FRESH VIDEO FROM D'BANJ FEATURING K-SWITCH IN CASHFLOW

"CASHFLOW" is the 2nd single to be released through Sony Music's RCA Africa label and DB Records since D'Banj signed his groundbreaking multi-album deal with Sony Music Entertainment Africa.

NAETO C DROPS "CAN YOU DO IT" FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Naeto “Super” C hits us with a new tune titled “Can U Do It”.

Another pop-rap from Naeto C drops in time for the holidays, I must confess e-Kelly did a wonderful job with the beat. Download and let's do it!

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NOW MUZIK TEEN POP SENSATION “CRYSTALS’ PREMIERE ‘RINGTONE’ SINGLE

Nigeria’s foremost entertainment company, Now Muzik is delighted to release a new single, ‘Ringtone’ by the fun band with the ‘crystal effect’ – Crystals.

Ringtone is a melodious afro pop song co-written and produced by Harrysong. It is the second single after Gbe Sun Mo Mi and is off their forth coming debut album titled ‘Elevated’. Speaking on their new song, the band who have been described by critics as fun, cool and exciting said thus; “We hope everyone has as much fun listening to Ringtone as we did while recording it”.

Crystals is a Nigerian boy and girl band, consisting of 6 members ;  rapper (Romeo) , two female lead vocalists ( Slimberry , Apholyzty), drummer (Emma Blow), keyboardist(Dammy Keys) and  bass guitarist( G Base) . They signed with the Efe Omorogbe led record label ;Now Muzik Records after being formed and finishing first in the eighth series of the Nigerian singing competition Star Quest in 2012. Becoming a prominent figure in mainstream popular music and youth culture, their first single Gbe sun mo mi (2012), captured the hearts of many media personalities and fans.

They are currently working with A-list producers such as Samklef, Del B, Shizzy and Harry song, George Nathaniel, Phat E, Spike and Del B the renowned OJB Jezreel amongst others on their forthcoming  ‘Elevated’ album.

The video, directed by the prolific Clarence Peters will also be premiered in a week’s time. The group is currently rounding up work on their debut album which will be launched in January 2013 under Now Muzik Recordings.

Kindly find an mp3 version of Ringtone, the single art work, pictures and profile of Crystals attached. The download link is below.

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Mega-Hit Entertainment Presents DJ TOXIQ-A and FRANKIE FREE In "SET ME FREE"

DJ Toxiq-A is a female producer from the South who has been on the fore-front of the Nigerian music industry as one of the pioneers of South-South music and she's out with the official visuals to her recently released "Set Me Free" track.

"Set Me Free", which was released back in the month of February, 2012 by DJ Toxiq-A [real name - Oribhabor Ann Amen] is actually a self-produced track on which she features fast-rising artiste and producer, Frankie Free; both signed on to Mega-Hit Entertainment.

DJ Toxiq-A, the young female producer who is also a graduate of Plant Science & Biochemistry from the University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria teams up with Stampede Films &Snowberry Films to deliver the official visuals for this exciting track of hers. | ENJOY!!!

DIDO FEATURES KENDRICK LAMAR IN "LET'S US MOVE ON"

DIDO FEATURES KENDRICK LAMAR IN "LET'S US MOVE ON"

Dido no doubt has a very keen affinity with Hip-hop and her forage with hip-hop, has earned not just a passing fling with the genre, but has earned a special mention in hip-hop bible. The trip-hop, alternative artiste is teaming up with Kendrick Lamar this time on  “Let Us Move On.”

Dido's fourth studio album Girl Who Got Away drops early next year.

KHALA DROPS SIZZLING HOT JOINT "GOING UP"

From the lyrical Reservoir of HBK (Hybrid Kamp), this is yet another interesting inspirational Tune from the Nigerian international fast rising Star, Victor Johnson a.k.a it's your boi KHALA who exhibited versatility on this Beat produced by O'giveR shortly after he released his Smash Hit titled PUT IT DOWN ON ME (Psquare Cover) produced by DIAZ in 2011.

The Gafai Blood from Katsina who was born on the 3rd of April 1992 in Port Harcourt has been dropping hot joints since 2009 and with all pleasure, I present to you his fresh and hot Single titled GOING UP off his anticipated Album titled BAM(By Any Means. Download free, listen, comment, share and follow Khala on Twitter @iamKhala 'Money Over Errthing'

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KCEE FEATURES IN "BLOW UR MIND" BRAND NEW SONG BY KINGSOM

20 year old singer, Kingsley Ikechukwu Mamah aka Kingstom from Enugu state and was officially signed to Billionaire City Records early last year, Later hooked up with Talented producer “Dekumzy” who spotted the raw talent in him and produced this new hit single Blow Ur Mind Ft Kcee (OKPEKETE MASTER).

