NATIVE’s Mo-Hits-dedicated playlist will get you hype for a Mo’hits reunion tour

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There’s practically no Mo’hit song that isn’t instantly familiar and loved by the average Nigerian millennial.Till date, no split has shaken the Nigerian music Industry as much as the group’s disbanding in 2012.  Powered by Wande Coal’s falsetto, D’banj’s outlandish charm, Don Jazzy at the helm of affairs, the crew had the hearts of all music lovers and casual listeners on lock. Almost a decade after, their acclaim still hasn’t waned as they announced a reunion tour to astonishing fanfare.

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Last year, Davido offered a taste of what to expect of a Mo’hits reunion when he brought the crew out during his ’30 Billion’ concert. It was followed by a wistfully clamoured for a more befitting reunion for the group, now there’s hope for nothing less than tour performances at locations (probably near you). Although the dates and venues for the tour haven’t been decided yet, all members of the dearly departed but fondly remembered music crew have promised fans a tour with Don Jazzy and D’banj confirming via their Instagram accounts that the most important tour in Nigeria is a go.

If you’re as psyched out as we are about this tour, you can probably already reminisce memories of the group’s infamous Koko Concert series. But if you’re one of the rare squares in the lot, here is some music for your memory loss, you’re welcome.

Check out NATIVE’s Mo-Hits dedicated playlist on Apple Music:

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American Video Streaming service BLK Prime, casts Falz in upcoming TV series, “Church”

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Rapper, actor and comedian, Falz, recently signed a multi-season deal with BLK PRIME, an American entertainment company that offers worldwide subscription videos on demand. The company will be producing “Church”, an upcoming American TV series based on a lead character of the same name.

Falz will be playing the lead role as William Randolph Church, a charismatic and intense Nigerian Billionaire in the BLK PRIME original drama series called “Church”. It is slated to premiere this spring and Falz in an official statement expressed his delight saying “I am so excited to introduce my character, Church, to audiences around the world and to be a part of BLK PRIME’s mission of offering diverse streaming entertainment worldwide.”

According to a representative from the company, “Falz has proven to be a gifted performer with the ability to captivate an audience. Church (The role Falz plays) is a complex character that will showcase Falz in a way audiences have never seen him before”.

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Anticipate Skepta’s BBK Homecoming concert this April

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Skepta’s love for Nigeria goes beyond mere tributes and paying homage. After featuring on Olamide’s “Sheevita Juice”, performing at NATIVELAND concerts two years in a row and last year’s intimate Homecoming, anyone still in doubt of Skepta’s loyalty to Nigeria can now, fortunately, look forward to this year’s BBK Homecoming concert.

The Boy Better Know (BBK) collective will be holding a first BBK Homecoming concert at the Federal Palace Hotel. With Davido and Wizkid on the lineup, the blossoming bromance seen at last December will be recreated at the Balmoral Convention Centre this coming Easter weekend. The pair will be joined by the likes of Tiwa Savage, Niniola, Not3s, J Hus, Odunsi Wavy The Creator and more. While the organizers are withholding the identity of a surprise guest appearance as a bargaining chip, the confirmed set list is sufficiently stocked.

Check out the setlist in Skepta’s tweet below.

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Eric Many is suing RunTown for breach of contract, for the second time

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In May 2016, Runtown was sued by parent label, Eric Many Entertainment, for cutting out the company from performance revenue. The label got a court order that temporarily banned him from performing anywhere until the case was eventually settled out of court. However, recent reports state that the label is suing the artist for the same issue among other things.

According to the statement released by the label, Runtown has been taking fees for features and performing concerts without the label’s approval. According to the label, Runtown’s work on K.O’s “Call Me” and Sheebah‘s “Weekend”  is an infringement of the label’s copyright on Runtwon’s career as an artist.

Eric Many Entertainment is now suing Runtown for 70 Million naira. The statement from the label’s representatives reads: “The Defendant (Runtown) can only engage in recording, collaborating or performing with other artists for third parties or other record companies upon proper notification in advance to the Plaintiff. Upon this notification, the Plaintiff would then enter into an agreement with the collaborating artiste or his record company to ensure that the Plaintiff and the Defendant receive proper credit, legal/copyright protection and compensation for the collaborative work”.

