₦airaland Forum

Amotolongbo:
The success of most Nigerian music or tracks lies in the beat. The various sound systems in parties, clubs, shows and bars have a way of exemplifying these beats and sounds that one can’t escape making a rhythmical movement to the sounds and beats even if one is Pastor Kumuyi’s disciple.

There were many Nigerian musics I’ve downloaded and listened to at first on my phone, they would sound unacceptable and not interesting to me. But getting to a club, listening to the same musics being played by the DJ, I felt asked myself if the songs were reproduced and some beats added to it. So so amazing they were sounding from the sound systems.

The craze shown by Nigerians to some of these Nigerian musics also add to the acceptability, making them hits. Songs like “kolomental”, and different songs of unique leg and body works nowadays will always want one to listen and crave for these musics, cos we want to feel the actions of people to the songs which are so interesting watching.

Social distancing has just paralyzed every social activity. Even if one has a correct sound system at home, there is always a limit to the decibel one can tune up to cos everyone is at home in order not to constitute nuisance. And the beauty of these songs lies in how loud they are.

I totally agree with You .like you rightly stated , the success of most of our " Nigerian " songs is imbedded in the beat . As the saying goes " practise make perfect ". When one hears something repeatedly and sees others dancing and loving the same song , there is 80 percent probability one would love the song too?

The last paragraph caps the whole story . The beauty of these songs lies in how loud they are . In that Regard, can we say we have not had an actual hit In 2020 ?

Artistes ..

Written by iamsynord

...

.

A hit song is the dream of all recording Artistes and musicians worldwide and a hit song with a lot of covers is icing on the cake . More popularity, more market penetration and more publicity for the artiste and their brand .

Today , we take a look at the Top Five Nigerian songs that revolutionized music Covers in Nigeria . These five songs are the songs that had the most impact as regards song covers in the Nigerian music industry .

5) Skibii That's How Stars Do - Former Five stars Act and the CEO of More Grace Records, Skibii Mayana followed up his first Major Hit " Sensima " with the Single " Dats How Stars Do " featuring Teni, DJ Neptune and Falz. The Song was well received by music listeners across the country and soon covers started dropping too. Harrysong, ice prince , Vector and many more artistes jumped on the trend and it soon became a viral sensation on the internet .

4) Mayorkun Geng- Mayorkun's Geng started off as a freestyle in the Studio . The Quebeats Produced Track was Mayorkun's first attempt at making the UK/Grime type of music . On the song , he talks about a relatable topic of social status with hilarious and witty lines , describing the various affiliations youths have decided to be identified with in the present day Nigeria.

The song became a viral sensation and was the first monster hit of 2020 in Nigeria. It was so big Mayorkun had to drop a Geng remix EP that consisted of Geng remix Africa , Geng remix Nigeria and Geng remix UK . The song also landed Mayorkun a Stanbic Bank Ad. Rappers like Vector , MI, Ycee, Sinzu,Falz and many others participated in the Geng cover trend.

3) Olamide Who You Epp- Like Mayorkun's Geng, Olamide Who you EPP was also a freestyle track that was produced and recorded within 30 mins by veteran producer , Shizzi. The song was released by Olamide with the intention of other artistes jumping on the song and a space for at least 16 bars was left on the track to be utilized by artistes across the country .

Head of Notjustok, Ovie O stated during the Who you EPP challenge facilitated by him on Notjustok that over 1000 entries from artistes across Nigeria and Africa were received . The song soon became a hit with covers from.the likes of Chinko Ekun, Phyno, Sinzu, Wande Coal , Pelepele, Lil kesh,Ayo jay , Reminsice among others .

2) Ice Prince Oleku- Oleku was the song that changed ice prince 's Life and made his account go from low to Apex and to become fat and shapeless . Off the" Everybody Loves Ice prince "album , oleku features Brymo and was produced by Jessejagz. The song became an instant hit birthing a lot of covers and solidifying the position of rappers in contemporary Nigerian music industry .


Covers from Vector and Yung6ix became Smash Hits that was instrumental to their careers , Tekno 's Onyenekwu cover of the song got him a record deal , Sarkodie and Mugeez of R2bees also did covers likewise Victoria kimani of Kenya .The song is rated as one of the biggest rap songs ever released from Nigeria .

