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P-Square and Iyanya nominated for the 2013 Soul Train Awards

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Iyanya-N61On the heels of their MTV EMA nomination, P-Square has earned another nomination at this year’s Soul Train Awards. They nominated alongside Iyanya for the ‘Best International Performance’ category. Kendrick Lamar is the top nominee for the Soul Train Awards. The rapper is up for six awards, including album of the year for “good kid, m.A.A.d city” and song and video of the year for “Poetic Justice.” R&B singers Justin Timberlake, Miguel, Robin Thicke, Chris Brown and Tamar Braxton follow with five nominations each. The latest albums from Lamar, Timberlake and Miguel will battle efforts from Jay-Z, Rihanna and Fantasia for album of the year. Lamar’s other nominations include best new artist, hip-hop song of the year and collaboration. The Soul Train Awards will be presented Nov. 8 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. The awards will air Dec. 1 on BET and Centric. Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson will host the show. See a complete list of nominees below. Best New Artist Bridget Kelly K. Michelle Kendrick Lamar Tamar Braxton TGT Centric Certified Award Joss Stone Luke James Lyfe Jennings Solange Stacy Barthe Talib Kweli Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance Break Every Chain – Tasha Cobbs Confessions- Lecrae Every Praise – Hezekiah Walker God Will Make Away – Shirley Caesar If He Did It Before…Same God – Tye Tribbett Life & Favor – John P. Kee & New Life Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year Bad – Wale feat. Tiara Thomas High School – Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne Holy Grail – Jay Z feat. Justin Timberlake Poetic Justice – Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake Power Trip – J. Cole feat. Miguel Started From the Bottom – Drake The Chaka Khan Best R&B/Soul Female Artist Alicia Keys Chrisette Michele Fantasia Janelle Monáe Kelly Rowland Tamar Braxton Best R&B/Soul Male Artist Bruno Mars Charlie Wilson Chris Brown John Legend Miguel Robin Thicke Album of the Year 20/20 Experience, The – Justin Timberlake Good Kid, m.A.A.d City – Kendrick Lamar Kaleidoscope Dream – Miguel Magna Carta… Holy Grail – Jay Z The Side Effects of You – Fantasia Unapologetic – Rihanna Song of the Year Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. Diamonds -Rihanna Fine China – Chris Brown Love and War – Tamar Braxton Poetic Justice – Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake Suit & Tie – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award Crooked Smile – J.Cole (Jermaine Cole, Meleni Smith) Fire We Make – Alicia Keys feat. Maxwell (Gary Clark Jr., Warren Felder, Alicia Keys, Andrew Wansel) Lose to Win – Fantasia (Francine Golde, Dennis Lambert, Andrea Martin, Walter Orange, Harmony Samuels) Love & War – Tamar Braxton (Tamar Braxton, Darhyl Camper Jr., LaShawn Daniels, Makeba Riddick) Mirrors – Justin Timberlake (James Fauntleroy, Jerome Harmon, Timothy Mosley, Justin Timberlake) Q.U.E.E.N. – Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu (Roman GianArthur Irvin , Dr. Nathaniel Irvin III, Charles Joseph II, Janelle Monáe Robinson, Kellis Parker Jr.) Best Dance Performance Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke Body Party – Ciara Fine China – Chris Brown Q.U.E.E.N. – Janelle Monáe feat. Erykah Badu Suit & Tie – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z Treasure – Bruno Mars Video of the Year Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. (Diane Martel) Fine China – Chris Brown (Chris Brown, Sylvain White) Love & War – Tamar Braxton (Walid Azami) Poetic Justice – Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake (The Lil Homie, Dave Free, and Dangeroo Kipawaa) Q.U.E.E.N. – Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu (Alan Ferguson) Started from the Bottom – Drake (Director X) Best Collaboration Alicia Keys feat. Maxwell – Fire We Make Brandy feat. Chris Brown – Put It Down J.Cole feat. Miguel – Power Trip Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu – Q.U.E.E.N. Miguel feat. Kendrick Lamar – How Many Drinks Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. – Blurred Lines Wale feat. Sam Dew – LoveHate Thing Best International Performance (CENTRICTV.com) Differentology – Bunji Garlin The Fog – Machel Montano Next To Me – Emeli Sande Personally – P-Square Ur Waist – Iyanya Best Traditional Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com) George Benson feat. Wynton Marsalis – Unforgettable Jeffrey Osborne feat. Chaka Khan – Baby it’s Cold Outside Tony Bennett feat. Marc Anthony – For Once In My Life Nicole Henry – Waiting In Vain Terence Blanchard – Pet Step Sister’s Theme Song Best Contemporary Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com) Jose James – Trouble Boney James feat. Rick Braun – Batucada (The Beat) Michael Bublé – It’s A Beautiful Day Dave Koz – Got To Get You Into My Life George Duke – Missing You Best Independent R&B/Soul Performance (CENTRICTV.com) Ashanti – Never Should Have Brian McKnight – Sweeter Kenny Lattimore – Find A Way Maysa – Love Me Good Raheem DeVaughn – Love Connection Ronald Isley – Dinner And A Movie]]>

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Rapper Edem meets up with American Producer and artiste Swizz Beatz and Paul Eckdtein

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Ghanaian award-winning rapper Edem meet up with award winning producer and artist Swizz Beatz exclusively.

