Sunday, May 25, 2025
Home Blog Page 121

KJ Spio shares the inspiration behind Sarkodie concert on Dubai desert

Editor
-
0
KJ Spio shares the inspiration behind Sarkodie concert on Dubai desert

Sarkodie recently took on the Dubai desert, making him the first African artist to host a full concert in the UAE desert, made possible by CEEK, an award-winning developer of premium social virtual and augmented reality experiences.

According to KJ Spio, Creative Director of CEEK, the virtual concert was inspired by the visuals of Sarkodie’s smash hit song, ‘Illuminati’.

He said “The inspiration for the virtual concert came from the Sarkodie music video ‘Illuminati’, which he shot in the desert a few years back. So that was the original inspiration for it and that’s why we even started the virtual concert with that song. It is also to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ‘Rapperholic’, which was the second album from Sarkodie. I think that album has had a major impact on Sarkodie as far as his live performances are concerned.”

Sarkodie took to the desert under beaming sunlight, opening with ‘Illuminati’, leading into ‘Rollies and Cigars’, he continued his charged performances, right through to finishing with ‘Adonai’ which is taken off his Sarkology album.

“The highlights for me were definitely how quick the CEEK team came through. They flew people from America. Big shout out to ‘Big Cap’ he was super instrumental in getting us some people on the ground. Another highlight I will also say was just seeing a kind of a striped back performance from Sarkodie, just him and the music in the desert, without too many distractions. I think that was that was very special,” adds KJ Spio.

CEEK are ushering in a new era of entertainment, with a mission to empower creators with the tools needed to generate new revenue streams. With the virtual reality headset CEEK simulates the communal experience of attending a concert without leaving the comfort of your home. It allows fans to engage with artists in ways that they have never been able to before.

You can have a front row experience for Sarkodie’s Rapperholic22 in the desert via www.ceek.com , the 360 VR experience can be viewed via CEEK’s virtual reality headset, you can also access the Sarkodie experience in 2D via your laptop and phone.

Blxckie Seems to Live in the Studio as He Shares New Snippets

-
0

Sihle Sithole, the hottest thing in South African hip hop at the moment, popularly known as Blxckie never rests. The KZN emcee must never leave the studio as he just shared two new snippets on his Youtube Shorts, via his Youtube channel. One of the songs unofficially titled ‘Cheque’ was shared alongside another untitled one and both snippets are fire.

Blxckie is doubtedly the most hardworking artist as he has shared dozens of snippets on Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube in 2022, and the year is less than three months old.

There have been snippets that have fuelled rumors of a Blxckie and A-Reece collab and a Blxckie and Emtee collaboration. These are all coming right after Blxckie’s Botswana Tour, the release of his 4LUV EP in January, and a video for ‘Your All,‘ a single from the EP.

You can watch one of the snippets on Youtube below.

If you enjoyed reading this article, do not hesitate to share with friends via all social media platfroms.

Nota Throws Shade at Shane Eagle & Nasty C on Twitter

-
0
Nota Throws Shade at Shane Eagle & Nasty C on Twitter

Controversial South African label executive and public figure Nota Baloyi, who is known for his hot takes on the South African music industry is back at it again. Nota’s latest antics are directed at his favorite targets; English rapping Nasty C  and Shane Eagle. A-Reece and Stogie T and Cassper Nyovest escaped Nota’s 140 characters of critique this time.

Baloyi who was Kwesta’s manager for more than half of the emcee’s career took to the blue app to disagree with Shane Eagle’s ”independent artist” claims, after the release of Shane’s sophomore album, ‘Green.’

The East Rand rapper tweeted, ” do it on your own so nobody can ever say they put you on,” in celebration of dropping his second independent album earlier this month.

Nota then replied with ”kids never take advice from someone who is still faking it  hoping to make it.” The Shade did not come as a surprise to fans  as everybody already knew Shane has never been in Nota’s good books, for sounding ”too American.”

Another Nota blacklisted rapper who sounds ”too American”  is Nasty C. The Durban emcee also caught some heat on Jack Dorsey’s app. Junior Ncgobo released a new single titled ‘Can’t Imagine‘ last Friday, which saw him returning to his lyrical and hardcore rapping ways.

