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  • WHY I TITLED MY ALBUM MMM – MC GALAXY

    WHY I TITLED MY ALBUM MMM – MC GALAXY

    SEKEM singer MC Galaxy has said it is because he wants to encourage people that he titled his second studio album in three years as MMM, an acronym for Money Making Machine.

    “Everybody can make money,” he said.

    “All you just need is determination. All you need is a push.

    “Don’t underestimate yourself. I used to be a comedian, without charges and I used to dance for free too, but look at me now.”

    MMM is an afro-centric body of work with guest appearances including Swizz Beatz, Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, Congolese singer Neza and Serge Beynaud from Côte D’ivoire

    With a professional singing career that started about three years ago, the Sekem singer crooner rose to fame after winning the Davido dance competition in 2012.

    Udeme Udofot, known as MC Galaxy, a singer and songwriter, released his first single, “Sekem” in 2014, under his label, MCG Entertainment, followed by a music video, which has garnered over 4 million views on Youtube.

  • Sugarboy thrills fans at album listening party

    Sugarboy thrills fans at album listening party

    G Worldwide artiste, Sugarboy, treated his fans to a night of glitz, glamour and comedy at the launch of his debut album “Believe” which held at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Lagos last Saturday.

    The event which featured other acts such as label mate Kiss Daniel, Simi, Reekado Banks, Sean Tizzle, Emma Nyra, CDQ, Mayorkun, and Dremo was hosted by Jimmie. The event lived up to its billing as guests were treated to amazing performances from the line-up.

    The “Believe” album is Sugarboy’s first body of work since he got signed to G-Worldwide entertainment, having received critical acclaim for hits singles such as “Hola Hola’ “Legalize” and more recently “Dada Omo”.

  • Alao makes strong impressions with maiden album

    Alao makes strong impressions with maiden album

    If you are eager for danceable gospel music with strong biblical messages, Sore Titun (Do A New Thing) by Olajumoke Alao- a chorister with RCCG Lagos Province 10- is just tailor-made for you.

    The seven-track album covers interesting themes such as praise, priesthood of believers, deliverance, exemplary Christian living and others in music.

    It is obvious the singer is determined to make a big entry into the gospel music. She sings powerfully and passionately, finding a balance between entertainment and divine messages.

    Alao is bound to attract attention because of the originality of her songs and their strong appeals to the spirit and soul.

    While Mo gbe e ga introduces a new dimension to praising songs, Awa ni iran ti a ti yan emphasises the priesthood of believers and the needs to fulfill their calling.

    Gbe e jade is a passionate appeal to God to release overdue blessings and entitlements. Alao reminds God of how He did it for biblical figures, urging Him to replicate the same with bigger testimonies.

    Listeners will dance and learn basic biblical themes with this album. Alao is welcomed to the gospel music where she is certain to make strong impressions.

    However one wishes she sings more in English for non-Yoruba speakers. Only arresting the arrester is delivered in English, thereby shutting off millions of non-Yoruba speakers. Other than that, the album is a commendable effort.

     

     

     

  • Tiwa Savage lauds Korede Bello’s debut album

    MAVIN Records’ senior lady, Tiwa Savage, has expressed her enthusiasm for Korede Bello’s debut album ‘Belloved’ which is scheduled for release today.

    In a short video posted by Korede on his Instagram page, Tiwa Savage was seen wearing a blue denim jacket and a hat expressing how much she appreciates Korede Bello’s album, congratulating him and going on to reveal she is incredibly proud of him.

    She said in the 23 seconds video: “So, I’m literally here listening to the final touches of the Belloved album; a few days before Korede drops it, and it’s incredible! I’m super excited! I can’t wait for you guys to experience it. Korede Mega Superstar, I love you – congratulations!”

    The video has since amassed numerous views with hundreds of fans promising to purchase the album when it’s out and some lauding Korede’s effort; declaring his craft as classic.

  • Lanre Teriba reveals album name

    Lanre Teriba reveals album name

    Nigerian Gospel singer Lanre Teriba, known as Atorise, has revealed that his forthcoming album is about praises and its title is Your Excellency.

    The artiste, who maintained that he only releases an album annually, said the title of the album came as instructed by the Holy Spirit.

    “I want tell you, you are going to be the first person I’m going to tell,” said Atorise.

    “I have not disclosed the title of my new album to anyone.

    “Each time I want to do an album, I seek the intervention of the Holy Spirit and the only thing that God wants me to do for Him this year is just praising Him. He said I should praise Him, so He can praise me too. So praise God so that He can praise you. God wants us actually to praise Him.”

    On what has been his motivation, he stated, “The most important thing is to be able to determine what you want and where you are going. You know, when you are focused. When you are determined, you stay focused. When you focus, you stay determined. That’s just it. I do the right thing at the right time. I make hay while the sun shines. I don’t joke with my job.”

  • Cohbams to drop debut album March

    Cohbams to drop debut album March

    Celebrated Nigerian music producer, Cohbams Asuquo, has announced the release date for his debut album, For You. At a press conference held at Best Western Hotel, Ikeja last Friday, the artiste announced that the 14 track album will be released on Sunday, March 12.

