Tuesday, 20 August 2013
BREAKING: Tope Alabi’s estranged prophet, Ajanaku is dead
‘Stormm’ Hits Abuja, As Official Unveiling Holds Aug 10th
It’s Phyno! Check Out the Nigerian Hip Hop Star on the Cover of MyStreetz Magazine’s August 2013 Issue
B.o.B – ‘Missing’
The Weeknd – ‘Live For’ (Feat. Drake)
Toni Braxton & Babyface – ‘Hurt You’
Big Porn-er Africa: Beverly and Angelo conclude the Sex Chase In Bath Tub (VIDEO) #BBA
D’Prince – Oluwa Ni Sola
Omo Ba Celebrates His MTN Deal with Oluwa Ni Sola. You already who is behind this crazy beat, It’s Don Jazzy Again!
New Music: Magnito – Imini Ft. Tkon
Freshout imprint and BIG E ENT act MAGNITO (@magnitofreshout) is back and definitely not shying away from turning the music up. After a successful release of KAKA, the rapper went back to the studio with ace producer and friend “GOSPEL” to pen a follow up titled “INIMINI” with vocal support from his protege TKON. With a relatively familiar hook, pacey lyrics on a dance beat, the freshout boss is poised to keep fans in a party mood.
New Video: Olamide – Durosoke
New video from Badoo himself for his hit single, Durosoke. The song is barely a few months old, and a video is already on deck. Gotta love the timely nature of the video.
Directed by Clarence Peters.
VIDEO: Sarkodie – Illuminati
Off The Much Anticipated SARKOLOGY Album, Illuminati Was Shot On Location In Dubai By Phamous Philms And Directed By The Multiple Award Winning Ghanaian Director @GYOGYIMAH !!!! ENJOY!!!
Friday, 16 August 2013
VIDEO: “I Came To Lagos In A Free Ride” – Skales
New Music: T.K.O – Don’t Break The Beat Ft. Eva & Vector
AGN suspends six members over anti-Guild activities
“Please pray for me” – Funke Akindele confirms her marriage is over
Video: Lace – Gbabe ft. Olamide
Premiere: Burna Boy – Abeg Abeg [Remix] Ft. 2face & Timaya
Dbanj – Raise Your Glasses (Hennessy Artistry 2013 Theme Song)
Olamide – Take It Inside ft. Iyanya
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Terry G officially presents book of Ginjah to Charlyboy ahead of Abuja Concert [PHOTOS]
The Ginjah Master, Terry G, otherwise known as Terry
Gzus was at the Areafada’s New Wave Productions
office, Gwarinpa Abuja yesterday to officially present
his musical book of Ginjah to the enigmatic Charlyboy
whom he said was a strong pillar in the
entertainment industry.
Terry G, like other artistes who had paid homage to
the AreaFada prior to their various events, stormed
the Charlyboy’s multimedia office on Thursday,
alongside the Book of Ginjah concert theme, including
Ozone, the Tipsy Master.
According to Terry G, the Book of Ginjah concert will
be the first official launch of his latest album
tagged ,book of Ginjah, and because Charlyboy whom
he constantly referred to as his father, had supported
him through both rosy and turbulent times, the visit
to his office became extremely important.
He said “ My ‘craze’ like baba’s ‘craze’ is calculated,
organized and planned. If you haven’t seen the
similarity yet, then you are probably an alien in this
country. Fada has taught me how to be focused and
consistent in all I do. He has taught me not to be like
anyone else, but me. That has informed my unique
style, and now we are talking about the book of
Ginjah. The book of Ginjah is actually the launch of
my new Album which holds at the ThisDay Dome on
July 5, and all my artistes friends are expected to
support me. We are here to seek ‘ Fada’s support,
and by God’s grace, our aim has been achieved as he
is fully behind the event. He approved the event even
before we decided to visit. I will always remain loyal
to him.
