Tag: Afrobeats
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Rising star Two Tapp collabs with Portable on summer jam, “Yo Fam”
British-Nigerian rapper ,Two Tapp who likes to refer to himself as an “Amadrillo” (A fusion of Drill & Amapiano) artist, raps with a sense of certainty. He has received praise for his incisive style that weaves multilayered narratives around his upbringing and life experiences as well as his thoughts on urban life, street culture, self-appreciation,…
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Simi releases new album “Lost and Found”
Acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter Simi has released her latest album, “Lost and Found“, a 14-track masterpiece that showcases her remarkable vocal talent and artistic growth. “Lost and Found” is a deeply personal project that explores themes of self-discovery, love, and women empowerment. Simi’s unique vocals shine throughout the album, blending seamlessly with featured artists such as…
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AI Has Come For Music Too
The entry of AI into the music industry has changed how music is created, distributed, and consumed.
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Consumption of K-POP in Nigeria and its Infusion with Afrobeats
You can’t talk about the greatest exports from South Korea without mentioning K-POP, the disyllabic representation of Korean Popular Music. Already rooted in South Korean culture, it’s a mix of different genres and sounds like reggae, country, hip/hop, rock, jazz, R&B, etc. Although it became popular in the 2000s, it has become a global phenomenon…
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Artistes and A&Rs: A Match Made in Hell?
Hate to see you happy if I’m not the one driving When you think of global duos in troublesome and toxic relationships, what names come to mind? Rick and Morty? Tom and Jerry? Ronaldo and Messi? Shrek and Donkey? Wizkid and Davido? Drake and Kendrick? In all honesty, the list is endless. I’ll raise you…
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Why Having Songwriters Doesn’t Diminish an Artist’s Talent
Wizkid’s tweet about Davido “being an influencer with a songwriter” is not the insult he thinks it is. It’s time to dispel the misconception that employing songwriters detracts from an artist’s talent or credibility. In this article, we discuss why hiring a songwriter should be viewed as a natural part of the creative process in…
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Interview: F3line Welcomes You to a World of Emotions with Hopeless Romantic
Life is in stages, people are in phases, and F3line just wants to make you feel it all. The Akwa-Ibom-born and raised songstress, real name – Etietop Bassey Utin – is one whose journey is as unique as it gets; going from a suspension in university to modelling, before a chance meeting with Jimmi Abduls…
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Dagrin:14 Years Gone, Forever Remembered
As we reflect on the 14 years since Dagrin’s passing, we reached out to various figures in the music industry to share their favourite memories of Dagrin and the songs that continue to resonate with them.
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Top 10 Projects to Expect in 2024
From Tems to Wizkid to Ayra Starr and Fireboy, here’s a list of some of the most anticipated music releases of the year. Dive in to see which of your faves might be dropping soon!
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Afrobeats Cannot Be the Antagonist in Its Own Story
However long we’ve come, the road still needs coverage, and that walk is even longer than the journey already covered.