"Runtown Performs At Another Sold Out Concert In Washington DC" [VIDEO]

                        

On Saturday, March 11, 2017 Nigerian superstar, Runtown headlined the historic Ghana at 60 Independence Celebration extravaganza that held in Washington DC.

At the sold out concert that held right inside the famous Howard Event Center in Washington, the award winning Eric Many frontline act serenaded the audience with beautiful music alongside his dedicated live band.

                         

The exclusive event was attended by the creme del la creme also witnessed an exquisite night of glamour, fashion, music, cocktails and connections to celebrate the legacy, rich history and culture of one of Africa's greatest nations, Ghana and at the end of the show everyone had the phrase ‘Mad Over You’ on their lips as they made their way home.

    

"3 Years After Joining Mavin, Korede Bello Drops Debut Album 'Belloved'

                         

Mavin Records singer Korede Bello has officially released his debut album ‘Belloved’. The singer announced the album with a post of the album cover art and an official statement on his Instagram page. He wrote:

“Dearly Belloved, It is with an incredibly gladdened heart I write this to you. It’s been 3 years since I got signed – 3 years of sweet memories, and accomplishments that have led to this moment. Finally, My Debut Album "Belloved" is ready. I worked real hard to ensure each of them is a masterpiece. A body of work that would still be relevant in the coming decade. Because of you I am #Belloved. Listen and be blessed”

                         

Korede’s label mates Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Dija, and his boss; Don Jazzy have since showed their support by urging fans to listen to the album on their various social media pages. ‘Belloved’ has made the rounds within a short period of its release, trending on Twitter and amassing favourable remarks from thousands of fans and critics who have apparently purchased and listened to the album. 

The 11-track album boasts an eclectic list of some of the most celebrated producers Nigeria has ever produced such as Don Jazzy, Cobhams, Altims and Baby Fresh.

                  












  

"Fake Love Has Been In The Music Industry For Years'' - Lil Kesh

                     

According to Keshinro Ololade 'Lil Kesh', there's a lot of pretense in the Nigerian music Industry. Speaking in a brief interview with HipTv, he said: 

"Fake Love has been in the music industry for years and it's still around. I'm not a big fan of it and that's why my circle is very very small." 

"Exclusive!! Iyanya Joins Tiwa Savage on Jay Z's Roc Nation Management"

                        

The last couple of days has seen Iyanya tease fans and the media with photos indicating that he may be signing a new deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation. In some of the photos, he even sat on the same sofa that Tiwa Savage sat on back in July 2016 when she signed her management deal with the New York based company.
Iyanya is still in New York and can't be immediately reached for comments, but his management in Nigeria, The Temple Management Company whose media officer Femi Salawu responded to enquiries with a carefully statement that reads:

'TMC and Mavin Records are focused on building bridges globally for the benefit of our talents. Both Companies' primary objective is to continually maximise the opportunities in the African continent as well as explore and develop new frontiers across the globe. Strategic international partnerships are key in achieving these objectives aimed at raising the profile of Mavin’s talents and our other talents. As the world is a global village, we are positioned as global players in the industry in bridging all divides globally. We will provide a detailed press release in due course'. 

It's now safe to say after 3-months with Don Jazzy's Mavin records, Iyanya is finally 'Up to something'. 

                              

                              

                                             

"Diamond Platnumz Becomes First East African Artist to Sign with Universal Music"

                             

Tanzanian pop star Diamond Platnumz makes history as the first East African artist to sign a record deal with global entertainment company Universal Music.

The singer has announced the release of his collaboration with international R&B singer, Neyo on the track ‘Marry You’.

Speaking on the new deal, Sipho Dlamini, Universal Music’s Managing Director South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa says, “He’s a star, he is talented and full of energy and creatively he’s on par with any international artist I’ve worked with.

"5 Songs That Made Don Jazzy The Capo of African Music Producers"

                               

Artists draw so we can connect with their vision, to draw us in. Music producers do the same thing with their creativity, they seek to hypnotize our mass mind, to draw us in to their audio presentation and its unique mechanism.

Some music producers do this more than others, they eat their competition alive: raw. In today’s music industry few producers of contemporary hip hop sound has made more impact than Don Jazzy. To steal a few from Shakespeare, Don Jazzy bestrides the African music industry like a colossus, unleashing wave after wave of talents that have taken over their various genres of performance. Each school of talents roars above the waves like sirens of modern sound, drowning out competition with neither effort nor sweat.

                     

Don Jazzy was there when this game started. He sits on a throne now that few can ever hope to reach. The man is a genius, we click at his top 5 hits of all times. These are the best of the best songs that made Don Jazzy the don of hip hop connected producers. Enjoy.

