G.O.O.D Music might not have a run to 2018 when Kanye and co were dropping back-to-back albums on a weekly basis. However, it looks like we’ll be hearing a lot from the camp this spring. While Kanye’s set to drop Donda 2 tonight, Pusha T is also ramping up the efforts for his forthcoming album. Earlier this month, we got our first taste with the release of “Diet Coke” but as Pusha T hits the press cycle, he’s revealing a bit more information on what we could expect.
After connecting on “Drug Dealers Anonymous” in 2016, there’s been a high demand for Jay-Z and King Push to deliver more collaborative records together. Jay-Z became incredibly selective about the type of records he jumps on now but it seems like Pusha T managed to find the perfect track for the Brooklyn legend to hop on. Push confirmed during his appearance on Million Dollaz Worth Of Game this weekend that Jay-Z would appear on his forthcoming effort.
Jay and Push have connected twice in the past. Once on “So Appalled” off of Kanye’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and then on the aforementioned “Drug Dealers Anonymous.” Push confirmed that Jay “got busy” on the new record.
Shortly a recent interview where he hinted at a Jay Z collab, Pusha T’s manager, teased a snippet of Hov’s verse on the album.
There’s been rumors that the album will be out this April. but a release date has yet to be announced.
Kanye West, now going by Ye, is one of the most polarizing and esteemed artists to take the world by storm. The jeen-yuhs documentary details the tempestuous path that got him to where he is today.
On February 10th, jeen-yuhs (Act 1), the first of a trilogy, was released in select theaters nationwide. Dedicated fans and analysts ecstatically took this opportunity to enjoy the chronicles of Ye’s early career, before the rest of the world gained access to the archives on streaming platforms.
The audiences were filled with almost exclusively hardcore fans, considering the product would be available for “free” (part of a monthly subscription, which comes in at less than the price of a single movie ticket) in the comfort of their homes. Those that didn’t mind the short wait were gifted views into Kanye West’s journey 6 days later on Netflix.
At 1 hour and 30 minutes long, Act 1 of the jeen-yuhs trilogy focuses on the extremely early conception of Ye’s stardom. We see him before meeting anyone at Roc Nation, before landing a major beat placement – before even moving to New York to kickstart his career. The visual documentation invites us into Kanye’s Chicago: lyricists and beatmakers abroad. Fans are introduced to his first influences, found in city streets and sidewalk studios owned by friends and family. It is truly told from the very beginning, and leaves viewers anticipating the next imstallment.
A moment in the jeen-yuhs documentary that has been making the rounds in people’s minds and social media pages is Ye’s visit to the Roc-A-Fella Records office. The scene shows him, camera crew in tow, playing an early version of the song “All Falls Down” for members of the label staff. To fans, unaware of these events before now, the disinterest and lack of enthusiasm from the employees came as a shock. People began tweeting questions, such as “How could they not know ‘All Falls Down’ was amazing?”
Act 1 of the jeen-yuhs documentary is now available for streaming now on Netflix.
Snoop’s upcoming “B.O.D.R.” album will be released via Death Row this Friday. The 50-year-old is set to share his highly anticipated B.O.D.R. which is an acronym that stands for ‘Bacc On Death Row’ project via Death Row Records, which also interestingly, he just so happens to be the brand new owner of.
A Wednesday report from Business Wire reveals that the Long Beach-born lyricist acquired the label from the Blackstone-controlled MNRK Music Group, and is expected to be leading the charge at the brand for the coming years.As Complex notes, the “Gin N Juice” hitmaker first joined Death Row in 1993, where he shared his debut record, Doggystyle, which includes hits like “G’z and Hustlaz,” “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?,” and “Murder Was The Case,” featuring Dat N*gga Daz.Snoop said in a press release shared by Blackstone: “I am thrilled and appreciative of the opportunity to acquire the iconic and culturally significant Death Row Records brand, which has immense untapped future value, feels good to have ownership of the label I was part of at the beginning of my career and as one of the founding members.”The father of four shared that taking ownership of Death Row “is an extremely meaningful moment for [him],” also giving thanks to both the teams at Blackstone and MNRK, “and especially David Kestnbaum, who worked collaboratively with me over several months to make this exciting homecoming a reality.He concluded saying: “I’m looking forward to building the next chapter of Death Row Records.”
