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http://www.gistalive.com/2016/01/03/15-nigerian-songs-that-rocked-2015-real-hard/

Rumours have it that 2015 is dead and gone; we thank the lord for that. But there were Nigerian songs that rocked 2015 off its feeble feet. Even though we did well to “edge” 2015 off the way, it won’t be much of a crime to “reminisce” a little bit.

Let’s do a little throwback!


My happiness is that some of these songs are not just “wind and shake” songs, some of them are actually meaningful and didactic songs. Thanks to 2015.
So, in no particular order…

1} Duro by Tekno (Produced by DJ Coublon)


If there are people that need to thank God specially for 2015, then Tekno should be leading that posse.
Tekno has had singles like “Holiday” ft Davido, “Dance”, etc, but with “Duro” (and the follow up single “Wash”), he really struck the bull’s eye.
A love song we all danced to and are still dancing to. As a matter of fact, some people are dancing to “Duro” right now in the bar where I am typing this (Forgive my poor manners, drunk-typing, lol)
I know say Iyanya anywhere wey him dey go dey form Banky on top Tekno head, lol.
But believe it or not, “Duro” rocked 2015 crazy in Nigeria.

2} Karishika by Falz ft Phyno (Produced by Sess)


By the time Falz hit us with “Karishika”, he’s already stolen our hearts long ago with hits like “High Class”, ” Marry Me”, “Ello Bae”, etc. But Karishika stamped him more firmly as a 2015 A-list breakout.
The song is about girls who surreptitiously try to “suck” guys of their money and like the movie’s female character, “initiate a man into brotherhood of darkness”
The song worked for many Nigerians, not just because of the sententious nature of the song but also how Falz and Phyno leisurely rendered the song, gliding through the Sess-crafted beat with glee.
Because of the popularity the song was garnering, it even prompted a remix (this time with Show Dem Camp and M.I)
I don’t think we’ll forget Karishika in a hurry, no.

3} Ojuelegba by Wizkid (Produced by Legendary Beatz)


Though released in his “Ayo” album back in 2014, Ojuelegba rocked 2015 like hell. Its not everyday that your song tickle the fancy of the likes of Drake, Skepta, Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys, a Kardashian, etc. In fact, I can bet my left hand that the song was one of the things that made Wiz get most of the foreign collaborations he got this year.
The song is a homilistic song were Wiz recounts his “hustling” days at Ojuelegba (in Lagos); many Nigerians can easily relate to this. Moreover, the beat is killing, thanks to Legendary lo shey beat!
Wiz really gave us a classic in “Ojuelegba”.

4} Local Rappers by Reminisce ft Olamide & Phyno (Produced by Tyrone)





“Lo lo lo lo, local rappers…”
We’ve lost count of how many times we chanted this.
Reminisce, Olamide and Phyno made a serious statement in the most jocular of ways; they wanted everybody to know that rapping in indigenous language now pays, even more than core English rapping does, hence, “Punchline o jawo no…punchline ada enye ego”
And the sampling of that Brenda Fassie’s song was so creative and gave the song an uptick.

5} Bobo by Olamide (Produced by Young John)


Olamide’s first single after the release of the joint album, “2 Kings” by Phyno and Olamide, and it was a mega hit.
Olamide sends out a “hustle hard” message to all the “bobos” out there…we must push that Ferrari o, lol.
The song also came with a fun dance step that I can swear you’ve tried…oya shakiti bobo!

6} Woju by Kiss Daniel (Produced by DJ Coublon)


Another person that must join Tekno in that posse is Kiss Daniel.
A hitherto unknown Kiss Daniel gave us a song about something obtainable in many Nigerian clubs, “No be you I carry come, but na you I go carry go…” that kind thing.
It is a feel good song that rocked 2015 so much that we couldn’t get enough of it.
And DJ Coublon really is the “upcoming” producer wey blow an “upcoming” artiste, lol.

7} My Woman, My Everything by Patoranking ft Wande Coal (Produced by DJ Breezy)





Pato bought every single unbeliever over with “Girlie O” back in 2014. And even though “My Woman, My Everything” might not be as big as “Girlie O”, we can’t deny the fact that Pato and WCeezy rocked us real hard with this single. We all sang and danced to it in 2015 with all gayness…and hopefully, we’ll keep doing it this year.

8} Efejoku by Lil Kesh ft Viktoh (Produced by Young John)


After the release of “Gbese” early last year, we thought we’ve seen the best of Lil Kesh. “Efejoku” with, fellow YBNL protege, proved us wrong.
A certified club banger we all have been enjoying and shaking our backside to, “Efejoku” made sure our love affair with Lil Kesh didn’t hit a rock (we hope it doesn’t this year, tho)
And lest I forget, “Its Young John the wicked producer”

9} Jagaban remix by Ycee ft Olamide (Produced by Dwill)


If Ycee remains an “upcoming” artiste this year, then he must go to his village and ask questions pertaining to his destiny.
“Jagaban” was a banger, but the remix with Baddo took the song to higher levels.
Take it or leave it, “Jagaban” was one of those songs that rocked 2015 and we expect Ycee to be celebrated the more this new year.

10} Lagos Boys by Olamide (Produced by Young John)





“Ladies sneh and gentlemen sneh…”
And Olamide just did something for the Eko boys that rocked 2015 like mad.
It was a song we all liked, sang and are still singing.
“Ske ske robo ske, robo ske ske robo…”
We’ve seen a lot of years go well for Olamide, but we can comfortably say that 2015 was Olamide’s best year, yet.
Seriously Young John is another producer that had an awesome year.