5. Tongolo, by D Banj

Back in the day D Banj used to walk around OJb Jezreel’s studio at Surulere with a mouth organ. He crashed in OJb Jezreel’s living room with the organ in his pockets. Then he went to London, met Don Jazzy through JJC and Tongolo was born. It was an instant hit. This was the song that sent Don Jazzy on the way to production legend.

4. Collabo, by PSquare

This is one of Don Jazzy’s best, period. The faultless delivery by the twins make the song a classic hit any day.

3. Oliver Twist, by D Banj

Arguably one of D banj’s best performances.

2. Godwin, by Korede Bello

The national anthem of the streets, Godwin has passed from hip hop glint to daily idiom for good luck. A song for all at all times, it is now a modern evergreen classic.

1. Dorobucci, by Mavin All Stars

Well, Dorobucci needs no re-introduction. There is little to be achieved from a song that this song did not achieve. Everybody remembers where they were when they first heard Dorobucci.

"Finally!! Terry G Makes American Trip For the First Time in His Career"

                    

Nigerian singer, Terry G has finally broken the American jinx and he did in good time before Donald trump’s inauguration which is in 10 days. 

For those who know, Terry G has many Achilles heels and one of them is traveling to America. He’s been denied at the embassy several times, but finally, the ‘Ginjah Master’ is live in God’s own country.

Since he became active in the industry 10 years ago, it’s the first time he’ll enter the country and he’s there for his first ever US Tour that’ll see him perform in a couple of states in America. 

Congrats Terry G!

"Kaakie Just Doesn’t Like Me – MzVee Cries"

                         

Ghana Dancehall act, Kaakie no two ways has been hitting hard at MzVee at the least opportunity. Times without number has Kaakie said words about MzVee that’s not too cool.

Well MzVee has reacted to the brouhaha between she and Kaakie. According to MzVee, Kaakie was someone she admired before entering the showbiz industry. She added that she doesn’t have a problem with Kaakie but she feels Kaakie has a problem with her. She went on to say that anytime Kaakie talks about her, it’s just the negative, hitting hard at her among others. She disclosed this in an interview with Hitz FM.

‘Kaakie was one person I admired before entering the industry. I’ve always been cool with her, I just don’t know what wrong I did against her. Anytime she talks about me, it’s just the negative, always hitting hard at time. I think Kaakie just doesn’t like me.” The Natural girl hit maker said.

The emotional MzVee continued, “I don’t even know what to say, if somebody doesn’t like you, the person won’t. I don’t have anything against Kaakie. Anytime I see her, I say hi to her. I’ve not met her and not said hi before”.

"Revealed!! See Why Kiss Daniel Doesn’t Do Music Collaborations With Other Nigerian Artistes"

                    

Popular Singer, Kiss Daniel, has explained why he does not collaborate with other Nigerian artists and get featured in their songs. 

Kiss Daniel, the Nigerian pop sensation, who is making waves with his new album “New Era” has talked about his reluctance to collaborate with and feature on other artistes’ songs.

It is known that apart from the remix of Woju that featured Davido and Tiwa Savage, Kiss Daniel has only featured on songs with his fellow label mates Dj Shabsy and SugarBoy.

Explaining the reason for this in a recent interview with NotjustOk, Kiss Daniel says, “I’m signed to a record label and the management for now only allows me to collaborate with in-house artistes Dj Shabsy and Sugarboy. Maybe later I’ll do songs with other artistes but for now it’s out of it”.

When asked if the ‘no collaboration’ rule has affected his relationship with other artistes, he said, “its not really affected my relationship with other artistes, because some do actually understand and others don’t. People have definitely approached me for collabos and I explain to them, the few that get it, they go out and say good things about me, for the others that don’t, I’m still hoping that they get it some day. Trust me I really want to do collaborations, I want to jump on a song with Reekado Banks, Falz because I think they are awesome, I want to do alot of stuffs”.

"Why should I start a record label just because Lil Kesh did - Dr. Sid [MUST READ]

                        

The Mavins signee made the disclosure in a recent interview with Leadership newspaper. When asked about his future plans and whether he intends to establish himself some time, he said: " People keep asking me this question. Because Lil Kesh has started a record label and now people think I should. .

Well, the truth is most artistes, who start record labels, want to be independent. And the question is why do they want to be independent? If you are in a situation that works, if every of your needs are met, if you have a great boss, your bank account is credited timely, everything is fine, why would you want to leave?

You might say, I want to have my own label. But that is not based on functionality. A record label should not be something you want to possess. It is business. And it is important to say that it is not beans [easy] to have a record label. It is not beans to take care of yourself, let alone other people.

Being in Mavin records has not hindered my progress in anyway; it has not stopped the money in my bank account. I give the record label what is due to it and the record label does its part. In the end, it is business. It is a partnership.

I do not have a problem with anyone opening their own label. If it works for them fine. I am not going to put myself in a situation just because everybody says or is doing so. What I have works."