Mzanzi Hiphop Producer and business man AirDee released the official music video to his debut chart topping Hit Single Mahala and it’s an energetic Hiphop banger. The Single which features Loki, Touchline & DJ Capital was produced and engineered by AirDee and its the record producer who is brcing up for more releases is here to prove himself not just as a producer but also an artist. Watch the video and subscribe to his YouTube channel
You may not have heard of El Grande Toto, but he is one of the most streamed artists on the Moroccan rap scene. With
20 million people from more than 90 different countries listening to his tunes on Spotify, the 24 year old has started to make a name for himself in the music industry.
Taha Fahssi, who goes under the name El Grande Toto whenever he picks up the mic, is part of this new generation of artists that is changing the Moroccan Rap Music scene.
“Moroccan rappers are working hard, Moroccan producers are working hard, Moroccan engineers are working hard, everyone here is working, we work like crazy. We don’t have the adequate industry, things are starting to grow now”, explains El Grande Toto.
“But we can consider ourselves lucky. Who would have imagined one day, seeing the van of an online platform bearing the face of a rapper touring around Casablanca, who would have imagined one day a Moroccan rapper appearing in Paris?”, says Taha Fahssi.
In the traditionnaly male-dominated rap scene, being a woman can be tough. If a chosen like Ghizlane, aka “Snowflake”, have managed to make it, like the stigma is still there.
“Every time someone speaks to a female rapper, they address her as a woman, not as a person who does this like everyone else. But it’s true that it is unique to be a female rapper, it’s unique to be a woman in Morocco, in general. So it brings a perspective with an added value that male rap will never have”, explains the 25 year-old rapper.
Social Media as a way to share their music
If Moroccan Rap has managed to catch the attention of many outside of the North African kingdom, it’s mainly thanks to social media.
Issam, has managed to be one of the first moroccan rappers to sign a deal with a European based Record Label.
“There are very good artists, who have their place thanks to platforms like YouTube, Instagram and others. Today, there isn’t a single medium to help artists promote themselves.”
Despite its success, the Moroccan musical industry is still struggling to promote its new artists. But these new rappers, backed by a whole generation of Moroccans are not ready to give up anytime soon.
Rapper, Jude Abaga, aka MI, has said that having experimented with humility for over a decade, he has found out that humility does not work, so people should ‘carry their shoulders up’.
During the week, Abaga had written on Twitter, “Having experimented with humility for over a decade within these shores, I am here to report my findings. It doesn’t work here. Carry your shoulder hop (sic).” Though many felt the statement reeked of arrogance, the rapper stuck to his guns.
In an interview with Sunday Scoop, he said, “Don’t be humble. It does not work. How many humble artistes are ‘big’? Who are the big artistes and who are the humble ones? I don’t want to grant an interview now. I just made the post for fun.”
However, the post attracted diverse comments. Ezeqwesiri wrote, “Stay humble. Don’t let motivational talks swindle you. Humility opens doors.”
Another follower, Forlahbee wrote, “I don’t think humility is the word he (MI) wanted to use.”
Agreeing with the rapper, a follower, Riccoten, wrote, “I wholeheartedly agree! People will trample on you.”
Fashionmagicblog commented, “You can be humble and know how to still carry yourself with pride.”
Award winning and Grammy recognized Kisumu based musician Gabiro Mtu Necessary has joined the list of Kenyan artists with over 1 million streams on Boomplay this week and he is set to be the first Kisumu based musician to hit this milestone.
Gabiro is one of the three Kenyan and East African musicians who got considered for the 64th Grammy awards with his project JENESIS EP being considered under the Best Global Music album category alongside Victoria Kimani.
