South Africa-based Nigeria lyricist Fyve Shinobi teams up with Producer/DJ Teck-Zilla for this one-off single “Personality Disorder” that aims to showcase the rapper’s pedigree as a student of the game.
Over pounding drum grooves and ominous strings provided by Teck, Fyve embodies the spirits of 8 emcees who have inspired him along the way and they range from the veterans to the new.
It starts off with the gruffness of the late great DMX, followed by the characteristic raspy Jadakiss. He takes us back to 96 with the legendary Biggie smalls before going off-kilter with Busta Rhymes’s untethered style.
Next up, he takes on the quirkiness of Slim Shady alongside his descriptive style before switching into some cocky dramatics à la Drake. To close it out he battles his inner demons with the help of K dot before solidifying the track with an all-out verbal assault from the renowned lyrical version of German engineering aka Canibus.
“Personality Disorder” is the precursor to the forthcoming mixtape ‘Scrolls Of A Shinobi’ by Fyve Shinobi and Teck-Zilla
Family Tree Allegedly In Trouble With The Taxman. Family Tree Records is in the news again and this time it’s not for who is signed to the label but rather the label tax issues. Family Tree Records is award-winning rapper Cassper Nyovest’s record label. Family Tree was launched in 2014 and is an independent record label, the stable was once home to rappers such as Nadia Nakai, Tshego and Chad the Don. At the present moment, Casper is the only artist that is signed to the label. According to a new report by newspaper City Press, Family Tree is not in the good books of the taxman.
According to a report by the publication, Casper’s stable is said to be owing income taxes which amount to R135 155.19 to the South African Revenue Services (SARS). It is reported that SARS has issued a final letter of demand to the award-winning rapper demanding that they settle the outstanding amount in 10 days if they fail to do so the company will be attached by Sars. The taxman is notorious for coming after the famous faces of South Africa recently Zahara was also in trouble with the taxman and almost faced arrest. Cassper has been mum on the report this is probably why Cassper doesn’t want to reveal much about his assets especially when it comes to his cars.
This is not Casper’s first time running into trouble with the taxman a few years ago the rapper found himself in trouble with the taxman over unpaid taxes amounting to R12.9 million. One would have assumed that Casper by now would have been more educated when it comes to matters of SARS and avoid trouble. During his interview on Somizi Mhlongo’s cooking talk show had spoke about his experience of being in trouble with the taxman. The fault is not with SARS problem for me it starts with the education because you go to school and you don’t get taught about tax and you are supposed to and then one day they send you a letter to say “bro you are owing. “All I kept thinking was ‘yoh Cassper Nyovest on the front page.” I was just thinking of the day my cars were in a truck,” shared Cassper.
In 2019, the rapper admitted that he had a tough year financially and got candid with his fanbase about SARS coming down on him hard. He also shared that his Fill Up Moses Mabhida concert also left him in debt. “Even this year. Probably my toughest financial year in a looooooong while. Mabhida hurt my pockets and then the tax man also came down on me but God still made a way,” tweeted Cassper at the time.
Watch! A-Reece Takes Fans Behind The Making Of Upcoming Album With Jay Jody. A-Reece fans were in for a super treat this Friday as the rapper announced that finally his joint album with his brother Jay Jody is done. In celebration of the album finally being done the rappers shared a video of the scenes of the making of the album. The clip shows the guys in the studio working hard on creating new magic, the visuals were or shot by Saya Creatives who are usually the ones behind the lenses on several of Reece’s projects. Fans have been waiting for the brothers to finally release this project that they have been hinting at. In September they released a track called ridiculous under the name ‘blue tape’, this was when fans started to expect a joint project from them.
For the project, A-Reece and Jay Jody worked with producers Iceman Beatz and tkay10staxx. It will be interesting to see what direction the brothers take on the album as they both can speak on personal tragedy, or they could go with something more up tune especially considering it is summer and the fans are looking to get groovy with the music a bit. One thing is certain though both areas and changes will bring their A-game when in terms of flow and bars, the two are known to be stellar rappers and fans have high expectations. It will be interesting to see how the rappers also merge their styles on the project.
