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Wizkid joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music to chat about the success of his latest album Made in Lagos, parenting and more

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Wizkid joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music to chat about the success of his latest album Made in Lagos, the resilience of music and growing as an artist, collaboration, parenting, lessons learned during quarantine, making music moving forward, and more.

 

Wizkid Tells Apple Music About The Resilience of Music…

…like you said, music is life, basically. We’re just going to keep creating music and showing our important… even just pull in as Africans, we’re just going to keep doing that every time. Regardless of the environment we’re in. Regardless of the madness around us. We’re always going to keep showing the excellence in the art.

Wizkid Tells Apple Music About The Success of ‘Made in Lagos’…

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It feels so great, man. Especially when you spend time making the music and spend a lot of time on the art. It’s just amazing to see that people appreciate the music around the world. Not just Africans because that’s why I make music. I’m just trying to connect to the world and just spread good vibes to the world. So yeah. It’s just very, very… It’s a blessing to me to be here, play my own role and do my own thing. But I’m very thankful. I’m very thankful that people love the album. Every day I wake up it’s like… I see something nice that makes me go, “Oh yeah, we did it. We did a great job, man.”

Wizkid Tells Apple Music About The Importance of Growing as an Artist…

It was very, very important for me to pass my message without losing my name or myself, like as artists, I believe we all want to grow. So we all want to grow. So whenever I make an album or I make a project, I just try to make sure that the growth way very evident. Not just in the music and the art and everything and like the artwork, the videos, the rollout. It was very, very important for me to like… We had to sit and structure all of that. Like I had to make sure that the music was very, very, very, very, very solid. So I definitely, definitely… It was very intentional. I would say it was a very intentional record.

Wizkid Tells Apple Music About Collaborating With Projexx, Damian Marley, and Ella Mai…

You know, first of all, like when two artists go in the room to make music, especially two great artists, you definitely going to create magic. But when you have like two real people or like three real people in the room that you’re bound to make, even like exceptional music. So me getting in the room with Projexx, Damian [Marley], Ella Mai, everyone that I made music with, it was very, very important for me to like, just making music regardless of where the sound was coming from or whatever anyone was bringing to the table. I just wanted to make sure I’m making music. I’m not making music for the name or just cause the name looks nice together or.

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Wizkid Tells Apple Music What He Listens To…

I listen to everything, man. You’d be shocked. I listen to everything, everything that comes out I’ll listen. I listen, man, everything, everything I listen to because… Like I said, music is life and I stay, sleep, eat music, that’s in anything I do. So. Yeah. I listen to everything, man. I will get down so like… You think about it, anything you can imagine I listen to. And I listen to a lot of old music too, cause I’m old. So like I love, I love, I love all records.

Wizkid Tells Apple Music About Being an Old Soul…

Like you said, like when I was young I used to hear that word being thrown around. First of all, I thought it was cause I was always cool with the older people. Cause I had like all older friends, I was always hanging out with people a lot older than I was. So I thought, “Oh, maybe that was the reason why,” but as you tend to grow older and you get to know yourself better as a human being and you grow spiritually as well, you tend to understand that term that is deeper than that. Like you’re here for a purpose. You’re here for a reason. I’m here for to cater for family, in case for anyone that crosses their path around me, she’d be good. And it also is deeper. Like when you know the essence of why you care, can you understand it beyond any human understanding? Like trust me, I think that’s what that is. You know? And you just know yourself.

Wizkid Tells Apple Music His Goal As a Parent…

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First of all, it’s a crazy generation we’re living in and as time goes by, like they exposed to everything. So it is very, very important to let my kids understand life and understand themselves. I wouldn’t want them to emulate me, be even better human beings. That is my own important role to be able to raise great, amazing human beings, man. But I mean from the soul, cause whenever I meet a great person, I’m happy. Like I feel I go out and like there’s a whole lot of us around. You feel me? So I would just want to always in the midst of everything, in midst of the madness, in midst of how fast the world is growing, like I would just always want my kids to stay true to that. Just by me just staying true to who I am, so yeah.

Wizkid Tells Apple Music About Lessons Learned During Quarantine…

… As human beings, I feel like we have our survival instincts, right. So when everything happens we all just automatically… You just switch into survival mode, like, “Okay, yeah, this is what we’re doing. This is what the world has come to. So we need to keep moving forwards.” That I put that in mind. And secondly, it’s like I love performing, I love the energy from people. So where you don’t get that, I feel like the crazy times were hard but as I see it made everyone understand what is important in life. And us artists you… This is the first time where everyone’s kind of slowed down and paused in like a minute. Like, “Oh no one is really touring and jumping around.” So everyone’s home. Like there’s a more human, like you’re a little bit more human. I feel like that reflects in the music. And so now it’s like, “Oh whoa, you see things a little bit clearer.” Because sometimes you make music, you get in the club, you’re touring, but that’s like… You can be stuck in a place that is not real when you’re on the road, and you’re making music like that. But when you’re home and you’re really going through everything like a normal human being it’s like… You just realize music comes from a real place. Especially when the music comes from a real place for you as an artist and for me it does. So right now it’s like, I’m making some of the most purest, realist music I’ve ever made in life.