    Cobhams hinted that there would be an exclusive album launch event at Civic center, Lagos for about five hundred guests following which he would embark on a tour starting from March 26 in Lekki.

    According to the artiste, For You is his own way of expressing his mind, especially regarding his relationship with God.

    “For You is heavenly inspired. All of it is organic. All of it is live with a very strong message. It is a reflection of my thoughts and my relationships and I am sure you may or may not know this about me, but I am very big on acknowledging who God is in my life. And I think that is something that will come through in this project.  It’s a project where I am very expressive about my relationship with my maker. The album is very me,” he stated.

    Speaking further, he said that has been working on the album since the year 2012. “I started working on this project very reluctantly and then we worked on it and I was traveling, recording with seasoned men in Houston, New York and Lagos. The time has come this project and I am very passionate about it because music is a tool for enjoyment, relaxation and it is also a tool for social reformation, consciousness awareness, and many things,” he added.

    For You is produced by Cohbams himself and will be out on online music store, iTunes today for pre-order.

  • MMEE acts drop album

    MMEE acts drop album

    Five new acts signed with Music Made Easy Empire (MMEE) have released an MMEE All Star EP album, featuring other artistes.
    The acts are Edefe Louis, a.k.a El Kaline, an R&B and reggae dancehall artist, Michael Gowon, a.k.a. Kaywiz, also a reggae act, Terrific, an Afropop act, Raymond Frances Alfred, a.k.a Rayplus, an hiphop artist from Ghana and Sugar Bee.
    Founder of the label, Agbashomore Victor Ovie, a real estate investor and transport bizman, declared that his passion for music informed his decision to invest in a record label.
    “We promise to give the fans back-to-back hits, just as they should expect more videos and singles from our stable from 2017,” he said.

  • Yomi Peters to release Igbeyawo album

    Yomi Peters to release Igbeyawo album

    Frontline juju musician, Yomi Peters, has disclosed that his highly anticipated album, Igbeyawo, will be released this month by an international record label, MJG Records.

    According to him, Igbeyawo is to be released because of the massive demand its promotion on radio and TV has created.

    And just as his album is already sizzling, the musician’s weekly Friday night gig at the R&A City Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, has become the toast of the town that even some of his music.

  • ARAMIDE SET TO RELEASE ALBUM

    ARAMIDE SET TO RELEASE ALBUM

    AFRO Soul diva, Aramide, is set to release her Suitcase album as she held a listening to full body of work at the Fuse Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos recently. The event was anchored by on air personality Tosyn Bucknor who introduced Aramide to guests with a resounding applause.

    Aramide gave a rendition and live performance of songs on her album. The singer stated at the beginning of her performance.

    “Music has been a long journey. You have to work even if you are super talented. For me, it’s always been about something deep. I called my album Suitcase because I have been through a lot in my life. Pain, joy, happiness and I feel the need to express it” said aramide.

    Some celebrity guests present at the event include, Sound Sultan, Waje, Omawumi, Cobhams Asuquo, Ill Bliss, Niniola,Dija, Lota Chukwu and a host of others.

    Suitcase, released under the Baseline Imprint, is an album that expresses the singer’s feelings about issues that have happened in her life which she wants people to relate to and personify.

    “This has been some real hard work on my part and its all for my supporters. Like them, I’m looking forward to the release of the album. This is my first album so I can’t wait to see the response. It is part of the reason why we took our time to release the album because we wanted to be sure that we give out nothing but the best,” she said.

    Suitcase consists of fourteen tracks with a bonus track. It features appearances by Adekunle Gold, Ice Prince, Koker and Sound Sultan. The Afro Soul diva also worked with producers such as Tintin, Cobhams Asuquo, Sizzle pro and Laitan Dada. The album is scheduled for a November 22 release.

  • ERIKI, BULL FUJI TALENT WINNER, DROPS ALBUM

    AS part of the demands of his victory, winner of the fourth edition of Bull Fuji Talent Hunt, 28 years old Ishola Ade, a.k.a Eriki, has dropped audio CD album, titled Bull Fuji Varieties. The twelve-track album was released as part of promise made by Intercontinental Distillers Ltd., (IDL) the company that powered the Fuji music competition, across southwest part of Nigeria.

    The album boasts of songs like Oriki Oti which pays tribute to origin of Gin. Eriki, gave good account of his talent via singing about other quality drinks from IDL, e.g Veleta, Chelsea London Dry Gin, Action Bitters, DeRok and Eagle Aromatic Schnapps.

    The artiste also advocates for peace in Nigeria, as well as recommending Bull brands to first time consumers and Fuji music lovers.

    Ishola Ade , a Mass Communication student from Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State, it would be recalled, won the Bull Fuji Talent Season 4 competition in Ibadan, Oyo State on Friday, June 3, after a keenly contested competition among seven Fuji acts.

    “In all, the audio CD is a good effort from Eriki, which has made him follow footsteps of his predecessors; Nurudeen Atanda a.k.a Antenna who did BullFujimania, Idriss Akanbi a.k.a Aloma who did Bull Fuji Vibration, and Muftau Alabi a.k.a. Senior Prefect who did Bull Fuji Flavour ,”  says Lanre Alabi, Chief Operating Officer of Kingsize Entertainment, organisers of the competition.