Tag: Music
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Blvckboy’s ‘Epiphany’ EP: A Testament to His Artistic Prowess and Genre-Bending Genius
Blvckboy Releases New EP “Epiphany” Blvckboy, born Gideon Gabriel in the heart of Abuja, Nigeria, is a prolific rapper, songwriter,and producer whose music engrosses enigmatic energy that keeps his listeners captivated.His music is textured, soulful, and unmistakably authentic. The artist has proven to bedifferent by mastering and including different genres into his this body of…
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Izztopik Releases “Remember” — A Soulful Story of Love, Loss, and Rediscovery
Nigerian singer and songwriter Izztopik unveils his deeply personal new single “Remember,” a heartfelt reflection on love, loss, and the journey back to self. Known for his unique blend of traditional African proverbs and contemporary storytelling, Izztopik delivers a track that is as emotionally raw as it is beautifully crafted. At its core, “Remember” is…
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Joyce Olong Unveils SOSEO — A 8-Track Odyssey Into The Soft & Sharp Edges Of Love
Eight years after her stunning debut Merci Beauté (2017), Nigerian singer-songwriter Joyce Olong returns with Soseo, a masterclass in introspective songwriting and emotional precision. More than just an EP, Soseo is a memoir in melody, one that finds Olong digging deeper into her vault of vulnerabilities — offering songs that confess, confront, and celebrate the…
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Buzzing Artist Ben Anansi Releases Afropiano Single “Diamonds Dancing”
“Diamonds Dancing” is a feel-good anthem born from a desire to bring the rhythm straight to the dance floor. In this track, I wanted to capture the essence of a lit Friday night out—where the energy is high, the vibes are immaculate, and the music moves you effortlessly. Together with producer T.U.C, we created a…
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Kizz Daniel, Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille Unite for new track titled “Police”
Award-winning artist Kizz Daniel kicks off his upcoming album with the release of the highly anticipated first single, ‘Police’, featuring the legendary six time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo and singer and songwriter, Johnny Drille. This marks the start of a fresh chapter for Kizz Daniel, setting the tone for his next era with an upbeat,…
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Can Nigeria Dream of Building A Coachella?
Every April, hundreds of thousands of people descend on the Coachella Valley in Indio, California. What brings all those people to a random, out-of-the-way desert? The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, more commonly called Coachella Festival or simply Coachella. It wasn’t always this successful, mega-festival: it actually started in October 1999 as a two-day…
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What It’s Really Like Being A Music Fan in Nigeria
As a Gen-Z babe, I entered my formative years in the early 2010s. My first foray into the social media world coincided with the advent of online fandoms, which quickly morphed into “stan Twitter”. In fact, my X account only exists because it was a way to keep up with other fans of the boyband…
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Marathon Unveils Emotionally-Charged Debut EP, Gold & Roses
Nigerian-born, South Africa-based singer-songwriter Marathon (real name Isaac Chukwuma) has officially released his long-anticipated debut extended play, Gold & Roses, a soulful and genre-bending body of work that blends Afrobeat, R&B, and pop with themes rooted in love, passion, and personal growth. Born in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, Marathon began his music journey at 15 and…
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3 Takeaways From Oxlade’s ‘OFA Deluxe.’
Oxlade is Afro-R&B at its core—sad, sultry, and spicy. His harmonies are celestial, and his vocals are a cheat code. Forget vibes; Afrobeats men have always known how to sing. Styl Plus, Banky W, Wande Coal…the list is endless. Oxlade is a direct descendant of the latter — celestial harmonies, ferocious falsetto, and lamba that…
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Where Are Afrobeats’ Female Producers?
From OJB Jezreel to Don Jazzy, Sarz to P.Priime, producers have always been the backbone of Afrobeats and the wider Nigerian music scene. But although we know what they bring to the game, producers have historically been under-celebrated, with one particular subgroup almost never being acknowledged: female producers. As Women’s History Month just concluded, WeTalkSound…