TALES FROM THE GHETTO: “YOU CAN PUT THE BLAME ON ME”

We thought it was best to get home as soon as we could, and park the car before Michael’s father returns. I could have sworn there was a Police checkpoint at the exit side of Liverpool Bridge, but for some weird reasons, the Policemen were not there when we were leaving Apapa. If we would have gotten home before Michael’s dad, the several stops to refill the car’s radiator obstructed our plans. At a point, we used a 25litre rubber, meant for fuel, to fetch water along the road. This has got to be my most dramatic day ever.

MR 2KAY'S 40/40 LONDON TOUR VIDEO CLIP

Grafton Records' artiste, Mr 2Kay hit the UK recently and was hosted at London club Guvnor bar club 40/40. The artiste is still in the UK promoting the release of his "Bubugaga Remix". The song officially drops on iTunes this January 19, 2014.
Meanwhile, popular Paris based DJ and producer Nabalistick made an electrifying dance mix of "Bubugaga", you might want to download it HERE already.

See a short clip of 2Kay's performance at Club 40/40 on Saturday, January 11, 2014... The turnout was massive and in one of the pictures, you can tell 2Kay really enjoyed himself.

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WATCH VIDEO: E-GENT DROPS "IROKO" VIDEO

Egenti Washington Maduka Young started to make music in his early days. In 2001, he teamed up with his friends to form a group called H.O.T Bonez. They were based in Orile-Iganmu, Surulere - Lagos. In due time, he broke out to pursue his dream as 'Young Dinero'. Today he is simply known as E-Gent.

The singer who started as a hardcore rapper, later switched to explore other genres of the music art. According to him, the zeal to touch more people with his music explains the switch. "I believe music is a tool for communication and it will only be fair for everybody to understand and relate with my music, that is why I am in this business", he says.

Just released is his new single and video titled "Iroko". It is a mild reggae song with a bounce that will still get one moving. Explaining the message behind the song, E-Gent says, "let's just say it is my way to let 'that special girl' know how she makes me feel".

E-Gent is signed to Gabson Management, a U.K based entertainment outfit.

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VIDEO: DBANJ GETS MOBBED ON STAGE

Entertainer, D'Banj made his first Hennessy Artistry club appearance in Lagos on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Club Uno, located on Allen Avenue, Lagos. Female fans went wild with excitement as he performed with International R&B singer, J Sol.

Dbanj had the flock of ladies coming from all angles of the club to get a feel of his music. They didn't only come to watch him, they also got on stage in their numbers to dance to some of his greatest hits like "Suddenly", "Tongolo", "Fall In Love" and "Oliver Twist" a host of other hit songs.

Other performances of the evening include Phyno and Pucado who kicked off the party in preparation for a wild night.

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http://youtu.be/MaMCzwdvrGQ

HIP TV ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF 24-HOUR DSTV CHANNEL

Smooth Promotions, the producers of Hip TV, the urbane music and lifestyle show today announced a major development.

The popular entertainment brand will launch as a full-fledged 24-hour channel on the DSTV platform, broadcasting to over 40 countries in Africa, according to founder and executive producer Ayo Animashaun.

Hip TV was founded in 2007, as a broadcast platform for Hip Hop World Magazine, the most respected music magazines on the continent.

Animashaun, who set up the Hip Hop World brand in 1995 at 25, says the coming of Hip TV Channel is more than a dream come true.

"We’ve worked on this for years, many years’ he says. ‘And I’m humbled, grateful, excited, nervous, and fulfilled that we’re finally going to deliver our own channel, a hundred percent Nigerian property to the world. At Smooth Promotions, we have a mandate to deliver the best possible content to our audiences on all platforms. Everyone knows our magazine, which is our print platform. We’re presently online with our websites and weekly issues. We’re also kicking off a 24-hour radio service called Street Hop. And after six years, it’s gratifying to be able to say you will soon be able to tune in to our own proudly Nigerian channel."

He continues, “It means a lot of work and a lot of responsibility to us. For many years, we have nurtured our own idea of how entertainment, music and lifestyle programming should be. It's not time for so much talk but time to walk the walk and we are very excited about the huge opportunity to be in millions of homes, not only in Nigeria but across the continent. We are confident we will bring something refreshing to the table.”

Hip TV is expected to go live later this year, after a launch event with details to be announced soon. The channel, Animashaun says, will combine news, trends and lifestyle reporting, with the regular programming Hip TV has come to be known for. “We’re keeping all the regulars, all the segments like Dead Curious, Hip TV Specials, I thought you knew, Caught Out there, and many others. But we’re also working day and night to finish out new concepts that’ll titillate.”

