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Get Familiar: Mr Magic drops ‘Oh Lord’

Up and coming Ghana-based Nigerian rapper, Randy Raphael Okologo alias Mr Magic’s journey into Ghana started like most of his countrymen who travel to Ghana for a change in environment and new opportunities. As part of the new opportunities he seeks, Mr Magic has finished work on his latest single, ‘Oh Lord’ which he hopes […]

Published

13 years ago

October 8, 2011

VJ Scaro

With an instrumental produced by Mr Magic himself and recorded and mastered by Suchzi of Endtimez Studioz in Nungua, ‘Oh Lord’ is an inspirational song that signifies hope for his hustle and dreams. He explains: “‘Oh Lord’ came to me all of a sudden when I was thinking about certain things happening around me and I went to pray by the seaside. I asked God to protect, guide me and have mercy on me because there were so many things happening in my life. I know I am going somewhere in life, so if all these things were to discourage or hold me back from the ‘Prophecy’ then, Lord have Mercy!”

He continues, “The whole verse of the song did not take more than two hours to compose because it was inspiration from my God. It was a father and son thing. So if anyone is trying to bring you down, just say, oh Lord have mercy”.

Mr Magic grew up in the city of Sapele in Delta State, Nigeria where he found his interest in music. According to him, the moniker, Mr Magic was given to him by his crew members back in 2005 when they started a group called Neweraz in Senior Secondary School. He recounts: “They said my flows were filled with tricks, hence the name Mr Magic. We were 5 in the group and did an album but could not promote it. We just did an album launch in our city.”

The rapper first visited Ghana in late 2009 and went back to Nigeria in 2010. He returned to Ghana in 2011 and decided it was ‘time for the prophecy’. “I did not make that decision on my own; I would say fate decided it. It just came to my mind and spirit that it’s time to make the most important step to the prophecy. I entered my fruity loop program on my laptop, made several instrumental, matched them with the songs I had already written and then started with the recording of ‘Give Me Chance’. I went back to Nigeria and recorded another song, ‘Street Hustle’ with my Neweraz members and finally came back to Ghana to record ‘Oh Lord’”.

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19 hours ago

April 18, 2024

Ameyaw Debrah

Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture

Making yet another major power move, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Nigerian global superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Davido has inked a deal with UnitedMasters for his recently launched label Nine+ Records.

In this groundbreaking collaboration, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists across the continent under Nine+ Records. United by a shared vision, the teams will work together to introduce and foster talent, amplifying Davido’s influence and extending his reach even further. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of African and world music.

Together, the teams will collaborate closely in order to not only introduce, but cultivate career talent. It only expands Davido’s influence and reach.

Of today’s announcement Davido said, “I couldn’t be more proud to partner with Steve and the team at United Masters, this announcement represents an exciting new chapter for developing and established artists around the world.”

Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters states, “Over the last 2 years, we’ve proven our commitment to Africa investing in artists, education, and technology. Today, we are doubling down. With this new venture with Davido & the launch of Nine Plus Records, we reinforce our mission in becoming a bridge for artists on the continent. Together we’ll identify & develop new artists while supporting them with brand and synch opportunities.”

Nine+ Records will be announcing more artists and partners in the future.

Last night, Davido just sold out one of the most iconic venues in the world, headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City. He ignited the stage with what will be remembered as a historic set, bringing Afrobeats to the Big Apple in the biggest way possible. In advance of the show, he extensively spoke to Billboard who praised how “Performing in New York has also become a special ritual” for him.

This news also arrives on the heels of various major company announcements for UnitedMasters. The company locked down a high-profile alliance with SymphonyOS and Groover. Plus, it hosted its annual “A Celebration of Independence” GRAMMY® Concert at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA. The show boasted an all-star lineup, including headliner Davido, Uncle Waffles, Tokischa, Donavan’s Yard, and NLE Choppa. Of the latter, The Source wrote, “This marked the first time UnitedMasters featured international acts, solidifying its impact and representation within the global independent artist movement.”

Stay tuned for a whole lot more soon