Ladipoe keeps up with his sweet music streak with Fireboy DML in a new project titled “Running”
One of Nigeria’s finest rappers Ladipoe is back with another new song dubbed “Running” featuring YBNL singer Fireboy DML.
Ladipoe is currently making waves and same time creating a link with other young stars in the game, he recently featured “Buju” and “Joeboy” on “Yoruba Samurai“
It has been an awesome year for Ladipoe who has entries for “Song of the Year” and “Collaboration of the Year” with his single “Feeling” with Buju.
He is gunning for another smash hit before the year runs out with this new track “Running”. This is a lead single from his forthcoming extended play “Providence”.
Tems comes again with another phase of EP tagged “If Orange Was A Place” after her first debut EP “For broken ears.
Tems assumption of if Orange was a place can be seen as a reflection of her thought and projects.
“I have learnt to let go and just live life and just do what comes naturally to me,” she tells Apple Music. “It has helped me find a new freedom of expression and a new vibe that isn’t based on past experiences but present moments.”
She had just released ‘These Days,’ ‘Damages’ and her debut EP, For Broken Ears when she delivered a monstrous performance on Wizkid’s Made In Lagos. ‘Essence’ has since become a song of summer that might get multiple Grammy nominations. She has since worked with Justin Bieber, featured on Drake’s Certified Lover Boy track, ‘Fountains’ and gotten Adele to wax lyrical about her talent.
She has also started to show more sexuality, to diversify her appeal. She’s a beautiful woman, and it’s starting to get more amplified – that’s branding. But what she could represent – music and brand-wise, over the next three years – is probably still a huge conundrum. She’s not white, so she doesn’t have the luxury of tweaking her brand with every album like Billie Eilish.
IF ORANGE WAS A PLACE makes a ton of sense. More than the idea of creating a new stream of Tems’ consciousness in the minds of new fans, it’s also a needed experiment. Four records on the EP are produced by GuiltyBeatz while the other is produced by Jonah Christian. This is a deft blend of R&B and African pop music essence.
The placement of an R&B song like ‘Found’ featuring Brent Faiyaz, shows that the label understands that there is a chance for Tems to be an R&B princess. Instead of shutting it all out for Afro-pop infused music, they have gone for a mid-level, yet super-talented male R&B singer to open some R&B horizons for Tems.
Ordinarily, Tems would have needed a more extended artist development cycle with a few more underground releases. But in line with taking advantage of her current buzz – without taking advantage of it, they have released an experimental EP – instead of an album.
On a good day, now would have been the perfect time to drop a Tems debut album. But the label probably knows that Tems isn’t just a Nigerian artist anymore. To take advantage of that potential, she needs a foot on each terrain because she would need more than two Billboard hits as a featured artist to have a sustained career. She would need an identity that fans in the US can recognize her for.
The tendency to try out new things in order to have a denser brand, is apparent in the ‘Nigerianism’ of ‘Crazy Things,’ on which Tems extensively sings in Pidgin and pronounced ‘happening’ as ‘appuning.’ It’s probably from the understanding that language of delivery will determine the level of an artist’s success in Nigeria.
It also reflects in the R&B-infused type of Afro-Fusion, which is heavy on Afro-pop percussion, but with slower BPMs, which forms the essence of ‘IF ORANGE WAS A PLACE.’
This way, she could take advantage of the rising tide of Afro-pop in the US, while retaining her R&B essence.
Yet in the infancy of her career, where most people – including her and RCA – don’t know what she might be; and where she probably doesn’t even fully grasp the full concept of her being, she has three Billboard Hot 100 hits in under two months.
Through its five tracks, If Orange Was a Place creates ample space for Tems’ distinctive voice to shine as she navigates through themes of finding inner peace and staying true to self. “Orange is a vibe,” she explains. “It is the feeling of sunset and the sweetness of an orange. And when I think of those songs, I am transported to a different place where everything is warm and sweet.”
Lyrically and sonically, Tems (Temilade Openiyi) represents an alté sound driving a new wave of African R&B—one centred on mood, expression and originality, and one less concerned with trying to sound too familiar.