Hip TV studios will be located in Lagos and London, with roving reporters and analysts around the world.

Hip TV is an urban contemporary music and lifestyle channel that was borne out of the need to create rich, unusual content for television viewers across Africa and beyond; something more than mere video rotation. This need birthed a music and lifestyle package; created to educate as well as inform the teeming music lovers who don’t want to miss a thing.

Six years later, Hip TV has grown to become by far the number one music content producer in Nigeria boasting of over 600 hours of programming per annum. Hip TV is also the first and only TV channel in Nigeria to stream 24hour live content on its website.

The core target of the channel ranges from 16-40.

Buttons Couture Presents: 'Road to Bravitude'

As premium fashion-art label Buttons Couture prepares to launch its 2013 collection titled Bravitude, the fashion industry and fashion lovers everywhere will be treated to a peek into the process behind the launch through a docu-series tagged ‘Road to Bravitude’.

The series chronicles the journey to the creation of Bravitude collection, giving us a glimpse into spirit and process that embodies the unconventionality of the Bravitude brand, while showcasing milestones such as the fittings with the collection’s celebrity ambassadors such as hip-hop royalty Ice Prince, Superstar DJ Xclusive, and R&B heartthrob Dipp among a host of other superstars.

The first episode of the Road to Bravitude series takes us through the fitting process for Ice Prince’s ensemble piece, showing us the combination style and disregard for convention that Bravitude stands for.

Following the past few weeks of achievements which has seen the Bravitude cross over into the Urban Dictionary, as well as the massive social media ruckus from the various definitions of the Bravitude which garnered over 20,000 impressions Top trending Topic Nationwide on twitter for Weeks, the Bravitude name is no longer simply a title for the collection, but has become a term which describes the essence of strength, youth, style, and creativity.

The Road to Bravitude takes us through an amazing journey in order to share and witness in the rare experience behind the birth of the most creative and exciting collection that the Nigerian fashion industry has encountered in a very long time.

Stick with us on Road to unveiling Bravitude The 2013 Collection.

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"STORY" BY TOKUNBO CHORD, SON OF THE LEGENDARY JIDE CHORD

 The first time most of us heard from Tokunbo Akinwunmi a.k.a Tokunbo Chord, (now 23) was in 2011 when he released his debut single, "Omoge" featuring Kida Kudz. This song may not have garnered expected buzz for him but some music lovers that got the song agreed that his vibe was heavy enough to put him on the promising list.

This January 2013, the son of legendary Juju artiste Jide Chord drops a new single, titled "Story". The song which is a follow up to his first effort showcases his dynamic production and music making skills.

"Story" reveals a great deal of improvement and growth on the side of the artiste. It also goes a long way to show that the multi-instrumentalist, song writer and producer has been very busy - working.

Those that know his father's (Jide Chord) kind of music will agree that Tokunbo has defined his path and it will only take a short time for the industry to recognize and appreciate what he's bringing to the table.

Download "Story" by Tokunbo Chord and see how it will light up your spirit.
http://hu.lk/uqbhpj1jla80

IJEOMA STEPS UP: GETS HEADIES NOMINATION, DROPS NEW SINGLE

It may no longer be news that Ijeoma was nominated in the Best Vocal Performance (Female category) for her 2011 debut single “Oloomi” at the most prestigious music award in Nigeria – The Headies but the songstress is still excited and sees it as a major step to her destination.

This week, she’s releasing a new single and video titled “Bami Won ‘Yo Si” meaning “Spice Up Our Love”. The video which was shot by Dudutoonz Studios features Ijeoma’s Project Fame counterpart Praiz as the ‘video boy’.

“Bami Won ‘Yo Si” is a song about LOVE - a subject that the beautiful singer seem to enjoy singing about, considering her other renditions like " Oloomi", “Love In The Air” featuring Vector (November 2011) and “Take My Hand” (February 2012).

The singer will be embarking on a media tour to promote the new song which was co-written by Sound Sultan and produced by Spax. She will also use the opportunity to talk about her recent and first nomination at the Headies. “I must confess that I didn’t see it coming but I am grateful to God, the Headies, the fans and the media for the exposure and support since Project Fame till date”, Ijeoma says.

This release comes with a bonus track titled "Gengen"... it may be the singer’s last single before the release of her debut album but fans are advised to stay tuned.

Download "Bami Won 'Yo Si"

Download "Gengen"