Superstar Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Zlatan Ibile had previously announced he would release an EP this year. The Omo Ologo crooner announced this after the successful release of his single “Omo Ologo.“
The EP which he titled “Omo Ologo” is now set for a Friday release. The EP which is expected to be a Hip-Hop project will be dropping on Friday, 28 April 2023.
What do we currently know about the EP?
The EP is set to be Zlatan’s first major project since the release of his last album “Resan“.
However, Zlatan has announced that the project will feature Rappers and industry mates, amongst whom we have the man of the moment, OdumoduBlvck who had previously dropped a record titled “Picanto” with Zlatan late last year.
Jeriq is also announced as one of the few features of the project. Zlatan had taken to his Instagram page to tease fans with clips from the studio session he had with both stars.
Although Zlatan is a hardcore rapper when he wants to be he is also a singer, this project seems to focus more on him being a rapper than a singer. However, the project is also set to feature some hardcore Eastern Nigeria instrumentation.
Sounds from both studio sessions he shared left fans with the joy of having him on something more cultural and yet hip-hop packed.
Conclusion
Zlatan has always been hard on all of his projects, so this is not supposed to be any less, however, production and instrumentation on the project are expected to take a crazy turn of surprise. We look forward to listening to what the sensational artist has in store for us on the project.
Known to be the voice of the youth, Ghanaian rapper Kwame Yesu has released first single for the year ADWUMA. This single follows Kwame Yesu’s 2022 releases, SuMoMi and ISSUES.
Riding on a drill beat produced by Ghanaian-German based producer Robin Rozay, Kwame Yesu explores the themes of hard work, courage and resilience, the qualities attributed to a young person hustling in the streets of Accra while being stereotyped by the Police.
Speaking about the ideation behind the record, Kwame Yesu recounts how a random police stop inspired ADWUMA.
According to him; “We got stopped and harassed by the police, stereotyped as hoodlums due to our looks and dread hairstyle. As a result of this incident, my team and myself kept talking about what had just happened. Before arriving at our destination, I had composed the melody for the hook and few rap lines. I later met up with my new found collaborator Robin Rozay a Ghanaian- German based producer for recording session and completed the record.”
Kwame Yesu forerunner of the Rebo Tribe collective is one of the fast-rising talents of his generation. The vibrant Ghanaian rapper/singer born Raymond Kyere also known as Astro Nyame or Big Ye is a Hiphop/Afrobeats recording & performing artist hailing from Akweteman (Alpha blondi), Ghana.
A rapper, writer, performer, and all-around artiste. He has been called many names and attributed to many things but a common factor in all this is how he has used music to change his life and share his experiences and story with the world. Life in the music industry is not easy to navigate but with the right plan, determination, and spirit, you can have your own way to the top. That has been the trajectory of Ghanaian-UK-based artist Jbee who has been carving a name for himself as one of the future music stars.
Growing up in a Ghanaian home where music was always blasting in the speakers, Jbee quickly grew an interest in music which would see him start freestyling and rapping at a very early age. Unlike his peers, freestyling was not just a phase like many young music lovers who would mimic their favorite artists. Jbee possessed unique skills that deserved to be heard by the world. Taking advantage of the resources and relationships with music personalities like Guilty Beatz around him, he started learning how to write and record his own songs. Years on, he would release his breakout single 4 Am in 2021. The single would go on to perform very well across music platforms and set Jbee up for a great start to his career. At just 19, the Ghanaian artiste currently has over 200 million streams across various music platforms.
