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Nail biting

Why you have to stop: Biting your nails makes for ugly hands and over time can interfere with normal nail growth, damage the outer layer of your teeth, and cause nail deformities such as split nails. Harmful bacteria such as staphylococcus also live underneath nails — and you don’t want to chew on that.

Your short-term action plan: Go for a professional manicure once every 2 or 3 weeks, suggests Angelica Kaner, PhD, a clinical professor at Yale University Medical School, because when your nails look pretty, you’ll be less likely to snack on them — especially after you’ve spent $25-plus to make them beautiful. Or try a product such as MAVALA Stop for Nail Biting and Thumb Sucking, which makes nails and cuticles taste terrible. At the very least, keep your nails trimmed short — you’ll have less to bite, and that harmful bacteria has less space to grow.

Your long-term action plan: Nail biting is a common nervous habit that is often an expression of some deeper anxiety. “Ask yourself why you’re feeling anxious,” Dr. Kaner says. If you can’t figure it out on your own, consider getting professional help. Because exploratory therapy can take some time, Dr. Kaner suggests substituting a new, healthy behavior, such as keeping healthy snacks on hand, such as apples or carrot sticks, to satisfy the need to crunch without destroying your nails. (Or give one of these 2-minute stress solutions a try.)

Lying to your doc

Why you have to stop: Doctors can sometimes work miracles, but they can’t read minds. It may be embarrassing to discuss your body with someone you don’t know well, but not telling your doctor the whole story can lead to misdiagnoses, inadequate testing, and even dangerous drug interactions, says Prevention advisor David Katz, MD. “Health treatment is based on a partnership: the doctor-patient dyad,” Dr. Katz says. “Your care is only as good as this partnership.”

Many patients even fib about how closely they’re following their prescribed health care regimen. A study by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine examined patients’ use of an inhaler that recorded each use — 73% of patients said they used the inhaler three times a day, but only 15% actually did. And 14% even emptied their inhalers to make it look like they had been using them.

Your short-term action plan: Before your next appointment, make a list of: medications and supplements you take, visits you’ve made to alternative practitioners, alcohol or drug use or abuse, any unsafe sexual practices, moods and mental health details, sleep pattern, dietary pattern, and physical activity level. These details are crucial tools your doctor needs to assess your health, and writing them down ahead of time will help ensure that you don’t forget anything. If you feel shy sharing details aloud, hand the list to your doctor. “Remember that your doctor works for you,” Dr. Katz says. “You are not giving away your secrets; you are sharing them with someone who is duty bound to use them only for your good.” (These seven so-called “healthy” habits might actually be causing more problems than they solve.)

Your long-term action plan: If you still feel yourself withholding information from your doctor, ask yourself why. Is it because you don’t like her? If so, get a recommendation from friends or coworkers for a new doctor. Schedule a meet-and-greet appointment with potential candidates so you can get to know them. “Insurance isn’t an issue when no services are rendered, but it is important to find out the doctor’s policy on payment for this kind of conversation,” says Susann Pisano of America’s Health Insurance Plans, a trade organization that represents health insurance companies.



Emotional eating

Why you have to stop: Face it: When you eat because of stress, boredom, or depression, you’re not reaching for the celery sticks — you’re much more likely to chow down on chips, cookies, and other unhealthy comfort foods. Frequently subjecting your body to that kind of fatty, sugary calorie rush can lead to obesity, a leading cause of heart disease and diabetes. “Obesity is more important than heavy drinking and smoking combined in terms of chronic disease,” says Roger Gould, MD, an expert on emotional eating and author of Shrink Yourself.

Your short-term action plan: Gould suggests keeping a food journal (here’s how to find a food journaling style that works for you.). Note what you eat, when and where you eat it, and why you’re eating (Are you hungry? Bored? Do you need to relax?), and then rate your hunger before eating on a scale of 1 to 10. You’ll probably notice a pattern — are you inhaling a stale brownie at your desk after your weekly meeting with your nightmare of a boss? — and can then start to combat the unhealthy responses to emotional stress with preventive measures, like calling a friend before reaching for the brownie.