Speaking, Charlyboy said “ Terry is like a Son, and
whatever we can do to support him, we will . Terry,
like some of us, has accepted the reality of life,
believing that the street dwellers are equally very
important in a stratified environment. He is one of
the few artistes who has not forgotten his roots.
Terry G’S concert holds at the ThisDay Dome, Abuja
on 5th July. The event is expected to parade heavy
weight of the entertainment industry, including
Timaya, Kcee, ChuddyK, Wande Coal, W4, Jaywon,
Solidstar, Samklef, Akpororo, Side One, Dj
Stramborella, Splash, Sym19, Denrele, and many
more…
The concert will be hosted by Uche Obodo and A.Y the
Comedian.
“If you can’t find me with marijuana, slow down on your assumptions” – Tonto Dikeh
Controversial actress and aspiring musician, Tonto
Dike may have gotten herself into trouble for posting
photos of hemps on the social media, as she may be
forced to answer some questions regarding the
unlawful act.
This is as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,
NDLEA, on Friday said it would investigate the act.
Dikeh had on Thursday threw caution to the wind,
posting a photograph of a wrapped weed and another
which showed ‘Happy birthday POKO’ also formed with
weed. She also added an inscription, “Mi smoke ganja,
mi smoke weed, while my hatez smoke ma gossip.”
But NDLEA spokesman, Mitchell Ofoyeju, speaking
with the PUNCH, said the matter had been referred to
the appropriate Department of the Agency and would
be probed.
“Our attention has been drawn to the post quite
frankly and I can tell you that action will be taken on
it. The law is clear and NDLEA has been very clear on
the issue. No one is permitted to sell, use, cultivate
or encourage the use of Indian hemp in Nigeria. The
weed is one of the banned narcotics in the country,
Ofoyeju said.
“NDLEA Act Section 14 (b) states that any person who
conspires with, aids, abets, counsels, attempts to
commit or is an accessory to any act or offence
referred to in this act shall be guilty of an offence
under this act and liable on conviction to be
sentenced to imprisonment for a term not less than
15 years and not exceeding 25 years.
“Investigation has not started as of now, but
definitely, a step has to be taken on the matter.
Ignorance of the law is not an excuse; so, it is obvious
that the actress stands the risk of 15 years jail term.
The appropriate Department is meeting on the issue
for necessary action.”
The controversial diva, who shot to fame through her
roles in Nollywood, is known for her several indecent
acts, as well as love for drugs and alcohol.
The Future Awards in 2012 named her Actress of the
Year.
New Video: Kay Switch – For Example
Everyone Loved/love this track when it
dropped, now there is a video to it. Kay Switch
has been consistent in his music these days,
dropping good music like it’s nothing. For
example is one, watch the official video, and if
You Haven’t copped the album; make sure you
do.
Enjoy
New Music: Olamide – Turn Up
Produced by his long time collaborator and
producer ‘Pheelz’ ,Olamide has set free another
number. Aimed to make you turn up is the
provocative ‘Turn Up’ .
Olamide Turn Up! Take it!
Download here
Watch Video: Sean Paul discusses Potential Collaboration with 2face Idibia in 2013.
Reggae and dancehall, Sean Paul discusses
Potential Collaboration with Nigerian music
icon, 2face Idibia as Factory78 presenter
Gemma Feare catches up with the Kingston-
born artist and global superstar to find out
about his new singles, entitled “The Other Side
of Love”
Watch the interview
(OJB)...Who Will Rescue Nigerian Record Producers From The Short End Of The Stick?
I’m impressed by this write up on “Who Will
Rescue Nigerian Record Producers” by
Akinyemi Ayinoluwa. After reading this article,
you all see reasons why a prolific producer like
OJB is out there pleading for a donation of $
15m to save his life after he has produced great
songs that turn Nigerian music industry around.
Read article below:
“Am famous for doing great work, still
broke as hell, who can help me?”
“We go out of fashion too soon”
“That dude still owes me production fees
from his debut album”
“How come i wasn’t invited to the album
launch?”
