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  • Kel-P denies Solidstar’s claims, says he created his own sound

    Kel-P denies Solidstar’s claims, says he created his own sound

    Record producer Kel-P has addressed claims by singer Solidstar, who alleged that he was “groomed” by him and that his musical style was stolen and used for Burna Boy.

    Speaking in a recent interview on the Urban96 podcast, Kel-P dismissed Solidstar’s January accusations, stating that he developed his own musical style and that some artists mistakenly believe they own a sound just because a producer worked with them.

    He also reflected on his early collaboration with Solidstar, revealing that he worked with the singer without receiving any payment. 

    Kel-P explained that he eventually moved on to other opportunities, including his work with Burna Boy.

    The producer further disclosed that after the COVID-19 lockdown, Solidstar reached out to congratulate him on his deal with Burna Boy and sought his help in securing a recording deal.

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    Kel-P’s response comes amid Solidstar’s allegations that his sound was used in Burna Boy’s Grammy-nominated album, African Giant.

    He said, “So many artists have said I’m giving their vibes to other artists. What they don’t understand is that I created the sound and I give to them so when they hear that same sound from other artist, they feel entitled.

    “Solidstar was one of the first artists I worked with. We were making music back and forth. To be honest, I didn’t make a dime from him. I was just making music with him because he’s talented. But when I got the opportunity to work with Burna Boy, I stopped giving attention to other artists.

    “And Solidstar reached out to me after the COVID-19 lockdown in 2021 or 2022. He followed me on Instagram and came to my DM to congratulate me on my deal with Burna Boy. He asked me to look out for a recording deal for him and I promised to keep in touch. But after two days, he unfollowed me. I didn’t take it personal.

    “Months later, he came back and followed me. He hit me up in the DM but I didn’t respond to him so he unfollowed me again. Then a month ago, a friend sent me a screenshot of Solidstar’s rant about me on X. I was shocked.”

  • All my fiancee got from me was pain, tears, heartbreak – Solidstar

    All my fiancee got from me was pain, tears, heartbreak – Solidstar

    Singer Solidstar has expressed gratitude towards his fiancée, praising her loyalty despite facing hardships with him for over a decade.

    However, his post has sparked mixed reactions from social media users.

    In the post, Solidstar shared pictures with his partner, acknowledging the pain, tears, and heartbreak she endured due to his actions.

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    He wrote: “Loyal! For over ten years, all she got from me was pains, tears and heartbreak. But she never gave up on me.”

    While some users commended his fiancée’s loyalty and dedication, others criticised Solidstar for boasting about causing his partner distress.

    Some users questioned why he would highlight the negative aspects of their relationship, while others accused him of being insensitive and selfish.

  • My song ‘One in a million’ inspired PSquare’s ‘Possibility’ – Solidstar

    My song ‘One in a million’ inspired PSquare’s ‘Possibility’ – Solidstar

    Singer Joshua Iniyezo popularly known as Solidstar has boasted of how his hit song ‘One in a million’ became an inspiration to many Nigerian artists in the industry.

    He recalled how many thought he was a Ghanaian because of his unique musical style.

    Soldistar further said in an interview with Nedu and other co-hosts on The Honest Bunch podcast, that the remix of the song with 2Baba inspired P-Square’s hit song ‘Possibility’ which featured the same artist.

    He said: “It was ‘One In A Million’ that paved the way for me in the music industry. I won the Best New Artist at the Nigerian Music Video Awards with the song. Many even thought I was Ghanaian, they didn’t know I’m Nigerian because my style then was different.

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    “It was my song [‘One In A Million’] that changed the sound of the Nigerian music industry. It was also the inspiration behind P-Square’s ‘Possibility’ featuring 2Baba.

    “The song changed the Nigerian music industry. It came with its unique style. I slowed the tempo down and everyone started copying that pattern.”

  • I trekked from Awoyaya to Oriental, Solidstar recounts ordeal with drugs

    I trekked from Awoyaya to Oriental, Solidstar recounts ordeal with drugs

    Singer Solidstar has recounted how addiction to hard substances dealt with him in a terrible way.

    In a recent interview with Nedu and his co-hosts on the Honest Bunch podcast, Solidstar narrated how he got introduced to ice (a hard substance) by some young boys in 2021.

    Ice, also known as crystal methamphetamine, is a stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and body.

    Narrating his story, the singer said the drug ruined his life and music career.

    He also recalled walking from Awoyaya in Ibeju Lekki in Lagos to the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, an estimated seven-hour trip on foot during his battle with drug addiction.

