Larry Gaaga and Davido team-up for ‘Living In Bondage’ soundtrack, “Work”

Over the last two years, Larry Gaaga has worked with A-list Afropop artists such as Wizkid, Burna Boy and TuFace to craft Afropop hits, now the self-styled curator is extending his work to film. On new single “Work (Living in Bondage)”, Gaaga taps Davido for a soundtrack to the upcoming remake by of Nollywood classic, ‘Living in Bondage Sequel: Breaking Free’.

Much like his collaboration with Wizkid on “Low” earlier this year, Larry Gaaga lets Davido take all the vocals on “Work (Living in Bondage)”. Over the drum-led uptempo beat laced with percussion melodies, Davido explicitly lays out his desires for his love interest, “Girl my something is rising, don’t leave me go” he sings on the hook. Fresh VDM produces the beat, having previously collaborated with Davido on hits like “FIA” and “Flora my Flawa”, the two are certainly a perfect pairing and Gaaga knows this.

Kenneth Okonkwo, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Enyinna Nwigwe, Nancy Isime, and Munachi Abii all star in the remake to the 1992 classic film. The film which is set for release on November 8th, follows the story of Nnamdi whose lavish lifestyle leads him to a similar occult phase as his father, Andy Okeke (played by Kenneth Okonkwo) before him.

Stream “Work (Living in Bondage)” here.

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Listen to Tomi Agape’s sultry new single “Full Moon”

Tomi Agape just released her first single this year, after being quiet for a little over a year since her  Ladipoe-assisted single “Complicated”.

Produced by Genio Bambino, “Full Moon” samples Ja Rule’s 2007 single “Between Me and You”. It is a delightful offering by the London-based artist, albeit a short number, on which Tomi shows off her vocal range as she addresses her love interest.“Cause when I give it up, there really ain’t no stalling…” she sings, further revealing her own truth: her inability to resist.

Stream “Full Moon” here.

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Ictooicy continues her brand of emotive lo-fi pop with new single, “Slow Dreams”

Since making her NATIVE debut with “Balanced”, we’ve kept a keen eye on Ictooicy, and for good reason. The self-described ‘poet with a flow’ makes bedroom pop/R&B with an emotive soul, a prime example being her Best New Music entry, “Melancholy Baby”. In addition to her undeniable talent, she’s quite prolific, putting out new material in quick succession.

Her latest release is a single, “Slow Dreams”, and it continues her penchant for combining Lo-fi production with honest writing. Frequent collaborator Kayuzo puts together the heavy 808s and murky piano synths, enveloping Ictooicy’s voice as she confronts an inconsistent love interest. Pairing her wonky melody with the song’s cruddy mix, her piercing nature of her melancholic set is amplified, due to an intimate feel the DIY aesthetic induces.

Listen to “Slow Dreams” here.

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ICYMI: LISTEN TO AUSSIE MAZE’S ROMANTIC NEW SINGLE, “FEMME FANTASIA”

The Shuffle: The Remedies’ “Shakomo” is a marker of hip-hop’s influence on contemporary Nigerian music

Going by the parallel nature of their early years, hip-hop’s direct influence on contemporary afropop cannot be overstated. Similar to the more popular hip-hop acts of the early to mid ‘80s like Run DMC, Beastie Boys and N.W.A, the foundational acts of contemporary afropop in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s were mainly groups, with trios like the Remedies, Maintain, Plantashun Boiz and Trybesmen leading the charge.

Also mirroring hip-hop’s heavy sampling of disco and funk records in its infancy, Nigerian acts at the time shamelessly ripped hip-hop beats and mannerisms, repackaging them as a symbol of cool for Nigerian audiences. Released in 1997, the Remedies’ classic hit single “Shakomo” falls into every trope available.