Below, Tems shares a snapshot of the “If Orange Was A Place EP“, track by track.
“This song was inspired by the crazy amazing things that have been going on in my life, and it was made in Ghana. The beat was played to me by GuiltyBeatz and I was surrounded by orange light and alcohol. The vibes just flowed in afterwards.”
All you do is lie and lie and lie All you do is try and try and try You don’t even know the kind of things But you try to tell me all these things
Give me some time, I need peace I’ma need space some days And I’m just tryna do my thing And I’m just tryna get my way
So you need someone to deceive And you’re trying to think that I’m the one for you But don’t you see? You’re not everything And I know you’re not the one for me
Crazy tings are happening Crazy tings are happening If you need somebody’s craze You fit chop somebody’s craze
“I was in LA with Brent; he is such an amazing artist. He always knows how to bring a different perspective. The song is really about releasing different thoughts in my head and reconciling them with my truth.”
People always try to get involved I feel like I’m done, don’t know where to run People always trying to take a bite out of my mind If you need a fight, maybe we could start I feel I might just be coming undone Tell me why you can’t be found? It’s so unreasonable, I know you Love is a difficult life Maybe we should take it to the streets
[Pre-Chorus: Tems] Basically, I might not be weak Basically, I might not be falling Basically, I might be used to this
[Chorus: Tems] Ooh, I found myself, found myself, found Ooh, I found myself, found myself, found Oh, oh-oh, oh
“This song was just my rebel side coming out. Again, this was just me expressing my thoughts on opinions and all types of energies I encounter. It’s me reiterating who I am. The song was produced by Jonah Christian.”
Yeah-yeah, yeah, no, woah, oh, oh-oh Yeah-yeah, yeah, mm Mm, mm-hmm, mm
[Verse 1] Oh, my voice is a mystery But they always tryna diss me Same guys tryna get in my way Keep the same vibe, you can’t ruin in my day Oh, my voice is a mystery Ride the wave of my history I’ve been distant to keep my distance Goodbye to a boring life I like to seek but I’m never in sight Even though I’m the type to ride I like to care but e never reach fight Swinging my waist like you never did see And then I roll like I really get baked And you can’t believe what you heard me about me It’s the magic for me They keep trying to reach me, yeah, yeah It’s the magic for me I make them weep ’til they run insane So get me lit on a weekday I’m on the way and my ways on a display And I’ma shut ’em all down one of these days It’s my time so put it on a replay
“I am someone who doesn’t like unnecessary disputes that lead nowhere, and ‘Avoid Things’ is about my [desire] to provide solutions, but being met with resistance, madness and crazy things.”
In the morning when you’re not with me I feel you in the depths of mind, I found it in deep Coming through is all I ever want to do I fall in the steps of human beings And it’s all on you Now it’s onto you, now it’s onto you Now it’s onto you, now it’s onto you Now it’s onto you, now it’s onto you Now it’s on
[Chorus] I try to avoid things Avoid things But there’s no one, this is madness Avoid things I try to resolve things Involve you But you don’t want to be sorry
“‘Vibe Out’ is the setting of the sun and getting prepared to move. It is what I call the ‘ginger’ and the burst of dance…the sunset dance.”
Uh, uh, uh Uh, uh, uh Uh, uh, uh Yeah-yeah Oh, no, no, no (Uh, uh) Vibe out today (Uh, uh) Yeah, yeah (Uh, uh) I know, ooh-woah, oh I know, ooh-woah, oh Mm-hmm, mm-hmm
[Verse 1] Trouble is troubling, trouble is troubling They don’t love me anyway, they don’t love me anyway Trouble is trouble is, trouble is troubling They don’t love me anyway Don’t get my feelings hurt, I know the ceiling’s gone Don’t get my feelings hurt, this time [?] not the one Don’t get my feelings hurt, don’t say I’m not the one Don’t get my feelings hurt
[Chorus] I’ma vibe out today (Mm-mm, hmm), uh, ayy (Mm-mm) I’ma vibe out today (Mm-mm, hmm), uh, away, uh (Mm-mm) I’ma vibe out today (Mm-mm, hmm), uh, away, uh (Mm-mm) I’ma vibe out today (Mm-mm, hmm), uh, away, uh (Mm-mm)
DMW comes with indigenous vibes off her new EP project ‘Alari’ she featured the label boss ‘Davido for the single track off the EP titled “Lakiriboto” which reiterates on how able she is.