Edem, who has been in the USA states for months now networking and building connections had a long and healthy chat with Swizz Beats in LA, USA where a lot of ideas were shared.

In a post, Edem, wrote: “it is okay to dream big because the dream is free, look at me today with Swizzled Beatz and Paul Eckstein”.

Even though Edem did not disclose the content of the meet up, the rapper was very optimistic about the future.

Fans will recollect that Swizz Beatz has been an instrumental vehicle for Afrobeats in the USA. The producer has been seen jamming to a lot of Afrobeats songs including the popular Ojulegbe song by Wizkid of which went viral.

“Aside Swizz Beatz who I met, I also had a good conversation with Narcos Producer Paul Eckstein.- he noted.

Since many may not know who Paul Eckstein is, we find out, Paul has been writing, producing, and acting for over 40 years. Paul completed production of season two of the acclaimed hit Godfather of Harlem (2019) which he co-created, starring Forest Whitaker and Giancarlo Esposito on EPIX. Prior to that, Paul leads the writer’s room on the first year of the Netflix hit drama Narcos (2015)

We are so happy for what is to come with this meet ups not forgetting that months ago, Edem met with Jay Z’s Cousin Briant Biggs in the USA.

According to Edem, It is always a pleasure to share idea with fellow talents.

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6VGMA nominations: Motivation to do more- Perez Musik

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Fast-rising Ghanaian gospel musician, Perez Musik has disclosed that the six nominations he received at this Vodafone Ghana Music Awards is an encouragement for him to do more.

“For my career as a Gospel musician, it encourages me to set up and do more,” he said.

Perez Musik had nominations in Gospel Song, Gospel Artiste, Male Vocalist, Audio Engineer, Song Writer and Record of the Year.

Speaking to a section of the media after the nominees announcement, he said ”
this tells me how God is affecting lives with grace upon my life. It’s therefore imperative that I press deeper into the things of God to reach into realms so I touch more lives with the Word of God.”

Touching on plans for the year, he said apart from the Glorified Concert set for August 27, there will be some new songs released.

Additionally, he noted that his worship service dubbed ‘Move’ will be held at least twice before the year’s end.

“We will also embark on various outreaches and roadshows across various schools in the country to push the TRIM(The Rhema In Motion) agenda. TRIM seeks to empower young boys to develop into astute men of the society,”>Perez disclosed.

Expressing his appreciation, he said, “everyone who shared, streamed, attended my event, invited me to an event, prayed for my ministry and criticised me in any way, I want to say thank you!! To my producer (Spon keys) and all the members of my team, I want to say thank You.”

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Qpee Vibez shares the tale of an ‘Allo’ girlfriend on this latest Afrobeats banger

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Starting off a string of dope releases this year is burgeoning crooner, Qpee Vibez who is here to serve fans with the hottest Afrobeats banger dubbed, ‘Allo’.

 

The track diffuses a thumping bass-tuned rhythm glazed with the soothing vocals of QPee Vibez singing his heart out on the well-structured Afrobeats groove.

 

He sings about a lady who has played a fast one on him even after introducing her to his mum and showering her with money.

 

It’s sure to resonate with a lot of listeners who in one way or the other have fallen out with an ex they once had their hopes on walking down the aisle with.

 

Nothing good ever came from sorrow and worrying over the past. Get up, get loose, and party your regrets away with this banging tune!

 

Get interactive with Qpee Vibez across his socials and do well to stream “Allo” across all online music platforms here – https://tr.ee/Wn3oeU5a7k

 

Connect with Qpee Vibez;
Instagram: @qpeevibez
Twitter: @qpeevibez Tik Tok: qpeevibez

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Don’t Sleep on Kasar’s ‘Oyibo’ Song-Kwame Dadzie Tells Lynx Entertainment

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One of Ghana’s renowned entertainment journalists, Kwame Dadzie, has advised the management of lynx entertainment to work hard on the new song of their new signee, Kasar. (more…)

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The Black Star Line Festival was the largest Concert In The History Of Ghana- Chance The Rapper

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Grammy-award winning American rapper, Chance the Rapper has asserted that his inaugural Black Star Line Festival in January, 2023 is the biggest festival to be held in the country. (more…)

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GMA-USA’23 To Announces Nominees on April 15

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Dennis Boafo, founder of the Ghana Music Awards, USA (GMA-USA), has revealed that nominees for this year awards will be announced on  April 15, 2023 at Waterford 6715 Commerce St, Springfield, VA 22150. (more…)

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