Transforming the sultry energy of the instrumental arrangement on American rapper MC Lyte’s “Keep On Keepin’ On” into a club rousing jam, the beat for “Shakomo” takes the tempo up a notch, tightening the rhythmic connection between the xylophone riff and humming bass guitar, with the addition of a more vibrant percussion pattern and bubbling talking drums.

Comprising resident rapper Eedris Abdulkareem and singers Tony Tetuila and Eddie Remedy, the Remedies followed the ideals of a New Jack Swing, where hip-hop lightly melts into R&B, while they added an essentially Nigerian feel to it for some level of authenticity. Acting as the call to party, Eddie’s hook is mostly sung in Yoruba, but the melody leans into the smoothness of R&B. On his part, Eedris’ tightly packed, brag-fuelled verses mainly emphasised the aesthetics of his rhymes, spotting influences from the melodic but rapid fire flow of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, to the vocal scats of Los Angeles’ Freestyle Fellowship.

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Although it wears its outside influences on its sleeves, “Shakomo” has gone on to become an evergreen song, thanks to the prominence of Nigerian slang and the re-purposing of a borrowed sound. It is this same innovative ability to re-imagine influences that has widened the sonic range of contemporary afropop to include everything from Caribbean pop to Bollywood-inspired melodies, while also deepening its connection with older forms of African music, like highlife, juju, afrobeat and more.

However, the irreverent, youth-centric attitude acquired from hip-hop still sits at the heart of Afropop. It’s an influence so strong, it makes sense that hip-hop audiences and artists are the most accepting demographic of Afropop’s current push for mainstream stability in the U.S.  In that light, “Shakomo” is a marker of hip-hop’s eternal part in the DNA of contemporary Nigerian and African music .

Listen to “Shakomo” via Apple Music here.

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ICYMI: THE WEEKEND SHUFFLE: ‘MY CAR’ BY TONY TETUILA

Zlatan drops amusing video for latest single, “Yeye Boyfriend”

Last week, Zlatan shared the tracklist and release date for his debut album, ‘Zanku (Zlatan Abeg No Kill Us)’, alongside “Yeye Boyfriend” as the album’s latest single. On the song, he jovially urges women to leave their unserious partners behind, over a groovy, Fuji-inspired production by Rexxie.

Zlatan has just updated “Yeye Boyfriend” with an accompanying music video, and it plays into the light-hearted feel of the song. Directed by Visionary pictures, the video opens with a Yoruba couple quarrelling over a pot of soup in typical Nollywood fashion, before heading to see their couple’s therapist, Dr. Yeye, played by Zlatan.

Couples from the other major ethnic groups in Nigeria also pay Dr. Yeye a visit, and while he isn’t giving any tangible solutions, seeing the typically playful rapper in a suit, while doing the soapy dance is quite amusing.

See Zlatan in “Yeye Boyfriend” here.

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ICYMI: PSYCHO YP FLAUNTS STAR POWER IN MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BE LIKE YOU”

Naira Marley stealing the show at Starboy fest & 5 other videos you should see this week

Naira Marley’s Electric Cameo At Wizkid’s StarboyFest at London’s O2 Arena

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For the second time in two years, afropop royalty, Wizkid headlined a sold-out concert at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena in London. Calling on a long list of guests, the singer brought out Burna Boy, Skepta, Maleek Berry, Fireboy DML and much more. From the highlights that circulated, it seems as though Naira Marley’s electric cameo has caused the most chatter on social media, as the rebellious singer came out to the infamous opening sequence of his smash hit, “Soapy”, hitting the most manic iteration of the soapy dance that we’ve seen yet. Although his vocals were incoherent for much of his set, he made up for it with engaging energy, clearly holding sway over a visibly excited crowd.

YBN Cordae & Anderson .Paak – “RNP”

YBN Cordae gained popularity after his “Old N*ggas”, a response track to J. Cole’s “1985”, went viral for its unsparing jabs at the superstar Dreamville rapper. In a surprise move, J. Cole would supply production on Cordae’s impressive album, specifically on the Anderson .Paak-assisted “RNP”. In the recently released music video for the sleeper hit, Cordae and .Paak play off the jovial chemistry they share on wax, as it follows an alternate universe set in the ’80s, where they are supremely talented basketballers and street-savvy ladies’ men.