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Wizkid Tells Apple Music About Finding Peace…

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Man, I just found myself. I found my peace, man. I found myself. I found my peace in ways I can’t even put words to explain. I can’t explain it. As we are growing as older people… So when you’re young, it’s like you’re searching like, “Okay, who am I? What?” You’re inspired by a lot of people. So it’s like you’re trying to find yourself. But right now I feel like I’m in the best, I’m in my zone. I know exactly why I’m here. I just found my peace, man. I found my peace in ways I can’t explain.

Wizkid Tells Apple Music About Music Moving Forward…

Yeah, I don’t even, right now I don’t even have to think too deep. Cause the music comes from here. So it’s how I feel. So it just comes easy for me. I’m making some amazing music, man.

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CROSSBORDER SKYSES RELEASES “SIKA B3BA” VISUALIZER.

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Afro Pop/Afro Beat maker CrossBorder Skyses has released the official music video of his banging track “Sika B3ba” , which features SHANSTIKAL & Ur TUNEZ.

The video depicts a typical scenario of young guys and how they live their lives on the streets  after working hard for their money.

Skyses recently performed at the Atwea ODWIRA Festival at Akim Manso , where he gave a powerful performance of some of his songs such as “little prayer, nothing ever new and sika beba”.

The creative crooner is still on his “Every month release” project and is expected to drop a brand new song this month of may.

The video is quite interesting and the artist can only be pushed.

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Amerado drops new single titled ‘Tin Ton Tan’

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Renowned Ghanaian music sensation, Amerado, is gearing up to thrill fans with his latest Afrobeat-infused single, “Tin Ton Tan.” Produced by the TGMA producer of the year nominee IzJoe Beatz, this track promises to be a chart-topper, bringing together Amerado’s lyrical prowess with IzJoe Beatz’s infectious rhythms.

Amerado, known for his sharp wit and magnetic stage presence, has once again raised the bar with “Tin Ton Tan.” This song is not just a mere release; it’s a cultural phenomenon that encapsulates the essence of contemporary Ghanaian music. With his signature blend of Twi and English lyrics, Amerado delivers a message that resonates with audiences across the nation.

“Tin Ton Tan” is more than just a catchy tune; it’s a celebration of Ghanaian resilience and determination. Amerado’s verses, intertwined with IzJoe Beatz’s masterful production, create a sonic experience that is as uplifting as it is irresistible.
The visualizer which can be found on Amerado’s YouTube was shot and directed in USA by Isaa Obuobi for Creative House TV.
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Maxzy shares flashy video for mesmerizing new song ‘Dealer’

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Maxzy shares flashy video for mesmerizing new song ‘Dealer’

Maxzy is back with new music. He and producer, Kantiqles team up to tap into a universally understood feeling. The catchy track, titled ‘Dealer,’ premieres with a flashy video shot by Babs Direction. 

‘Dealer’ delves into the intoxicating nature of love and is tied to a melody that will get you hooked. Maxzy likens this sweet feeling to an unshakable addiction. He expertly reels in listeners with his unique voice, teetering the line between emotional distress and obsession.

“Kantiqles and I put this together during a session of ours,” he shares. We talked about how addictive love can be for men and how that feeling could lead to emotional instability–being toxic. The conclusion was we all have the potential to get that way. I put mine into some verses and ‘Dealer’ was a thing. Everyone needs love, so I hope the fans rock with this.”

The clip stars Maxzy as the titular ‘Dealer,’ with a video vixen to keep things intriguing. Babs Direction delivers a true spectacle. Each shot feels dynamic, leaning into a garish aesthetic that is visually enticing. From the sleek interior of a red 1993 BMW M5 Sedan to a mesmerizing wall of flame, the video is as classy as Maxzy’s sound.

‘Dealer’ is another subtle reminder of what Maxzy can do and is poised to break into countless playlists due to its relatability. It’s an experience that does well to express the inexpressible. What’s the story behind an addictive love of yours? Let’s hear it on social media. While you’re at it, listen to ‘Dealer’ here: https://push.fm/fl/maxzy-dealer

 

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Instagram: maxzy_bls
Twitter/X: @maxzy_bls
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Giggs Partners With Lojay For ‘Hallelujah’ Music Video

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Giggs Partners With Lojay For 'Hallelujah'

UK rapper, Giggs has released the official music video for his new song, ‘Hallelujah’, in partnership with acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter, Lojay. The Earthboi-directed video artfully combines high-definition clips and vintage-style film, capturing snapshots of ordinary people taking part in activities like skating, biking, and dancing. A tribute to the late MohBad, a fast-emerging Nigerian star, is also included in the form of a mural.