Your long-term action plan: If you can’t prevent the snacking, seek out a mental health professional. Emotional eating is “emotional hunger transformed into physical hunger,” Dr. Gould says. In fact, a 2006 study found that obese people’s desire to eat triggered the same brain action as addicts’ desire for drugs — that’s a serious addiction, and you should not be afraid or ashamed to ask for help. If you’re not exactly bingeing but still having trouble kicking the habit, learn to replace snack attacks with stress-relieving activities, such as taking a walk or doing yoga.



Weighing yourself too often

Why you have to stop: The number on the scale is exactly that — just a number. It doesn’t reflect how healthy you are or how much of your weight is lean muscle. Plus, the scale can’t tell whether you’re carrying extra weight on your hips, rear end, or the more dangerous belly area, which is a major factor in your risk of heart disease. In fact, waist-to-hip ratio is a better predictor of heart disease than body mass index, according to a study from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

Your short-term action plan: Step off the scale and say hello to your new, improved fat-measuring tool: a tape measure. Measure around your stomach, hips, thighs, and upper arms once a week and record the results. “A quarter-pound fat loss may not register on the scale but could mean millimeters on a tape measure,” says Cynthia Sass, RD. (Cut out this one food and improve your health and shed extra weight!)

Keep a close a eye on your (hopefully shrinking) waist to sustain the right goals, which are losing fat in high-risk areas such as the tummy, lowering your risk of heart disease (a study from Harvard University found that women whose waists were 38 inches or larger had more than three times the risk of heart disease than women with waists 28 inches or less), and improving your overall health — not just shedding pounds.

Your long-term action plan: Shift your focus to other health issues such as cholesterol (it should be less than 200 mg/dL), blood pressure (systolic blood pressure should be less than 120 and diastolic blood pressure should be less than 80), energy level, and quality of sleep. These are better indicators of your overall health than body weight, shape, or size, says Sass. Still, keep up the tape measure so you can continue to monitor your fat levels.

Putting your health last

Why you have to stop: Detecting health problems before they turn deadly is crucial: Survival rates for breast cancer, for example, are close to 100% when it’s found in the early stages, but they drop to 20% when the cancer is detected in the last stages, according to the American Cancer Society.

Plus, common ailments whose symptoms start out fairly tame can turn serious without proper treatment: Untreated strep throat can lead to rheumatic fever and kidney inflammation, mononucleosis can cause the spleen to enlarge and possibly rupture, and ear infections can lead to long-term hearing loss.

Scarier still: Most women with ovarian cancer — one of the deadliest cancers because it’s often caught in a very advanced stage — have symptoms such as bloating, abdominal or pelvic pain, and bleeding long before they’re diagnosed. Likewise, many women who suffer heart attacks chalk up their preattack symptoms to aging, rather than going to the doctor for a diagnosis. (Wondering whether or not you should get a nagging health concern checked by a doctor? Here are 6 Health Problems To Never Ignore.)

Your short-term action plan: Schedule a checkup with your doctor to create a health plan. Discuss which screening tests you need and when, changes you should make to your diet or exercise regimen, and any vitamins or supplements you should take. “You have to do this — it’s nonnegotiable,” says Pamela Peeke, MD, author of Fit to Live.



Late-night snacking

Why you have to stop: Eating late at night in itself isn’t bad for you, but chances are you’re eating cold pizza slices instead of apple slices. Adding those extra calories does the late-night damage, according to an Oregon Health & Science University study. Snacking late at night can also exacerbate symptoms for those prone to heartburn, as lying down after eating makes it easier for stomach acid to flow into the esophagus.

Your short-term action plan: Eating late at night is often done because of boredom, not hunger, says Dr. Peeke. Once the craving hits, focus on an activity that engages you until it’s time to go to sleep, such as e-mail, a crossword puzzle, or meditation.

Your long-term action plan: Pretty simple — work on going to bed earlier, which might be easier if you can’t wait to dive back into a great new novel you’re reading. You’ll limit the time you have between dinner and bed for snacking, and your hormones will be optimally balanced to help you combat cravings.

Skipping sleep

Why you have to stop: Getting insufficient sleep is a serious health risk. A lack of sleep not only decreases your alertness and ability to focus, but also damages your health in a major way. Your body’s immune response plummets with sleep deprivation; your hormone levels increase, affecting appetite, weight distribution, food choices, and mood; and your circulation slows down, giving you those lovely wrinkles, dark circles, and bags under your eyes, says Michael Breus, PhD, author of Good Night: The Sleep Doctor’s 4 Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health.