A fan tweeted, ”y’all bullied Nasty C into rapping again,’ to which Nota from his handle @lavidaNOTA replied, “Nah, Blxckie does it best, Nasty C must just continue podcasting because his rap career is declining…”

Nota has always been of the opinion that Nasty C represents American hip hop and not ”authentic South African hip hop,” and should rap in isiZulu.

Do you think Nota is right, do you think Nasty C does not represent true South African hip hop?

If you enjoyed reading this article do not hesitate to share it with friends via all social media platforms.

A-Reece Releases New Song to Celebrate Birthday

-
0
A-Reece Releases New Song to Celebrate Birthday

Few days after Nasty C drops a song, A-Reece surprisingly does the same to celebrate his 25th birthday on March 27th, 2022. Long-time fans of the South African lyricist, popularly called The Slimes, are aware of the ‘Couldn’t Have Said It Better’ Series. Reece usually drops on his birthday.

Albeit nobody expected a new installment of the series in 2022, as Reece seldom announces his releases or makes a huge PR run for them prior to release, the slimes woke up to a pleasant surprise on the morning of the Pretroria rapper’s birthday.

The new song is called, ‘ Couldn’t Have Said It Better Pt.3,’ the third installment in the ‘Couldn’t Have Said It Better’ Series, it is a super lyrical showmanship wordsmithery that A-Reece is known for.

In the 2 minutes, 49 seconds song, Baby Boy is heard updating the fans on his latest moves, as he only relies on his songs and not Social Media to do this.

He talks about feeling blessed on his birthday, gifting himself the beat he raps on, his mother and brothers, his self-worth, and finally ending the song by announcing another release on October 21.

The release may be his long-awaited album, ‘Paradise 2: The Big Hearted Bad Guy,’ sequel to his debut album, 2016’s ‘Paradise. ‘Couldn’t Have Said It Better Pt1 & 2‘ were released on the rapper’s 20th  and 21st birthday respectively.

If you enjoyed reading this article, do not hesitate to share with friends via all social media platforms.

 

Psycho YP Announces Two New Songs for the 31st

-
0
Psycho YP Announces Two New Songs for the 31st

Nigerian new wave rapper, trapper, singer, and songwriter, Psycho YP has announced two new songs dropping on Thursday, 31st March 2022. The self-acclaimed Fresh Prince of Nigerian Rap took to his Instagram page to announce the double surprise package to his fans.

The singles seem to be a two-track song pack, with the first song titled ‘Midlife Crisis,’ and the other is titled ‘ WYDTM,’ featuring frequent collaborator and young prodigy Azanti.

The ‘Smoke 4 Free‘ crooner has not been very active in the music scene dropping his fourth music project, the sound switching ‘Euphoria‘ in August 2021.

If you liked this article do not hesitate to share it with your friends via all social media platforms.

Rapper Psycho YP Bags Second Degree in the U.K.

-
0
Rapper Psycho YP Bags Second Degree in the U.K.

24-Year-old Nigerian rapper Nicholas Ihua-Maduenyi,  better known by his stage name Psycho YP took to his Instagram page on the 23rd of March 2022 to announce completing his Master’s degree program at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom.

The Independent emcee was all smiled in the photos as a star-studded comment section which had the likes of Alpha P, Jaido P, Azanti, Alpha Ojini, Jamo Pyper, Jeriq, Efya, etc, congratulated him on the great academic feat.

The event has shed light on why the rapper has not dropped any new music in a while, as fans had no idea YP was still studying after bagging his Estate Management Bachelor’s degree from the same university in 2019.

Psycho YP has four projects in his discography; 2016’s ‘Lost in the Sauce, ‘2018’s ‘YPSZN,’ 2019’s ‘YPSZN2,’ and 2021’s ‘Euphoria,’ the latter deviating from his usual trap and Afro-Swing style to a more Drill focused sonic direction.

Take a look at YP’s graduation photos below. Do not forget to share this article with friends on all social media platforms.

Rapper Vector Sheds Light On His Beef With Reminisce

Editor
-
0
Rapper Vector Sheds Light On His Beef With Reminisce

Popular Nigerian rapper and songwriter Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, professionally known by his stage name Vector, has opened up on his beef with his colleague Reminisce.

