Tonero is back with “Thunder”, his first single of the year featuring Trill Xoe

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Afropop has gone through drastic changes in texture and composition in the last three years. These days, it’s not so odd to hear songs that sound like familiar whine-friendly Carribean music meets a mix of classical synths, EDM and some other fringe sound you have probably never heard before in your life. Take Tonero’s latest single, “Thunder” for example; the track opens with steelpan drums segueing into a baseline steeped in synths. The drums are neither soft enough to sound purely electronic, yet there are no major bass drops to disrupt the smooth flow of the arrangement.

“Thunder” is a radio-friendly Afropop number lined with themes of love and everyday strife, plus a mix of melody and concept, that continues to surface on some of the best releases of 2019, from Burna’s “Dangote” to Santi’s “Sparky”. “Thunder” is not so much a war cry as it is a promise of Tonero’s impending and unavoidable takeover. If any doubters still exist, this new single is a chance to reconsider.

Stream “Thunder” below

Tope Alabi and TY Bello deliver live music themed music video for “Iwo Lawa O Ma Bo”

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Tope Alabi and TY Bello reached for the high heavens on their joint project, ‘The Spirit of Life’. The 17-track album contains pre-recorded single, “Angeli”, and 16 reportedly spontaneous worship songs performed at a three-hour live recording session. Though their free-flowing melodies may serve as hints at their freestyled performance, interpolating “Dide Togun Togun” and “Alayo” along the way, the engrossing praise they sing is moving and remarkably convincing.

The music video for “Iwo Lawa O Ma Bo”, the 5th track from the project, has just been released, following pre-released “Logan Ti Ode” and “Kabi O Osi” which seem to have been shot on the same day with the same clothes and same live studio set. Tope Alabi takes the center stage in the 6-minute long video, leaving TY Bello to sing backup as she sings the praise of her creator in her Yoruba dialect over traditional folk drums and highlife instrumentals. The video also comes with subtext to help non-Yoruba speakers pick up on her joyful worship session.

Watch the video for Tope Alabi and TY Bello’s “Iwo Lawa O Ma Bo” below.

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Watch the music video for Koker’s “Happy”

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Koker debuted in 2019 with a Tiwezi produced bop titled “Happy”. It has been nearly four months since the single was released in January but the Chocolate City singer is reviving with a newly released music video which further highlights his reasons for being happy. The Stanz directed music video shows Koker breaking lose from bounds then heading out and riding with a pretty model beside him. It’s a loose interpretation for a song speaking on remaining unyieldingly happy despite all the reasons we all have to be unhappy. But going by the title alone, the video depicts happy sentiments through images of clowns, balloons, a dancing traffic police officer and kids playing with dirt.

You can watch the music video for Koker’s “Happy” below.

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6 videos you should see this week

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Burna Boy – “Sway in the Morning” 

Burna Boy has been building his superstardom for quite some time, but Sway just finally got the opportunity to have the self-proclaimed ‘African Gaint’ in his studio in New York. The Afro-fusionist found time from his African Giant tour in America to sit for an interview at the Sway’s Universe, speaking on the diversity in African culture and the western culture. The interview allowed him to air his views on western culture’s influence, explaining how he had to smack himself out of the illusion that western culture was somehow better than his African origins when he’d rather listen to DMX while his grandfather was managing Fela. He highlighted the creative prowess of African, calling African women gods and closed by explaining that music is the gateway for black Americans trying to reconnect with their roots. After the interview, Burna Boy also took part in the “Five Fingers of Death” freestyle, where he rapped over 5 different beats.

Jessie Reyez – “Imported (Remix)” Feat. 6lack

After teaming up with Normani, Rita Ora and Bea Miller, 6lack continues being the go-to guy to play the partner on romantic pop songs. “Imported” appeared on Jessie Reyez’s ‘Being Human in Public’ EP last year but she called on 6lack to give the song a duet attribute for the remix as he promises to help take her mind off loving someone else over the catchy beat Hennedub produces. Zac Facts directs the music video for “Imported (Remix)”, setting the two singers in a room where they perform their verses, with their backs to each other. They later take a car trip together with sexual tension growing as they stare into each other’s eyes.