There has been no word as to when the highly anticipated album will drop, fans will certainly have to keep on their toes when it comes to the release date. The idea for the album was birthed in August after Jay Jody told the award-winning rapper that they should work on an album or something. They wasted no time as in September they dropped Ridiculous, where they deliver a few shots at the game. It’s now October and the album is done, a clear sign that fans could expect the release to happen before the year ends.
A-Reece recently celebrated the anniversaries of his projects Paradise turned 5, From Me to You and Only You turned 4, And I’m only 21 turned 3. A-Reece shared the moment with his supporters who have been riding with him on his musical voyage. “wow… to many more! a special musical voyage to remember forever all thanks to the real supporters,” tweeted A-Reece. Fans of A-Reece known as the Slimes recently had a victory with word from A-Reece’s camp that the rapper would be submitting his music for awards consideration.
While at a gig over the weekend, Kid X informed Makwa that the song Mtano Muntu has reached platinum status. That alone was enough for Kid X to label “Makwa A Living Legend”. Makwa, a prominent hip hop music producer, was featured on the song, which was published years ago and his works have done wonders since then. Not everyone sorely believes that Makwa The Producer deserves a fine share of the “MtanoMuntu” Plaque. Nevertheless, Makwa explains why he’s never owned plaques despite being a Diamond And Platinum Selling Producer.
Following the song’s most recent success, the father of one chose to present the producer with his plaque at a concert. Kid X applauded everyone who committed to the song’s popularity, which has received over 3 million views on YouTube since its debut in 2018.
Mnan’ Omuntu is a love song having a Hip Hop, Soul, and Maskandi flavor to it. Since it is a remake of their original smash single of the same name, the song produced a very familiar sensation. Kid X delivers this great piece with Makwa Beats on the hook and handles the production himself.
Kid X raps on Mtan’ Omuntu about his love for the woman in his life. We get to hear him refine and genuinely get vulnerable and tell her how he truly feels as he tries to pursue her. Kid X demonstrated his variety and potential as an artist who creates more than music in this song, which is a significant departure from Aunty. In addition, the fans have reacted positively, with the majority applauding Kid X’s cadence and melody.
However, in the thick of the backstage tussles over money and split sheets, Makwa kept delivering success after hit, assisting Kid X in re-establishing his sound in his new enterprise as part-owner of RapLyf Records. It’s a journey that is so deserving to have the “Living Legend” status. His works clearly echo what he has done for the SA hip hop space.
Above all, the song was a smash hit in South Africa, selling over half a million copies. The track has continued to play at some of the country’s most prestigious festivals and concerts throughout the years. What sets the song apart is its outstanding blend of soul, jazz, and R&B songs with a classic flavor.
“This should’ve been one of my plaques but it is my first plaque out of all the HITS I made. They told me to buy it but I refused for a long time until my brother @KiDXsa pull up with one for me. MtanoMuntu went Platinum Raising hands @KiDXsa thank You big bro”.
“Last night was monumental. I brought out my bro @only1makwa to surprise him with his plaque and the news that #MntanoMuntuIsPlatinum. I can’t begin to express how grateful I am for this moment. Thank you mojita for producing and featuring on my first platinum plaque. Thank you to ama grootmaan @shwinomtekhala for their blessing and amazing contribution. Thank you to my broers at Raplyf for their priceless contribution to my journey and career. Thank you to every single radio station and TV channel that has helped spread the music,” the music artist said.
“Thank you to @omfilmssa (@ofentsemwase & @nelisiwemwase) for the amazing visuals that propelled this song to these great heights. Thank you to the entire team at @sonymusicafrica for riding with the boy and doing everything to make this possible. Thank you to my broer @kash_sa for the countless effort he put into making this record and video come together. Thank you to my fans, every single person who streamed, downloaded, liked, shared, referred this song to the next person. You all contributed to this priceless moment. I’m eternally grateful.”