1) Kizz Daniel Fvck You - Following the release of his Sophomore album" No Bad Songz " under Flyboy Inc , Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe aka Kizz Daniel released the Young John produced " Fvck You " track which was centered around a cheating girlfriend and her activities .

Capitalizing on the storyline , kizzdaniel created a challenge for artistes to bear their minds around the same story of infidelity and tagged it the "fvckyouchallenge " . Label mates then , Lk Kuddy and Demmie Vee quickly released their own versions and then Young John also followed with his own version .

. Drawing strength from it's relatable premise of love ,relationships and infidelity , The Fvck you challenge started spreading like wild fire . Sound Sultan , Rugged man , Pasuma, Qdot, Alao malakia , Tiwasavage , Yemi Alade, , lil kesh , dremo, Falz , Vector , Sinzu , Simi, Chinko Ekun, Reminisce , Mi abaga , Kranium, Wyclef, Ladi Poe , Tobigrey, Eva Alordiah, Sarkodie , Buswiswa and tons of artistes jumped on the trend . Comedians like Bovi, Basketmouth , Ay , Buchi and a host of others also joined on the trend . Not forgetting DJs like DJ Spinall. Even the Governor of Kaduna State , Mallam Nasir El Rufai made a comical freestyle on the song.

. Artistes from China , Germany , UK , America , Austria and so many other European countries were not left out . The song was twisted and refined to fit into various topics like hypocrisy , police brutality, Gender inequality among others and despite the fact that it did not enjoy radio play and Never had a video , it was the number one song in the country for weeks.

Each cover generated controversies like Simi cover where she was criticised for body shaming someone, vector's controversial plot twist, sound Sultan call for revolution and ruggedman's Awakening call as to police brutality .

Kizz Daniel Fvck you remains the only song in the history of contemporary Nigeria music industry that has covers from Comedians, OAPs , Rappers , Fuji artistes , Gospel Artistes , politicians , Normal fun loving fans and tons of upcoming Artistes worldwide and as such is our number one song on the list . Even though kizz daniel teased an official Fvck you naija remix and international remix , it was never released.

Notable mentions
Kizz Daniel Woju
Davido Aye
Dbanj Oliver Twist
Mayorkun Hustlers Anthem

Written by Iamsynord

Iamsynord is an entertainment lawyer and music critic that tweets via the handle @iamsynord on Twitter

Lalasticlala front page please

Thanks for all the support and love so far.God continue to bless and uplift all of us

Nairalander and recording artiste , Synord releases his first single of the year titled Cruise. The lawyer cum music artiste new release is a mid tempo afro pop offering telling people to enjoy life and catch " Cruise " appropriately...

DOWNLOAD CRUISE HERE

Cc lalasticlala

The 62nd edition of the Grammy awards was held on the January 26, 2020. Of Interest to majority of Africans and Music critics worldwide was the Best World Music Album Category which featured two African artistes , Angelique Kidjo and Burna Boy . Angelina Kidjo representing the older generation of artistes was nominated for her album" Celia" while Burna boy was nominated for his fourth album " African Giant ".
Prior to the nomination of Burna Boy who happens to be the first contemporary Nigerian artiste to be nominated , Femi Kuti was nominated in 2003, 2010, 2012 and 2014 while Seun Kuti was nominated in 2019.

The Nomination of Burna Boy was especially met with wide acclaim and support being the first Contemporary and home based Nigerian artiste to ever be nominated for the award. The success of his third Album " Outside " Served as a pointer to the exceptional talent of Burna Boy and the international break out plan of his management team especially after the Font controversy which followed his Coachella 2018 performance where he vehemently opposed the use of small fonts to write his name in the event banner.

A lot of Nigerian Artistes have yearned and promised to bring home the Grammy Award to the West African Country . Pop Star , 9ice who won a MOBO in 2009 had promised to bring home the award in his hit single " Street Credibility" released in 2008. Other Nigerian Artistes have also made similar promises.

