Repping Big Tizzy!
The first time I heard his “Faaji” track, I instantly digged it! Fuji is my thing and to have it merged with Naija hip-hop just did it for me!
Listen to “Faaji”
Born Adefolarin Lawal, Big Tizzy is a full-time entertainer and disk jockey based in the United Kingdom whose love for music developed while listening to his father’s collection of classic Fuji tunes. There’s no doubt that this influenced his music greatly as he fuses Naija Hip-Hop with Fuji vocals. Hence, one can expect his musical influences to range from Barrister, Haruna Ishola to P.Diddy, Jay Z, and Snoop Dogg.
With his target audience as everyone from the youth to the older folks, he regards himself as a hardworking, lively and honest individual that loves and has an excellent taste for the finest things in life. With two albums on the way: a solo album called “My Product” and a group project on the way called “Jeun Lo”, there’s no doubt that he has a lot of work ahead of him and we look forward to what he has to offer! Hopefully more hot jamz!! Collaborating with artists such as TillaMan, Dolla-Billz, High Commission and Topsay (a.k.a Omo Ibadan) on his solo album, he says fans should buy his album because they can expect to get the value for their money. The album, according to him, portrays him to the listeners as a young, gifted individual who is more than just his good looks.
In addition to being a solo artist, Big Tizzy is also a member of the group “166 Family” which includes Dolla-Billz, Aspanda, Martel B and TillaMan. The group album called “Jeun Lo” is currently in the works, and will be released soon in stores.
Currently, Big Tizzy is promoting the “Jeun Lo” album with his group and they plan to take the Nigerian music Industry by storm when they start touring Nigeria in the near future. Without a doubt, this is definitely one artist to look out for.
I REP Big Tizzy!
Listen to “Stankin Tin”
For more information on Big Tizzy, please visit his MySpace page at www.myspace.com/bigtizzyuk
Posted by naijaamazon Date: Friday, February 5, 2010
Categories: Male, REP post, Rep Naija Artist
Tags: 166 family, adefolarin lawal, big tizzy, faaji, stankin tin
Repping Eva!
If you’ve seen our OOTV post on Eva, then you know how excited I am to do this post. You’ve seen her featured on Cartiair’s “Owo ati swagger(remix)”, listened to her collaborate with ID Cabasa on his track titled “Underrated” amongst others she has worked with.
Listen to “Owo ati Swagger Remix” ft. Gino, Dagrin, Eva & Terry Tha Rapman
We had the opportunity of asking her a few questions and we bring to you some information as she shared with us.
Born Eva Alordiah, Eva hails from Delta state and has been surrounded by music since childhood. Being around her brothers, she grew up listening to hip-hop music and has since being at the forefront of entertainment; be it through dancing, acting, music or anything that requires he to be on stage. Musically influenced by the like of Kanye West, Lil Wayne, M.I, Jay Z, Eminem and B.I.G amongst others, there’s no doubt that these models haven’t influenced her as her flow depicts such. Motivated by various things, it’s hard for her to pinpoint one thing. When asked to describe herself and her music to the fans, she said “My music is me. Me??I have various personalities, so my music comes different every time. One minute I’m rapping, next thing you know I’m rapping with reggae infusion. I just never know what would happen next, it just comes and if I like it, then I take it. A lot motivates me. Most of the time it’s the beat, you can’t go wrong when you are writing to a good beat or working with a dope producer.”
Now a graduate of Computer Science from one of the private Nigerian universities, she actually ventured into music professionally in 2004 but academic commitments prevented her from giving a 100% dedication to music. In 2008, she hooked up with Tha Suspect to produce “A millie” remake of M.I’s “Safe” and this gained massive airplay in and out of Lagos.
Listen to “I dey play (a millie mix)”
Since then, she has worked on various tracks with artists such as eLDee, Illbliss, Tha Suspect, The Knighthouse crew, Wizkid, M.I, Cartiair, ID Cabasa amongst others. Though she’s never released an album, she has a couple of mixtape singles. Should we expect a mixtape soon? Well, she isn’t certain if she will eventually compile a mixtape album. Hence, we can only hope and wait!