Runtown’s contract is supposed to end in June this year, but the statement suggests that this will not be happening. The statement said that, Runtown owes the label “Hundreds of millions in Naira from the Lamborghini Gallardo super-fast car which he still has to pay back”, and an album he has not released yet. A representative also stated that “He has been warned severally about this on numerous occasions but he refused to listen”, explaining why the issue had to be taken to court.

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Hear “Massive Poverty”, BlackGold’s social awareness anthem

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As we inch ever closer towards the election year in Nigeria, BlackGold’s new single “Massive Poverty” single, attempts to create social awareness for some major issues to keep in mind at the polls. On this track, BlackGold rumbles about poverty and how the leaders have fallen short of the nation’s expectations. Sound Sultan and Vector who are no strangers to insightful music, also join BlackGold to address their grievances with the current state of things in Nigeria.

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But BlackGold doesn’t get too hung up on blaming the government. The rapper also points a mirror at listeners, asking them to look inwards, an important caveat of individual social responsibility often omitted when the state of Nigeria is discussed in derision. Singing, “Who You Don Help Today?” he asks if we’ve done our part with giving back to the people in the community while Sound Sultan echoes a similar sentiment on his verse, wondering how we can ignore the world falling apart around us, “People Prefer To Ma Jo Ma Yo, Right In The Middle Of A Tornado”. Vector’s verse, however, tackles the issue of unfair wage practices in Nigeria, and how those in power often take advantage of workers and the poor job market in the country.

“Massive Poverty” is aimed at people who take advantage of the suffering in the society for their selfish agendas.

Listen below.

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Watch Maleek Berry’s “Sisi Maria”

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If Last  Daze of Summer is Maleek Berry making the best of longer days and shorter nights where emotions are fleeting and memories are capsuled by nostalgia, First Daze of Winter is an highlight in celebration of the cuffing season that follows. Winter, is often used as a metaphor for stronger emotions and Maleek Berry’s 6-track  EP takesoff from where LDS left off  in that regard, leaning out of radio-friendly summer tracks into R&B and ballad regions. “Sisi Maria” is one of the more upbeat tracks on a project filled with tracks from a man teetering at the edge of heartbreak, and it’s accompanying video attempts to take depict the project outside of that overarching gloom.

Veering off a sequence of exploratory and ambitious videos , ” Sisi Maria” is set on a beach front, with Maleek performing around adulating women heavily garbed in African wax print. The African print must’ve been to provide proper representation since the song is about Nigerian women, but it just ended up looking clumsy. Face painting, mix-match of outfits and the tired palette of primary colours aren’t far out of reach as Maleek does a renders the song.

Watch “Sisi Maria”;

 

Essentials: Mystro’s ‘Sugar’ has all the right blends of Afropop

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After closing 2017 with “Atarodo”, a single off his Sugar debut, Mystro’s ear for melding diverse Afropop influences made his sound a strong dancefloor contender for the coming summer. Combining charm and wistful melodies, Mystro pulls listeners into a 10-track album, where his pop sensibilities come to the fore aided by guest features from Maleek Berry, YCee, Simi, Eugy, Tomi Agape and Nonso Amadi.

Rather than embracing the comfort of the dancehall blend of the Afropop on “Inferno”, Mystro took a left turn instead, keeping only the pop groove that birthed it. Over the sparse production with booming bass and low, rumbling chords, he sings in his deep and pained falsetto about his desire and longing for a love interest. It’s easily one of the most convincing songs on the project with the lightweight feel the rest of the album takes.

“Nightlife” for instance finds its charm in brags about Mystro’s popularity at clubs and ability to hold his liquor while Maleek Berry assisted track, “Bad”, draws from Afropop’s warmth for a dancehall song giving dance instructions. Percussion, synths and distinct guitar strums give the song a Caribbean feel that bring out the richness in Mystro’s voice when paired with Maleek Berry’s. Settling comfortably into Afropop’s sultry melodies on “Juice Box” featuring Nonso Amadi, his gooey voice is layered with auto-tune samples, synths and delicate drum samples that build toward ordered chaos as they perform a romantic song for summer nights.