Starting out as a traditional band member back in 2013, Gabiro Mtu Necessary drew his earliest inspirations from the likes of Octopizzo, Lucky Dube, Khuli Chana, Juliani and a host of others.
He is steadily building a reputation for Kisumu’s best lyricist, and but also shares his personal struggles through his art. From working as a matatu tout to battling drug abuse, Gabiro’s ability to tell stories separates him from rap music ‘status quo’.
In December 2021, he released the first music video off JENESIS EP for the song Pop Star that has since garnered over 12,000 views on Youtube since the day of its release.
Taking the news to his social media Mtu Necessary captioned his post and wrote:
“My daddy up in heaven he visits me when I’m dreaming and I can feel his spirit connecting me to my genius…I’m blessed, shredded up so I flex. Thank you guys for giving me 1 million+ streams on Boomplay and may this be the beginning of many more achievements. Saint John album is that you…?”
With a strong social media presence and active fans and followers Gabiro is a force to reckon with not just in the digital space but he also commands a big influence in his hometown of Kisumu.
Def Jam African latest rap acquisition and South African rap sensation Lucasraps is on a roller-coaster ride as he makes surprise appearance on American Superstar Snoop Dogg’s Algorithm Album. Lucasraps has enjoyed a succesful final quater of 2021 and an appearance on the track titled Make Some Money which also features stars Fabulous & Dave East.
Crowning off a successful year Nigerian Rapper, Performer and self acclaimed best Rapper in Africa Emeka Akumefule widely known as Blaqbonez closes off 2021 in style with the release of the grimy visuals Okwaraji remix which features another fast rising new generations artist Bella Shmurda. Before dishing out the remix “Okwaraji” which was track 7 on the original album “Sex Before Love” was a instant fan favorite as it connected across borders and music lovers in general with a relatable story line and it’s title which followers the name of legendary Nigerian soccer star Samuel okwaraji who died on the pitch while representing his nation.
The video was directed by Mosh and Shot in Lagos Nigeria, Watch and Enjoy
At this year’s edition of the annual event, the organization has identified 20 Africans who have promoted peace and unity in the Continent as deserving of its honour as Peace Ambassadors.
The event is packaged by Goodwill Ambassador Events Agency.
At the event which took place on December 12, 2021, at Ladi Kwali Hall of Sheraton Hotel Abuja, some personalities who were honoured are, Dr. Drougas Ag. Vasileios, Doctor of Neurophysiology and Post-doctorate Researcher University of Ioannina, Greece, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan Nigerian Head of Service and Adaku Uwaoma Oseiza, Commissioner of Small, Medium Enterprises and New Business Development Abia State.
Others are Dr. Amb. Kingsley Mike Azonobi, Chairman Domak Group International, Jide Odusolu, Chairman Octo5 Homes, Sen. Uba Sani, representing Kaduna Central at Upper Legislative Chambers National Assembly, Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, CEO ATAR Communication, Gusi Tobby Lordwilliams, Special Impact Strategist & HipHop Legend/Entrepreneur, Ambassador Elajoe, CEO, Dark Cypha Entertainment amongst others.
Goodwill Ambassador Events Agency, owned by Amb. Chris Oko Odey is a leading brand in organizing social events in Abuja.
AMBASSADOR ELAJOE PROFILE Ambassador Elajoe Nwosu, An Award-Winning HipHop Legend/Entrepreneur Is The CEO/MD Of Dark Cypha Entertainment, Chairman/Founder Of GlamCliq International, Chairman, MegaTunez & Partner, Nigeria Goodwill Ambassadors. He is A Man Of Many Hats, Music Producer, Actor, Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Change Enthusiast, Compere, Talent Manager, A & R, Events/Media Consultant, Promoter, and Radio/TV Content Provider.
Under his Dark Cypha Entertainment Imprint which he established in 1997, he has produced for members of Thoroughbreds and numerous artists such as ILLBLISS aka ‘OGA BOSS’ (HipHop Artiste), AMAKA (R&B/Soul Artiste), KEMISTRY (Former Rhythm 93.7 on-air personality/Model) ZDON (Afro Pop Act), AYETORO (An Afrobeat/Jazz band is based in The UK), DOPE POET SOCIETY (Canada’s most critically acclaimed Hip-hop Group) amongst many others.