DJ Double D Opens Assault Case Against Da Les And Cuts Ties With Him! In a wake of shocking and unpleasant news, DJ Double D released an official statement indicating that he will be cutting ties with Da Les. This came after the prominent South African DJ claimed that he was assaulted by the well-decorated SA Hip hop chanter. There is a video of the assault that is doing the rounds on social media and at the time of writing it is still unclear what triggers this unfortunate incident.
The two prominent figures in the SA Hip hop industry have been working well together in the past years. His firm, North Side DJ Tool, hip-hop DJ Double D has helped to shape and transform the music industry scenario by giving a platform that has been assisting and nurturing young artists and producers in a huge manner.
This clearly shows how big he is in the hip hop game, and working with Da Les has been a good addition to his craft.
Their vibrant project came out last year when they produced an album Caution To The Wild that shook the airwaves and caught the SA hip hop audiences by storm. However, this recent debacle between the two will not sit well with most stakeholders in the SA Hip hop game.
Doubled D stated that he does not want to discuss the situation because he needs time to recover from the horrific event and asked everyone to respect this situation as he want the matter to be resolved in a professional manner.
“I would like to confirm that I will be cutting all ties with @2freshles I kindly ask everyone to respect my privacy during this tough time. I will continue to work through my own company Mount Blanc Media & would like to assure all my other clients that we continue as normal,” he tweeted.
As it stands, there are more questions than answers in regards to this issue, and most fans of these two prominent music figures have been trying to make sense of this whole situation. Despite the fact that the DJ did not go into depth about what happened, several of his followers have expressed their support in the comments area on his Twitter post including DJ Zan-D and Sean Pages.
“You’ve been brothers for so long, I’m sure you guys can handle this differently. Anyway I hope you’re ok bro!,” Zan D reacted whilst Sean Pages tried to find a bit of humor in the situation.
He currently serves as the CEO of TASCK – a creative agency committed to changing the world with electrifying ideas that creates visibility for individuals and organisations.
Nigeria 29th October 2021 – M.I Abaga – Africa’s #1 rap artist has been named creative director of Vault Hill, overseeing the creative direction of the human-centric metaverse and NFT marketplace product lines of the organisation. M.I Abaga will take a “hands-on approach” working closely with the product and growth teams at Vault Hill to build a metaverse designed to make you feel more human.
M.I Abaga is a multi-award winning rap artist with an impeccable track record not just as a creative, but also as a leader. Having started off as a rap artist with Chocolate City, a record label based in Nigeria, he rose to become the CEO of the label where he spearheaded a major partnership with Warner Music Group.
The partnership brought more exposure to the African music scene and created a platform where African talents could showcase themselves to the world. He currently serves as the CEO of TASCK – a creative agency committed to changing the world with electrifying ideas that creates visibility for individuals and organisations.
“The addition of M.I Abaga to our executive team is a step in the right direction to pivot our brand and metaverse for growth, foster our culture, values and ethos as an organisation”. Jimi Daodu, Vault Hill’s CEO said. “His charisma, poetic vision and creativity are the qualities that make him perfect for us at Vault Hill. M.I Abaga was a natural choice for us, we are pleased to have him on board and we look forward to what is to come”.
With a passion fused with creativity and technology, M.I Abaga was part of the Binance 100 Creators campaign that promoted innovative creators from around the world and showcased NFT pieces across different cultures. By joining Vault Hill, M.I Abaga has taken a step further in becoming a true ambassador of innovation in the creative space.
M.I Abaga said “In the age of digitization and cutting edge technology, creativity in business precipitates uniqueness and I am honoured to be joining Vault Hill as the Creative Director. Together we will transform the way humans interact in a virtual world”
As Vault Hill works towards launching both its Metaverse and NFT marketplace, M.I Abaga is well-positioned to lead the creative direction of these product lines and also serve as a bridge between the organisation and creatives globally.
Vault Hill aims to create the first extended reality metaverse focusing on themes of the basic human instincts, such as curiosity, imagination, community, idealism, vitality, romance, and play. M.I Abaga’s creativity and public image will go a long way in bringing this to fruition.