Your short-term action plan: “Make a commitment to getting more sleep,” Dr. Breus says. “Sleep can be like a diet — you really have to want it and work for it to get it.” Then look for common sleep thieves: caffeine and light. Avoid caffeine for 8 hours before your bedtime, and block out excess light and sound from your bedroom, Dr. Breus suggests.

Your long-term action plan: If you can’t get all your sleep in at night, try a short afternoon nap, advises Sara Mednick, PhD, of the Laboratory of Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of California, San Diego, and author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life. “Even if you’re not fully dozing off, you will get some benefits from the early parts of sleep — alertness, improved memory, and increased physical stamina,” she says. Skip the nap if you have insomnia, though, and don’t nap closer than 8 hours to your bedtime, because you’ll have trouble falling asleep. Limit your naps to 20 to 30 minutes and you’ll wake up feeling refreshed.



Ignoring a low libido

Why you have to stop: Sex is good for you — it improves your self-esteem, your relationship, and even your immune system, says Mary Jane Minkin, MD, a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University School of Medicine and a member of Prevention’s advisory board. Yet older women, who could stand to benefit from these physical and mental health boosts, are less likely to be sexually active than older men, and their sexual activity drops steadily as they get older.

Your short-term action plan: Solving your sexual slowdown may be as simple as using a lubricant, Dr. Minkin suggests. The menopause-induced drop in estrogen can lead to vaginal dryness, as can yeast infections. This is a problem for many women, especially those who are postmenopausal, and “if you’re uncomfortable during sex, you won’t want to have it,” Dr. Minkin says. Vaginal dryness could also stem from a lack of, ahem, attention from your partner: “Lubrication is to women what an erection is to men,” she says.

Your long-term action plan: Talk to your doctor. You may feel awkward at first, but “rest assured that this is something your doctor will feel comfortable talking about with you,” Dr. Minkin says. Plus, the source of the problem could be right under your nose, and your doctor can help you find it. Low libido can be a side effect of medication such as antidepressants — Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil — and antihypertensive drugs.



Smoking

Why you have to stop: You know the health risks associated with smoking (heart attack, lung cancer, emphysema, and cancer of the mouth, throat, stomach, bladder, kidney, and cervix), but here’s something you might not have considered: money. A single pack plus taxes averages $4.49, so smoking a pack a day means you’re turning a whopping $1,639 a year into smoke, ashes, and black spots on your formerly pretty pink lungs. Plus, the CDC estimates that 19% of women in the United States are smokers, and older women who smoke may be up to 40% more likely to develop breast cancer than nonsmoking women, according to research from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.

Your short-term action plan: Ask your doctor about drugs that can help kick-start your quitting process and help you combat cravings and withdrawal. Zyban, an antidepressant, helps reduce psychological withdrawal symptoms such as frustration, restlessness, anxiety, and irritability. Chantix blocks the effects of nicotine on your brain, which helps reduce cravings. According to a study, 44% of smokers were able to quit after 12 weeks using Chantix, and another study showed that Zyban was nearly twice as effective as a nicotine patch in helping smokers quit.

Your long-term action plan: Two factors predict smoking relapse: drinking alcohol and living with a smoker, says Michael Fiore, MC, director of the Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention at the University of Wisconsin Medical School. “For the first 3 months after the quit date, avoid booze,” Fiore says. If your partner smokes, quit together. A Spanish study found that only 28% of smokers whose partners lit up were able to quit, but 46% of those with nonsmoking partners were successful.

Juan Mata should have made this list

Four days after announcing the names of the candidates for the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year and the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Women’s Football for 2013 awards, FIFA and France Football have today revealed the names for the men’s awards.

The candidates for the FIFA Ballon d’Or and for the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men’s Football awards have been unveiled (see below). The final decisions will be made by the captains and head coaches of the men’s national teams as well as by international media representatives selected by France Football.

The winners of all of the awards will be revealed at the FIFA Ballon d’Or as part of a televised show at the Zurich Kongresshaus on 13 January 2014, during which the FIFA FIFPro World XI, the FIFA Puskás Award – for the most beautiful goal of the year – the FIFA Presidential Award and the FIFA Fair Play Award will also be presented.