11} Expensive $hit by Wizkid (Produced by Sarz)





Wizkid’s first official single of the year was meant to be a hit, and a hit it became.
Wiz sings about his many monkeyshines with “his ladies” in one of the best Afrobeat rendition since “Jaiye Jaiye”
Say the truth, you just hummed “rocking expensive $hit oo, e lele lele le”
Lol…

12} Laye by Kiss Daniel (Produced by DJ Coublon)


Many of us wrote Kiss Daniel off as a one hit wonder till we saw this (and the followup “Good Time” too)
A love song that we all love to love; singing in English and Yoruba, YoBoyKiss dazzled everyone, including you. I almost fell in love (but I fell out quick quick, lol)
Are you still doubting whether DJ Coublon was the best Nigerian music producer in 2015??

13} Reggae Blues by Harrysong ft Olamide, Kcee, Iyanya & Orezi (Produced by Dr Amir)





“After the reggae play the blues…the blues, the blues…”
And Harrysong got all of us under his spell in 2015!
A seemingly meaningless and gormless song that found a way to creep into our hearts in 2015. That’s Nigerians for you; we love stupid songs so far they make us relax and feel alright, lol.
And this song also sold a byword to the whole country which everybody gladly bought…”Cos even your boo get a boo” lwkmdh.
Even though the song is neither a reggae song nor a blues, even Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder will be glad singing it.

14} Godwin by Korede Bello (Produced by Don Jazzy)


We can’t talk about 2015 without talking about “Godwin”; not just in music but almost every aspect of the country in 2015 — politics, religion, name it, someone will say “Godwin” at any slightest instance.
Korede brought himself into full limelight with this song that talks about giving glory to God in everything because all the victories in our lives belong to him.
Whether Korede is a one hit wonder, Chidey can’t tell, but I can cushily tell you that this song is one of 2015’s best.

15. Melo Melo by Olamide (Produced by Pheelz)



Who wouldn’t be amazed to hear Olamide singing a love song in the most solemn of ways
Yeah, Olamide did it, he gave us one of the best love songs of 2015. And to know the song was coming from a rapper tripped many. Indeed, Olamide is a good singer.
By all odds, “Melo Melo” was one of the best stuffs, music-wise, to come out of Nigeria in 2015.

Notable Mentions
1} Sade by Adekunle Gold
2} Indomie remix by Masterkraft ft Davido, Olamide & CDQ (Produced by Masterkraft)
3} Ashimapeyin by Wande Coal (Produced by Sarz)
4} Gbese by Lil Kesh (Produced by Young John)
5} King Kong by Vector (Produced by Lusciouskrakit)

 

Is the list fair enough or are they songs you think should have made the cut?? Let’s see your opinions in the comment section

Where #connect by Phyno.

What about small doctor's mosquito killer

Jst came here to read the comments

[size=14pt]chai YBNL people go de the list shaa ni... See make i no lie, this is the real list

1... E fe joku by Lil kesh
2... Gbese by Lil kesh
3... Reggae Blues by Harrysong and others
4... Bobo by olamide
5... Money... Davido ft olamide
6... Connect by Phyno, the video baadt die
7... Woju by Kiss Daniel

New in town

1... Eyan Mayweather
2... The king is here remix

*****Total respect for BABA HAFUSA

Abeg this one na my own list o, so back off[/size]

Oga phyno's connect n vector's king Kong remix suppose dey dat list

jaymejate:
[size=14pt]chai YBNL people go de the list shaa ni... See make i no lie, this is the real list

1... E fe joku by Lil kesh
2... Gbese by Lil kesh
3... Reggae Blues by Harrysong and others
4... Bobo by olamide
5... Money... Davido ft olamide
6... Connect by Phyno, the video baadt die
7... Woju by Kiss Daniel

New in town

1... Eyan Mayweather
2... The king is here remix

*****Total respect for BABA HAFUSA

Abeg this one na my own list o, so back off[/size]

NICE LIST BUT NOT YET COMPLETE WITHOUT ...
1. UNCLE SMITH AND PHYNO- OSINACHI
2. DURO REMIX BY TEKNO
3. PATORANKING -MY WOMAN
4.OLAMIDE- FALILA KETAN
5. DPRINCE AND DON J - OGA TITUS
6.LIL KESH- IS IT BECAUSE I LOVE YOU
7.TIMAYA- CONCUR

1 Raggee blues - Harry songs ft others
2 Efejoku - Lil kesh
3 Godwin - Korede Bello
4 Woju Kiss Daniel
5 Bobo-Olamide
6 Woju-Kiss Daniel
7 Connect-Phyno
8 Lagos Bobo-Olamide
9 King Kong Rmx-Vector ft others
10 Karichika-Falz ft Phyno..... Even though, only no 1, 8,10 are my favourites cuz i don't like much of naija songs (I'm not forming Don oo, i be real Mainland guy oo lol)

Anyways guyz, I produce beats of any genre kind(but no mixing and mastering)..... I'm also a graphics designer, be it flyers or poster.
Imagine, producing a beat and designing the track/album cover will be great though and, I'll just #LeaveTrashForLawma... Oh sowie, leave the rest for the mixer .

Endeavor to download one of my samples pls.... http://www.datafilehost.com/d/ab6d8712
My mobile numbers are 08165151161,07085370600.
Stay blessed #OneLove

m no fan of naija hip hop oo...buh I think Oritshefemi's Igbeyawo shud be on ds list

Yoruba boi....I knw u don't understand phyno connect.....d topic should have been songs dat rock in lagos and western part....in the east...shakiti bobo is 20 the list