“He gave my beat to another artiste who
didn’t even holla my name, nawao”
“I made no money from that hit record, i
just helped him with the beats”
Last weekend I read an interview by
Samklef, as record producer, he was
instrumental in ushering Afrobeat
dynamite – Wizkid to prominence. While
he got credits for producing hit-songs on
Wizkid’s debut album, he probably earned
no royalties from mechanical rights and
publishing. Amongst other interesting
thoughts expressed was his assertion that
due to the music industry’s lack of a viable
structure, record producers who do not
approach the business tactfully will get
broke in no time.
Ruminating on the interview and
considering the peculiar nature of the
music business in Nigeria, I attempt to
contextualize how the foul-tasting status
quo can be eased out to activate a new
rewarding landscape for Nigerian record
producers. To my mind, the music
business is speculative – what is termed
fashionable at an instance might just be
considered obsolete the very next minute.
It is therefore risky to approach same with
indifference.
Oftentimes, record producers get lost in
honing their craft; a serene mind and an
ambience that boosts a creative surge is all
they crave. In addition, creative
practitioners are not the best at minding
their businesses, it is therefore crucial that
they are aware of the trajectory of the
value chains relevant to their craft.In
Nigeria, they suffer unjustly, in spite of
the quantum of work committed to
creating beautiful music. They never get
the economic benefits or credits accruable.
This malaise could be attributed to sheer
ignorance, short-sightedness or the over-
hyped lack of a well-organized Industry.
The grim reality is that the recording
artistes are the only profiteers of the
success of a huge production; making huge
killings off live performances, tours,
endorsement deals, digital distribution and
sales because these modes of exploitation
are customary. On the flip-side record
producers barely exploit these productions
beyond the lump sum received as initial
payment.
It is safe to assert that record producers
legitimately own rights fixed in their
creations, and except same is assigned they
reserve copyrights in their works; the
right to use, duplicate, perform, distribute,
and sell.
NIGERIAN COPYRIGHT LAWS AND
OWNERSHIP
In Nigeria and globally, Copyright laws
provide protection for original works of
authorship by conferring certain exclusive
rights upon their creators. The realm of
music copyright is characterized by two
types of copyright holders; the holder of
the musical work and the holder of the
sound recording. The musical work
copyright holder is typically the one who
composes the piece of music while the
sound recording copyright holder is the
recorder of a rendition of the musical
work. It is almost impossible to have both
works (musical works and sound
recording) without the expertise of a
record producer. The question that lingers
then is why financial abundance is a rarity
amongst Nigerian record producers as
compared to their foreign counterparts?
SOME TIPS TO HELP RE-INVENT THE
WHEEL FOR RECORD PRODUCERS
Nigerian record producers should consider
the under-listed as condensed survival tips
in an uncertain terrain, incorporating
same to their operations will bolster their
prosperity as creative professionals.
Bracing up for the future: In this digital
era, the Nigerian Copyright Act is still at
the back footing as it is being rendered
obsolete by daily technological
advancement. Thus, record producers
have to be pro-active via contractual
documentations to optimize ownership of
copyrights in musical works and sound
recording, this allows for exploitation of
traditional streams of revenue (Publishing,
Mechanical Royalties and Performance
Royalties) and digital streams of income
from sales of Ring tones, Ring back tunes,
Spinlet, iTunes, YouTube, Vevo etc.
To assert ownership, they must keep a
record book detailing all works produced
in studio, name of Authors, title of the
works and the year of production. They
should endeavor to register same with the
Nigerian Copyrights Commission.
Education, Affiliations and Collaborations:
While it’s always more fun to spend time
in the studio, it is advisable that producers
do a bit of reading; this helps to discover,
befriend and collaborate with the power
brokers of the music industry
internationally and locally. A further step
would be to read up on various aspects of
the music business, technological
advancement and how it affects the
dynamics, as well as the new streams of
income that accrue to every stakeholder.