The list of 23 male candidates has been drawn up by football experts from the FIFA Football Committee and by a group of experts from France Football. The list of ten coaches has been drawn up by the Committee for Women’s Football and FIFA Women’s World Cup and by the FIFA Football Committee, as well as by a group of experts from France Football.

In early December 2013, FIFA and France Football will announce the names of the three men and three women, as well as the three coaches for women’s football and three coaches for men’s football, who have received the most votes (without unveiling the winners). The three nominees for the FIFA Puskás Award and the FIFA FIFPro World XI shortlist for the best forwards, goalkeepers, defenders and midfielders will also be unveiled in early December.

Men’s shortlists for the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2013

The following 23 men (in alphabetical order) are in contention for the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2013:

Gareth Bale (Wales), Edinson Cavani (Uruguay), Radamel Falcao (Colombia), Eden Hazard (Belgium), Zlatan Ibrahimović (Sweden), Andrés Iniesta (Spain), Philipp Lahm (Germany), Robert Lewandowski (Poland), Lionel Messi (Argentina), Thomas Müller (Germany), Manuel Neuer (Germany), Neymar (Brazil), Mesut Özil (Germany), Andrea Pirlo (Italy), Franck Ribéry (France), Arjen Robben (Netherlands), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany), Luis Suárez (Uruguay), Thiago Silva (Brazil), Yaya Touré (Côte d’Ivoire), Robin Van Persie (Netherlands), Xavi (Spain).

The following ten coaches (in alphabetical order, first nationality and then team) are in contention for the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men’s Football 2013:

Carlo Ancelotti (Italy/Paris Saint-Germain FC/Real Madrid CF), Rafael Benítez (Spain/Chelsea FC/SSC Napoli), Antonio Conte (Italy/Juventus), Vicente Del Bosque (Spain/Spain national team), Sir Alex Ferguson (Scotland/Manchester United FC former coach), Jupp Heynckes (Germany/FC Bayern München former coach), Jürgen Klopp (Germany/Borussia Dortmund), José Mourinho (Portugal/Real Madrid CF/Chelsea FC), Luiz Felipe Scolari (Brazil/Brazil national team), Arsène Wenger (France/Arsenal FC).





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albiol: I will check them out

You can get 'em here
http://www.lumeviews.com/2013/09/16/top-5-underrated-nigerian-songs-so-far-2013/

On every aspect of life, opinions differ. So while certain songs appeal to certain people, others change the track immediately. Well, after observing the Nation for a while I have realized that certain songs that are supposed to be classics or better yet wonderful songs are under-appreciated, here is my 5 most underrated songs so far, for the year 2013.
5. VACAY by MODENINE featuring CAPITAL F.E.M.I


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Modenine raps about having a vacation, dropping catchy lines like “my chick looking like the tall version of Genevieve”. Smashing beat by XYZ, experimental hook by Capital F.E.M.I. An all round classic. While you heading out for your Vacay with your special one, keep this banging.


4. AURA by FEFE


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Now this is one slamming banger by upcoming A.G.E artist, Fefe. DJ Klem took us back to the 90s with this well flavored beat, lovely hook on it, daamn, I love that “Lego Lego” playing on the background while the hook goes on, nice switch between rapping and singing as she talks about feeling a guy’s swag. Gotta check this out y’all.


3. JACK SPARROW by RAYCE

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Now this beat is a classic. First time I heard this beat and the sample of Dre’s “Nuttin But A G Thang” came up, I knew what to expect. After dropping “Roll”, I was wondering what next for dude, and here comes a banger “Jack Sparrow”. I gotta admit I played this song through out the day, May 23rd, 2013. Lovely.


Top 5 Underrated Nigerian Songs So Far, 2013

We just got an update, the same girl got the hair fixed the next day. Never underestimate the power of women y'all. Have a fun filled weekend.

Ayire: FR real u Cld av made it to FP bt u f.up FR d end

Yea I guess so.