With her album still in the works, we asked her to describe her target audience and she replied with “I try as much as possible to reach as many different types of people as possible. But basically, it still comes down to young energetic lovers of music.” Though she didn’t specify names of artists she’ll be working with on her debut album, we can only imagine give her record of collaborations. However, when we asked her if there are any artists she looks forward to working with in the future, she replied saying “Tuface. He inspires me, he’s such a wonderful artist and it would be a pleasure. Then of course there’s Waje, MoCheddah, Y.Q, Iceprince, there’s a lot oh!”
Though she’s yet to win or be nominated for any awards, there’s no doubt in my mind that she’ll be racking in the awards soon if she keeps up and/or exceeds her current momentum. Eva, who’s currently based in Lagos, is looking forward to working on her album and putting out good music while the project is in the works. Besides being a rapper, she’s also a makeup artist and you can find out more about this part of her on her blog (link below), Like you, I am looking forward to more of her work! This is definitely one artist to look out for now and in the future.
I REP Eva!
Listen to “Under rated” by ID Cabasa ft. Eva
Listen to “Make Em Say”
Listen to “True Talk”
Download All Featured Songs
To keep in touch with Eva, please visit the following sites! I recommend visiting her blog as she shares her life and experiences with the readers! She’s a very funny and down to heart lady and her blog will have you bookmarking her site to keep up with her.
Blog: www.evaalordiah.tk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/evaalordiah
Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eva/45157032483?ref=mf
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/iamEva
Myspace: www.myspace.com/evaalordiah
Posted by repnaijaartists Date: Sunday, January 24, 2010
Categories: Female, REP post, Rep Naija Artist
Repping Cartiair!
If you been following us, then you should know he was our first OOTV post! If you missed his post, you can read it here: http://www.repnaijaartists.com/2009/12/06/out-of-the-vault-cartiair/
Now we bring you some information on Cartiar as he shared with us! I absolutely love “Owo ati swagger (remix)”. That’s my jam! That track is on repeat. Hawt beat and the featured artists on there each killed it on their part!!
Listen to “Owo ati Swagger Remix” ft. Gino, Dagrin, Eva & Terry Tha Rapman
Born Frederick Benson, he was named Cartiair by a friend of his from NewYork who happened to be a designer and had a diamond collection. According to Cartiair, he was called a diamond in the rough. Hence, where Cartiair comes from: the diamond collection.
His passion for the art of music began when he was 9: his best friend started rapping and this interested Cartiair, and since then his talent has grown immensely. Unlike most artists who start off their career in a band, Cartiair didn’t go through that route but instead imitated popular rappers until he emerged with his own style with musical influences like 50 cents and Jay Z whom he hopes to work with. He also wishes to work with Asa in the future.
Motivated by every day situations and occurrences around him, he describes his target audience as both the streets and the corporate world since he’s a mix of both. His first album titled “More than just rap music” was released November 2009 and features collaboration with artists such as Eva, Tuface, DaGrin, Sound Sultan, BuckWylla, Gino, and a lot more! With this album, Cartiair says his fan can expect more: the get to know about the life and times of Cartiair as well as his talent. Per Cartiair, some songs can make you move and some would get you moved.
Though not based in the States anymore, he grew up in New York where the rap games mostly featured lyrics that make references to guns, hustling and violence. However, since moving back to the motherland, he’s trying to take all that out in his flow. Award wise, he has recently nominated for the “Most promising act” for the Dynamix awards! Congrats Cartiair! If you are yet to vote, you can still do so! If he continues at the pace he’s moving at currently, there’s no doubt in my mind that we’ll see more nominations and winnings from him! Can’t get enough of Cartiair, well guess what?! He’ll be releasing a FREE mixtape in the first quarter of next year and I truly look forward to that!!!
Cartiair is definitely one artist to look out for now and in the upcoming years!!
I REP Cartiair!
Listen to “The Way You Wind”
Listen to “Perfect Girl” ft. Buckwylla
Listen to “Owo ati Swagger”
Listen to “Give it 2 me” by Chuddy K ft. Cartiair & Big B
Listen to “swag(file)” by Dagrin ft. Cartiair
Listen to “Take it Back” by Tuface ft. Cartiair
Download All Tracks
For more information on Cartiair, join his facebook fan page at
Posted by repnaijaartists Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009
Categories: Male, REP post, Rep Naija Artist
Tags: cartiair, dagrin, eva, more than just rap music, owo ati swagger, perfect girl, terry tha rapman
