The above lyric excerpt from the track titled “The Guy” has been buzzing all over social media this month and it is no longer news that M.I Abaga’s new album is upon us.
The Incredible Music boss took to his Instagram yesterday 15th of August, 2022; to share the tracklist for his forthcoming album.
The 12-track album which is scheduled for release on Friday, the 19th of August 2022, houses collaborations from 12 other musical acts in the industry, with rappers like Nas, Olamide, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Lord Vino, and Phyno, blessing the body of art. Other acts on the album are Duncan Mighty, Ossi Grace, Wande Coal, The Cavemen, Chillz, Tomi Owo and BNXN (FKA BUJU).
M.I Abaga opens the album with tracks “The Guy” and “The Hate”, – the only 2 songs without a feature on the album.
The album boasts of rich production from 9 producers including M.I Abaga himself. Late Beats By Jayy, G-Plus Chang, Chopstixx, Geek Beats, Tempoe, Masterkraft, Jesse Jagz, and Chillz are the other 8 producers on the project.
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Daniji Emmanuel is a content writer who has written hundreds of articles on various niches with a focus on Entertainment topics. He’s also published interviews, conducted research and written opinions on the creative industry. BigDan as he is fondly called also consults and handles brand promotions for people and organizations in the creative industry.
When it comes to knowing all there is to know about the latest happenings in the hip-hop world in Africa, there is only one platform where you can get it first-hand and fresh.
Hiphopafrica.net is an original site promoting Urban African rap music and hip-hop culture through the web, providing the latest and hottest hip-hop news, interviews, music, lifestyle, DJ mixes, artist collaborations and more. The platform is a comprehensive community for hip-hop music lovers where you can find the latest and greatest in African rap music.
HipHopAfrica.Net explores a new generation of Africans who are not only consumers of global musical currents, but also active and creative participants.
With a coverage cut across all African countries, this volume offers unique perspectives on the presence and development of hip hop and other music in Africa and their place in global music culture.
Ace Journalist DANIJI EMMANUEL had a brief questions and answers session with the Founder/Chief-Creative-Officer of HipHopAfrica.Net, DAVID BUNNA, where he revealed interesting details about the platform and his love for the Hip-Hop gene. Enjoy the interview below.
Tell us about yourself.
There’s not much to say about myself than to say I am a product of West Africa, born in Lagos Nigeria to Ghanaian parents with so many experiences shaping my life in both countries. I am just an ambitious young man.
What were your growing-up days like?
It was challenging and an experience I would not change. Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria was the best thing to ever happen to me. I couldn’t be imagined being born anywhere else because it shaped my passion for art and entertainment and my drive to achieve the impossible. After all, if you grow up in Lagos you would know it’s a fast city.
How did you come across the Hip-Hop Genre/ Why Hip-Hop?
Hip-hop drives culture and that’s it. From music to style and fashion. Hip-hop music and Hip-hop Artists are at the forefront of what we get from the entertainment industry and I have always wanted to be a part of that. I came across the genre naturally. It found me because growing up in Nigeria at the
time, we had Afrobeat popping in my younger days. You never hear our parents play hip-hop music, it’s either old school or afrobeat.
What major impact has Hip-Hop had/have in your life?
It inspires the way I plan to navigate the entertainment industry. I listen to hip-hop music every day. I listen to a whole lot of genres of music but Hip-hop affects my life more as I am inspired by a few rappers like Jay Z, Ye, Drake, and A-Q, to mention a few.
How did you discover blogging?
I am not a blogger.
What’s the idea behind HipHopAfrica.Net?
The Idea behind Hip-hop Africa is to be the number one hub for African Hip-hop. The goal is to promote African hip-hop culture to the world. We have a land mine filled with talents and creatives and it’s our time to shine. Hip-hop Africa will play its role in making sure that reality comes alive.
What has been your most successful post? Why do you think it was appealing?
I haven’t taken note of that because we haven’t started working yet. We have been playing and it’s time to get to work.
How do you attract new readers? Describe the methods you’ve used and their impact on site traffic.
Social media, events, merch and more I will disclose overtime
Do you think Hip-Hop in Africa still enjoys massive popularity or hype in the media?
No, we have had a slow growth due to inconsistency with the team and now we are building a solid team. We would be good to go.
How can the media help put Hip-Hop back in the spotlight? Especially in Africa
The media can help by accepting our content and ideas. I won’t want to say much on this and let the content and projects speak for themselves.
Interview By:
Daniji Habila Emmanuel
Journalist | Writer | Media Personnel
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No face no case South African singer and songwriter Burningforestboy has dropped a new single titled ‘Teenage Rihanna’ to commemorate the two years anniversary of his ‘Cicada’ EP dropped in 2020.
This is coming after his video for ‘Offering‘ went viral in 2022.
Burningforestboy’s has dropped two EP’s, the scond one being last year’s ‘STARSCREAM‘ without giving fans more thn a ittle glimpse of what he looks like.
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Lehlohonolo Ronald Mataboge of Danville Extension 3, Atteridgeville, West Pretoria, is set to launch his new label and drop new music on a traditional date. A-Reece has had several label/crew disputes in the past, from Ambitiouz Entertainment to The Wrecking Crew and Rubberband Gang, now Reece is ready to keep all the money in the family as he readies his independent label co-founded with his elder brother, rapper Jay Jody.
