CLEFBARS is a Rapper/Singer/Producer/Songwriter 20 years of age with musical influences from all sorts of genres. He manages to blend the different genres to produce his sweet brand of music.
Feeling my way is a mid tempo song still suitable for the clubs and Clef has many more singles in store, as he is about to give a musical journey that will not easily be forgotten
Rich and Famous: that’s what everyone aspires to be; the cameras flashing, fans screaming, crowd cheering on, superstar status… it goes on and on.
X3M Music singer Praiz pretty much sums it all up on his new single aptly titled "Rich and famous", probably his best vocal delivery so far. The talented act sings "When I become rich and famous, all these faces will know who I am because I’ll be a superstar".
After two successful singles which has duly earned him international exposure, it’s safe to say he’s on that path already, inching his way to the all grandeur celebrity status.
"When I heard the song, I immediately gave it thumbs up, his vocal delivery on this track is a strong reminder of why I signed him", C.E.O of X3M Group, Steve Babaeko says.
Produced by the very gifted Cobhams Asuquo, "Rich and Famous" will easily inspire both the young and old, as everyone hopes to live that life someday.
This song sort of reminds me of Bruno Mars and B.O.B's "I Want To Be A Billionaire".
Rising act - Pelli has emerged with fresh materials, abundance of talent, fresh energy, and a serious passion to take over the urban music scene.
Presently poised as the next big thing in music with the release of his latest offering "Dance (Mumu Urself)" already enjoying massive radio airplay in Nigeria, Pelli says he is more than ready to take over the Nigerian music scene with his unique style of music.
Signed to Raindrop music, Pelli’s new single reveals he is a diverse artiste with versatility that is second to none. And his yet untitled debut album will show that he has a lot to offer lovers of good music with songs that reveal the intelligence of a natural songwriter.
It hasn’t always been rosy for Chike Uffundu A.K.A Pelli whose music career saw him go through the phase of miming to his favorite music bands to enrolling for Mr. Heartland pageant: (where he emerged the first runner up). After a few years, the political science graduate of the Imo State University moved to Lagos and actively started recording and writing new songs. He enrolled and won the first edition of 'Do Your Thing': a talent hunt held in Lagos.
In 2011, he signed to Raindrop Music and released his first single “Turn Her on” in April 2012. And now, after months of working hard to find his voice again, the ladies’ man is back in full circulation, getting ready to take over the music scene with his second body of work. “Dance”.
With two singles already rocking radioland, and a video (for Dance) already on the way, Pelli says he’s grabbing 2012 with both arms, putting his best foot forward to make sure he records a spectacular outing this year.
"I’ve practically been living in the studios for months now", says Pelli, who recently signed up with Lagos-based label Raindrop Music. "It’s been a period of mixed blessings; I’m glad I’m getting such amazing support for my career, and I’m humbled by the growth I’ve recorded since the release of Dance”.
"We’re thinking outside the box", he says. "And that will reflect in everything you see Pelli involved in from my style, to the music, the videos and performances".
Ace graphic artist, James ‘Abinibi’ Alabi may be charting a new course with the recent launch of SKILLZ MAGAZINE – a multimedia magazine and a first of its kind on this part of the continent. It focuses on Creative Arts, Graphic Design, Web Design/Development, Cinematography, Photography and InfoTech.
Skillz Magazine boasts of a team of professionals from various creative fields including writing, photography, 3D, graphic/web designs, programming and videography. Readers are to brace themselves for a fresh experience through a world of info and edu-tainment.
“This magazine is a dream-come-through for me; I have a lot of ideas and tricks of the art that I have always wanted to share. Aside my periodic tutorials at Abinibi Academy, this magazine will reach a wider audience and that’s fulfillment to me”, says James Alabi, the publisher.
The editorial team of the Skillz magazine has promised a monthly production of new and incisive contents that will keep readers abreast with the happenings and activities within and around the creative industry.
Nigerian pop star Wizkid has added another feather to his cap.
Fresh from an amazing performance at the EME UK tour, which was rated world class, the best selling artist was announced winner of the Best International Act (Africa) at the BET awards in New York on Sunday July 1, 2012 beating heavy weights Camp Mulla (Kenya), Ice Prince (Nigeria), Lira (South Africa) and Mokobe (Mali) .
Wizzy and Sarkodie from Ghana came out tops and received a joint award prize in the same category.
"I feel blessed and I am thankful to God for making all of this happens. Thank God for my EME fam, it's a blessing to be part of an amazing team. Everyone I've worked with, everyone who has supported me in one way or the other, God bless you. To my fans who keep me going, thanks for the love. Thanks to my family for believing in me and letting me live my dreams. Special thanks to everyone at BET. I'm truly honored", Wizkid says.
The event was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Since the release of his debut album ‘Superstar’ (2011) Wizkid has had a fantastic run; winning a MOBO Award, signing up with Akon’s Konvict Music and touring Nigeria and the UK. The long anticipated EME US tour begins on American Independence day, Wednesday, July 4 and ends on Sunday September 2, 2012.
