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Zara teams up with Adol and Olamide on “Naija Hail”

Naija Hail is a collaborative effort by Toni Payne Concept’s artists Adol, Zara and Coded Tunes’ artist Olamide. It is
already bursting the airwaves in Naija. The song was produced by super talented producer ID Cabasa. “Naija Hail” takes us back to the good ol’ days growing up in Naija and reminds us that no matter what we do, Naija is our home.

Listen to “Naija Hail” by Zara, Adol, Olamide

Tribe X Entertainment and DJ Manixx release remix to Hold Yuh

With the explosive success of Gyptian’s “Hold Yuh”, the masterminds behind the Green October Mixtape series, Harrison “Harry Baba” Nwozo and DJ Manixx, couldn’t resist stamping the “Africa” brand on the reggae/ dancehall hit. The end result of this effort is “the Original African Remix,” which all Africans can truly call their own. “Harry Baba” and super-talented producer, DJ MannixX reached out to a few of DMV’s finest African Artists, ensuring that Africa’s diversity was represented with artists from a variety of African countries and with different music styles. The concept of the song, “Africans” is an extension of Tribex Entertainment CEO, Harry Baba’s vision of promoting African Unity through music. Harry Baba and DJ ManixX’ Green October Mixtape series, which has gained international notoriety, continues to promote the theme of unity. http://www.greenoctober.djmanixx.com/

The song, “Africans,” was a collaborative effort that was brought to light by the creative talents of these artists: Tonestar , who also wore the hat of executive producer; Jay Cube of the group O2 and QD, who wrote and sang the hook (QD also wrote the intro); PSean, the other half of the group O2; Blakka P of WAF, the West African Family music group; Naomi Achu, who raps in French and English, Rafiya, who sang her verse in French and Pa J, who represented with his Afro-Reggae style. Tonestar, O2, QD & Pa J are all of Nigeria origin while Blakka P is from Sierra Leone, Naomi Achu Cameroon and Rafiya the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Listen to “Africans”

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OOTV: Chase

We are so used to seeing male groups and I am delighted to be featuring a female Naija music group. This group of ladies known as “CHASE” consists of 3 young, vibrant and talented ladies (Chat-Ollah-January) in their early twenties. The group was created in January 2009 by music business executive Alex Yangs.

The group has spent the last 18 months writing, bonding and recording material for their debut album now titled “Inspired”  due out later this year  and sees collaborations with Mo-Cheddah and M.I, and a few underground buzzed act. The album is being created to push female values backed by other inspirational messages with well crafted songs along with some heavy sound production that can jump a party + its going to be an inspiring experience.

I really love this party starting track! Very catchy track featuring a fusion of a common Yoruba song and famous lines from the likes of Jesse Jagz amongst others! I look forward to their next single. If they continue at this pace, then we can see them advancing fast into the limelight. What’s your opinion?

Listen to “Pamilayo”

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OOTV: Apexx

Apexx is a Nigerian afro hip-hop group based in Baltimore, Maryland – US. Not just another hip-hop group, Apexx puts a unique spin on the hip-hopmusic genre. The group which comprises of two young men: Slim Alf (born Alfa Chukwu a.k.a Mr. Sarra) from Rivers state and Nollege Wizdumb (born Samuel Ogunmola a.k.a Mr. Wizdumb) from Oyo state. The young men who make up Apexx are artists of incomparabletalent who excel in any field of the game – writing, rapping, andstage performances. Together, they are ready, willing and able to easily achieve theirgoal. The group has been able to merge the ethnic difference into a nice yet unique blend of sound that they provide to their listeners. Apexx has performed at quite a number of events in the past few years. In the US, they have been sighted in Chicago, Baltimore,Washington DC, New York, and Houston e.t.c. Apexx has also performed alongside a number of other great Nigerian artists including Tony Tetuila, D’banj, ElDee and Banky W to name a few. With so much to offer in the music industry, Apexx is on its way to becoming a well known name.