JBee is a versatile artiste who flows well on Trap, drill, and Afro swing while combining his Ghanaian roots such as highlife and hiplife. Despite being an independent artiste, he continues to push himself to the limits to not only attain success but through his music amplify the stories of people that share the experience as he does. He has garnered followers and immense support across social media with followers in the hundreds of thousands on Instagram and Tiktok alone. With great storytelling skills, cadence, flow, and delivery, Jbee backed by passion, commitment and support is committed to being a force in the music industry with great years of longevity while attaining great heights in the industry. Albeit being the early days, he has a performance at the 02 Brixton under his belt, an official UK charts song which charted for weeks, a wireless performance, multiple appearances on top radio shows in the UK, and a MOBO nomination for Best New Comer. He has already kicked off 2023 on a high note by collaborating with fellow Ghanaian artiste Gyakie on their song Scar. With the song already making waves on TikTok, the song has been projected to be one of the biggest songs to come out of the country this year. With the massive reception the song is enjoying during its opening week, 2023 would be another year for the books for Jbee.
Watch the video for SCAR by Ghanaian Songstress Gyakie featuring Jbee
You can connect with Jbee on all social media platforms via the handle and stream his music on all music platforms. INSTAGRAM: @hoodstarjb and TWITTER: @1hoodstarJb
Flvme is gearing up to release a couple of projects soon and has been sharing snippets to get fans excited.
Over a week ago, the rapper/ singer was invited to The Modern Man for an in-depth interview about his life, music, and all the in-betweens, he dropped a few gems and is back to drop another. “Album of the year loading,” captioned Flvme as he shared his latest snippet on social media.
“I woke up this morning, thank you, Jesus.” he raps, “Now it’s time to get it going and get this cheese.”
Late in March, the rapper went live on his Instagram where he played a song with MagleraDoeBoy rapping on it, Flvme is believed to be behind the production. The song had the streets ablaze in anticipation of new music.
Nigerian rapper and Declan crooner OdumoduBlvck last night set the stage on fire at the just concluded Timeless concert held at TBS Lagos.
The rapper who has been enjoying heavy accolades and reception in Nigeria after the success of his mega-hit single Declan Rice, last night performed at the Davido Timeless concert in Lagos.
Odumodu who also performed at the Tiger Concert recently has been on a performance spree.
The singer who is currently teasing the release of his new song on social media has been a standout performer so far. He brings his heavy energy and presence to every show he performs at, making him one of the heavy stage killers that should be watched out for in the country.
His EP, Eziokwu Volume 1, is expected to drop sometime this year. The Rapper has teased a song he titled “Civilized” off the project. The song features Ghanaian-Romanian singer Wanlov The Kubolor.
Civilize features the usual Odumodu instrumentals, with heavy baseline and smart progressions. Although no date has been set for the EP to drop however fans have shared their excitement and are heavily anticipating the record.
OdumoduBlvck is also expected to feature on Zlatan Ibile’s incoming EP. A clip of both artists working on the song was shared on Zlatan’s main Instagram page recently.
OdumoduBlvck was also recently spotted in the studio with Nigerian-America Rapper, Wale. Appears we might be getting a joint from both rappers as well. Odumodu is definitely on his way to having a beautiful. One that will be for the books obviously.
It is okay to say, Odumodu is on his way to championing the biggest rap entrance to the Nigerian scene in a while. We look forward to seeing what he has in store for us.
Marco De Vil is a singer, songwriter, rapper, and model from Cape Town South Africa. The rising musician has signed a music management deal with Plus Two Seven Management after being discovered online.
After this, he used his music to showcase his determination to overcome adversity and provide hope to those facing similar challenges. He focuses on emotional vulnerability in the hopes of offering an escape for his fans who are feeling alone in their struggles.
The release of “Complicated” marks the next step on his journey in Marco’s musical journey. Through his passion and dedication to creating honest music, he can touch the heart of his listeners which has made him a rising artist to watch in the coming year.
“Life is short and it’s important to live it with purpose. We are only really blessed with three days- The day we are born, the day we find out why, and the day we die, so let’s make the most of it.” Marco adds.
“Complicated” dives deeper into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with toxic relationships. It represents the struggle of moving forward while still being tangled up in the memories and feelings of the past.