Though Sugar expressly explores themes of love and romance, “My Way” featuring Tomi Agape pushes it to fairy tale extremes as they deliver a happy ode to their lovers describing their feelings and the lengths they’ll go for love. With his vocal layering and dabbling into reggae, Mystro’s vocals on “My Way” is reminiscent of Afropop from the early 2000s with the Styl Plus-esque R&B melodies.

But on “Ife”, the last track on Sugar, he takes the project into folk territories featuring Simi. Though the song remains romantic, it takes a somber hue with instrumentals that listen like the end of the night feels: tipsy, half-high and a little lost. The soaring violins harmonies lay the foundation for the confessional where Mystro’s vulnerability is on display asking his lover, “If You Don’t Love Me, Let Me Know”. “Ife” is a tearjerker exemplifying how beautiful love can be. A sentiment heard through most of the album though much, much less severely.

Listen to Mystro’s ‘Sugar’ album below.

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Show Dem Camp’s “Popping Again” shows Lagos’ alte generation in all it’s colours

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Show Dem Camp’s Palm Wine Music Vol. 1 is a spirited line up of songs with a laid-back and ambient theme that is conscious but not the jump down your throat kind. “Popping Again” by itself is an ode to the gruelling journey to recognition and well, a celebration of the ‘light at the end of the tunnel.
“Popping Again” is filmed at a super chill and retro house party where cool kids emblemise ethos of the alte generation, by being carefree and having a good time at it. While the drinks go round and all involved bask in self-acceptance and the freedom of youth.

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How Accurate Are Our Favorite Movie Medical Scenes?

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We learn a lot more from films than we sometimes like to admit. However, with medical scenes, it’s hard to figure what to take seriously—Like that one scene from “Grey’s Anatomy”, where selfies were taken with a patient’s with unusual amount of worms in his abdomen. To answer these questions, WIRED brought in a general surgery resident named Annie Onishi to examine 49 scripted scenes and tell us what is accurate, a fail and could potentially land the character in jail if it were real life.

For instance, the famous adrenaline shot scene in “Pulp Fiction” is mildly accurate and apparently, “Grey’s Anatomy” has broken legal and medical rules more than a few times.

Check out the rest of Annie Onishi’s verdict in this video where she takes on 49 famous medical scenes:

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See JoulesDaKid in anti-police brutality music video for, “RRS”, featuring Ajebutter22

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Any Nigerian youth who hasn’t fallen victim to police misconduct knows at least one person who has suffered that fate. Using social media as a litmus test, #EndSARS was a twitter trend for weeks just a few months ago. The hashtag has since gone down the drain other social media instigated protests in Nigeria go to die, while cases of over-policing are still reported on a daily. JoulesDaKid and Ajebutter22 take on the issue on “RRS”, where they employ Hip-hop’s telltale songwriting to detail how dire the situation is.

While the song leans towards humor as they narrate their experiences with the police, the underlying message remains clear. The recently released video follows in a similar direction with assistance from comedians, Ebiye, Bollylomo and other actors. The music video shows JoulesDaKid and Ajebutter violently arrested without cause, then incarcerated.

Just like the song, the video is clearly meant to be lighthearted but we still watch a lawyer try and fail to bail them out of jail till a large sum of money is sent to the head of the police. “RRS” is a telling of a failed system where bail is not free and suspects are immediately conceived as convicts.

Watch JoulesDaKid and Ajebutter22 in the video for “RRS” below.

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THREE’s ‘Emotion RD’ EP is an endearing mood piece

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“East End Love” is the catchiest song on ‘Emotion RD’, THREE’s diligently produced EP of soft-edged melodies and ambitious ideas. The shoulder-shrug pace is set on predominantly acoustic guitar-led harmonies serving as a rosy frame for the singer’s confessional about a breakup. Though THREE’s recount of the times before the relationship got ruined hints at a seemingly perfect union, his scathing hook—“When You Give Your Heart To Someone Who’s Not Worth It/ Just Say Bye Bye Baby, It Wasn’t Meant To Be”—suggests he couldn’t wait to be done with the relationship anyway.