The video presents a rhythmic contrast as Giggs cruises through the city in a convertible, accompanied by a distinguished elder, while Lojay performs the catchy chorus back in Lagos, Nigeria. The track, crafted by Puffybeatz, is part of Giggs’ latest album, ‘Zero Tolerance‘.

 

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UK rapper, Giggs aka Godfather has recently unveiled the much-anticipated official music video for his latest track, ‘Hallelujah’. This new song sees him collaborating with the highly acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter, Lojay, adding an international flair to the mix. The music video, directed by the talented Earthboi, is a masterful blend of modern high-definition cinematography and a nostalgic vintage-style film aesthetic. It features a variety of candid snapshots of everyday people engaging in a myriad of activities, such as skating, biking, and dancing, painting a vivid picture of community and shared joy.

Interestingly, the music video also includes a heartfelt tribute to the late MohBad, who was a fast-rising star in the Nigerian music scene, in the form of a beautifully painted mural.

The video further presents a striking rhythmic contrast. On one hand, we see Giggs cruising through the city streets in a stylish convertible, sharing his journey with a distinguished elder, displaying a sense of respect for the wisdom of the older generation. On the other hand, we are transported to Lagos, Nigeria, where Lojay delivers the catchy chorus of the song, showcasing his unique musical style and the pulsating energy of the city.

The track itself, impeccably produced by Puffybeatz, is a standout piece from Giggs’ most recent album, ‘Zero Tolerance’. This collaboration with Lojay not only highlights Giggs’ versatility as an artist but also his ability to bridge cultures through music.

WATCH – Giggs feat. @lojaymusic – Hallelujah (Official Video)



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Fready drops video for ‘Awala’ (REY MYSTERIOUS)

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Fready, who hails from Takoradi, Ghana, and has an Nzema background, integrates elements of his upbringing into his music, including the use of local lingo like “Awala.”

This term, popular in the Western side of Ghana, specifically Takoradi, adds a unique regional flavor to this song. In his latest track, Fready draws inspiration from the festive “Ankos” celebrations that occur during Christmas in Ghana.

These celebrations involve wearing masks and vibrant clothing while dancing through the city streets. Fready cleverly incorporates a reference to the iconic wrestler Rey Mysterio, blending traditional festival imagery with contemporary pop culture influences.

The result is a catchy and danceable Amapiano song that pays homage to Fready’s cultural roots and personal experiences.

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From Dansoman to the World: Kush Keef lights up the Afro-Dancehall scene

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From the vibrant hood of Dansoman, Accra, emerges a fresh voice lighting up the Afro-Dancehall scene: Roland Osei Adofo, lovingly known as Kush Keef. His journey from selling mobile phones from the lively corners of Circle to making global moves is a heart-warming tale of passion, perseverance and a deep love for music.

Kush Keef’s love for music began when a friend introduced him to the magic of FruityLoops. Instead of letting his environment define him, he used it as a canvas for his creativity. Influenced by Ghanaian music legends like Samini, Jupitar and Mugueez, Kush Keef has crafted his sound that effortlessly blends Dancehall and Afrobeats.

In 2020, Kush Keef made waves on the international music scene with his debut production collaboration alongside US-based artist, Dre Skuffs and Trinidad-based female artist, Servanity. Encouraged by the warm reception, Kush Keef set up his home studio and, with the help of his FruityLoops mentor, Dream Jay, he crafted his debut EP, “THE BEAST.” This seven-track gem showcases Kush Keef’s exceptional talent in songwriting and storytelling, which he believes is paving the way for his rise to stardom.

The release of the music videos for ‘Sijibomi’ and ‘My Baby’ from the EP captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, garnering impressive views on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, catapulting Kush Keef onto the Afro-Dancehall scene.
Recently signed by the US-based music record label, Rovl Entertainment, Kush Keef is excited to share his banging beats, relatable lyrics and unique style with music lovers around the world.

With the upcoming release of his anticipated debut EP, “THE BEAST,” Kush Keef is ready to thrill audiences with his authentic sound, heartfelt storytelling and undeniable talent.
For Kush Keef, music transcends passion; it is a way to bring people together, spread positivity and inspire others. With dreams of connecting with a wider audience, performing at major music festivals and collaborating with renowned artists in the industry, Kush Keef envisions creating a lasting legacy through his music.

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