AKtheKING – “White Noise”

Directed by Tchidi Jacobs, the music video for AKtheKING’s “White Noise” is a tribute to the Ohio based rapper’s gritty background, growing up in Ibadan. While he waxes confidently, spitting inspirational bars about his motivation as a rapper trying to make it like any other rapper who came from nothing, the video walks us through AKtheKING’s neighborhood, where he rides bicycles with his friends and plays basketball at a court. Though his candid lyrics, “I’m Not Going To Sit Here and Tell You I Came From The Slums or That I Grew Up With Guns”, portrays him as having grown up in a privileged community, the gritty look of the video seems to say otherwise and make it the perfect fit for a song that glorifies the hustle for a better life.

Anderson .Paak – “Make It Better” Feat. Smokey Robinson

Since releasing “King James” last month, Anderson .Paak has gotten fans excited for his coming ‘Ventura’ album. While we wait for its release, scheduled for the 12th of April, the multitalented artist just upped the ante by teaming up with Motown legend, Smokey Robinson for a new track, “Make It Better”, also expected to feature on the album. The soulful track is produced by Alchemist and Fredwreck and Andy Hines directs the accompanying music video, following the singer and his love interest as they go through the ups and downs of their relationship.

Shane Eagle – “Ap3x (Remastered)” Feat. Bas

Shane Eagle released a remastered version of “Ap3x”, one of the standout cuts from his ‘Never Grow Up’ EP released last year. The remastered version features a verse from Dreamville and Interscope Records rapper, Bas, who also shows up in the accompanying video to rap besides Shane Eagle who also has a new cocksure verse to add.

Warner Bros – “Joker” Teaser Trailer

Heath Ledger’s iconic role as Joker in “The Dark Knight” left huge shoes to fill after his death in 2008. Jared Leto’s Joker in “Suicide Squad” is proof that the madness of the clown-faced villain isn’t easily replicated, but the first look at the coming “Joker” adaptation by Joaquin Phoenix seems more than competent. The 2-minute long teaser trailer shows “Joker” to be an origin story from the Batman comic. But unlike most comic book plots, this story is built like a physiatrist’s study of society, criminal mentality and mental illness. The trailer depicts this as it opens with a therapy scene, allowing his introspective monologue playout while we watch the lead go through his traumatic daily life in the grim and chaotic city of Gotham. Todd Phillips is directing the film expected to hit the big screens in October.

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See L.A.X get in a dance-off for his “Sign Si” music video

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L.A.X just released the music video for his latest single, “Sign Si”. The Mizzle produced Afropop number is the singer’s first song since he dropped his album debut, ‘Rasaking’, last year. And while he isn’t exactly known for his dance moves, his songs are quite popular on dancefloors with his penchant for boastful pseudo-romantic themed dance numbers.

His new music video for “Sign Si” takes a cue from this and sets his club where he has a dance-off seemingly provoked by his unique dressing style; A black jacket and a cowboy hat. While he sings to charm a love interest with showy lyrics, he gets attacked by those in the party till his catchy music and dance moves win everyone to his side and the video ends with a jovial dancing fiesta.

You can watch the music video for L.A.X’s “Sign Si” below.

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Nigeria’s first local subscription-based music store and streaming service, uduX partners with UMG

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Since streaming platforms became so monetized with artist-friendly payment plans, digital streams have slowly replaced physical tapes as the primary source of music and videos, and African consumers are very much in the loop of things. Mainstream streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and even Netflix have launched African centered playlists and shows in a bid for global inclusion, but there are also local streaming services like uduX, Nigeria’s first domestic subscription-based music store and streaming service.

Developed by Groove Platforms, uduX is leveraging on the growing adoption of digital streaming services by consumers on the continent. Aware of the potential African reach and the great growing relevance of the Afropop genre around the world, uduX hopes to bring value to the music ecosystem both here in Nigeria, and the rest of the world. The platform offers high-quality audio and high-definition music videos with exclusive content curated by music professionals close to the culture for optimal user experience.

