennIs
Or you rap and put your life on the line
Cause in rainy city we got lyrical butchers


We are rappers rainy city
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