Lucasraps Reveals Why Some Of The Best Rappers Come From KZN. Some of the countries hottest rappers hail from KwaZulu Natal, the spotlight has definitely been on the 031 in 2021. One of the hottest SA Hip Hop acts at the moment, Blxckie hails from the coastal province. It will always be a battle as to which province has produced the hottest rappers. The ongoing debate always sparks some interesting comments on the streets. Recently Lucasraps who hails from KZN recently weighed in on the hot debate after a Twitter user asked, why do the best rappers hail from KZN or PTA.
Lucasraps is proud of hailing from the province and despite him staying in the City Of Gold, he knows where his roots are. The rapper even titled his debut album, 031 To The World. Lucasraps shared the secret as to why the province has such talented artists. According to the Slide hitmaker, the secret is in the water, as he claims that there is something different in it. “The water in Durban is just different,” remarked the rapper. One Twitter user claimed that may be the cause for all the heat in KZN is because the rappers all sleep in jeans.
Rapper Loki, who is signed to K.O’s record label Skhanda World remarked that high expectations are a thing in KZN and the bar is very high. “High expectations is part of the culture in KZN …if you’re lame , sok’tshela,” said Loki. The debate of where the best rappers hail will always get people talking, other Twitter users argued that artists only make it to the mainstream when they move to Johannesburg. This could be possibly true as Lucasraps himself made it after he made the big move to Jozi. Lucasraps lied his way to the big city, the young rapper at the time was recording music with DJ Maphorisa. Lucasraps lied to the hit producer about his parents granting him permission to move to Johannesburg, but this was not the case. Luckily Lucasraps’ parents managed to forgive him.
Blxckie has also admitted that moving to Joburg helped his career, in an interview with Breakroom Africa, Blxckie revealed that he might have not made had he not have been ‘stuck’ in Joburg. Blxckie found himself in Joburg when the national lockdown was placed last year in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. “If I had any chance of making it, I needed to be in Joburg. It’s where all the other artists and producers are and everything just happens at a faster pace if you have the drive and work ethic,” shared Blxckie with the publication.
Gifted Zambian rap artist, Bow Chase thrills his fans with a new astounding record called “No Stress“, as one of 2021 debut singles, which is a potential hit jam, very easy to the ears, the rapper, took out his time, to compose this record dope record produced by Sokatowa Beats.
Bow Chase, came through with this number, after serving fans with “Belegede” featuring the king Slapdee. All he does is to be giving fans good music, without resting, showing them that music is in his DNA and no one can take it away from him..
Samuel Adu Frimpong, widely known as Medikal who got remanded for 5 days after brandishing a gun on social media has reportedly been granted a GHc100,000 bail by the court with one surety.
Medikal was arrested on Thursday night by the police for brandishing a gun in a viral video sighted on social media. He was arraigned before the court for five days at the Ankaful Maximum Prison in the Central region.
Earlier, it was reported that the rapper has been replaced by the Lynx Entertainment signee, Kuami Eugene for the Suncity Fest’21 musical concert in Sunyani.
He was billed along with Kelvyn Boy but unfortunately, organizers had to postpone the show due to Medikal’s current predicament.
Loose Kaynon has taken the long road to reach this zenith. An Edo State indigene bred in Kaduna State, he came to Lagos as a teenager in the early 2000s. Since he released his impressive debut album on Chocolate City, he has co-founded 100 Crowns with his friend and partner-in-crime, AQ and they have launched the now successful career of Blaqbonez.
He also swapped his role at Chocolate City for being an Exec at AFRICORI. On August 28, 2021, he got married to his heartthrob. Long story short, Loose Kaynon is winning – and so is Joakin Ikazoboh. But before all of these, he created Wax Lyrical, a performance platform for Rap music, which used to be held at Koko Lounge.
In every way, he is an OG, who is loved and respected by many. In 2018, he released Crown, a collaborative album with AQ and it was nominated for Best Rap Album at the Headies. Due to his beard and alpha male traits, he walks into a room and everybody takes notice. He also talks confidently and swaggers with purpose.
If you know him and his story, you will understand the long, gruesome route that brought him to this point. For these reasons, you will understand why his latest album is titled, Survivor’s Remorse.