To further accomplish their goal, uduX has partnered with Universal Music Group which will allow them to provide Nigerian music fans with access to their favorite artists from around the world. Under the terms of the agreement, uduX will distribute music for UMG’s world-renowned artists through its streaming service in Nigeria, allowing users access to UMG’s extensive catalog of both local and global artists like J Cole, Tekno, Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Nasty C, Post Malone, Lady Zamar, Lil Wayne, Bob Marley, Brenda Fassie, Wurld, Hugh Masekela, Larry Gaaga, Tamia, Maroon 5, Aka & Anatii, TJAN, Jah Prayzah, Nonso Bassey, Mafikizolo, Cina Soul, Ella Mai, and Mr. Eazi.

Nigerian artists are already making a huge impact on the international music scenes, and with the partnership between uduX and UMG, the platforms can also contribute to help shape the future of the digital music space as it helps accelerate the growth of the entire African music ecosystem; from digital production, publishing, and marketing.

uduX is currently available via monthly subscription through Habari by GTBank, a leading platform for music, shopping and lifestyle content launched in November 2018. The service will also be fully incorporated into the Nigerian music market as a stand-alone app in the coming months.
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Listen to Somadina’s “Lay Low” featuring Orinayo

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Last year, Somadina released her debut single, “Ihy”, where she crystallized a breakup into glistening pop-R&B. Her latest single, “Lay Low”, continues to establishing her signature laidback vocals and fascination with channeling heartbreak for relatable pop songs.

“Lay Low” emerges from her contemplation of a past relationship, and the lyrics reflect it: “I Played My Heart For You Like a Bloody Symphony/ If You Weren’t Feeling Me Or My Energy/ Why Did You Say/ We Should Lay (Low)/ Girl Be Care(Ful)”. But the most potent tool in Somadina’s arsenal is her voice, with which seems more interested in the expressiveness of vocal melody than in lyrical details; her words are sometimes lost in densely layered vocals that suggest a choir calling from another plane. One of the song’s most memorable moments stems from her iterate “Lay Low” hook, repeating the phrase till it loses its form in her piercingly high note. It’s an emotional moment, but also a physical one that reminds listeners of the raw power singers can exert. Orinayo Ojo also contributes a verse, playing the role of her ex-lover who is also clueless to why their relationship didn’t work out.

You can stream “Lay Low” by Somadina and Orinayo Ojo below.

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Korede Bello shares “Joko” video with guest verses from Fresh Prince and Miya B

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Korede Bello shared his “Joko (freestyle)” back in February, along with a #TheJokoChallange where he promised to give out 500k each for 5 people who participate in the challenge (a rapper, a singer and 3 dancers or a dance group). The Mavin singer seems to have taken that promise even farther as he shares the music video for “Joko” with guest verses from the perceived winners, Fresh Prince and Miya B.

Paul Gambit directs the music video for “Joko”, setting Korede Bello, Fresh Prince and Miya B on the streets of Lagos, accompanied by an entourage of dancers who infuse more energy to the catchy beat Don Jazzy produces. The street theme of the video seems to emphasize the song’s subject matter—“Olowo No Dey Pariwo (Rich People Don’t Shout)—as Fresh Prince and Miya B contribute verses to build on Korede Bello’s rebuke of the proud attitude from people who clearly don’t have as much money as he does. While Fresh Prince performs a fuji inspired verse, Miya B goes the hip-hop route with her verse.

Watch the music video for “Joko” below.

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See the music video for Barry Jhay’s new single, “Normal Level”

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Released last year, “Normal Level” continued the reflective direction Barry Jhay’s music tends towards. Lussh produced the mid-tempo beat that set the introspective mood for Barry Jhay’s somber vocals performance. His lyrics, “Ise Oluwa, Awa Ma Ridi Ni” listen like a prayer, giving thanks for his good fortune.

TMPL Motion Pictures directs the music video for “Normal Level”, emphasizing on the song’s lyrics as we watch Barry Jhay performing along with dancers and scenes of people acting out some of his lyrics. While the dancers move along to the sway of the beat, Barry Jhay’s mood remains downcast through most of the video, stressing on the cautionary intentions of the song; “Enemies go Hate, Normal Level”.