Skengdo X AM – “Brixton Boy” feat. Oxlade & Sneakbo

Earlier this year, UK drill duo Skengdo X AM were handed 9-month prison sentences, suspended for two years, after the performance of their song “Attempted 1.0” at a London concert was adjudged to have breached gang injunctions. However, the duo aren’t letting their issues with the law derail their momentum. They released their new mixtape, ‘Back Like We Never Left’, earlier this month and recently shared the music video for “Brixton Boy”. The song features vocals from Afropop upstart Oxlade, on the hook, while fellow UK rapper Sneakbo delivers a self-assured rapped verse. In the Kirx-directed video, all the artists vibrantly mime their sets, while wide angled shots of the city are spliced in to mirror the song’s inspiration.

‘The Men of TOP BOY and the Pressures of Masculinity’

Six years after the final episode of its second season, UK crime drama “Top Boy” returned back to our screens via Netflix. Since its reboot, the TV show has enjoyed widespread acclaim, captivating older audiences and bringing new ones along. Although it’s a linear continuation of sorts from previous season, the latest batch of episodes brought in new characters, adding a layer of complexity to the storytelling. Short videos analysing the nuances of the show have been rolling out, and the latest video features freelance journalist, Aniefiok Ekpeudom breaking down masculinity and the pressure it fosters in the show’s characters. It is a profound video that emphasises the multi-layered writing that elevates “Top Boy” beyond a run-of-the-mill show about inner city life.

TOBi – Biege | A COLORS SHOW

Earlier this year, Nigerian-Canadian singer/rapper TOBi released his debut album, ‘STILL’, a stirring project filled with songs that found the artist journeying toward self-discovery. Last week, he followed up with “Beige”, his first single since dropping that album, and he visited the COLORS studio to perform the new song, on the same day as its release. Set against a beige background that contrasted his purple-coloured traditional outfit, TOBi alternates between singing and rapping, performing his emotive lyrics about a relationship in a tough spot.

“Bloodshot” Trailer

Vin Diesel only does blockbusters. Since climbing into A-list territory with the “Fast & Furious” franchise, the actor has starred in high grossing film, and his latest film, “Bloodshot” looks like another potential success. The film is an adaptation of the best-selling Valiant Comics series created by Bob Layton, Don Perlin and Kevin VanHook, with Vin Diesel starring as the central character, Ray Garrison, a former soldier who is reanimated and given superpowers through nanites injected into his blood. “Bloodshot” will be in theatres on February 21, 2020, and its trailer hints at a thoroughly entertaining affair.

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Watch Ckay in the glossy music video for “Way”

A few months ago, Chocolate city singer/producer Ckay finally released his long overdue EP, ‘Ckay the First’. Filled with mid-tempo, lightweight jams, the EP showcased Ckay’s accomplished pop credentials, with vocal assistance from BOJ, Blaqbonez and Barry Jhay.

To further promote the EP, he’s just shared the music video for “Way”, a bouncy cut on which Ckay flexes his affluence and his willingness to keep getting money. Directed by Clarence Peters, the video for “Way” is packed with glossy imagery, capturing the playful nature of his delivery perfectly. The video is a mishmash of frames, showing Ckay performing his lyrics in the company of models and dancers, while colourful digital effects are paired with appropriate lines from the song.

Watch Ckay’s “Way” below.

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ICYMI: WATCH BLAQBONEZ AND YCEE PARTY IN THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “PLAY (REMIX)”

WurlD announces joint EP with Sarz, ‘I Love Girls With Trobul’

Over the weekend, singer WurlD won Best Vocal Performance (Male) at the just concluded edition of the Headies, picking up the award for “Wishes & Butterflies” off his debut EP, ‘Love Is Contagious’. Since then, there’s been an uptick in positive comments about the singer, aided by his impressive performance at the ceremony.