Legal Threshold: When production work
comes of age, big businesses will be
bandied in tones of contract documents.
Get help from an experienced Attorney,
there is a steady rise in the number of
Entertainment Lawyers wanting a piece of
the action in the Nigerian music
landscape.
Membership of Collecting Societies: It is
advised that producers register with
Performing Rights Societies in countries
where their music gets considerable
airtime. This would ensure that royalties
stream in from radio plays and public
performance of their music. International
agreements like the Berne Convention
guarantees that Collecting Societies of
member countries can collaborate in
collection of Royalties and repatriate same
to owners of the copyrights regardless of
where authors are domiciled. If domiciled
in Nigeria, start with the COSON and
gradually extend membership to other
countries.
Management: Music remains a team sport;
you need proven and trusted hands to
mind your business and help develop it. A
viable management in addition oversees
administration, pricing, placements,
marketing, branding and quality control. A
well managed production house could help
metamorphose into a record label.
Talent/Artiste Development: Seek and
develop new artists and reserve rights
from every work created, better still
safeguard your rights with an Artist
Development deal which ensures you
benefit in the event that a major Record
Label is interested in the talent you helped
nurture to prominence.
Production Projects: Record Producers can
produce, as chief executives, career
defining albums for their own benefits or
exclusively orchestrate albums of artistes
signed to other labels. Take a cue from ID
Cabasa, Cobhams, Sarz and Maleek Berry.
Credits: Notwithstanding how much is
earned as production fees, record
producers should drum it to the heavens
that they authored a production or co-
wrote same. The brilliance and ingenuity
expended on work should never be
ascribed to someone else. Do you wonder
why there are two versions of Wizkid’s
Sexy Mama?
On a final note, the business of music in
the 21st century is universal, its fluidity
across geographic boundaries is
occasioned by globalization and the super-
imposition of technological advancement.
Record producers as well as other creative
practitioners should be positioned to
benefit from this new reality.
Written by Akinyemi Ayinoluwa
Dagrin – Rap Rules Anthem + Where Ya At + Ni 94
Decided to throw out some throw back songs
from the Late Dagrin. Enjoy, happy Thursday
Download
* Rap Rules Anthem
* Where Ya At
* Ni 94
Music: DJ Milly – Cassava (Remix) ft Jumabee , Yung6ix, W4, Jaywon, Phenom, Morell, Flowsick and Buckwylla
Check out this new party jam from DJ Milly
featuring yung6ix, W4, Jaywon, Phenom,
Morell, Flowsick and Buckwylla. Just put on
your dancing shoes cos you gonna dance till the
beat stop. Enjoy!
“Daniel Malik a.k.a DJ Milly is a top class,
young and versatile dj who base and rules the
northern part of Nigeria with his effortless and
magnanimous DJ Skills. He did a wonderful
mash-up remix with K9′s Kokoma and PSY
Gangnam’s style and got recognition and
different shoutouts from celebrities. He’s
currently signed to 319Group and DJ Jboy
entertainment. This is a mixtape with
Jumabee’s song CASSAVA ft yung6ix, W4,
Jaywon, Phenom, Morell, Flowsick and
Buckwylla. Download, Share, Party hard and
share your views!!!”
Premiere: Phenom – Murder Dem Remix ft. WizKid
The KnightHouse General is back! Phenom
drops the remix to his Murder Dem track
which was actually originally a freestyle but
ended up taking on the airwaves heavily.
The remix features StarBoy, WizKid and is all
manners of blazing… as expected.
The Knighthouse general is currently putting
finishing touches to his star-studded album
with production and features by Dj Klem,
Legendury Beatz, Maleek Berry, Sammy,
Olamide, Shaydee, Dammy Krane, Iceprince,
Capital FEMI just to mention a few.
Phenom Murdem Dem Remix! Check on it.
Produced by Legendury Beatz
Download here
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