You can watch the music video for “Normal Level” below.

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Suté Iwar goes the singing route with new single, “Don’t Wait Up”

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Suté Iwar has something to prove. Despite his decent discography, releasing two hip-hop projects and notable singles like “Girl Like You” and “Get Back”, he has mostly remained in the shadow of his brother, Tay Iwar’s star power. He, however, doesn’t seem too bothered as his latest single, “Don’t Wait Up”, finds him branching out from his usual rap cadence to the melodic singing Tay in renowned for.

“Don’t Wait Up” tells a story of love, written to charm a love interest. While Suté Iwar sings of his affection, a reggae-inspired beat gives the song a catchy and bouncy melody that makes for good replay value. “Don’t Wait Up” is the first release from Suté’s coming project, ‘Paradise’. Though an official release date is yet to be announced, we’re excited at the prospect of Suté experimenting with his sound.

You can stream “Don’t Wait Up” below.

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Watch Tolani’s music video for “Liar”

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After cutting the sweet impression of a lover on her “Ba Mi Lo” collaboration with Reekado Banks, Tolani returns with a new single, this time, taking the role of a lover who has had enough of the lies from an unfaithful ex. Just as the “Liar” title suggests, she calls out the inconsistency in his stories with spiteful lyrics that aren’t numbed by her melodious performance over the catchy mid-tempo beat E Kelly produces.

The music video Berat Tunc directs sticks to the venomous tone of the song’s lyrics as we watch Tolani perform the song, backed by other women who mime to the lyrics with a pained expression that suggests they’ve also been with similarly dishonest lovers. The video highlights the empowering quality of Tolani’s lyrics while also showing an extreme instance of the consequence for lying as the video ends with Tolani locking a tied up man in the bonnet of a car.

You can watch the video for “Liar” below.

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DJ Xclusive and Zlatan share music video for their “Gbomo Gbomo” collaboration

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“Gbomo Gbomo” has been making rounds in clubs and on the radio since it was released last month, and it’s not hard to understand why. Sure, it’s DJ Xclusive’s job as a DJ to know what songs get the dancefloor rocking, but at this point, everyone and their mothers recognize Zlatan’s proficiency at making club bangers. His contribution on DJ Xclusive’s new single, “Gbomo Gbomo”, is another street infused celebration of wealth and luxury with lyrics to serve dancefloor audiences.

DJ Xclusive enlists the service of Adasa Cookey to direct the music video for “Gbomo Gbomo” which is set in a club depicting Zlatan’s boastful lyrics as DJ Xclusive and Zlatan are seen stealing all the finest women at the club from their men.

You can watch the music video below.

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Santi announces album debut, ‘Mandy and the Jungle’

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Santi has had quite an admirable run of releases since 2018, with songs like “Icy”, “Freaky”, “Rapid Fire” and “Sparky” getting a lot of fanfare at their releases. His edgy videos have been instrumental in his gradual rise to mainstream prominence so it’s fitting that he makes the announcement for his coming album debut, ‘Mandy and the Jungle’, through a video he shares on social media.

The nearly a minute long clip is tagged with a quote from Santi, “Most important moment of my life. New chapter, new universe. My very first album, ‘Mandy & The Jungle’ soon.” The video contains retro-horror film-esque symbolisms that have become markers of Santi videos. Brief snippets of songs are shuffled while we watch the women cast in the video doing similar random things from climbing up a flight of stairs, getting a haircut, dancing at the club, screaming and having a nightmare.

You can watch the announcement video below.

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ICYMI: Watch the music video for Santi’s “Sparky”

Kida Kudz heads to the streets for his “Jiggy Bop” music video

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It may take years to measure the impact Afropop has had on the UK rap scene. Especially considering rappers like Kida Kudz, sticking to their African roots and blurring the lines between rap and Afropop for their hard-hitting music, designed to serve DJ turntable in both continents. The UK based Nigerian artist has been building anticipation for his latest single, “Jiggy Bop”, sharing a dance video to add a viral dance boost to the single.