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Taking advantage of the increasing buzz, WurlD has just announced the impending arrrival of a new joint EP with veteran producer Sarz,  ‘I Love Girls With Trobul’. Last year, the duo linked up for a joint single, “Trobul”, also revealing that they were working on an EP, which fans have been waiting for ever since.

They finally followed in February up with another single, “Ego”, solidifying the synergy they initially showcased. ‘I Love Girls With Trobul’ will also be Sarz’ second project of this year, following the January release of his EP, ‘SINYM (Sarz Is Not Your Mate)’.

In other WurlD news, the singer is scheduled to perform at ART X Live! 2019 on November 1st, alongside Buju and Lady Donli. Find out all the details about the event here.

The EP is set for release on Nov 8, and we’re looking forward to hearing more about it. Check out the cover art for ‘I Love Girls With Trobul’ below.

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ICYMI: BELLA ALUBO SHARES TRACKLIST FOR HER UPCOMING EP, ‘SUMMER’S OVER’

Headies 2019: Teni, Burna Boy & Falz lead award winners

Last night, the 13th edition the Headies held in Lago, hosted by popular rapper Reminisce and actress/TV personality Nancy Isime. Nominations were announced earlier this month, with Burna Boy and Teni leading the pack with eight and six nods respectively.

At the just concluded ceremony, Teni led the pack of winners, picking up four awards for Best Pop Single for “Case”, Best Vocal Performance (Female), Recording of the Year for “Uyo Meyo”, as well as Headies’ Viewers Choice. Teni was closely followed by Burna Boy and Falz, both of whom won up three awards each.

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Although conspicuously absent, Burna Boy picked up the golden statues for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for “YE”, and Best collaboration for “Killin’ Dem” with Zlatan. Falz snagged awards for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album for ‘Moral Instruction’, while “Talk” won the award for Best Rap Single.

DMW singer Mayorkun was the only other multiple winner on the night, picking up awards for Revelation of the Year and Best R&B/Pop album for ‘The Mayor Of Lagos’. Meanwhile, Mavin wunderkind Rema picked up the highly coveted Next Rated award, wining the GS4 unit from GAC motors attached to the winner of the category.

Check out the full list of winners below.

BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Adekunle Gold – “Ire”

Patoranking – “Heal D World”

Brymo – “Olanrewaju”

Teni – “Uyo Meyo”

Burna Boy – “YE”

BEST POP SINGLE

Burna Boy – “YE”

Victor AD – “Wetin We Gain”

Starboy ft Duncan Mighty, Wizkid – “Fake Love”

Teni – “Case”

Fireboy DML – “Jealous”

Joeboy – “Baby”

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Phantom – “Ye” by Burna Boy

Ozedikus – “Dumebi” by Rema

Spellz – “Askamaya” by Teni

Killertunes – “Fake Love” by Starboy ft Duncan Mighty and Wizkid

Kel-P Vibes – “Killing Dem” by Burna Boy ft Zlatan

BEST RAP ALBUM

Falz – ‘Moral Instruction’

A-Q & Loose Kaynon – ‘Crown’

M.I Abaga– ‘A Study On Self Worth: YxngDxnzl’

Show Dem Camp – ‘Clone Wars, Vol. IV (These Buhari Times)’

BEST R&B/POP ALBUM

Odunsi (The Engine) – ‘Rare.’ 