Listening to the rest of the 4-track EP, THREE’s readiness to move on is given more context. On “Burning Oceans”, THREE tries to balance his singing with rapping but with the soulful beat Tom Bailey produces, singing takes centre stage as he delivers an ode to the happy times in the relationship. His readiness to “Pick (Love) Way Before The Record Deal” is highlighted on the somber number but his vocals are key to the underlying vulnerability of the relationship, his voice effortlessly mutating from calm to raw and affecting when he adds, “I Need You To Keep This Motion Flowing”.

“Bla Bla Bla” elevates the EP to soulful funk summer-jam status thanks to the deft production and vocal contribution from the featured artist, Maria Androne. While THREE details the strain lack of communication puts on relationship despite good intentions, Maria Androne gives a woman’s perspective offering that “Sometimes Things Are Complicated”.

When THREE asks “Why Won’t You Stay With Me?” on “Sunset Wounds” over a beat Mikey Fresh produces, it’s less a seduction than a challenge. His hip-hop fascination takes the driving seat as he expressly coasts through all the stages of grief — denial, questioning whose fault it was, swearing the ex won’t do better than him and the eventual brave face of moving on. It’s not the sort of raw emotions you’ll expect to hear on a hip-hop song but THREE recognizes the connection between his emotions and creativity, and how best to use his past relationships as inspiration for the EP’s direction and narrative.

Listen to THREE’s “Emotion RD” EP here:

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Here is a first look at Idris Elba’s new series “In The Long Run”

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The trailer for Idris Elba’s highly anticipated comedy series, “In The Long Run” has been released by British television network, Sky. Based loosely on Idris Elba’s father and family, it stars the actor, along with Bill Bailey, Kellie Shirley, Jimmy Akingbola and Mattie Boys as the main cast while Declan Lowney and Cecile Emeke direct the sitcom.

“In The Long Run” follows the Easmon family’s life as migrants from Sierra Leone living in London in the 1980s. Walter Easmon (played by Idris Elba), and his wife, Evelyn Easmon have managed to attain a level of success by keeping a strict routine for themselves and their son. Their routine is threatened when Walter’s less serious brother moves to the UK. And though he frustrates Walter and Evelyn, their son Akuna takes very well to the new breath of fresh air in the family.

Idris Elba who created the show, recently said that playing his late father is a form of therapy for him. Apart from acting, he executive produces, along with Gina Carter. “In The Long Run” premieres on Thursday, March 29 at 8pm on Sky One

Check out the trailer for “In The Long Run” below.

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Olamide’s VOTS is the first ever TV station owned by an African artist

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After a series of street hot singles and an engagement announcement, you’ll think Olamide had used up all his birthday wishes. But alas we got one pleasant surprise with the launch of his television channel. He announced the birth of VOTS (Voice of The Streets)a station expected to feature on PlayTV via his Instagram and as with everything the artist has done lately, fans have welcomed the idea gleefully.

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While digital streaming has shared in the role of television as the primary source of entertainment for many, Olamide is confident his TV station will change the face of African entertainment. It seems a long shot but VOTS is the first ever TV station owned by an African artist and it could potentially open never before explored opportunities.

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Listen “Proud”, off Foresythe’s ‘Lolu Foresythe and Partners’ project

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Foresythe’s debut EP, ‘Lolu Foresythe and Partners’ is a 8 track collection of impassioned songs communicating how the artist processes different emotions: love, loss and everything in between. Foresythe introduces his project with “Where are you going”, a song about how the loss of a loved one could lead to the loss of self. Through the track, he tries to find himself by reaching out to the lost one. The third track, “Proud”, continues this sentiment of loss with support from Jinmi Abduls.