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It’s still too soon to say if his viral antics will work or not, but from hearing the catchy beat and the wholehearted celebration of his African influences, it’s easy to understand why he had to release the song with an accompanying dance-step. “Jiggy Bop” is built around another bass-heavy, pounding beat Kida Kudz channels for a party anthem singing, “Jiggy, Everything Jiggy, My Girl is So Jiggy, Body on Jiggy, Swag on Jiggy, A G so Jiggy, Gotta Stay Jiggy”. But while it sounds familiar, it’s a fun song that can elevate an already hyped party into something memorable.

The music video for “Jiggy Bop” is directed by VisbySan and Ashleigh Jadee who sets Kida Kudz on the streets of Lagos and London, performing bare-chested to show off his packs and tattoos. The video also highlights his music’s ability to bridge Nigerian and London streets with the friendly welcome he receives in both cities, featuring a notable cameo from Lady Donli. You can stream the video below.

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Listen to “Revenge” by Traplanta and Izzy

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Despite the “Revenge” title and the often violent intentions of trap songs, Genio purses a peaceful path for the production of Traplanta’s new single featuring Izzy. Built around a looped piano harmony, the beat for “Revenge” has a soothing vibe that stands at sharp contrast to the menacing motif behind the song which uses violent metaphors for things as pleasant as oral sex; “She wants to Suck on my Bazooka”.

Izzy, dndSection, OBA and Ka$H take turns making threats at an ex and others who have hurt them in the past. But they rescue the song from senseless violence by building the emotional stakes from the opening verse, describing the harsh reality they’ve been exposed to. While they seem overcome with their desire to be violent, there’s an unmistakable sensitive side to their evil intentions.

Listen to “Revenge” by Traplanta and Izzy below.

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Watch Falz and Demmie Vee’s “Hypocrite” music video

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“Hypocrite” by Falz and Demmie Vee is one of the standout tracks from Falz’s latest album, ‘Moral Instruction’. The 9-track sociopolitically charged album holds up a mirror to the Nigerian society, but it’s on the Demmie Vee assisted track that the idea is fully formed as he calls out the double standards in the Nigerian society, where corrupt religious leaders persecute homosexuals and rapists judge the drug abusers; “But You Say You No Dey Smoke, You No Dey Drink Liquor/ But Your Heart E Dey Evil, Shey You See The Picture”.

Over the melancholy instrumentals, Falz and Demmie Vee question the moral standing of our society with lyrics aimed at the normalized injustice in religious institutions, politics, and families. The recently released music video for “Hypocrite” builds on their critique of society through striking imagery as we watch different violent crimes like murder, domestic assault, and election violence committed with zero consequence. Though in reality, the evildoers living among us are often hidden and protected by social institutions, in the video, a white veil is shown covering the eyes of the offenders as though Falz is asking for them to be called out.

Watch the music video for “Hypocrite” below.

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Lady Donli shares music video for “Ca$h”

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Lady Donli has charted the indie path to music stardom, releasing singles and projects and marketing them off the strength of her song’s ability to connect with listeners. Through her persistence and skill, she has built renown, featuring on Mr Eazi’s ‘Lagos to London’ mixtape and carving a niche for herself in the music industry. Her latest single, “Ca$h”, has received positive reviews from fans and critics and she continues to stroke the flames with an accompanying music video presented by Loups Garous.

The video for “Ca$h” finds Lady Donli performing in a livingroom set with her Cavemen band. Her unapologetic tribute to money as her source of inspiration and the highlife-fused acoustic work compel her friends to join her in performance, dancing to the groove of the beat before eventually making it rain over the singer. Though retro-themes have always been prominent in Lady Donli visuals, the live band, vintage costumes and filters suggest a more deliberate attempt at the throwback trope. “Ca$h” is the lead single from Lady Donli’s highly anticipated album debut, and for an artist whose story is still unfolding, this chapter looks geared to bring exciting twists.

You can watch the music video for “Ca$h” below.