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G-CIZZLE-I REP NAIJA FEATURING YUNG DEL

G-Cizzle (GC) is back again with "I Rep Naija"  featuring another EMPIRE MUSIC Artiste Yung Del, This song really shows how proud he his to represent Naija to the fullest. You already know who this dude is, from his three club bangers, (GET LOW ft Ruggedman), (SUWE) and (LIKE ARAINBOW).  Enjoy and share your thoughts! Merry Xmas

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YEMISAX IN CONCERT "CHRISTMAS WITH YEMI SAX"

YEMISAX IN CONCERT "CHRISTMAS WITH YEMI SAX"

It’s going to be Christmas like never before this season as Sax Records Entertainment in conjunction with Enigma presents to you one of the best shows of the season!! !  Christmas with Yemi Sax.

Nigeria’s leading Saxophonist “Yemi Sax” also known as No.1 Naija SaxBoss  and Sax Oracle will be celebrating the Christmas this year with his beloved fans and music lovers in an emphatic style at the Ember Creek, No. 32, Awolowo road, Ikoyi Lagos on the 19^th of December, 2012.

The event tagged “Christmas with Yemi Sax” will be hosted by the multi-functional entertainment diva “Toni Payne” and will feature your top Nigeria celebrities as guest artistes. 

Red Carpet starts at 5pm, while the event kicks off at 7pm to 10pm. Christmas With YemiSax is proudly supported by Beat FM, Smooth FM, Wazobia FM, Muziqglobe World, Jumia.com and Enigma. Follow @grugged  @enigmavn & @yemisaxboss for more details and ticket reservation. Christmas just got better....

IN HIS IMAGE & WAJE DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO FOR THEIR CHRISTMAS SINGLE, “COME & WORSHIP”

Veteran Gospel A’capella group IN HIS IMAGE and R&B/Soul Diva WAJE have joined forces in this yuletide season to bring to you the essential Christmas collaboration of the year by way of the resounding “Come & Worship” - laced with goose-bump inducing vocal harmonies and outstanding melodies from two of the best vocal powerhouses in the country - and its accompanying music video for your viewing pleasure…

Shot on the vibrant streets of Lagos and directed by Nu Kid with cameo appearances from the likes of Nikki Laoye, Gaise, Joseph Benjamin, IBK Spaceship Boi and Mix Master J among others, the music video for “Come & Worship” excellently captures the very spirit of Christmas with its infectious fun-filled atmosphere. Taken from the recently released In His Image @ Christmas album, watch and enjoy the brilliant and creatively crafted visuals below:

DRB LASGIDI, BUBUSHIIKY, P-SQUARE, EVA ALORDIAH, ONE NIGERIAN BOY & MORE - ALL ON THE LATEST EPISODE OF GIDICULTURE TV

DRB Lasgidi

Episode SIX of the BEFFTA Award nominated GidiCulture TV features one of the most exciting new Nigerian music groups of 2012, DRB LASGIDI in conversation with GidiCulture TV about music, the rise of 'Afrobeats', fashion and how DRB LasGidi all began among other intriguing subjects. This new episode also sees GidiCulture TV in conversation with Emily Osei-Blavo - the brains behind the fast-rising Bubushiiky fashion label - about style inspiration and much more.

... And as usual, this new episode of Gidiculture TV brings you another dose of the very best of Urban African culture - from the very latest in African entertainment news - on Majek Fashek, P-Square and Eva Alordiah - to our Winter Film & TV review with previews of The Hobbit, Jack Reacher and Les Miserables for your viewing pleasure to 'What's Hot & What's Not' in our Style and Beauty segment which sees Terence Sambo of One Nigerian Boy taking a closer look at Men's Fashion... Watch it all below:

BIRDMAN SIGNS EDM'S STAFFORD BROTHERS TO YMCMB

Birdman is always set on expanding his Cash Money/Young Money roster outside of hip-hop. Today, he welcomes Australian production duo, the Stafford Brothers, to the YMCMB team. Quickly rising in the dance music scene, they are the first ever EDM act to be signed to the label.