In a podcast with musician Jahbless titled ‘Jahbless Original Intelligence’, The ‘Angeli’ hitmaker revealed how the period when he had a beef with Reminisce in 2012 had felt like.

Recall that Vector recorded a song titled ‘Street Kitchen’ in 2012, and the first line of his verse seemed like beef to Reminisce, who later responded with a song titled ‘ATA.’

During the interview, Jahless asked a question how the period had been for Vector when this had happened and he replied;

“It really was nothing, it was like…. Remi, are you sure you wanna do this?”

Jahbless added by explaining how the indigenous Rapper reacted to his diss track.

Watch Full Interview:

 

 

 

Nigerian Singer Hanu Jay Recruits Nasty C on Latest Single, ‘Is She Louisa?’

-
0
Nigerian Singer Hanu Jay Recruits Nasty C on Latest Single, ‘Is She Louisa?’

Fast-rising Nigerian singer, comedian, and content creator, Aghogho Hanu Agboje enlists the services of South African rap superstar Nasty C for his latest single, ‘ Is She Louisa?”  The autotune heavy, mellow tune about a love gone sour is accompanied by a creative video directed by Ademola Falomo of Family productions, released on  March 17th, 2022.

Nasty C delivers a mellow, laid-back, autotuned verse about ‘bringing the freak out of his love interest,’ to cap Hanu’s praise of his lost love.

‘Is She Louisa?’ is coming after the release of his hit song ‘Insane‘ featuring Nigerian Afrobeats superstar and Davido protege Mayorkun.

The Warri, Delta State indigene who graduated from Delta State University has proven in the past that there is more to the singer as showcased on his 2021 EP rightly titled ‘Can I Blow Your Mind?’

Ill Bliss others to thrill guests at ‘Nwanne Connect’

Editor
-
0
Ill Bliss others to thrill guests at ‘Nwanne Connect’

Nigerian Rapper, Tobechukwu Ejiofor, aka Ill Bliss, will mount the stage to serenade guests at the forthcoming ‘Nwanne Connect’ (brothers coming together), which has been tagged as one of the largest gatherings of Igbos in the world. The event is organised by Hero Lager and aims to enter the Guinness World Records as the largest assembly of Igbos.

According to a statement by the organisers, the campaign is in recognition of the Igbo people, their culture, and the celebration of brotherhood. Popularly called “O’Mpa”, Hero is a cultural brand mostly preferred by Easterners and those who appreciate quality beer.

The event which is scheduled to hold at the Chuba Ikpeazu Memorial Stadium in the commercial city of Onitsha, Anambra State, on April 22, 2022, is projected to attract over 30,000 Igbos, with masquerades such as the ‘Ijele Nnukwu mmanwu’.

Nasty C is “Rapping Again,” on New Song Titled ‘Can’t Imagine’

-
0
Nasty C is “Rapping Again,” on New Song Titled ‘Can’t Imagine’

In our last editorial post, we predicted a new Nasty C album is on the way, on the same day the Durban emcee announced he was releasing a new song the next day, March 25th, 2022. The rapper posted a short snippet of the song titled ‘Can’t Imagine’ and its cover art on his official Instagram account @nasty_csa.

South African hip hop legend Slikour, from the rap group Skwatta Kamp, commented ”let’s rap” on the post buttressing the feeling of many hip hop fans about a lack of “hard rap songs” from Nasty C in recent time, recent time here referring to the era after his 2018 album, ‘Strings & Bling.’

‘Can’t Imagine’ features hard-hitting 808’s, hi-hats, and haunting, sharp horns, with a lyrical verse sprinkled with a level of braggadocio one would expect from Jay Z.

This may be a prelude to more rap songs from the emcee or a farewell to hardcore rap in favor of more melodic cuts, but one thing is sure that Nasty C can still really rap, when he wants to.

Enjoy ‘Can’t Imagine and don’t forget to share with your friends on all social media platforms.

https://youtu.be/K5s8H526N7Q

 

 

1...120121122...136Page 121 of 136

Category

Important

Stay connected

spot_img
SiteLock

© 2025 Hiphop Africa Ltd | All rights Reserved