Often mocked as being mediocre and filled with stars without attitude or displays, jesters even changed the name from Super Eagles to Super Chickens, problems with NFF, appointment of different coaches, low profiled high earning foreign coaches or home based coaches according to Geo-politcal zones all proved a failure but over the last 12 months the Super Eagles have seemed to have their ‘Eureka’ moment and we examine some of the factors responsible for it

WE HAVE FOUND A NO. 9

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Like most high profile teams in the world if the focal point of attack is deadly you may escape defending poorly. In the past (during our mediocre spell) The Super Eagles often fielded an inconsistent supporting strikers as top dogs from Osaze, Uche, Martins, Obasi all proven as supporting cast members with finesse, pace and tricks but they all failed as “top dogs” for the Eagles in our modern team maybe a 4-4-2 style would have been a better fit.The emergence of Emmanuel Emenike to the national team has been fundamental to the current form. Pace, power, touch, mobility and eye for goal. That’s what this chap represents and has become a core member of the team.


MIKEL AND ONAZI

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Neither an advanced playmaker, a Cerebuo like Oscar (Brazil), Ozil (Germany) or an Anchorman like Gustavo (Brazil), Capoue (France). Nigeria’s most loved player has finally found a position that suites his style perfectly, it’s annoying how this took so long to figure as the other coaches have played him in an Okocha role, others in an Oliseh role. Mikel represents the modern midfielder built for a 3 man middle system. A deep playmaker that excels with an anchorman beside him and a box to box or an advanced midfielder in front of him, playing him this way has performed wonders.

Onazi is the second key member of the midfield trio,often underrated but key to how the Super Eagles play. Stats wise he was the best player against Malawi had an assist, completed more passes and had a higher interception and tackling rate than any other midfielder. Missed in the CONFED cup to the point Tahiti exposed defensive weaknesses of the eagles. Anchor man, good passer, decent shot, core to the team


THE SECRET BEHIND THE SUPER EAGLE’S SUCCESS

airmark: MI? He once said '' I solo like isolo''

MI once said " I just want you to feel me, the real me, still me,now let's go" on Anoti and also " Drilling all your riggily" on the remix with Djinee

Baba – Baba De Baba

“I get small belle (belle)
they like my belle (belle)
they wan’ carry belle (belle)
but I know gree”

The above words from Baba either portrays him as someone that is totally insane and lost in his childhood or he thinks we are. I would have just pasted the song lyrics in here. I will love to request for his notepad or where ever he wrote this song on. Baba is a genius. lol

engrtee: 2 face


tear drop fall from d sky

rain drop fall from my eyes

He really said that?

Hey! Every time I put on the TV, I am greeted by some more wack lyrics, do y'all remember a song titled Baba De Baba? Worse lyrics of the year, would post some of it here soon.

As an artist when considering making a hit song first thing that comes to mind is the beat, secondly, the hook, well that’s about it nowadays ‘cos every time I turn on my TV I’m greeted by some auto-tuned chorus, banging beats while some rapper put out some wack rhymes and words together to form a verse, it’s irritating sometimes that the verses and chorus don’t even sync while basically some songs just lack subject matter. So they talk about money and girls in a song right? How about having other tracks on the album with a different subject matter? Is it just me or doesn’t it bore the listeners whenever they lay back in their 2010 Honda Accord (Well, anything with the quietness would do) bumping an album for an hour and all they keep hearing is ”bling” ”w***s” ”b***hes” ”money” e.t.c. OK! I admit when we are clubbing we don’t care to listen to the lyrics ‘cos we just want to have fun and move our bodies, understandably OK but what happened to being entertained as well as educated. The lyrics is a vital part of a song and should be paid attention to. There are different ways to improve the lyrical content of our music;

Speaking about lyrics, apparently rappers and other artists come up with some bullshit these days. I got lots of examples you can check out below and see what sense you can make out of them;


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”all the girls de wash me like omo” by Davido

Omo* is a detergent, it is used to wash clothes, plates, e.t.c. So how come the girls are washing him (hyping him/ deceiving him/ flattering him) like Omo*. Unbelievable!!!


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”I wish say, I fit say, you too fine pass my mama but that is impossible, thumps up to your mama cos she made it possible” by PSquare

Here, PSquare says they feel the girl is finer than their mother and that is impossible but thumps up to her mother ‘cos she made it possible What I think I’m not the only one confused here, PSquare too.