“The Stafford Brothers blew me away with their energy, superb production skills and strong remixes,” Birdman said in a press release. “Their music may have a party vibe, but that didn’t fool

Slim and I. With their ownership of nightclubs, their own reality television show, international tours and dedication to their craft, we knew the Stafford Brothers were serious and would fit right in with
the hardworking YMCMB family.”

Stafford Brothers were added to Cash Money Records through a dance venture with CHM. Nima Nasseri of CHM will be the one in charge of the Stafford Brothers project.

The duo plans on putting out their first single called “Hello” that features Lil Wayne and Christina Milian. You can also expect more new music and collaborations to come later this month. “Hello” will be co-produced by The City.

D"BANJ, THE KOKO MASTER IS UP FOR 4 NOMINATIONS AT WORLD MUSIC AWARDS

What a year for D'Banj. The Koko Master is up for 4 Nominations at the World Music Awards, Oliver Twist produced by Don Jazzy took him there. He's also set to perform at the Award show (Now that's GOOD). You can vote for D'banj He's nominated viz:

Best African Act - (Oliver Twist) 

Best Music Video - (Oliver Twist) 

Best Song of the Year- (Oliver Twist) 

Best World Artist - (Oliver Twist) 

Alongside Kanye West, Rihanna, Adele, Alicia

Keys, Justin Bieber, Psy and Jay Z

ILLWILL-FALLING IN LOVE F. MUNO

The Roots Muvment's ILLWILL (Producer/Rapper/Mixing Engineer) is back with another hit single titled - FALLING IN LOVE. He recruits the serenading vocal ability of MUNO (Producer/Artiste) and what we got is a perfect blend. Words on the street declares that this song is potent for SERENADING, SPINNING, APPRECIATING and PROPOSING to any Lady

Illwill is currently working on his long awaited album called The Goodwill of Illwill. The first single from the album called Let's go was released some time ago and it features the rising female rap sensation Mischief. The second single titled My life was also released accompanied by a video. 

He also dropped a single Say No featuring Oriion. His music can be described as refreshing, creative and insightful as he draws inspiration from artistes like Wyclef, Asa, Drake, Wande Coal, Jay-Z, Eminem, Linkin park, Dido, Mode 9 and Nas. He says his objective is to make good music that strikes a chord with every listener

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FLAVOUR DUET WITH KIDSTAR OZZYBOSCO IN"SWEETMAMA"

Having wow music fans with his debut single and video titled ‘‘SUPERSTAR’’, the Wonderkid "OzzyBosco" is back bigger and better.

The kidstar has come to cement a more feasible spot in the music industry with this new joint"SWEET MAMA" featuring his big bros, Flavour N’abania and produced by the award winning "Master Kraft".

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STUDIO LEAK: KASH-11 -BISIMILAI

While we wait for King Kukute Album in 2013, we caught up with the Lagos State born and raised Olarenwaju Ojikutu a.k.a KASH 11- the multi-talented rapper, music producer, actor and one of the pioneers of indigenous rap in Nigeria- while he was recording this track in his studio “BISIMILAI” this is not official (studio leak)…

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DEUCE RECORDS WONDABOY DROPS "OVERLOAD"

Deuce Records' Wondaboy,like the name implies, is back with a banger titled Overload after his effort on Mo'gbono and  a cover of  Omawumi's Stay Alive titled I Love you. On this track, the crooner is spits fire and sure overloads the beat with lines to remember.

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BEYONCE SIGNS $50 MILLION DEAL WITH PEPSI

To cash in on Beyonce‘s status as a global superstar, Pepsi have named the pop icon as their new brand ambassador in a collaborative, multi-year deal estimated at $50 million.

The new partnership will see Pepsi use the diva’s image for a variety of creative marketing projects, from commercials through to new product design, with the vast fund being split between advertising and promotions, Beyonce’s fee and a “creative content development fund” to support her musical and artistic endeavours.

The grand launch is timed to coincide with promotion for the songstress’ next album, still unnamed, early next year. Beyonce will follow her performance at the Super Bowl 2013 half-time show (sponsored by Pepsi) with an appearance in a global TV commercial entitled “Live For Now” (previously starring Nicki Minaj), but the campaign will also see her image on life-size in-store standees and a limited edition line of canned drinks from March 2013.

This isn’t the beginning of Queen Bey’s relationship with the brand. She’s already appeared in four Pepsi adverts, whilst serving as something of a global spokeswoman for the company since 2002.  What’s unique about the deal is it’s hybrid nature, with the soft drinks company hoping not only to use Beyonce’s image for conventional advertising but also to draw on her broader appeal and her creative instincts by making themselves generous patrons for her future projects.