Burna Boy – ‘Outside’

Kizz Daniel – ‘No Bad Songz’

Mayorkun – ‘Mayor Of Lagos’

Adekunle Gold – ‘About 30’

BEST MUSIC VIDEO

“Dangote” (BurnaBoy) – Clarence Peters

“Available” (Patoranking) – Clarence Peters

“Ire” (Adekunle Gold) – Aje Films

“Talk” (Falz) – Prodigeezy

“Jaiye” (Ladipoe) – 88 Factor

BEST R&B SINGLE

Odunsi ft. RAYE – “Tipsy”

Funbi – “Serenade”

Teni – “Uyo Meyo”

Wurld – “Wishes and Butterflies”

Seyi Shay ft. Runtown – “Gimme Love”

BEST COLLABO

Reekado Banks Ft. Tiwa Savage, Fiokee – “Like”

Kizz Daniel ft. Davido – “One Ticket”

Starboy ft Duncan Mighty, Wizkid – “Fake Love”

Burna Boy Ft. Zlatan – “Killin’ Dem”

2baba Ft. Peruzzi – “Amaka”

BEST RAP SINGLE

Falz – “Talk”

Hotyce – “We Don’t Do That Over Here”

Illbliss ft. Olamide – “40ft Container”

Payper Corleone Ft. Alpha Ojini – “Sacrifice”

AQ and Loose Kaynon – “Gang Gang”

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE(MALE)

Tay Iwar – “Utero”

Johnny Drille – “Finding Efe”

Nonso Bassey – “411”

Funbi – “Serenade”

Wurld – “Wishes & Butterfly”

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)

GoodGirl LA – ‘Bless me’

Waje – “Udue”

Teni – “Uyo Meyo”

Tems – “Mr Rebel”

Falana – “Repeat”

NEXT RATED

Rema

Joeboy

Fireboy DML

Victor AD

Lyta

Zlatan

HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION

Odunsi

Mayorkun

Wurld

Humblesmith

LYRICIST ON THE ROLL

YCEE – “Balance”

Boogey – “Implode”

Paybac – “Implode”

Ghost – “Crown”

Tec – “Crown”

A-Q – “Crown”

BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE

Erigga – “Motivation”

Chinko Ekun – “Able God”

Zlatan – “Leg Work”

Barry Jhay – “Aiye”

Lyta – “Time”

BEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG

Lady Donli – “Cash”

Tems – “Mr Rebel”

Johnny Drille – “Finding Efe”

Brymo – “Heya”

Adekunle Gold – “Ire”

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Adekunle Gold – ‘About 30’ 

Burna Boy – ‘Outside’

Falz – ‘Moral Instruction’

Kizz Daniel – ‘No Bad Songz’

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Burna Boy

Wizkid

Davido

Tiwa Savage

Falz

 SONG OF THE YEAR

Burna Boy – “Ye”

Rema – “Dumebi”

Victor AD – “Wetin We Gain”

Starboy ft Duncan Mighty, Wizkid – “Fake Love”

Teni – “Case”

Zlatan– “Leg work”

Joeboy – “Baby”

Fireboy DML – “Jealous”

HEADIES’ VIEWER’S CHOICE

Mr Eazi

Burna Boy

Teni

Fireboy DML

Rema

Joe Boy

Wizkid

Davido

BEST PERFORMER

Falz

Tiwa Savage

Brymo

Yemi Alade

Adekunle Gold

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:

Crayon

Buju

Barry Jhay

Oxlade

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Paul Okoye (Upfront & Personal)

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We ask a few millennials how they cope with bad mental health days

The New Haervest festival continues to raise awareness for youth mental health, this year their theme is ‘self-ish: promoting mental and sexual self care’ with a whole day event packed with workshops, yoga and partying kicking off tomorrow at Wèré House.

Ahead of this promising event, we asked a few young Nigerians how they cope with bad mental health days in a country where priority isn’t given to mental health and any and every person different from the norm is labelled as ‘mad’.

Going gym is such a sick solution. Or just get out the house and go for a walk, sounds simple but physical exercise is just a sick way of forgetting about shit. And it releases endorphins anyway so it’s meant to make you feel good. And when you meet mans at the gym and get chatting it just makes you feel better.