The wide spread success of The Drake single " One Dance " featuring Kyla and Wizkid which influenced the global acceptance of contemporary afro beats made critics to submit that Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid was Nigeria's Biggest chance at clinching the Grammy Award.
Ever since the release of One Dance , A lot of Nigerian Artistes have been infiltrating the American market and the global scene . Artistes like Tekno and Tiwa Savage penned a deal with Universal music , Burna Boy with Atlantic records and Wizkid and Davido with RCA.
Wizkid STFOS ( Sounds from the Other Side ) project featured artistes like Trey Songz , TyDolla Sign , Major Lazer and Chris brown. Davido 's A Good Time had Chris Brown on Blow my mind ,Gunna , Summer Walker and A boogie with the hoodie while Burna Boy had songs with Future , YG, Jorja Smith ,Jeremih and Damian Marley on African Giant .

These projects released within the last 3 years have projected the continued efforts of Nigerian Superstars to break into the American market through collaborations with American/International acts as well as exploring sounds like Reggaeton , Carribean/Latina sounds and Trap while also staying original by dishing out distinct Afro beats Offerings.
The deals signed by these artistes to International labels have also helped in this pursuit as well as support from major International Stars and Media Houses who have done interviews as well as hosted live sessions of Davido, Burna boy and Wizkid. These Media houses include YouTube Music, Apple Music , Audio Mack , Vevo among others.

Several acts like Tyga , Alicia Keys , Drake, Future ,Luda Cris, Busta Rhymes , R Kelly, Cardi B , Migos , Wale , Rick Ross , Dej Loaf, Jorja Smith ,Beyonce , Rihanna and a host of other international acts have also shown love to these Acts by vibing to their songs on Social media as Rihanna did with Burna's Boy " Ye " . Some even go as far as doing covers and remixes for some top afro beats songs as seen in the case of Covers for Davido's Fall by Cardi B , Busta Rhymes and Tory Lanes, Davido's If by Rkelly and Wizkid's Ojuelegba remix by Drake and Skepta.

Beyonce dropped a majorly Afro beats themed album for the Lion King Movie titled " The gift" in 2019 and the album featured a number of artistes including Mr Eazi , Yemi Alade, Tekno, Burna Boy and the Smash hit single featuring Wizkid titled " Brown Skin Girl" .

Wizkid featured on Young Jeezy 's album alongside Trey songz. He also featured on Gold link, Skepta, Rkelly, Zara Larsson , Wale , Metro Boomin and Tinie Tempah albums .. Burna boy on the other hand featured on Dave's album, Jorja Smith album, Stormzy, Major Lazer , Fall Out Boys Jhus and Lily Allen 's albums too while Davido also scored major features on Quavo's , Chris Brown, Russ , and A Boogie with the Hoodie albums. Al these collaborations took place in the last four years.


Major international shows across the World have witnessed performances from these three artistes including the highly Rated Coachella as well as selling out of the 02 arena in Britain by Davido and Wizkid. From shows in Britain , France , Italy, Germany, Canada,Malaysia, Sweden to shows in countries like Haiti, Portugal,Phillipines, Cyprus among others being Sold out or almost sold out ,these Stars have showcased an amazing star power and gained global relevance and acceptance haven started from their native land in Lagos , Nigeria .

With over a 100 million views and streams and fans across the Globe , these artistes represent the will power and enormous talents of the black man and that with the right exposure and management , Afro beats and African music will take over the world soonest .

Even though Burna Boy lost the Grammy awards to Angelique Kidjo , all eyes are on these mega Stars and their next projects and collaborations . The Grammy nod shows Indeed the world is listening and it's only a matter of time and delivering of all round better content by these artistes that the Grammy award will come home to Nigeria .

Cc lalasticlala

Source - https://www.owupress.com/afrobeats-nigeria-s-hope-for-the-grammy-awards-399

Writer - Iamsynord
Twitter - @iamsynord
idsam700@gmail.com

Cc lalasticlala

Cc lalasticlala

Cc lalasticlala

Twenty Biggest Nigerian Songs of 2019 in no particular order.

1) Burna Boy -Anybody

2) Rema -Dumebi

3) Joe Boy -Baby

4) Fireboy -Jealous

5) Wizkid- Joro

6) Davido -Risky featuring Popcaan

7) Teni -Billionaire

Kizz Daniel- F**k you

9) Skibii -That's how Star Do

10) Reekado Banks- Rora

11) Peruzzi -Majesty

12) Tclassic -Nobody fine pass you

13) Davido -Blow my mind featuring Chris brown

14) Naira Marley -Soapy

15) Zlatan Ibile -Bolanle

16) Burna Boy -Killing Dem ft Zlatan Ibile

17) Rude Boy - Audio Money

18) Mayorkun- True ft Kizz Daniel

19) Larry Gaaga ft Wizkid - On the Low

20) Timaya - I can't kill Myself



Written by @iamsynord

Aidejay:
I don't know half of the songs there,

Thank God...!

