This is proper… as in… proper hiphop. Sarkodie is truly repping Africa by spitting in his mother tongue. No forming unto say he dey yankee. He’s giving it to ‘em one-hunid. Listen up!
Thursday, 11 October 2012
MUSIC: JD Era ft Sarkodie – Turn This Up
This joint came out a few weeks ago but I just bumped into it a
couple of days back. Raekwon’s Toronto rapper, JD Era, got Konvict
Africa’s Sarkodie on a track produced by DZL. It’s called “Turn This Up”.
This is proper… as in… proper hiphop. Sarkodie is truly repping Africa by spitting in his mother tongue. No forming unto say he dey yankee. He’s giving it to ‘em one-hunid. Listen up!
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This is proper… as in… proper hiphop. Sarkodie is truly repping Africa by spitting in his mother tongue. No forming unto say he dey yankee. He’s giving it to ‘em one-hunid. Listen up!
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
Music : EMMA NYRA – EVERYTHING I DO FT IYANYA
From the house of Made Men Management present a new single from the EMMA NYRA titled EVERYTHING I DO FT IYANYA
Produced By Dtunes
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Video : Tiwa Savage – Ife Wa Gbona ft. Leo Wonder
This is a beautiful one from the 323 Entertainment in collaboration with Mavin Records, capable of giving you the goose flesh as you could almost feel the loads of love sparks portrayed in the video. It was shot in Epe, the outskirts of Lagos.
It’s a creative blend of the African culture, humor and romance… Don’t miss out.
“…I’m ready to love my boo like there’s no tomorrow…”
Enjoy!
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VIDEO : Terry G – See Groove Part 2
TGP Entertainment Akpako Master Terry G releases his new video for his previously released single “See Groove 2″. (C) 2012. Shot in South Africa Directed by Terry G
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MUSIC: SYNDIK8 Records Presents – ‘ThreeWiseMen (Ikon & BlackMagic) – Bastard
ThreeWiseMen (Ikon and BlackMagic) really went in on this track. Quite innovative, conscious and catchy.
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Syndik8 Records would like to introduce one of our most exciting projects so far from the Syndik8 family.
Three Wise men bring you the socially conscious single, BASTARD from their upcoming EP, Bastard Resurrection!
Three Wise men is a alternative Hip Hop group formed in 2011, composed music producer / rapper IKON, Rapper/Singer Blackmagic and the Third Wise Man.
Their music is inspired by the sounds of African heritage and influenced by popular culture of today’s generation. As the project develops, you will hear samples of Afrobeat, Juju, Fuji and Highlife amongst many more.
Three Wise men will be sure to raise eyebrows and create discussion about the state of our Nation.
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Tuesday, 9 October 2012
A Song By Two #ALUU4 Murder Victims: Big L (Lloyd), Tipsy (Ugonna) – Heart of the City
We’ve all heard the news, we’ve all seen the pictures, and those
of us who were able to stomach it took a few minutes to watch the
horrific video. Four students of the University of Port Harcourt were
beaten and burnt to death by the people of Aluu Community last Friday
October 5. Reasons behind the brutality remain sketchy but one thing we
all know is that, no matter what they did, Chidiaka, Tekena, Lloyd and
Ugonna didn’t deserve to go like this.
It turns out that 2 of the 4 victims, Lloyd (Big L) and Ugonna (Tipsy) were up & coming musicians as well. They were both featured on this song titled “Heart of the City” by another newcomer called Timi Kay. When you listen to the lyrics, you’d understand where they were coming from. Could it have been a premonition? I’ll try not to be too dramatic about it. In any case, you couldn’t have handpicked a better song to highlight the f*@kery that has just occurred.
R.I.P Chidiaka, Tekena, Lloyd and Ugonna. Your killers will definitely be caught and punished the right way. Sleep well.
#JusticeForAluu4.
*O.O*
Big L (Lloyd), Tipsy (Ugonna), Timi Kay, Yetty – Heart of the City
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Here’s what M.I had to say on his website about the killings:
The Hope Is The Worst Part of It
The hope is the worst part of it.
The way they lay there, beaten and broken, battered and bruised. Knowing their end had come for certain. Knowing that the crowd meant to see this through to the end. And yet, in the midst of all this certainty, in some small corner of their hearts, hoping. That something would happen, some miracle perhaps.
I am speaking of course, of the #Aluu4, students of University of Port Harcourt who were beaten and set ablaze last week.
I’d heard the news sometime last week and devoted all of 10 seconds of thought to it. I wondered briefly who the students were, and what could possibly have driven them to steal. I briefly wondered if they were really guilty but my mind quickly shied away from where that road could lead. I remembered all the stories I grew up hearing about thieves and the instant justice meted out to them, and mentally shook my head.
That would have been all, I suppose, but for the video. It is probably the most gruesome thing I have ever seen, and the worst I ever hope to see.