A, 27, Male.

I like to smoke and reach out to friends, which up until very recently was something I didn’t think I deserved to do. I also shadow work which is like confronting negative feelings and emotions head on and basically being dramatic and crying and feeling everything then followed by quiet meditation.

S, 20, Female.

I write about how I’m feeling. I don’t know if it helps much but yeah. Other times I listen to upbeat music that can lift my mood. Dancing to music is very therapeutic for me but not all the time. Sometimes it gets really bad and I just sleep it off cos there’s no drive to do anything. Hope this is helpful.

O, 18, Female.

I find that when I’m having a tough time, I just keep myself busy until I’ve shaken the feeling off. I’ll throw myself into work, hang out with my friends, watch some mindless tv and then eventually wear myself out until I fall asleep. It’s not ideal cause it means I suppress my feelings, but it works for me lol

D, 24, Female.

So I have mad anxiety sometimes so playing games actually helps a lot because it distracts me. Smoking weed helps majority of the time. If it’s really bad and I have an anxiety attack, I’ll douse my face, take deeep breaths and name 5 things I can see and touch around me

N, 21, Female.

I usually cry and sleep and maybe talk to my mum, if there’s nothing i can do to control the situation. then i book a day trip or an affordable weekend away to see one of my friends in a different state or city because that usually helps to take my mind off whatever is going on even if it’s just for a short while

D, 20, Female.

Firstly I just knock(bad but it’s necessary). Then a healthy supplement is to allow myself ride the wave. Sometimes I feel nothing other times I feel everything but regardless, I just let it be and take time away. Also what really really helps is documenting every single emotion or lack there of. It lets me understand my mental state a little bit better. Plus rewatching all 15 seasons of America’s Next Top Model

I, 18, Female.

I usually distract myself with anything and everything from sex to drugs to sleep. Just something to numb the pain. I’m not great at confronting my feelings

K, 25, Male.

I listen to music sometimes.. But I mostly take a walk, look for a spot to relax and look at nature and just think. Or maybe just write about how I’m feeling

O, 20, Male.

Tbh me and most of my friends badly cope with our mental health issues. Asides from us being totally honest with each other, drugs, sex.

K, 25, Female.

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Netflix adds two Nollywood films by Tope Oshin to list of new titles

This past year, Netflix has been on a quest to showcase compelling made in Nigeria stories to global audiences. In line with this, many films like Kemi Adetiba’s fan favourite blockbuster “King of Boys”, Kunle Afolayan-directed “October 1st” and “The Figurine” as well as Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut “Lionheart” have made their way to the ever-expanding Netflix catalogue.

Today, two Tope Oshin films join that line-up, “Up North” and “New Money”. The ecstatic director took to her Twitter page earlier today, to announce the inclusion of her films on the streaming service. Alongside this, the Omoni Oboli film “Moms at War” starring herself and Funke Akindele will also be available on the streaming platform from today, 18 October.

It is endearing to see more homegrown movies made available on Netflix, as there is now an emerging workable way of keeping these films alive long after their release date.

 

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Blaqbonez shares release date and tracklist for new EP, ‘Mr Boombastic’

After months of teasing, Blaqbonez finally unveiled his Mr Boombastic alter persona with last month’s single, “Shut Up”. Prior to the single, the 100 Crowns rapper revealed he was working on a new project centred around the newly debuted character. True to his word, he’s just shared a definite release date for a new EP, as well as its tracklist.

Titled after his meta-persona, ‘Mr Boombastic’ is set to drop next Friday, October 25, and it will contain 7 songs. “Shut Up” serves as the lead single, while Falz and Blackmagic will make guest appearances on the project. ‘Mr Boombastic’ will be Blaqbonez’s second project of this year, following the February release of ‘Bad Boy Blaq: Re-Up’.

Pre-save ‘Mr Boombastic’ via Apple Music here.