Lol

Cc lalasticlala

Top Twenty Break Out Nigerian Songs of 2019

The year 2019 has been an awesome year for the Nigerian music industry in terms of production , lyrical content , video quality , PR and other essentials. The year witnessed the massive acceptance of the Afro beats sound world wide with various acknowledgements from international media bodies , celebrities and music listeners.

We present the biggest breakout Nigerian songs from rising Stars in 2019 to you in no particular order.

1) Crayon -Bamiloke

2) Buju - Spiritual featuring Zlatan

3) Picazo Rhap - Pray For Me

4) Tems - Try Me

5) Lady Donli - Corner Corner

6) Tclassic - Nobody Fine Pass you

7) Oxlade - Sugar

8 ) Lyta- Monalisa

9) Culture - Umu Obiligo

10) Joe Boy - Baby

11) Bella Shmurda- Vision 2020

12) HotkidFire - Ozana

13) Lil Frosh - Firi Yahoo

14) Zinoleesky - Joromi

15) Jaido P - E get reason .

16) Mohbad - Balanziaga

17) Yomi Blaze - Ika

18) Limerick - Everybody

19) CandyBleakz- Owo Osu

20) Alpha P - Paloma


Written by Iamsynord

Twitter @iamsynord

pheesayor:
Eva and Sasha above Blaise? These two won't even agree with you.....lol

Greatest Not most talented

Pchidexy:
Who are these people? I only know of Munachi because she's beautiful.

��

AirstarKane:
I sing this sing when reminiscing. Sasha na rapper abeg including Blaise she was in �. Dunno what happened but "adaara" always on replay mode .had to learn the lyrics.

Adara was my tune

The video too .

I think everybody agrees in terms of lyrics and delivery , Blaise is no one

OnPointMan:
Freestyle won HIPPOP WORLD award(now HEADIES) best rapper with that 'FREE AT LAST' album in 2007. It had SIP EASY ft 2face and other dope tracks back then.

Mad. Would read up on this

Thanks on point man

chronique:
Eva never had any commercial success.

Deaf , Deaf and Dumb, Kanayo, Mercy , High

All commercially successful

wman:
Sasha P. My favourite.

Thought you'll casually mention that DJ Jimmy Jatt Song 'Too Much' featuring Sasha, Blaise, Bouqui and Kemistry. The song was released in 2008.

Nice work Synord.

I actually mentioned the song actually.

Thanks boss

OnPointMan:
synord

Blaize also featured on 'Bragging Right' a single on Freestyle's album back then. That single was one of my favourites from Freestyle the Shogun's album.

Yes.i remember ..this particular song tho not the album .Blaise is extremely talented and gifted..

[quote author=oodua1stson post=84934011]Eva Alordiah the greatest naija female rapper? Is this op mad in the brain? Someone with zero hit song is the one you called the best? If I slap you eh, your brain go shift [/quote

Lol Eva that dropped high , kanayo, Deaf, Mercy, High and Deaf and dumb

garetz:
Shut up

Yes sir

ibkayee:
Blaise >>>

Blaise is on a different level lyrically ��✨

J2381:
Shasha P can't really rap. She doesn't have word play, Mets and her lyrics ain't that strong.

Are you joking or you are serious ?

TemmyT002:
Give it to BOUQUI because she is the one still singing and relevant.
Where are the others now?

Eva still raps, same with sasha

chronique:
Please whatever you are smoking that is making you rate Eva ahead of Blaise, pls stop smoking it. It's not good for your health. Blaise is the no 1 naija female rap artist to ever hit mainstream. After blaise, you can arrange the others however you want to.

Blaise is the most talented but in terms of commercial success and over all influence, it is Eva. I said Greatest not most talented or most versatile.if it's by talent , they would rate Burna boy over Wizkid on any greatest list but alas that's not the case