In 2003 he was applauded for his Hip hop rendition of AYETORO’S masterpiece “REVENGE OF THE FLYING MONKEYS” which was the perfect fusion of Afrobeat, Jazz, and HipHop the first of its kind in Nigeria by a Nigerian.
Elajoe has done A & R, consultancy and promotion for most of the artistes on the top record labels & Indie Labels in Nigeia for over two decades namely THORO MUSIC THOROUGHBREDS and its individual members namely Tobechukwu ‘ ILLBLISS ’ Ejiofor (CEO The Goretti Company, SMVA & Headies Award Winner), Obiora ‘ OBIWON ’ Nwokolobiagu (CEO JDI Music, HIPHOP WORLD AWARD & NMA AWARD winner), AMAKA ‘DA CHIEF ROCKA’ Nwosu (Songwriter, Pioneer Member of Girl Power Unleashed), Bright ‘ B-ELECT ’ Igho Erighono (RIP) (GM Blightz Brandz) ,Founder, NaiRap Radio)], TIMBUKTU RECORDS (P.SQUARE) Now KISS ENTERTAINMENT , NOVEMBER RECORDS (MAJEK FASHEK, TERRY THA RAPMAN, ESSE EGESSE), ORANGOTAAN RECORDS (ASHIONYE, FADABASI), GRAFTON RECORDS (INDISPENSABLES, MTRILL), WESTSIDE RECORDS (FAZE, DJINEE, DA NATIVES, FREESTYLE, NIYOLA), COLLOSSAL ENTERTAINMENT (SOUL E), QUESTIONMARK RECORDS (ASA, MODE 9, COBHAMS ASUQUO, SILVER SADDIH, STREETMONKS, NNENNA) and especially, STORM RECORDS (JAZZMAN OLOFIN, ELDEE THE DON, DARE ART ALADE, IKECHUKWU, SASHA, NAETO C, TOSIN MARTINS, GT THE GUITARMAN) now STORM 360/ CABAL , CHOCOLATE CITY (JEREMIAH GYANG, M.I), STARVILLE ENTERTAINMENT (SHANK), SUGAR KANE RECORDS (ALAYE), PEACH & PRIME ENT./TRONIX PRODUCTIONS (JAMIX), D’ LARGGE RECORDS (FRANK D NERO), AFOREVO RECORDS (NYELU), INGENIOUS NG (M TRILL), SUPER WAVEY RECORDS ( OBAWAVER, SURPRIZE, CANDI CHINNY, JAGABANTU MOOR). He also rendered consultation and promotional services to JATT INC Owned by DJ JIMMY JATT, playing key roles in the publicity of his phenomenal singles and videos for the groundbreaking album, ‘ THE DEFINITION ’, Nigeria’s 1st album by a DJ.