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See Cuppy & Zlatan in carefree music video for “Gelato”

Cuppy is having fun. If her aloofness to the mixed reactions that has trailed her Afropop curating career isn’t enough proof, the music video for her Zlatan-featuring single, “Gelato” will definitely do the trick. Playing off the viral moment that inspired the song, an ice-cream store is prominent in the video, as Cuppy comes around to buy out the store in one of the highly animated scenes.  Set in a brightly-coloured universe, there’s dancers and balloons, as well as Zlatan and Cuppy performing their playful set with a carefree energy.

Watch “Gelato” below.

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ICYMI: ZLATAN IS MR-STEAL-YOUR-GIRL IN THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR HIS “BOLANLE” COLLABORATION WITH IVD

Bella Alubo shares tracklist for her upcoming EP, ‘Summer’s Over’

Bella Alubo is finally finding her footing following her exit from Tinny Entertainment. Last year, in collaboration with YCEE, the singer released  ‘Late Night Vibration’, her last project under her former management. The project became one of the more talked about EPs of 2018, and the singer/songwriter quickly followed this up with ‘Re-Bella’ a stunning project that depicted the story of her dreams and the process of their actualisation.

This year alone, she’s dropped collaborative singles with Lady Donli and Fasina, as well as“Agbani” , her first release of the year, with an official remix featuring, Zlatan.

The stakes are high but Bella Alubo’s persistence proves she’s capable of delivering a sturdy project. The artist has now announced her 5th project and 4th solo project, ‘Summers Over’ currently being slated for a November 1st release date. She also shares the tracklist for the upcoming EP which is doted with a number of familiar names, from Fresh L to Dice Ailes to Ezi Emela.

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Krept & Konan enlist Wizkid for new single, “G Love”

Krept and Konan have just put out a pre-released single, “G Love” from their upcoming project ‘Revenge is Sweet’ . For the new track, they enlist Afropop giant, Wizkid. Over the drum-led beat, Krept and Konan rap about their lavish lifestyle, giving way for Wizkid’s hypnotic voice on the hook. “Gyal so hood me not lie, never let another man try” he sings, detailing how protective he is of his ‘ghetto love’ interest. In the end, we’re left wanting more of the Starboy magic.

Stream “G Love” below.

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Wretch 32 links Burna Boy for “All In” off his new surprise album, ‘Upon Reflection’

UK rap veteran Wretch 32 has just released his 5th studio, ‘Upon Reflection’, merely a few hours after announcing its arrival and sharing the tracklist. While the project contains like-minded appearances from UK rap peers like Giggs, Ghetts and Avelino, Wretch features Nigerian singer and rave of the moment, Burna Boy on the “All In”, a fizzy pop cut that makes for a potential single.

Similar to his role on Dave’s hit single, “Location”, Burna Boy adds a warm hue to “All In”, with his breezy melodies offsetting Wretch’s gravelly verses. While they deliver affectionate lyrics over a robotic 808 snares and bass, it’s their synergy that sells the song’s light-hearted premise into a replay-worthy bop. “All In” continues Burna’s stellar feature run and emphasizes Burna’s ability to adapt, regardless of who he’s working with, especially with the memorable trail of multiple collaborations in the last few months.

Listen to “All In” here.

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Paranoia and Love don’t mix in Nonso Amadi’s “What makes you sure?” video

Nonso Amadi continues to support his latest EP, ‘Free’ with music videos. His latest video “What makes you sure?” is the third track from the project with a befitting music video treatment. “What makes you sure?” is a serene guitar-led number that trails what lack of trust can do to romantic relationships.

In the music video directed by Seyi Akinlade, Nonso Amadi is in a phone booth trying to call a woman, who is most likely his lover. Viewers are also clued into his lover’s mind, with scenes of a woman tensely inspecting an evidence board intermixed and the sound of the telephone ringing out.