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”I’m a Don Corleone” by Iyanya

Don Corleone is a character from The Godfather*. He says he is a Don Corleone like Don Corleone is a noun. If Iyanya is correct,then can I say I’m an Iyanya

FOR MORE POOR LYRICS CHECK OUT

SOURCE: MIND THE LYRICS

Djbond: Bleep him

Yea that's what most people feel about him now

After he dropped that wack album "Yeezus" he decided to abandon his fans once more by making a poor video.

After seeing the new Kanye West video I'm wondering, what is wrong with this dude? Maybe I'm getting it all wrong and this is creativity at its best though.

Hey let's have a chat on what you think about the video if you have seen it but if you haven't you can check it down below, as for my opinion I think it's one of the worse video I have ever seen in my life.


SOURCE: VIDEO: KANYE WEST – BLACKSKIN HEAD

We are

Guess what we got for Nicki...

Ever sat down watching MTV, SoundCity, TraceTV or Channel O and after flipping through the channels you suddenly stop abruptly staring at the artist performing and wondering, “This dude is best suited to another profession”.

Check out my top 5 artists:

1. DRAKE – (BANKER)

This dude roll with certain friends and they all don’t look like Hip Hop artists and watching ‘em dancing while in the store on ” Started From The Bottom” confirmed it all. This dude looks suited to Banking. Check him out on a black suit.

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2. 2 CHAINZ – (BASKETBALLER)

Now just seeing this homie’s height, he definitely looks like an NBA pro. Damn! He is way too tall for his dance steps. Go check out the joint with Lil Wayne “Rich Ass Bleep”. Although those steps don’t look bad after a super dunk though.

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3. RICK ROSS – (TRAFFIC WARDEN)
Hey! I grew up in Nigeria seeing most traffic wardens with large belly. Got one dude in Benin City, Edo State repping it hard. Imagining Ricky rocking that outfit looks funny though.

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WANNA SEE OUR THOUGHTS ON NICKI MINAJ

SOURCE: HIP HOP ARTISTS BEST SUITED TO ANOTHER PROFESSION

When it comes to turning sounds into a synchronized rhythm, there are certain people who stand out representing their game on a different level. So right about now I’m going name some of the top music producers in Nigeria.

Check it out.

DON JAZZY
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Don Jazzy is a Nigerian Multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician, former CEO of Nigerian record label Mo’ Hits Records founded in 2004 and current CEO of the Mavin Records label which he founded in May 2012 after his split up with childhood friend and Mo’Hits partner, D’banj.

He has produced tracks for D’Banj, Dr SID, Wande Coal, D’Prince, Darey, Naeto C, Olakunle Excel et Zanga (O.A.U), Sauce Kid, Ikechukwu & Tiwa Savage. He also collaborated with Jay-Z and Kanye West on the production of Lift Off.

His top productions includes:

Omo Oba – D’Prince

Suddenly – D’Banj

Mo Gbono Feli Feli – D’Banj

Under G – Sauce Kid

Oliver Twist – D’Banj

COBHAMS ASUQUO
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Cobhams is an award-winning Nigerian musician, producer, and songwriter. In 2005, Asuquo signed on with Sony ATV London as a songwriter. After working as Head of Audio Productions at a local label, Questionmark Entertainment, he set up his own recording facility in 2006. He is currently the CEO/ Head of Productions of CAMP (Cobhams Asuquo Music Productions).

He has worked with various artists like Asa, Bez, Rooftop Mc’s, Banky W, Charly Boy, Djinee, MI, Styl Plus, Omawunmi, Darey Art Alade, 2face Idibia and more.

His top productions includes:

Street life – Question Mark All Stars

Rich & Famous – Praiz

Jailer – Asa

Yes/No – Banky W

Supersun – Bez




See full list below

SOURCE: WHO IS THE BEST MUSIC PRODUCER IN NIGERIA?

Afam4eva: Are you insinuating that Mode 9 and MI are the two best rappers in Nigeria. If you want to compare then why not list at least 5 rappers so that we can decide who we think the best is.

As for me, there's no such thing as Best rapper. As long as I like your rap, it's ok for me. Two of the songs that I've been playing for months now is MI's "Number One" and "Action Film" are MI's songs. I also like Phyno's Ndi Ala.