Liya drops a brand new song titled “Lakiriboto” featuring Davido. The synergy between the DMW/ 30BG first lady and the CEO (Baddest!) is out of this space, a combination you can’t write-off.
“Lakiriboto” produced by Zaki Magic is from Liya’s debut EP- ALARI. This is also a follow up to her DMW debut single titled “Melo”.
“Melo” which means “how many” in the Yoruba dialogue, is the first official single as she signed as the first female to the DMW. Produced by Zaki Magic and Mastered by Mystro, the single “Melo,” came as a double gift (audio and video). Liya introduced her sound and vibe to the world. Her vivacious personality is only matched by her amazing voice that all fans immediately adore.
Record label owner and arguably Africans biggest Afrobeat star Davido knows talent when he sees it and saw great potential in Liya. She quickly rose to the challenge by releasing her introduction to the industry.
“Lakiriboto” is a self appraisal track with catchy lyrics that will keep wandering in your head.
DMW first female Liya artist released her first conjoined outstanding project titled “Alari”
Davido Music Worldwide Premieres a new EP titled “Alari” by her first lady, Liya. The latest signee to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) makes a glorious beginning with her debut project.
First Lady LIYA in 2020 impressed many with “Melo” her official first single under the DMW. Liya’s vivacious personality couple with her amazing voice made fans immediately adore her. Her simple yet powerful vocals is out of this Afrobeat space.
The debut EP Alari consist of 6 tracks (5 new tracks plus her debut single- Melo). Boss Davido honoured the project as guest artiste.
Producers: King David Adeboye t/as K Dream & Awoleye Okikiolu Tolulope t/as Zaki Magic created magic with LIYA on ALARI.
Tracklisting below
On her debut EP, Alari (a word Yoruba for “stand out”), Davido Music Worldwide’s latest signee reveals her range by employing a spate of genre-mashing stylistic choices and stirring vocals to convey weighty messages.
With a sole feature from label head Davido, the rising star showcases her talent over six tracks rooted in her Yoruba culture and heritage. On “Adua” and “Olodumare”, she riffs in Yoruba across twinkling production while crooning softly about her experiences, before switching things up on the upbeat “Lakiriboto” and “Alari”
Asake the ‘Mr Money‘ crooner is up town painting the town red with his charismatic and energetic vibe; this time he goes wild with the new track titled “Yan Yan”.
Fast-rising singer and songwriter Ahmed Ololade popularly known as ASAKE and also calledMR MONEY returns with a head-bobbing Amapiano vibe titled Yan Yan.
“With the huge success of his hit single “Mr Money” released in 2020 and still lingering on the lips of music lovers worldwide, Asake has consistently proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the industry”.
Yan Yan produced by world-famous producer, Phantom is sure to leave you feeling good!
Fast rising melody act, Oxlade drops his first 2021 single title “Ojuju”.
The colourless, odourless reactive gas, chemical element of atomic melody and song-supporting component of music talks about surviving Love, Oxlade expresses his fear on this record – “Ojuju“.
Nigerian music act Oxlade released his dazzling debut EP ‘Oxygene’ in 2020. Launched with the melodic, Spax-produced ‘Away’ Oxygene’ sees summer arriving early with a selection of six vibrant tracks which offer a formal introduction to the talents of the exciting Lagos-based musician Oxlade, ahead of his inevitable and imminent ascension to stratospheric heights. Featuring production from top class Nigerian producers including Spax, Dera, Lussh, Echo and London-based Nosa Apollo and featuring a must-hear collaboration with the British-Nigerian singer Moelogo on ‘Tables Turn’.
Today, August 12, 2021, Oxlade came through with his ’21 debut, a new music titled “Ojuju”. This song is coming in after a number of Boy Oxy smooth features, which includes; ‘Kolo‘ (by Ice Prince), ‘All My Life‘ (by M.I Abaga), ‘African Girl Bad‘ (by Zoro), ‘Unconditional‘ (by Ajebutter22), ‘Frenemies‘ (a track on Rexxie’s debut album ATC) among others.