According to the label heads, the tour will cover nine states in North America including New York, Chicago, Texas, and Atlanta.
Banky W, Wizkid, Skales, Rotimi, XO and other EME stars will also touchdown in the Canadian cities of Toronto and Halifax.
Born Elohor Eva Alordiah (August 13), Eva is a Nigerian rapper, dancer, creative writer and photography model from Delta State. She was born in Abuja Nigeria but travelled around the country as a child, from Asaba to Minna Niger state and then finally settling with her family in Lagos Nigeria.
After graduating from Secondary school in 2004, she decided to pursue a career in music/entertainment. Teddy Esosa introduced her to Zdon Paporella who helped her understand the music business. But with an admission into Bowen University to study Computer Science, she decided to put music on hold, and bagged a degree.
While in the University, the inner workings of music making became her passion. She showed flair and ingenuity with music and finally settled to record as song with Tha Suspect of Capital Hill records in 2008. The song, titled "I dey Play" featured Tha Suspect and was inspired by M.I's single, Safe. With good follow up and excellent reviews from the critics, the song went on to receive radio play and created a much needed awareness for the brand that is “Eva”.
Late in 2009, her collaboration with 'Str8buttah' churned out the rap single "Make em say" which is featured on their "Illastr8 II" mix-tape and successfully crowned Eva as a lyrical rapper to be reckoned with by her counterparts. Same year, she featured on Cartiair's single "Owo ati Swagger" which went on to be nominated in the Hip-hop World Awards and the Soundcity Music Video Award shows.
Eva has had several collaborations: ID Cabasa, Knighthouse, Kel, Cartiair, Beazy, Tha Suspect, M.I, Show Dem Camp, eLDee, CONtradiction, Sasha, Mocheddah, BEZ, P-Square, to mention a few.
She was featured in the song ‘Shake it’ off the Invasion album by Africa’s favourite duo Psquare and then again in ‘Supersun remix’ by Bez, which also features Iceprine and eLDee. The song which was produced by Award winning producer Cohbams Asuquo, saw Eva in another light, showing us again how versatile and musical she really is.
Eva has worked with several talented producers from Sossick to SarZ, Tintin, eLDee, Gray Jon’z, M.I, TK, and more. With an increasing anticipation from the fans, Eva released the single "Relentless" on April 1st 2010. Following the release of the single, she was hailed as the Female rapper to watch out for. With a budding fan base and a good following on social media sites, and constant “Eva related search strings” there’s no stopping the young talented rapper as the world aligns to embrace the mobile/web based collaboration age.
In 2010, “Bella Naija” reviewed her as one to be watched.
The 'ThisDay' newspaper went on to hail her as the Future of Music.
2011 also saw her creative writing prowess recognized, Eva was granted her own column in the ThisDay newspapers, a national daily in Nigeria. The column which she titled "My undecided State of Mind' is published in the papers every Friday. In it, she takes readers on a thrilling, suspense filled ride with short stories week after week.
Eva was nominated for “Best Rap Act” Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2011, and won the award for “Best Female Rap” at the Exquisite Lady Of the Year Awards (ELOY)
In 2011, Eva announced the release of her first body of work "the GIGO EP" and called it -'her pet project to the fans before her debut album is released'
The first single off the EP titled 'Down Low' features Shank and was produced by TinTin. Following the success of the single, the second Single "I Done Did it" produced by award winning Producer of the year, Sossick was released gaining instant attention and acceptance. It went on to be rated on Top Ten countdowns on radios, getting to #1 on the MTN top 10 Nigeria Countdown, and staying #3 for several weeks. “I Done Did it” has grabbed grand reviews from critics and immediately stamps Eva with the tag -Highly Rated Female Rapper in the Nigerian music scene. Critics hailed it as the best rap song from a female rapper, DJs rated it as a must play.
She released the GIGO EP as a complete project for FREE download in November 2011 and it has gone on to be rated the best collection so far from a female rapper in Nigeria. With the release of this pre-album project, the growing Eva fan base has obviously been on the increase. The hashtag #GIGO was trending on popular Social networking site Twitter and is still a tweet worthy topic, the fans can’t stop tweeting lyrics off songs on the E.P.
Production credits on the EP go to Award winning producer of the year, Sossick and seasoned producers, Tintin, Gray Jon’z, and BigFoot of Mircwox. The EP also features collaborations with Saucekid, Basket Mouth, Ikechukwu, Shank and Chi Gurl.
Eva was featured in the 2011 BET Hiphop Awards Cypher which gained for her some International recognition and had the fans ranking her amongst the best rappers from Nigeria.
She weent on to be cast amongst top musical entertainers for the 2011 Ovation Red Carol which also features Wizkid, Waje, Chidinma, Iceprince, Segun Obe, Y.Q, Jaywon to list a few.
Eva who says performing for her is therapeutic and always exciting, has shown off her entertaining prowess in different concerts and events across the country. Her stage craft is always electrifying. Performances stretch an endless list. The most recognizable shows would be, but not limited to:
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