The last two A-Reece projects dropped in 2021; ‘heaveN CaN waiT: volumE 1’ and ‘Today’s Tragedy Tomrrow’s Memory’ both bore the crest of a label called ‘Revenge Club Records.’
In early 2022 it was reported that the name ‘Revenge Club Records’ was publicly registered and copyrighted.
On the red carpet in this year’s SAMAs A-Reece told reporters that he is about to launch the new label and our guesses are that the label will not only Reece and Jody but also Wordz who has always been with Reece on whichever stable he is under, and maybe 25k who is from Pretoria and is heavily affiliated with Reece and Jody.
Fans have also called for A-Reece to sign Pretoria new kid Tyson Sybatelli and bring back producer Mashbeatz
Moving on to new music, Baby Boy announced on the third installment of his ‘Couldn’t Have Said It Better‘ series that he will be dropping new music in Libra season with the lyrics ”They want me to prove what I’m worth I tell ’em, I’ll see you niggas on October 21st, yeah.”
October 21 has in the past been a traditional date for A-Reece, his debut and sophomore albums ‘Paradise’ and ‘From Me To You & Only You‘ were released on the same date in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
The next project ‘And I’m Only 21’ was also released on the same date in 2018. Since then Reece has not been consistent with the date.
The 25-year-old rapper recently tweeted ”10 WEEKS” and the fans have been speculating what project will be dropping on the announced date, between’ Paradise 2,’The Burning Tree Deluxe’ and ‘heaveN caN waiT vol 2.’
Pretoria rapper, singer, and independent artist The Big Hash announced his debut album titled ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ sometime last year, fans waited patiently and the album never came. After his debacle with former label Inannetwav, Hash instead of his debut album dropped an EP titled ‘Aries: A Precursor to Heartbreak Hotel’ in 2022, then went on to drop a few other singles including his collaboration with Durban’s Lucasraps, and has now announced yet another project that is not ‘Heartbreak Hotel.’
The rapper who dropped ‘Sharp Shooter‘ last Friday took to his Instagram account to alert fans on the latest happenings in his life and where his career is headed.
The post stated that the rapper has been dealing with hard times, betrayal from friends, and a tumor in his mother’s brain amongst other issues.
Young Biggy as his fans call him had announced a deluxe version for his ‘Aries’ mixtape, but now that has been scrapped as he mentioned that he wanted to drop ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ immediately after the deluxe project, but his curet reality has shifted his mindset and now a different project is coming.
The project will now serv as his debut album is titled ‘Better Late Than Never‘ and will chronicle his current mind state amidst all the trials and tribulations.
Nigerian rapper, trapper, and record producer Nicholas Ihua-Maduenyi, popularly known as Psycho YP drops a new song titled ‘IC3’and his fans are going crazy all over the internet. The song features UK drill artist Backroad Gee and frequent collaborator Zilla Oaks.
Dreamville is in album mode. Barely months since Earthgang released their ‘Ghetto Gods’ album, Singer Ari Lennox has just announced her next album and lead single release dates. Atlanta-bred spitter Destin Choice Route, known by his stage name JID has shared details about his much-anticipated sophomore full-length album.
The rapper returned on Tuesday (August 9) with a brand new single from his forthcoming ‘The Forever Story‘ LP. The single is titled ‘Dance Now’ and is dark yet quirky grass to grace and existentialism musings.
The track is produced by JID’s long-time collaborator Christo.
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South African rapper and self-proclaimed ‘Zulu Man with Some Power,’ Nasty C has recently confirmed that he has a collab coming with Zimbabwean-South African rapper Big Zulu.
On a Twitter space hosted by South African legendary rapper and Journalist Slikour, a fan asked Nasty C if he has a song with Big Zulu seeing that they were seen together in a picture.
This is good news for Ivysons as they await the release of Nasty’s ‘Ivyson Army Mixtape‘ dropping later this month.
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Tsibipians are one of the happiest fanbases in Africa right now, Cassper Nyovest listened to their pleas and returned to the rap game in grand style on a scene-stealing verse on Fakaloice’s ‘Ooh Aah,‘ and now he is ready to drop a rap single of his own.
Mufasa took to his Twitter to announce an August 19th release date for the song titled ‘Put Your Hands Up.’
Don Billiato has been very optimistic about the single as he hasn’t missed a chance to announce to everyone that he is about to save S.A hip hop with the ”classic” on his hands.
South African superstar rapper and record producer Kiernan Forbes, most popularly known as AKA has decided to give small businesses and entrepreneurs a chance at contributing to his brand and getting paid as he took to Twitter to ask members of his fanbase known as the Megacy, to help him design a new logo for hir the ”AKA brand” as the incumbent one is over twelve years old.
Super Mega stated on the tweet that he is looking to retire the iconic three letters black and white logo that has graced his album covers and merch since he launched his mainstream career as far back as 2010.
Mr. Forbes asked graphic designers to drop their logo entries in the comment section and the fans will pick the winner which will become his official logo and the creator will get paid for their services.
Ayyy … who wants to design a new “AKA” logo for me? … not for free of course … I’ll check in here on Twitter from time to time. We’ll let the Megacy decide.