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See the colorful music video for “Get Up” by Yung L and Reekado Banks

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Yung L’s music videos tend to be bright and colorful, highlighting the buoyancy of the music he performs. For his latest offering, “Get Up”, he collaborates with Reekado Banks who recently dyed his hair green. Over the atmospheric beat Chopstix produces mixing ambient synth harmonies with frantic Afropop drum riffs, the two singers deliver lines for a dance number disguised as a love song.

Though both seem to be addressing their love interests, singing “Bend Low, Bend Low/ Make I Rock Your Body Now”, “Get Up” is more of a dance instruction recording than an affectionate song. The raunchy intentions will, however, fit perfectly into club DJ rotations and the video emphasizes that through dancers performing in a dimly lit room. TG Omori directs the video following Yung L and Reekado Banks as they perform in different locations from a shopping store, a bar in Lagos and in a living room set. The vibe of the party anthem is felt in each scene.

“Get Up” is expected to feature on Yung L’s coming EP, ‘Jollification’.

You can watch the video for “Get Up” below.

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Lady Donli is addicted to “Ca$h”

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The NATIVE first got a taste of “Cash” via a live rendition while Lady Donli rehearsed for her set at NATIVELAND 2018. Even as she performed with the backing of her band, The Cavemen, nothing was quite as striking as the highlife-fused acoustic work on “Cash”.

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“Cash” is the first single off Lady Donli’s much-anticipated debut album, ‘Enjoy Your Life’. Since we last caught up with the singer following her living room tour, Lady Donli has been making bolder moves. Last year she featured on Mr Eazi’s transcendental Life is Eazi Vol. 2 – Lagos to London tape, released a sweetly colourful video for “Games” featuring GJ Ceasar and got into Empawa Africa, an incubator program for emerging African artists.

In the release statement for the new single, “Cash” is described as being “fueled by the hustle of life and the addiction to chasing the key beauties of the world”. “Cash” is not only a confirmation of Lady Donli’s own consistent grind but like the line “play by my rules” implies, she is also marking territory. Without a doubt, money is Lady Donli’s strongest motivator for success, what’s yours?

Stream “Cash” below:

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See Prettyboy D-O and Santi in their chaotic video for “Pull Up”

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Prettyboy D-O and Santi have always paid extra care to their image, etching their edgy persona into every selfie, promotional cover art, song, and music video. It seemed only a matter of time before they collaborated and when they did on “Pull Up” off Prettyboy D-O’s ‘Everything Pretty’ project, they spared no effort to preach the gospel of their violent fetish; “If You Wanna Pull Up, Better Make You Shoot Us/ And If You’re Gonna Shoot Us, Better Make You Kill Us”.

Even before the official release of the video for “Pull Up”, the violent symbols and imagery were abundant in the teaser video shared on social media. It inspired a trendy ‘Culte’ label, fitting for the chaotic video Ademola Falomo directs, setting Prettyboy D-O and Santi in the middle of the gang violence he depicts through bottle breaking, burning tires, grave scenes, cutlass brandishing and more. While Prettyboy D-O strikes a frightening pose, rapping at his reflection in the mirror, Santi is even eerier as he raps in a ritual like scene, set at a graveyard.

Watch the music video for “Pull Up” below.

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See Toyé In New Video For “Attitude”, His Second Single From Last Year

Posted on by Dennis Ade Peter

Following the early 2018 release of his debut single, “Shayo”, Atlanta-based Nigerian Singer, Toyé relased “Attitude” as a worthy follow-up last August. On the song, Toyé performs lyrics appreciative of an unnamed love interest’s physical appearance, cheekily conflating superficial admiration with assurance atop the lightweight, Afropop-dancehall hybrid production by DJ Tag and Ace Harris.

For its newly released video, directed by Tommy.4K, shots of Toyé performing the song solo and in the company of friends and beautiful models are cobbled together to reflect the song’s leisurely feel. It also features shots from a club scene, situated at WERC Crew’s monthly ‘Whine’ parties, an indicator that “Attitude” is intended for DJ playlists in the coming months of summer.

You can see the video for Toyé’s “Attitude” below.