Unlike “Where are you going”, “Proud” sounds more cheerful with the upbeat instruments complimenting Foresythe’s message of acceptance of the loss. He starts of reminiscing how the loss felt when it first came to be, “And I Lost All Faith There, Was No Hope”. As the song progresses, he seems to come to terms with the loss explaining how the loss of a loved one means you gain a guardian on the other side.

Listen to “Proud” here

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D-O’s “Chop Elbow” indemnifies the Nigerian struggle in a most relatable way

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The follow up to Pretty Boy D-O’s “Foot Work” is just as catchy, but this time, the rapper hints a pseudo-conscious message.

We’ve all collectively complained about the state of Nigeria and blamed the government, D-O’s new single, “Chop Elbow” echoes some of that frustration. “Chop Elbow” offers casual rage as an outlet for dealing with lack of stable eclectic power supply, untrustworthy police force, unfriendly phone service providers and other random inconveniences the average Nigerian can relate to.

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Known for his ability to provide the perfect melody to ride a groovy baseline, he matches the synth-based beat with an urgent tempo, to accentuate the Nigerian struggle life. Singing “Everybody Chop My Money/ Everyday Na Work, Hustle No Go Stop”, the song’s driving force is cutting as he highlights the hard knocks of life. But delivered through his dancehall melodies, it’s less a potential radio smash than a protest song for the realities we face as Nigerian youths.

Listen to D-O’s “Chop Elbow” here;

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Tekno infuses a bit of makossa nostalgia for new single, “Yur Luv”

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After shaping Afropop zeitgeist with “Pana”, spawning several other hit singles like “Yawa” and more significantly, his production on Davido’s “If”, Tekno doesn’t appear to be under any pressure to outdo himself. He has already stayed doubts of being a one-hit wonder, by releasing more material and hinting a collaboration with Drake.

These days, Slimdaddy’s gameplan appears to be a deliberate act of fusing nostalgia to create sleeper hit. Take, “Go” for example, where he samples triumphant chants from 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” for an infectious, earworm for a chorus. Similarly, “Yur Luv”, Tekno’s latest single builds its hook off a past hit by repurposing the familiar melody from Magic System’s “1er Gaou”. Over the mid-tempo beat Tekno produces himself with warm horns, flutes and drums, he sings, “Amaka Gaou Oh/ Oya Chop My Money Oh/ Dance To The Jukpa Oh” expressing sentiments typically felt at night clubs.

While ‘Gaou’ might be a reference to the popular Makossa dance-step from the early 2000s—with the rest of the song celebrating his love interest’s waist—it could be a more literal interpretation of the word ‘Gaou’, which loosely translates as ‘Fool’, as he implores his love interest to take all of his money. Either way, the song is an irresistible club number anchored by the nostalgia of a long-forgotten but instantly familiar groove.

Listen to Tekno’s “Yur Luv” below.

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Here is a quick look at Stephen Hawking’s life in pop culture

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“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.” – Stephen Hawking.

Hawkings is undoubtedly among the greatest minds in physics since Albert Einstein. He’s renowned for his contributions to the fields of cosmology, general relativity and quantum gravity (black holes).

Despite being restricted to the wheelchair and relying on keyboards for speech, he postulated a number of groundbreaking theorems to advance the study of science. In his words, “My goal is simple. It is the complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all”. He covered so much ground scientifically that scientists regard his prediction that the earth will become a giant ball of fire in some years time with the same severity that Christians attach to the second coming of Jesus.

After getting diagnosed with ALS at 21, Stephen Hawkings defied great odds and lived a long productive life until the 14th of March 2018—the anniversary of Einsteins birth and Pi day no less!). His relevance to science is so significant that he inevitably features in pop culture with references being drawn to his distinct attributes. From “The Simpsons” to Pink Flyod, here’s a look at times the brilliant cosmologist was also a pop culture jauggernaut.

His appearance on The Simpsons earned critical acclaim and the top spot on several best Simpsons guest appearance lists.

He spent a significant amount of his life studying the big bang theory, so it’s only right that he’ll feature in the “The Big Bang Theory” sitcom as well.