Hope.
There, I’ve said it again. Somehow it seems there is no escaping it.
Because when things like this happen, it seems our default reaction is to hope it will never happen to us or any one we know or love. Then we hope that our religion and hard work and luck will exempt us from senseless suffering. Sometimes we hope that right thing will be done, the wrong doers brought to book, and the victims receive some sort of justice.
Every day we hope the country we live in will be a better place for us and for our children.
And that is the problem with hope.
That we have allowed it to cripple us and render us inactive.
You , me, all of us who sit by hoping and doing nothing to change.
The question is not whether or not the 4 boys stole anything. That is quite besides the point.
Let us ask instead: What do I need to ensure my children do not grow up hearing stories like these?
What would it cost to make this country and are we willing to pay the price?
Because if I were there that day, would I have spoken up and done my best to put a stop to it? Or silently stood by, condemning the actions in my heart, but doing nothing? Would I have been seized by the bloodlust and fear and anger myself, and spurred them on with my shouts, and cries for blood, maybe tossed in a rock or two for good measure.
The society is a mirror of each of us. It is sad and sickening that this was allowed to happen. It shows us all what we are capable of, what w will each do given the right set of circumstances.
These 4 murdered men, their deaths should not be in vain. If anything good could come out of a mess so sordid, let it be that every Nigerian begins to think about the problem and what to do to solve it. Let it be that we understand the problem is ourselves and our failure to take a stand against injustice and lawlessness over the years. Let it be that we promise ourselves never to let this happen again. Not on our land. Not as long as we’re alive.
I hope this time we get it right.
#Aluu4.
It turns out that 2 of the 4 victims, Lloyd (Big L) and Ugonna (Tipsy) were up & coming musicians as well. They were both featured on this song titled “Heart of the City” by another newcomer called Timi Kay. When you listen to the lyrics, you’d understand where they were coming from. Could it have been a premonition? I’ll try not to be too dramatic about it. In any case, you couldn’t have handpicked a better song to highlight the f*@kery that has just occurred.
R.I.P Chidiaka, Tekena, Lloyd and Ugonna. Your killers will definitely be caught and punished the right way. Sleep well.
#JusticeForAluu4.
*O.O*
Big L (Lloyd), Tipsy (Ugonna), Timi Kay, Yetty – Heart of the City
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Here’s what M.I had to say on his website about the killings:
The Hope Is The Worst Part of It
The hope is the worst part of it.
The way they lay there, beaten and broken, battered and bruised. Knowing their end had come for certain. Knowing that the crowd meant to see this through to the end. And yet, in the midst of all this certainty, in some small corner of their hearts, hoping. That something would happen, some miracle perhaps.
I am speaking of course, of the #Aluu4, students of University of Port Harcourt who were beaten and set ablaze last week.I’d heard the news sometime last week and devoted all of 10 seconds of thought to it. I wondered briefly who the students were, and what could possibly have driven them to steal. I briefly wondered if they were really guilty but my mind quickly shied away from where that road could lead. I remembered all the stories I grew up hearing about thieves and the instant justice meted out to them, and mentally shook my head.
That would have been all, I suppose, but for the video. It is probably the most gruesome thing I have ever seen, and the worst I ever hope to see.
Hope.
There, I’ve said it again. Somehow it seems there is no escaping it.
Because when things like this happen, it seems our default reaction is to hope it will never happen to us or any one we know or love. Then we hope that our religion and hard work and luck will exempt us from senseless suffering. Sometimes we hope that right thing will be done, the wrong doers brought to book, and the victims receive some sort of justice.
Every day we hope the country we live in will be a better place for us and for our children.
And that is the problem with hope.
That we have allowed it to cripple us and render us inactive.
You , me, all of us who sit by hoping and doing nothing to change.
The question is not whether or not the 4 boys stole anything. That is quite besides the point.
Let us ask instead: What do I need to ensure my children do not grow up hearing stories like these?
What would it cost to make this country and are we willing to pay the price?
Because if I were there that day, would I have spoken up and done my best to put a stop to it? Or silently stood by, condemning the actions in my heart, but doing nothing? Would I have been seized by the bloodlust and fear and anger myself, and spurred them on with my shouts, and cries for blood, maybe tossed in a rock or two for good measure.
The society is a mirror of each of us. It is sad and sickening that this was allowed to happen. It shows us all what we are capable of, what w will each do given the right set of circumstances.
These 4 murdered men, their deaths should not be in vain. If anything good could come out of a mess so sordid, let it be that every Nigerian begins to think about the problem and what to do to solve it. Let it be that we understand the problem is ourselves and our failure to take a stand against injustice and lawlessness over the years. Let it be that we promise ourselves never to let this happen again. Not on our land. Not as long as we’re alive.
I hope this time we get it right.
#Aluu4.
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