DJ Neptune dares Jimmy Jatt

After the successful outing of Dj Jimmy Jatt “Da Definition” mixtape most of the home grown deejays continue to thread his path as the pioneering act.DJ Neptune who is said to have been inspired and motivated by Jatt is also ready to walk the way of mixing and scratching act,“I am motivated by the number one DJ, DJ Jimmy Jatt with his mixtape titled Da Defination”.

The mix tape which will make up of 13 wonderful songs of different genres, is already out on radio and in clubs is "Mr Dee Jay" featuring Ruffman, Y.Q and Shank, and produced by Dr. Frabz. He also has another one titled "123 Hip-Hop" which features M.I. and was produced by M.I and himself. The mixtape which is aimed as an avenue to discover talented artists out there looking for a way to express his or her talent. “I will be working with upcoming artists and established artists as well. Some of the American rappers we know today were discovered from one mixtape or the other” he said.
He has since worked with producers like Dr. Frabz, M.I., Jesse Jags and C-Zure and hoping to get more young talented producers on the roll.
DJ Neptune is being nominated for Best World DJ at the 2008 Nigeria Entertainment Awards in New York, United States, he got into Ray Power FM in 2004 as a freelance DJ, employed a year later and has remained there ever since.

H Man debuts With NDOLI KING

H-Man is no longer the naïve kid he was when he hit our screens with Ndoli Ndoli- the hit song that earned him an access key into the Nigerian music scene, and many factors point towards that.
After four videos from a yet -to-be-released album, an award and general acceptance from the industry, it is certain that the 24 year old graduate of Igbinedion University is ready to debut. ‘I am ready to hit the Nigerian music scene with my album Ndoli Ndoli which means struggle, but the message I was trying to pass is that this world is not perfect, just enjoy the little you have’ he says
The debut 12 tracker - Ndoli Ndoli was released on the 15th of April 2009, its expected to be distributed by UBA pacific music and Obaino music, the album features songs like Ndoli, Ndoli, Scared of Love, H man Party, produced by music maestro, ID Cabasa and are to date, enjoying impressive airplay in the media and Thank you feat MI- A song he dedicated to his girlfriend - Amstel Malta Box Office(AMBO)3 contestant- Uche Odoh.
Others include Uwadiwe- a song where he expresses his discontent about what is happening in the country, Mmemme, Money and Mama Africa feat 9ice.
The last in the strings of videos to be dropped before the release of his album, ‘Thank you’ was directed by DJ Tee in Abuja, Nigeria while ‘Uwadiwe’ was shot by Clarence Peter.
H Man is currently signed on to Lone Records
Born Humphrey Okeke into a Catholic family of eight children, H man started on the journey into being a singer as a member of the school choir while in St. Bridget College and from then the passion has been a part of him even till now. ‘ I love music, music is my passion, and that is why I am not in it to make money, if you have a passion for some thing, you do it, not caring if it would bring in money or not’ he says.

D'banj won African Artiste Of the Year in Ghana

D’Banj who in a what can be described a record time is moving from height to heights every step of the way had the recognition of his achievements start in the year 2005 when he won the ‘Most Promising Male Artist Award’ at the “2005, KORA AWARDS”.

Oladapo Oyebanji, Nigerian leading Hip Hop musical artist of the moment and lead member of the Mo’Hits records label last weekend confirmed his leadership position in the industry when in faraway Ghana clinched for the second time running, the ‘African Artist of the Year’ award at the MTN sponsored Ghana Music Awards.

He was nominated along other artists like 9ice, Naeto C, HHP was accompanied by a member of his record label, Wande Coal as they both walked gallantly through the centre of the dome to the highly decorated stage to receive the award which he first won in 2007.

A natural charismatic, energetic and infectious performer who can hold his audience captive for as long as he wants, D’Banj was also as the many colors to his feather made a world ambassador when he was recently appointed ‘Nigeria’s first UNITED NATIONS YOUTH AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE’.

The KOKO Master have won different International Award in recent times,which include the ‘2008, Hip Hop World, Artist of the Year Award’, ‘Best African Act, MTV Europe Music Awards, 2007’ and ‘Best Special Effects, Channel O Music Awards, 2007’.

Drama Stikes Out New Singles

Musa sadiq, Hip-life and R&B singer also known as Drama is out with two new singles. The singles is currently enjoying massive airplay in all the local radio and T.V station across the nation. The two singles namely One more chance and shake body was also accompanied with their videos.

“We’re currently working on the release of the album now and the response was great in terms of good quality, the album will definitely hit the market before the end of this year “the singer lamented. Both tracks was featured and produced by Terry G, one of the finest producer cum singer, while shake body was mixed by Sheyman produced by Terry G.

Both tracks was featured and produced by Terry G, one of the finest producer cum singer, while shake body was mixed by Sheyman produced by Terry G.

The 10 track album is filled with a fusion of French and English. He has worked with different producers like, B-mine, Z-World and O’Black, Jowo Jones.

Drama used to be a member of the defunct group calledBoulevard,a group known with hits like sare wa gbajo.

Why Your Popular Artistes Loses Out of Hip-Hop World Awards

In recent weeks, there have been a lot of controversies surrounding the choice of nominees in this year edition of the annual Hip Hop World Awards which is scheduled to take place in Abuja on Saturday, May 16, 2009.
In some quarters, accusing fingers are being pointed at the judges/organizers of the Award for being partial in the selection of the nominees.
According to the release from the judges of the Award were tailored to uphold the credibility of the Awards in the interest of the general public. According to the organizers
“Our nomination list was drawn from all musical works and materials released between December 2007 and December 2008.”
“Songs and albums in the popular categories were screened for popularity around the country and not in particular centers or states”.
“All videos directed by foreign persons were not nominated; this is our initiative to encourage local directors and productions”.
“We also excluded songs that glorify scam, alcohol abuse, narcotics and promote wanton sex from this year’s Awards. These songs would have made the list if they had clean or radio edited versions and censored videos; excluding them from our nominees’ list is our own contribution towards the development of a socially responsible music industry and the society at large”. also that, “In an industry where most albums are not properly released into the market, it becomes challenging for the judges to know the exact release date of all songs. For this reason, artistes should endeavor to indicate when their musical works are released at the reverse side of their album cover; which is the practice all over the world.”
The maiden edition of Hip Hop World Awards tagged “Get Ready for a Revolution” was held in 2006. Subsequent editions have proved beyond reasonable doubt that the Award is the most credible Awards in Nigeria. The theme of this year’s edition is ‘A Prize to die for’ and intending to make the Awards worthy of its title.