Along the years Elajoe has played integral roles in ground breaking events such as FUNKAROMA , RAP ATTACK , RHYTHM 93.7’s ‘BATTLE OF THE MCS’, LYRICIST LOUNGE 1 (with Guest appearance of Hip-hop Pioneer, GURU of U.S.A), LYRICIST LOUNGE 2, MTN EKAABO SHOW, G.A.M.E’s ‘THE MOVEMENT’ (1ST HIPHOP ANNIVERSARY IN NIGERIA), STORM 45 INDEPENDENCE EDITION, JAZZMAN OLOFIN ALBUM LAUNCH, IKECHUKWU ALBUM LAUNCH, STORM THE MIC 1 & 2, BIG BROTHER/CHANNEL O EVICTION PARTIES, MOTOROLA’S URBAN MASSIVE WITH CHANNEL O, CLASSIC DJS, DJ JIMMY JATT ALBUM LAUNCH , HENNESSEY ARTISTRY LAUNCH, LG’S KAROAKE COMPETITION ,TETMOSOL GIRL POWER UNLEASHED , I-REPRESENT INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY/FILM FESTIVAL, CITY PEOPLE’S CELEBRATION OF HIPHOP’s FEMALE Artistes, SOUTH SOUTH ECONOMIC SUMMIT TINAPA CALABAR, BUCKWYLD & BREATHLESS With 2FACE IDIBIA, ENIGMA VARIETY NIGHT, STR8 UP HIPHOP’s “STATE OF THE UNION” FORUM, RIMA AWARDS For RIMA FOUNDATION, GUINESS FLY WITH THE SUPER EAGLES CAMPAIGN, 5TH & 6TH BOLA TINUBU COLLOQUIUM, LAGOS STATE CARNIVAL, PULSE VIP NITE WITH LEGENDARY UK VJ/DJ, TIM WESTWOOD, MR & MRS NIGERIA INTERNATIONAL, FERON LINGERIE FASHION SHOW, 5TH EDITION of NIGERIAN BROADCASTERS MERIT AWARDS, BEN TV UK 10TH ANNIVERSARY, LOUD N’ PROUD, ONE NIGHT LIVE & UNPLUGGED, GLORIA IBRU & FRIENDS , RHYTM 93.7FM’s “FREESTYLE FURY”, NIGERIA GOODWILL AMBASSADOR AWARDS, MISS GOOD WILL AMBASSADOR BEAUTY PAGESNT, NIGEZIE TV 10TH ANNIVERSARY, NAKED WATERS, BUCKWYLD & BREATHLESS With 2FACE IDIBIA, TIWA SAVAGE & FLAVOUR, MAVINS’s DJ BIG N’s “BIG N BANGIN” Concert, NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE MUSIC BEACH CARNIVAL, GRAB THE IRON MIC, THE CORONATION, LOUD BASE: END OF THE WEAK NIGERIA, JUICE DELUXE SESSION’s SKATEBOARD & BMXING EVENT: “GIDI THROWDOWN”, RHYTHM 93.7 FM’s “THE KULTURE” EVENT, PGM CLUB’s “THIS IS HIPHOP LIVE”, ADAORABLE CHARMERS FASHION RUNWAY, CEO’s ROUND TABLE TALK, BATTLE OF THE YEAR NIGERIA, MARCHE DE LUXE, BUCKWYLD & BREATHLESS 10th ANNIVERSARY, AGEGE INTERNATIONAL TRADEFAIR, JUICE DELUXE SESSIONS SKATEBOARD & BMXING EVENT: RAD WHEELS, SALVATION ARMY’S CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS, RAP YOUR HOOD SHOW, PRE FELABRATION Party, COVERS AFRICA, ABUJA PLANTAIN FESTIVAL, AFRICA WOMEN IMPACT SUMMIT & AWARDS ABUJA amongst so many others.
Ambassador Elajoe Has Won Many Awards That Include 1st Ever HIP-HOP WORLD AWARDS For Best Rap Single By Duo For The Song, STREET HOP (Which He Featured In, Produced & Promoted) By Pioneer HipHop Collective, THOROUGHBREDS, Best Collaboration For The Song STYLEE By Pioneer DJ JIMMY JATT, MODE 9, 2 BABA & Himself Amongst Others. Recently He Made History As 1st Ever Recipient Of The ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE OF THE DECADE Award 2005-2015.
In 2006 He Made History By Being The 1st Music Coordinator/Director For The 1st BIG BROTHER NIGERIA REALITY TV SHOW, The Biggest Reality TV Show In Africa, Using This Medium To Promote African Especially Nigerian Music Across The African Continent And The World At Large. This Singular Move Was Instrumental In Propagating Nigeria’s Dominance In Music, Lifestyle & Pop Culture Across Africa & The World.
He Has Played Integral Roles, In Different Capacities, At Events Which Have Brought International awards Winning Superstars/Legends To Nigeria Such As GURU (RIP), TALIB KWELI, NAS, SALT N PEPA, DJ TIM WESTWOOD, LAURYN HILL, KRANIUM To Name A Few.
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