Sorry man...been trying to post the entire list here but, can't do it for some unknown reasons, got a link below now though.

Ever since grabbing a mic and rhyming on beats was born, we never seize to wonder “Who got the best
rap skills?” So right about now, we are asking a very simple but deeply complex question. Who’s the best
rapper in Nigeria? And our feature rapper profiles are situated below;


MODENINE

One of Nigeria’s top rappers for more than a decade now, released his first album Malcolm IX in 2004.
He pioneered the ”Underground Hip Hop” tag for a long time and has hit songs which includes ”
Africa, Cry, Elbow Room, It’s About To Get Ugly, Rock On, Pain, 419 State of Mind,
Lagos State of Mind & Fellow Nigerians, just to name a few.

He is known for his raw delivery, conscious lyrics, battle raps, metaphors & similes. His style is similar
to one of Hip Hop’s legends KRS One. He epitomises underground Hip Hop in Nigeria.
He scaled the heights after hitting the limelight with mega smash hit ”Cry” from the album
”E Pluribus Unum”.

Top Songs: Cry, Africa & Lagos State Of Mind.

Flops: Oga, Okokomaiko & Fiyah Burn

Criticism: Too much similes on a track which makes it lose it’s subject matter, loud unpleasant delivery
& on rare occasions poor beat selection.



M.I

Mr Incredible, Nigeria’s accclaimed ”Rap Messiah”, dropped his EP ”Illegal Music” in 2009, after
which he exploded onto the music scene with the amazing album ”Talk About It” and has hit songs which
includes Teaser, Talk About It, Area, Fast Money Fast Cars, Money, Nobody & Action Film, just to name a few.

He is known for his husky delivery, multisyllabic rhymes, metaphors & has the tendency to sing. His style is
similar to Lil’ Wayne & Kanye West. He is one of the leaders of today’s new school Hip Hop in Nigeria.
The song ”Safe” from the album ”Talk About It” brought him to the limelight.

Top Songs: Nobody, Teaser & Money.

Flops: Craze, Seven Days & My Head My Belle.

Criticism: Tries too hard to rhyme so he ends up saying non-existing words, he isn’t a spectacular singer and
should stick to just rapping.


Click below for entire list
http://www.lumeviews.com/2013/02/23/who-is-the-best-rapper-in-nigeria/

It is a tad dramatic involving Rihanna in all of these nonsense about smoking but you cannot under-estimate the influence a celebrity of her stature has on the teens of today regardless of their gender status.

Read more on http://www.lumeviews.com/2013/05/23/light-it-up-like-rihanna-or-not/

Wondering what's up with music these days...Click on the link below for more

http://www.lumeviews.com/2013/05/23/paris-hilton-signed-to-ymcmb/

Jay-Z could be a vampire, a time traveller, or perhaps its just someone with striking resemblance to the rap mogul.
Check out Industry Wrap Up below; Please no Illuminati talks peeps below for more

http://www.lumeviews.com/2013/05/15/the-industry-wrap-up-want-to-see-jay-z-in-1933/

Incredible news but check it out on the blog below

http://www.lumeviews.com/2013/05/13/basket-mouth-set-to-star-in-hollywood-movie-this-year/

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Check out leaked new music from Davido titled ''One Of A Kind''....

http://www.lumeviews.com/2013/05/11/new-music-davido-one-of-a-kind/


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CRUSH OF THE WEEK!!!
Check out http://www.lumeviews.com/2013/05/08/crush-of-the-week-9/ for more pictures.

If you think you are hot enough to be our CRUSH OF THE WEEK contact

crushoftheweek@lumeviews.com

Nice to hear the Hip Hop Legend Jay Z is coming to Lagos (Lasgidi), Check below for dates;

http://www.lumeviews.com/2013/05/10/breaking-news-jay-z-coming-to-lasgidi-and-others/

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Check out views that show Chris Brown and Rihanna calling it quits.....

http://www.lumeviews.com/2013/05/07/chris-brown-and-rihanna-breaking-up-again/

Hot Jams from Eme's Skales;

Take Care Of Me

http://www.lumeviews.com/2013/05/08/new-music-skales-take-care-of-me/

Denge Pose

http://www.lumeviews.com/2013/05/08/new-music-skales-denge-pose/