In a statement to the New York Times, Beyonce commented, “Pepsi embraces creativity and understands that artists evolve…as a businesswoman, this allows me to work with a lifestyle brand with no compromise and without sacrificing my creativity.”

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R2BEES JUMPED ON ROTIMI BISHOPTON'S "AM IN THERE", PLUS A NEW TRACK "ALOMBO"

Rotimi Bishopton a.k.a Rotimillionaire is a versatile talented young artiste who is working hard to get to the top. He has rocked stages with well-known African super-stars like the B.E.T Award Winner,Sakordie and pop-sensational Wizkid, including DavidO. Rotimi Bishopton featured Sakordie on a soon-to-be released track called "Won Ma Le E Jade", as produced by Possigee in Ghana.

The young act whose music genre is categorized as Afro-Pop/R'n'B recently just completed his University Education; the Information Technology graduate of the University of Cape Coast releases a buzzing single titled "Alombo [Naija Azonto]" and a second track titled "Am In There", featuringMugeez [of R2Bees] on a KillBeatz production. The young, crazy, funny and humble buzzing act is signed on to WayOut Music.

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LAIDE BAKARE'S SIMLINE RECORDS DROPS T.CODE'S AZONTO FUJI VIDEO

AZONTO FUJI BY T. CODE

Laide Bakare's Simline Records Presents the official video of Azonto Fuji by T.Code, Azonto has been a mind blowing tune for the past several months and has now been re-defined by T-code with a perfect blend of fuji melody. Download Video, Watch and Enjoy!!!

BALAT IS NOT CONCEDING "DEFEAT" IN HIS NEW SINGLE

Balogun Lateef performs under the stage name, Balat. He came into the music industry couple of years ago. The Ebute-metta native has collaborated with lot of great artists in the industry with his unique mode of singing.

 He his here with his brand new single titled "DEFEAT", dedicated to his fans and loved ones, trying to let them know how it has been in a couple of years back. Download and Enjoy!!

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ECLIPSE DEBUTS BRAND NEW SINGLE, "OLODO"

After trending on Twitter on numerous occasions over the past couple weeks, the anticipation forEclipse's brand new single, "Olodo" has been at fever pitch! Now, the wait is over as AbOriginal Music is proud to present ECLIPSE - the demi god - with his enthralling new single titled "Olodo" for your listening pleasure...

Written and produced by Eclipse himself, “Olodo” is an infectious bass-heavy record which sees Eclipse in witty story-telling mode as he recalls a “silly story of a girl who I met, who is only interested in me for money”. The new single is also laced with plenty of wit and humour to reveal the playful and funny side of Eclipse. The “Olodo” single is to pave the way for the release of his forthcoming mix-tape due to be released under AbOriginal Music. Listen to “Olodo” below…

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KANYE WEST DOMINATES 2013 GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS

Record Of The Year

Lonely Boy - The Black Keys

Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson

We Are Young - Fun. featuring Janelle Monáe

Somebody That I Used to Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra

Thinkin Bout You - Frank Ocean

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift



Album Of The Year

El Camino - The Black Keys

Some Nights - Fun.

Babel - Mumford & Sons

Channel Orange - Frank Ocean

Blunderbuss - Jack White



Song Of The Year

The A Team - Ed Sheeran

Adorn - Miguel Pimentel

Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen

Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson

We Are Young - Fun. featuring Janelle Monáe



Best New Artist

Alabama Shakes

Fun.

Hunter Hayes

The Lumineers

Frank Ocean



Best Pop Solo Performance

Set Fire To The Rain [live] - Adele

Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson

Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen

Wide Awake - Katy Perry

Where Have You Been - Rihanna



Best Pop Vocal Album

Stronger - Kelly Clarkson

Ceremonials - Florence & the Machine

Some Nights - Fun.