Lojay’s Monalisa track seems to an outrageous tune as it was able to hit the wave amidst buzzing sounds in town you don’t just know how the melodious finds it’s way to your head and sticks there
Speaking on the ‘LV N ATTN’ EP, Lojay said:
“We created a unique sound with the EP taking inspiration from sounds around the globe. It’s like nothing anyone has ever heard before. It’s a genuine representation of where I was at the time I was making it – going through heartbreak and experiencing a wide range of different emotions. Working with Sarz gave me the opportunity to channel these feelings though my music. I hope the world enjoys LV N ATTN as much as I enjoyed making it.”
Showcasing Lojay’s sublime vocals alongside Sarz’s slick production which blends contemporary Afrobeats with urgent Hip-Hop and sensual R&B sounds – and has established him as the go-to producer for heavyweight acts in Nigeria and across the globe such as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Skepta, Drake and Beyoncé) – the ‘LV N ATTN’ EP is set to be the essential soundtrack for the summer, filled with huge jams that will no doubt be on heavy rotation on radio stations and speakers everywhere across the globe.
Sarz said:
“Sonically this EP is refreshing and brings a unique twist to the afro scene. We both had creative freedom making the EP and we hope you love it as much as we did creating it.”
With a musical style largely indicative of his Yoruba roots, Lojay’s previous releases included ‘Ariel’ in 2019 and 2020’s ‘Ogogoro’. The upcoming EP was borne out of Lojay’s determination to persevere through his own dark times during the start of the pandemic last year. Already a huge Sarz fan, after some reflection he decided to reach out for an introduction which led to a face to face meeting between the two acts. Despite Lojay hoping to collaborate on one song, Sarz decided that they would work on an EP together and a 3 month-long boot-camp in Lagos ensued. Helmed by the explosive singles ‘Tonongo’ and ‘LV N ATTN’, the new EP is a reflection on heartbreak and vulnerability, with a sonic journey that will not only make you get up and move but will redefine the parameters of Afro-Fusion sounds and aesthetics.
[Verse 1] Baby follow my commanding like zombie Go down on me o With your coca body Follow my commanding like zombie Go down on me o With your coca body
Cause this your miliki for front na for me HoId am for me And no go do me koni And If your miliki na fight I submit olo Je’n la tan ni o. baby sumo yo di
[Pre-Chorus] Baby corner corner Waka waka when you enter omalicha Baby corner corner Will you give me sugar and wahala hala?
[Chorus] Ma jo monalisa Ma jo monalisa Ma jo monalisa Ma jo monalisa Ma jo monalisa mi Ma jo monalisa Ma jo monalisa Ma jo monalisa
[Verse 2] Girl I’ll be foolish if I don’t let you indulge me Your lips like poison I’ll take my chance with you Ibadi e lo ta bi rodo orekelewa You’re in denial I’ll show you I’m loyal Your water bum wey drown like tsunami orekelewa o ehe Would your hold me hold me down in the
Blaqbonez Turns on the heat with his new Album, “SEX over LOVE”.
Blaqbonez releases his long-awaited new album, ‘Sex over Love’ on the back of the release of his trending new single, ‘Bling’ with Amaarae and Buju. The album is the artist’s first body of work since his 2019 release, Mr. Boombastic, which debuted at #1 on Apple Music’s Top Album Chart.
The project is fronted by Blaq’s viral hit single, ‘Haba’, which birthed the ubiquitous #StreamHaba social media campaign, and sports features from a number of high-profile artists including Nasty C, Joeboy, Tiwa Savage, Bad Boy Timz, Laycon, Cheque, A-Q and others. The project’s production was handled by household names such as Spax, DJ Coublon, Type A, Blaisebeatz, BeatsByJayy and Ten amongst others. The artwork for the album feature was designed by artist Anthony Azekwoh in his signature style.
Rapper Laycon Debuts With Audacious Album “SHALL WE BEGIN”.