The evidence board is filled with what appears to be proof of Nonso’s infidelity as his lover tries to piece together his disappearance. “What makes you sure? that I’m not alone at my mum’s” he sings, walking the streets, while we see Nonso Amadi’s lover investigating his infidelity. Though his lover doesn’t seem to find conclusive answers, she spray-paints the board with a question mark, exiting the apartment before Nonso Amadi returns to find a wrecked empty apartment with an evidence board.

Watch the video for “What makes you sure?” below.

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Ycee returns with “Dakun”, the lead-single off his anticipated debut

Earlier this week, rapper/singer Ycee finally shared details for his long-awaited debut album‘Ycee vs Zaheer’.  The proposed project serves up both of the rapper’s artistic split, with Ycee as his singer side and  Zaheer his rapper alter-persona.

In one of the promotional images for Ycee vs Zaheer, Ycee acknowledged criticisms by fans who prefer his rap-indented efforts but promised never to repress the singing side of his artistry. For the album’s newly-released lead single, “Dakun”, he reasserts his singing persona, performing saccharine melodies over the punchy, mid-tempo beat Krizbeatz produces. Lyrics with romantic affirmation complete the song’s lightweight tilt, serving as a reminder of Ycee’s proven pop sensibilities.

Stream “Dakun” via Apple Music here.

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Maleek Berry Releases new dance-floor bop, “Somebody Falling”

Maleek Berry kicked off the year on a remarkable note, linking American rapper, Goldlink, on a raucous bop, “Zulu Screams”. Shortly after, he released his first solo single of the year, “Flashy”, and most recently contributed vocals to Mut4y’s “Turn Me On”.

His new single, “Somebody Falling” is his second solo release for the year. On the self-produced song, bubbly piano synths, bass guitar riffs and steel pan, Afro-Caribbean drums form the dance-indented backdrop. “Somebody’s falling, soon as she walk in, people them falling”, he sings on the hook, amidst verses describing the physique of a muse.

Stream “Somebody Falling” below.

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Prettyboy D-O drops fitting video for energetic song, “Dey Go Hear Weh”

Earlier this year, Prettyboy D-O announced his upcoming sophomore album ‘Pretty World’. Since then, he has released the album’s lead single “Dey Go Hear Weh” an up-tempo bop, where D-O’s mocks his haters over a catchy dancehall beat.

Now Prettyboy D-O has updated the track with a befitting music video, directed by Seyi Akinlade for UAXStudios. The music video for “Dey Go Hear Weh” opens up with D-O being beaten by a group of men dressed in black, who leave him unconscious before they flee the scene. What follows the attack is an invitation into D-O’s  ‘Pretty World’, a warehouse filled with money, drugs and a sinister air ripe for revenge.

At the end of the video, D-O’s enemies do indeed ‘hear weh’ as his loyal supporters drag in a man, presumably one of his earlier attackers. D-O, his lover and son look down on the man with murderous intent. Watch the music video to “Dey Go Hear Weh” below.

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Tomi Owo and Alpha P’s new single “Number One” is the MTV Shuga soundtrack

Nigerian artists, Tomi Owo and Alpha P’s new single “Number One” is the official soundtrack for popular television series,  MTV Shuga Naija which started its 4th season this week. The track was released yesterday, alongside the first episode of the season titled ‘Choices’.

“Number One” is a optimistic number where Tomi Owo’s mellow vocals create a perfect backdrop for Alpha P’s heavy bass rap flows. Over the beat TMXO produces, both artists deliver a confident set, believing everything in the world falls in line for their imminent greatness. ‘Made it out gutter, I don’t need nobody cause I’m number one’ Alpha P sings, in contrast to his impassioned rap on courage and fearlessness of going at it alone.

MTV Shuga Naija is back for a fourth season and we can tell from the fearlessly independent theme of the soundtrack and the tense one-minute teaser released earlier that this season is going to be particularly challenging for the characters we have come to know and love.

Stream “Number One” here.

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