Overexposed - Maroon 5

The Truth About Love - Pink



Best Dance Recording

Levels - Avicii

Let's Go - Calvin Harris Featuring Ne-yo

Bangarang - Skrillex Featuring Sirah

Don't You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia Featuring John Martin

I Can't Live Without You - Al Walser



Best Dance/Electronica Album

Wonderland - Steve Aoki

Don't Think - The Chemical Brothers

>Album Title Goes Here< - Deadmau5

Fire & Ice - Kaskade

Bangarang - Skrillex



Best Rock Performance

Hold On - Alabama Shakes

Lonely Boy - The Black Keys

Charlie Brown - Coldplay

I Will Wait - Mumford & Sons

We Take Care Of Our Own - Bruce Springsteen



Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance

I'm Alive - Anthrax

Love Bites (So Do I) - Halestorm

Blood Brothers - Iron Maiden

Ghost Walking - Lamb Of God

No Reflection - Marilyn Manson

Whose Life (Is It Anyways?) - Megadeth



Best Rock Song

Freedom at 21 - Jack White

I Will Wait - Mumford & Sons

Lonely Boy - The Black Keys

Madness - Muse

We Take Care of Our Own - Bruce Springsteen



Best Rock Album

El Camino - The Black Keys

Mylo Xyloto - Coldplay

The 2nd Law - Muse

Wrecking Ball - Bruce Springsteen

Blunderbuss - Jack White



Best Alternative Music Album

The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw And Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do - Fiona Apple

Biophilia - Björk

Making Mirrors - Gotye

Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. - M83

Bad As Me - Tom Waits



Best R&B Song

Adorn - Miguel Pimentel

Beautiful Surprise - Tamia

Heart Attack - Trey Songz

Pray For Me - Anthony Hamilton

Refill - Elle Varner



Best R&B Album

Black Radio - Robert Glasper Experiment

Back To Love - Anthony Hamilton

Write Me Back - R. Kelly

Beautiful Surprise - Tamia

Open Invitation - Tyrese



Best Rap Performance

Hyfr (Hell Ya ... Right) - Drake Featuring Lil' Wayne

... In Paris - Jay-z & Kanye West

Daughters - Nas

Mercy - Kanye West featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz

I Do - Young Jeezy featuring Jay-z & André 3000



Best Rap Song

Daughters - Nas

Lotus Flower Bomb - Wale

Mercy - Kanye West featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz

The Motto - Drake Featuring Lil' Wayne

... In Paris - Jay-Z & Kanye West

Young, Wild & Free - Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa featuring Bruno Mars



Best Rap Album

Take Care - Drake

Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1 - Lupe Fiasco

Life Is Good - Nas

Undun - The Roots

God Forgives, I Don't - Rick Ross

Based On A T.r.u. Story - 2 Chainz



Best Country Solo Performance

Home - Dierks Bentley

Springsteen - Eric Church

Cost Of Livin - Ronnie Dunn

Wanted - Hunter Hayes

Over - Blake Shelton

Blown Away - Carrie Underwood Featuring Alison Krauss



Best Country Song

Blown Away - Carrie Underwood

Cost Of Livin - Ronnie Dunn

Even If It Breaks Your Heart - Eli Young Band

So You Don't Have To Love Me Anymore - Alan Jackson

Springsteen -Eric Church



Best Country Album

Uncaged - Zac Brown Band

Hunter Hayes - Hunter Hayes

Living For A Song: A Tribute To Hank Cochran - Jamey Johnson

Four The Record - Miranda Lambert

The Time Jumpers - The Time Jumpers

PHIZZLE DEBUTS EXCELLENT NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “EVERYDAY GIRL (PART 2)”

Fresh from enjoying some stellar radio airplay and support from BEAT FM, COOL FM and ON TOP RADIO among others, PHIZZLE is proud to present the music video for his latest single - the eKelly-produced “Everyday Girl (Part 2)” - which was premiered on Silverbird TV yesterday and is also off of his City to City: The Adventures of Waterboi P E.P.

Shot and directed by Iykeman for UrbanTouch Films, these enthralling and creatively crafted visuals capture the appealing and infectious vibe of Phizzle’sflow, wordplay and lyrics over this resounding eKelly production. The music video also stars burgeoning fashion model Marie Claire as Phizzle’s leading lady who he asks to be his ‘everyday girl’ for your viewing pleasure…

OK enough talking, check out the "EveryDay Girl (Part 2)" music video below:

KING GAYA IS BACK IN "NO AIRPLANE" FT SIXONeEIGHT

The KING is back!!!. Oshinowo Olasubomi a.k.a King Gaya *small but mighty* Another S.B.B *Short Black Boy* from J town, One Of Obafemi Awolowo University's (O.A.U ife) Finest M.C drops another track Titled #NoAirplanes. Here he features Another O.A.U M.C SixOneEight and they Talk about the country's situation and how it affects the youths. Mixed by kordys

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