After the rave singles – ‘Fall For Me‘ and ‘Wagwan‘ the highly anticipated album, “Shall We Begin” by Laycon is finally Out!
Rapper, singer, songwriter and recording artist Laycon is set to storm the hip hop scene with debut album Shall We Begin. The rapper shows off his flow and lyrical dexterity on a debut album that promises to cement his place in the music industry.
At the start 2020, Lagos rapper Laycon only had one single to his name, the bouncy anthem “Fierce”, released shortly after he signed to indie label Fierce Nation Entertainment. By the end of the year, his name was on everyone’s lips after he won the fifth season of Nigeria’s widely viewed television show Big Brother. His 2020 release Who Is Laycon? went viral during his time on television; ‘Big Brother Naija’. Who is Laycon? EP is the second EP by the young Nigerian singer/emcee. A perfect mash up of Rap, Afrobeats & Pop cuts gives us a window into his versatility and skill. This audio journey of sorts sees Laycon open up about creative conflict, love and street cred. ‘Who is Laycon? EP is filled with equal doses of dance-able and quotable moments.
“….Shall we begin…” boasts of a stellar tracklist featuring hit makers Mayorkun, Joeboy, Teni and YKB. The hip-hop star shows off his versatility in his debut album rapping and singing on 12 infectious tunes that are sure to become soundtracks of the summer
The 12 tracks, opening with a tone setting Intro and So She Spoke, moving into a godlike embodiment in god body, braggadocious verses in Verified, relationship commentary with All Over Me, feel good song Wagwan, a dedication to love with Kele, stellar focus in Jeje, relaying his experience as a sexual enthusiast in Bam Bam, a tale from 2 perspectives in want you back, a stern warning in Fall For Me, a tribute to the grind with My Lane, and closing with And So They Spoke, is a fiery collection of eclectic sounds over banging beats, with something on the album for everyone.
With …Shall We Begin…, the singer showcases more of his stellar wordplay and enviable flow. With the help of a talented set of artists from Mayorkun to Joeboy, Teni, Terri and more, Laycon delivers bars on his new-found fame and his irrefutable star power.
Too Correct is the second track on Crayon’s new project – Twelve AM EP, Written by Crayon x Rema, Produced by Andre Vibez.
Fusing together Afrobeats, Pop and Carribean sounds, Twelve A.M shows off Crayon’s versatility while remaining true to his roots. With additional support from fellow West African hitmakers Rema and One Acen, Crayon warms us into the project with the smooth entry of ‘In Sync’ (prod. by London), before picking up the tempo with Rema fuelled party hit ‘Too Correct’ (prod. by Andre Vibez). We are later introduced to the anticipated Summer 2021 Afrobeat anthem ‘Mandem’ which reveals the well complimented collaboration with UK songwriter and producer, One Acen, tying the tape together nicely with percussion filled track ‘Jackpot’.
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Today 21st of April, 2021, Crayon premieres the official music video for his latest trending track Too Correct. The song has been enjoying massive request and play since the release of Twelve A.M EP.
The new visuals for Too Correct is Directed by Viktor Awuse…
Crayon hooks up with Rema for a colorful track titled “Too Correct”.
Too Correct is the second track on Crayon’s new project – Twelve AM EP, Written by Crayon x Rema, Produced by Andre Vibez.
Fusing together Afrobeats, Pop and Carribean sounds, Twelve A.M shows off Crayon’s versatility while remaining true to his roots. With additional support from fellow West African hitmakers Rema and One Acen, Crayon warms us into the project with the smooth entry of ‘In Sync’ (prod. by London), before picking up the tempo with Rema fuelled party hit ‘Too Correct’ (prod. by Andre Vibez). We are later introduced to the anticipated Summer 2021 Afrobeat anthem ‘Mandem’ which reveals the well complimented collaboration with UK songwriter and producer, One Acen, tying the tape together nicely with percussion filled track ‘Jackpot’.
Today 21st of April, 2021, Crayon premieres the official music video for his latest trending track Too Correct. The song has been enjoying massive request and play since the release of Twelve A.M EP.
The new visuals for Too Correct is Directed by Viktor Awuse…
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