Battle of the Sounds, a music and art contest for and by residents of local communities, with the aim of promoting communal unity and youth building through music, arts, and competitions that provide leisure, healthy rivalry, and eventually cooperation among the youths was lit!
We had the privilege to meet with contestants who had been battling for a spot in the recently concluded competition. We spoke to a few of them about their journey with music, their ambitions, and their influences.


TPhile
Yakub Ohinoyi, Hip hop & Afro-pop artist known as Tphile shares his plan on putting out his EP which is what is next for him after the Battle of the Sounds competition. He looks up to AQ, Olamide, MI Abaga, Davido, and Ric Hassani here in Nigeria, while Internationally Jcole is his number one, followed by Kendrick Lamar, Meek mill & Andree3k. I think giving back to society will be a priority for me because society made me all that I am today, so I am going to create digital platforms where the upcoming can easily get their music heard and also get paid or easily make royalty from there little effort. I will also have an orphanage for the less privileged because I am an orphan too, so I know what it means if I give out such opportunities.

Youngcrez:
My aspirations after Battle of the Sounds is to release my next body of work - A full track EP in 2021 say Johnson Oseh (Youngcrez). I will also be open to deals and ready to work. Youngcrez is a fan of himself, Fela, Burnaboy, 2face, Faze, Wizkid, Patoranking, Davido, Olamide, Fireboy,
Bob Marley, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, John Legend to mention a few. For me, I hope to give back to society in the future through my music and the exact platforms I was given as well, like Battle of the Sounds.

Klevamike
While My father was alive, he was a great lover of music (rap music especially) and he always believed and wanted to see me be a great musician. Unfortunately, he hasnít lived to see that day, but I have decided that someday I will make him proud says Klevamike (real name Michael Samuel).
He aspires to be like Burnaboy or Meek mill. The rap artist says when he becomes rich and famous, he will aid as much as he can to achieve their dreams and become the best version of themselves.

YxngPriince
Obafemi Prince whose stage name is Yxngpriince is a rap artist who looks forward to connecting the world with his style of music, and making sure everyone finds a reason to not lose hope or give up for anything or anyone. In Nigeria he looks up to Olamide and Falz as great artistes he will like to be greater than.

Battle of the Sounds Season 2 ended on November 28, 2020, but you can still catch the battle Highlights on AreaTen TV by 4:30pm and Nigezie TV by 5:00pm every Saturday and Sunday from now till December 2020.

You can also follow Battle of the Sounds Instagram, Facebook and Youtube channel for updates. http://battleofthesounds.com

Battle of the Sounds (BOTS) is a music and art contest for and by residents of local communities, with the aim of promoting communal unity and youth development through music, arts, and competitions that provide leisure, healthy rivalry, and eventually cooperation among the youths.

The concept was birthed in 2018, and the battles were held on the streets with winners emerging in 5 genres of music including Rap, Afropop, Reggae-Dancehall, Fuji-Apala, and Acapella after days of battles in a knock-out format against their opponents and taking home the sum of N100,000 each.



What Changed?
Well, the 2020 edition was a ‘banger’. Despite the fact that there is a global pandemic, the organizers found a way to make the edition a work, thus resulting in the theme of Season 2; ‘The Lockdown Edition’.

Let's look at a few changes and substitutions that were made in Battle of the Sounds (Season 2) Lockdown Edition:
• Live auditions for Virtual audition process
• Audiences reactions and preferences replaced by online/digital and social media polls
• Various outdoor venues for just one studio venue
• Five genres of music reduced to three and
• A whopping sum of 1 million Naira up for grabs

Getting To Know the Nations
The idea behind using planets as a representation of the Nations remains a mystery to us, but we definitely think they are cool and unique. In total, there were eight Nations, which include:
• Red Mercuries
• Venus Crew
• Mars Aliens
• Jupiter Clique
• Saturn Stars
• Uranus 77
• Da Neptunes and
• Pluto Gang
Celebrity Solidarity Throughout the Battle


Well, what started as a community project has been gaining traction both on and offline. While popular figures show solidarity by being judges, performing, and giving special appearances. The likes of GT da Guitarman, Indomix, K-Peace, Kelikume, and Sammy-J were on-ground as judges, while we had special appearances from Faze, Sound Sultan, and Lafup at the grand finale.
Introducing the 2020 Lockdown Edition Winners
• Overall Best Nation - The Pluto Gang (N400,000)
• Second Best Nation - Red Mercuries (N200,000)
• Third Best Nation - Da Neptunes (N100,000)

Individual Prizes Won
• Best in Rap - (Young Incredible) (N50,000)
• 1st Runnerup in Rap - Yxngpriince (N10,000)
• Best in Afropop - (Youngcrez) (N50,000)
• 1st Runnerup in Afropop - (Walexey) (N10,000)
• Best in Reggae/Dancehall - (L.A.B) (N50,000)
• 1st Runnerup in Reggae/Dancehall - (Tellz Ikima) (N10,000)
• Fan favourites - (Demmah OHO) (N10,000)

Partnerships
“To become a better you, remember to be grateful to people who have contributed to making you who you are today.” - Israelmore Ayivor

To have a better version and involvement of this concept in the future we must not forget to appreciate our partners, who not only believed in our dream but also helped us reach there.

Special thanks to:
• Digits Sounds
• Nigezie TV
• Area Ten TV
• TVC
• Inside Watch Africa Magazine and
• Festac Mag

Also to all our participants, our strong online audience, and every individual who supported BOTS Season 2, we say a big THANK YOU, we look forward to a continuous relationship and a bigger Season 3.

Cheers to an amazing event!

Definitely, the Spirit has a song for those who listen as described in Ephesians 5:19.

Give yourself a treat by listening to another brand new gospel single from Seun Ayeni GGG. He titled this one - Listen.

According to him, the song was written in 2010 and he described it as one of his most animated pieces. Good thing the video director - Tope Valentine of Genesis Paparazzi Studios was able to match the expressions of the 'energy surges' in the tune.

We guarantee this video will make your day. Feel free to listen and share


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MsL8nudjRQ


You can also follow Seun Ayeni on soundcloud.com/seusco for more of his good vibes.

Finally, the video of this song is out. Feel free to watch and share:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MsL8nudjRQ

oluwaseunblog:
Once again, Seun Ayeni who loves to call himself the Godly Gorgeous Genius (GGG) has released yet another beautiful piece titled Listen.

One unique thing about this gospel song is its rare blend of several genres, the dynamic changes in tempo and unique voice patterns, which bring on the feeling of worship and praise at the same time.

Be blessed as you listen to this second song he has released from his upcoming ‘Gorgeous Worship’ album.

https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/359286

Finally, the video of this song is out. Feel free to watch and share: /listen-video

oluwaseunblog:
Once again, Seun Ayeni who loves to call himself the Godly Gorgeous Genius (GGG) has released yet another beautiful piece titled Listen.

One unique thing about this gospel song is its rare blend of several genres, the dynamic changes in tempo and unique voice patterns, which bring on the feeling of worship and praise at the same time.

Be blessed as you listen to this second song he has released from his upcoming ‘Gorgeous Worship’ album.

https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/359286

Who else has heard the Ekiti Praise Song - Olorun Abo by Seun Ayeni?

Tag all Ekiti people you know. They will love this one!

You can download at: https://soundcloud.com/seusco/olorun-abo

You can also listen to more gospel songs from Seun Ayeni by following him on https://soundcloud.com/seusco

Well, let me just drop the links here, you can check them out and let me have your comments below:

Wanna Worship: /wanna-worship
Listen: /listen-song


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