His latest single is available on all major streaming platforms
It’s Free State meets North West as the award-winning rapper duo, Stino Le Thwenny debut their new song and recruit MagleraDoeBoy.
Titled You Want Some More, the guys reminisce about their come-up and the barriers that stood in the way of their rise to the top. Not only that, but they also mention the need to stay humble, as well as the lengths haters go to sidetrack you.
The duo earned themselves an award for Best Remix at the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards for Mshimane 2.0. The following year at the SAHHAs, MDB was crowned Best Male and has now bagged a nomination at the Metro FM Music Awards.
The Klerksdorp emcee opens his verse with an interpolation of the chorus from Molemi’s song, Manong originallydelivered by HHP. While also addressing the cynics, he reminds us to stay the course and always keep rooted.
In the latest episode of Choppin It Up With Bhuda T, aka Zingah, MagleraDoeBoy is in a comfortable space to converse with the Cashtime alumni about music and self.
Since first hearing MagleraDoeBoy, I knew he was someone special. He has risen to great heights in a short space of time, known for his rugged style of rap infused with the Klerksdorp slang. MDB has become many people’s favorite topic of discussion in Hip Hop however, many of us don’t know him outside of his music.
Born Tokello Moyakhe, MDB grew up in the township of Klerksdorp (known as Maglera) and was exposed to poverty, violence, and criminal activities. This led him to deal drugs and ultimately, his arrest, and it was that life that would later spark his creativity, birthing a new generation of Motswako rap.
He was the Maglera doe boy before he was MagleraDoeBoy.
In his conversation with Bhuda T, MDB talks about his upbringing, how he began rapping, as well as the lessons he’s learned through the years. He breaks down his relationships with Cassper Nyovest and Khuli Chana, and the impact he has made in the industry within the past 3 years.
Maglera also speaks of always being real, the concept behind his album, Diaspora, as well as spirituality and how he sought to change for the better.
NB: there’s new music coming, a lot!
Without divulging any more of the conversation, watch it below:
The Nigerian Rap industry has always been a space to watch out for, with Nigeria producing artists almost as much as the United States does, anything less than great should not be expected from the industry. Who is the king that ran the streets and who currently runs the street?
One popular argument on the Nigerian music radar however has always been on who runs the street. Every year there is one new guy from somewhere in Lagos or any suburb running the streets.
In a more selective view, the topic of which rapper runs the streets is what I really care about. We’ve had rappers come and go. We’ve had some live landmarks that will last forever, while some have only enjoyed the fame without making much impact.
The issue of which rapper runs the street is one very big discussion that gets major rounds amongst music critics and enthusiasts in Nigeria.
BACK STORY: THE STREET KINGS
The King of The 2000s: Eedris Abdulkareem
Back in the day, during the early 2000’s there were quite a number of rappers doing their thing then, but one that stood out was EedrisAbdulkareem.
Eedris Abdulkareem is a Nigerian Hip-hop artiste who probably set the bar, the rapper was raised in Kano state in a polygamous home and was born to a father whose origin can be traced back to Osun State.
Eedris Abdulkareem came into the industry sometime in 1996, the rap genius rapped his way to the top, and became a sort of national treasure when he released his album “Jaga Jaga”.
The album featured his monster hit single Jaga Jaga, a song that set him against the then President of the Nigeria republic, President Olusegun Obasanjo. Although, the song will later get banned from being played on Radio by the then Federal government for its approach in reviewing the government at the time.
Eedris Abdulkareem was a king on many bases, he had beef with the President and released a fourth studio he titled “Letter To Mr President”, he also made a crazy show of power when he had issues with American hip-hop star, 50Cent in a plane over sitting arrangements. He had hits that kept the streets on lock. Eedris Abdulkareem was the king of the street in the early 2000s.
Mode9, is also another raw talent who had the streets under lock during Eedris’s reign. Mode 9 has a total of eight studio albums and five mixtapes which runs from 2004 to 2019.