Hawking also appeared on an episode of “Star Trek: The Next Generation”, playing himself at a poker game with the greatest minds in physics, including Einstein, Isaac Newton and Data.

Hawkings’ declaration, “Mankind’s greatest achievements have come about by talking and its greatest failures by not talking. It doesn’t have to be like this.” in an advert led to his feature in pop music when his words were sampled for Pink Floyd’s “Keep Talking” track off their ‘The Division Bell album.

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Mobelieve wants you to dance on “Gbo Temi” featuring 3rty

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As times have changed, music production methods have also evolved. Software replaced traditional drums with 808’s and synths as the default domain of musical self-expression and traditional languages eased out of style.

In more recent years, sampling and nostalgia has led Afropop back to traditional samples. However, only a few have managed to infuse Yoruba into electro-soul-pop like Mobelieve on his latest single, “Gbo Temi”. “Gbo Temi” is a soulful call to dance, sing and have a good time with the soft strummed guitars, warm synths and traditional drums that OLSB produces. Mobelieve’s Yoruba vocals are haunting with the layered vocal arrangement and his use of Yoruba idioms that give off a fetish feel rather than the pleasant interpretations. “E Te Se Mo Jo (Get Your Dance On)/ E Te Enu Bo Orin (Sing Along)/ Aye Ebami Judi Si Orin Mi(I Need Everyone To Dance To My Song)”. And with 3rty’s contribution singing “We’re About To Roll Up, Who’s Down?/ Whatever Goes Up Most Come Down”, none Yoruba speaking listeners can pick up some hints.

Listen to Mobelieve’s “Gbo Temi” featuring 3rty.

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“On the Low” is a lesson on silent moves and relentless execution.

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Silence can be quite literally deafening. Odds are, no matter how hard you tried to stay completely still and shut yourself up, you can still hear something; Neighbors’ generators, sirens, the hum of a fan, the murmur of background conversations. So it’s understandable that Delis, Kofi Taylor and Psyko’s latest single, “On The Low” finds them trying and failing to hide their hustle despite what the song’s title suggests. Over the Psyko produced synth-based beat with vocal samples and percussion, Delis, Kofi Taylor and Psyko confess their productivity and the work they’ve been putting in “For The Doe”. Through their peddle to the medal message, the three paint a picture of an accomplished squad with matching outfits. Which seems fair given that the only thing more satisfying than earning money is earning money with your homies.

Listen to “On The Low” below;

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Listen to “So Amazing”, a song about self-love by Lami Phillips and Tiwa Savage

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Loving yourself is a win-win for all. It provides you with an inner happiness, confidence and peace of mind that is not easily swayed by outside events and opinions. Lami Phillips’ new single, “So Amazing” is about self-love, an anthem for appreciating the real you above the perception of glitter and glamour.

Shot and directed by Clarence Peters, Lami Philips dressed in regal outfits passes her message of being kind to yourself as she emphasizes the importance looking after your mind, your body and your spirit because we all deserve love. Tiwa Savage joins in with more self-adulation bringing the perspective of her fame into the mix. Altogether, the video works cohesively with the message of self-love.

Watch the video for “So Amazing” below.

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Stream L.A.X’s new single, “Gbefun”

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Shortly after the launch of Rasaki Music, L.A.X’s record label and brand, the singer has released a number of radio bangers proving that his decision to branch out was one might imagine.

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L.A.X recently unveiled a studio under the brand’s name and perhaps in celebration of the new studio, the singer has released a new single titled “Gbefun”, his first release of the year and it attempts to continue right where he left off last year with another pseudo-romantic mid-tempo Afropop single, this time produced by Minz. Delivering a combination of Pidgin English and Yoruba metaphors to describe his intentions for his love interest. In the space of twenty four hours, “Gbefun” shows LAX throwing bills up for the babe. From luxury shopping to fast cars, he’s giving every and anything up for the love of his life. To his delight, his plan works ( we’re not sure how flexible  fifth avenues return policy is).

Watch  Gbefun here:

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Listen to L.A.X’s “Big Daddy” here