Listen to “Ghost lady ft. Durella and Dr. Frabz”

Listen to “Live it up”

Listen to “Guaranteed business”

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OOTV: Skoolboi Familia

Skoolboi Familia consists of Dampte (the general), joey plus (the producer), El’keemo (the lyricist), and Highbee (yoruba commissioner). All are signed 2 skoolboi inc except Dampte. The upcoming mixtape drops online the 1st week of May and 500 free cds will be given out beginning May 7th to selected folks. Skoolboi familia’s 15 track mixtape is titled “chronicles from the Yard”. The mixtape features artists such as Shortyace (bembele), Breezi (fadeyi oloro of 9ja rap) and other underground talents.

Listen to “U Fyne”

Listen to “Blame it on the Alomo”

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Nigerian DJs Summer Jam to be held in Houston, TX

Nigerian DJs Summer Jam will be held in Houston this year, and I can honestly vouch for this event. It’s a really nice event which presents tons of networking opportunities for new and upcoming artists. Below is the press release for this event!

PRESS RELEASE

April 6, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:  Tenisio Seanima

678 933-2899, afrohopatl@gmail.com

NIGERIAN DJS – GROWING STRONG WITH MUSICAL CELEBRATION

Nigerian DJs Coalition 4^th Annual Summer Jam

Friday June 4^th through Sunday June 6^th in Houston, TX

On June 4th through the 6th, 2010 the “Hottest Coalition of Nigerian DJs” celebrates its fourth annual “Nigerian DJs Summer Jam” in beautiful Houston, TX, home of the largest body of Nigerians in the United States.  The “Summer Jam,” as fans call it for short, is the superlative event in the world inviting all cultural tastemakers and Nigerian musicians and celebrities to celebrate Nigeria’s ever-popular musical heritage.

Nigerian DJs Coalition, known as Naija DJs for short, connects the world with Nigerian music through events, workshops, radio programs, mix-tapes and seminars.  Naija DJs Summer Jam (SJ) initially started as a party in Maryland in 2006 but has since evolved into a meeting place for members of the coalition, artists and fans to celebrate Nigerian culture through music and consists of a welcome party, the official Summer Jam, and other engagements.  SJ attracts many popular artists who employ this medium as a networking opportunity, talent showcase, and publicity platform to get their music to the world through Naija DJs.  Artists such as Kelly Handsome, eLDee, NAIRA, Duncan Daniels, and others graced the stage at past SJ events. As a primary highlight of the coalition, Nigeria’s finest DJs such as the legendary DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ 3k, DJ Dee Money and other members of the coalition consistently bless the “1s and 2s” at the annual SJ event.

Naija DJs Chairman DJ 3k states, “This year’s Summer Jam promises to be another big one.”  Houston’s own DJ Tunes will be in attendance along with other Nigerian DJs members, and the musical line up is currently in development with details released soon.

With 90 members spanning several regions of the world, Naija DJs continues to fulfill its purpose and promote Nigerian music. Chapters have emerged under the Naija DJs umbrella such as the Naija DJs UK chapter formed on April 9^th, 2008.

More information about SJ can be obtained at the coalition’s official website: http://nigeriandjs.com/main.htm.  Detailed information about the coalition and its events including a video and photo gallery of past events are available as well.

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PCE releases hit single off their upcoming movie

Prominent Cease Entertainment, a Nigerian Entertainment company based in the States releases single titled “komole” off the soundtrack to the movie D’Comeback scheduled to be released March 2010. D’comeback, is a modern day adaptation of the biblical character, David, King of Israel. The movie is an infusion of dance, music, intense drama, action, romance and comedy. I haven’t seen a trailer for the movie yet so I can’t offer you insight on it but based on the description provided to us, seems like one to look out for!

I actually love the single off the soundtrack and I hope you do as well! Very danceable with catchy lyrics! Love it!!

“Komole ke bere jo….aiye ti da fun mi se mi o shey ni jo“

Listen to “Komole”

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For more information and updates about the movie, please check out the links below:

www.prominentcease.com

www.dcomeback.com