DaGrin took over the airwaves towards the end of the 2000s, you wanna talk about impact? Then Da Grin should definitely come to mind. He is a legend in every way. The rapper whose sophomore album “CEO” will be the album that put him on everybody’s face had earlier released a previous album which flopped due to a lack of promotion.
Da Grin however had a short-lived career, however, before his death he had worked with stars like Y.Q, 9ice, M.I, Iceberg Slim, Omobaba, Terry G, Ms Chief, Owen G, K01, code, MISTAR DOLLAR, TMD entertainment, Omawumi, Chudy K, Bigiano, and Konga.
In 2010 he was nominated for the Nigerian Entertainment Awards for Best Album (C.E.O.), Hottest Single “Pon Pon Pon”, Best Rap Act and Best Collaboration with Vocals. His album C.E.O. (Chief Executive Omota English: Chief Executive Thug) won the Hip-hop World Award 2010 for “best rap album”.
The album produced generation hit singles such as “Pon Pon Pon”, and “Kondo“. His third studio “If I Die” which was released posthumously had hit single “If I Die”, which many believed was him telling us ahead of time of his apparent death.
For as long as Dagrin lived he had the street on lock, even after his death his music still upheld and kept the street live active. This was until the new king of the streets will come.
The 2010s: OLAMIDE
Although many will argue that he is still the king of the street, which is technically true because every king that has reigned after him, had to come through him. However, Olamide is not just a rapper but a multitalented artiste, music genius, music executive and talent manager.
From the streets to the ivy-league space, Olamide held it down everywhere. Olamide was the rapper who made everybody including the so-called posh rich kids turn to the street for their playlist.
Olamide came into the game differently, he knew where he was coming from and had a clear picture of where he wanted to be. His label YBNL has produced more than a hundred stars, both directly and indirectly. Olamide reigned supreme on the streets, and he literally decide who was next up every time.
From giving verses out to everybody who cared for one to executively producing tons of albums, the star was everywhere. He had multiple hit songs out in every music year and took home numerous awards yearly.
Olamide, during his early days, was perceived as one who stole the music archive of the Late Da Grin, they had a lot in common, but Olamide has proven that he had more to offer.
The likes of Naira Marley, Zlatan Ibile and LilKesh are all testaments of his prowess. Olamide has worked with virtually everybody in the industry, both rappers, singers and producers. He is a true Definition of a king.
Now
Right now, the street is controlled by princes, because the one true king still holds the key, however, stars like Zlatan, Naira Marley, portable, OdumoduBlvck and others are doing big things. we can only imagine what the future hold.
Nigerian rapper and label boss Olamide return with a smash hit titled “Trumpet“. The rapper who has been off the radar sometimes comes through with this beautiful tune.
Olamide was assisted by Africa’s Boyfriend himself Ckay. Ckay delivered the hook with his beautiful vocals.
Olamide who is currently gearing up to release what he described will be his last studio album, has been hinting at a possible retirement from actively recording music.
On the release of Trumpet, fans and music lovers alike have taken to social media to rally their support around the singer and his new record.
From the song, it was very easy to depict that Olamide is currently in album mode, because the deliveries and flow style on Trumpet is quite genius, although not something we’ve not seen the singer do before, however, the fact that he has been off the scene for a while coupled with the genius idea to have Ckay on the record has blown us all off.
It is also very notable to state that Olamide has definitely grown into a Big fish, his flows and delivery on this record depict him as a more mature boss, who enjoyed recording this song just as much as we enjoy listening to it.
Olamide’s vocals sounded really relaxed and carried extra peace and bliss with them.
While we look forward to listening to the “Unruly” album, we urge you to take out time to enjoy his last album and get ready to be blown off.
The album has also been said to feature big names such as Wizkid, Burna Boy and Wande Coal. Although the rumours have not been confirmed officially, the rapper has been spotted in the studio working with Wizkid and Wande Coal. He was recently featured on Wande Coal’s “Kpe Paso“.