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    “A lot of things happened to me. A couple of young boys introduced me to this substance called ice. This was three years back. The thing really affected me a lot,” he said.

    “Sometimes this substance will tell me you are king, you are this, you are that, make I no dey pay for stuffs. Can you imagine say I waka from Awoyaya to Oriental Hotel”, he said.

  • Popito Baron features Teni in ‘Laslas’

    TALENTED music artiste, songwriter and producer, Ezerioha Ebuka better known as Popito Baron has released a new single, Laslas’, featuring reigning female pop star, Teni the Entertainer.

    This is coming after the successful release of his classic tune, ‘Coming Thru’, which is still enjoying massive airplay.

    Popito Baron, since pitched tent with the TNBT records has worked on many musical projects.

    He is known to have produced hits songs for big names in the entertainment industry that includes Timaya, Skales, Davido, Orezi, Faze, Tunde Ednut, Solidstar, Cynthia Morgan, Terry Apala, Chuddy K, Morachi, Tonto Dike, Stormrex and Splash amongst others.

    Popito grew up in the western part of Nigeria

  • Solidstar announces exit from record label

    Solidstar announces exit from record label

    Joshua Iniyezo, known as Solidstar, has started the new year on a solo note, having announced his separation from erstwhile record label, Achievas Entertainment.

    He said on his Instagram page: “I Joshua Iniyezo aka Solidstar, wish to use this opportunity to thank my former label Achievas Ent for being there for me over 10 years. Words cannot express how grateful I am, Special S/O to @ossyachievas @colepeter my bosses and the entire team for having my back. You are still my family even as I begin another chapter career wise.”

    The record label, while responding to the artiste’s disclosure via the same medium, confirmed Solidstar’s mutual exit in an official statement.

    “We wish to hereby inform the public that Achievas Entertainment has ended its contract agreement with musician, Solidstar,” the statement reads.

    Continuing, it says, “The two parties reached a mutual decision to end the contract after working for over 10 years together. All previous recording audios, music videos, albums of the singer remain property of Achievas Entertainment. We wish him all the best as he starts a new life.”

    While with the record label, Solidstar released two albums, ‘One In A Million’ in 2010 and ‘W.E.E.D’ in 2016.

     

  • Solidstar promotes new single

    Solidstar promotes new single

    Notable singer, Joshua Iniyezo, aka Solidstar has dropped his first official single for the year.

    Titled In My Head, the song which is produced by Kuk Beat, was released by the R&B artiste with a photo shoot which he shared on the social media recently.

    In My Head is coming after his 2014 song, Baby Jollof, featuring Tiwa Savage, which enjoyed massive airplay across radio stations in the country.

    The artiste in the photo release posed in different attires: a black suit with fitted white shirt, a complete denim jeans outfit and white trousers and a long sleeve shirt, complimented with a blue jacket.

    Solidstar started his musicial career in Ajegunle, when Achievas Music moved him from there to Festac, where he dropped his first single, One In a Million.

    In 2014, he signed an ambassadorial deal with the Nigerian Football Supporters Club, to compose and perform the theme song for Brazil 2014. The deal had Solidstar record the official Super Eagles theme song which was used to unite and inspire the players on and off the pitch.

  • Solidstar features Timaya in new single

    Solidstar features Timaya in new single

    A few weeks after the release of his song, Baby Jollof, featuring Tiwa Savage, Joshua Iniyezo, better known as Solidstar, has dropped another single, My Body, featuring Timaya.

    Since he signed an ambassadorial deal with the Nigerian Football Association, in-conjunction with the Nigerian Football Supporters Club, early this year, he has been trying to live up to the expectations of his fans.

    Interestingly, Solidstar has made a name for himself with his blend of reggae, Afro R&B and traditional African music.

    Born in Delta State, he fell in love with music from a tender age. In 2009, Solidstar recorded his successful solo debut, One in a million, which included the global anthem, One in a million, featuring superstar, Tuface Idibia.

  • Solidstar to perform Brazil 2014’s theme song

    Solidstar to perform Brazil 2014’s theme song

    Fast-rising hip hop singer, Joshua Iniyezo popularly known as Solidstar has been endorsed as Super Eagles ambassador.

    The deal was signed with the Nigerian Football Supporters Club recently.

    According to Mr. Paul Cole Chiori, manager of Achievas Entertainment, a record label owned by the artiste, the deal will have Solidstar record and perform the official Super Eagles theme song for the Brazil 2014 world cup. He said: “The song is meant to unite and inspire the players on and off the pitch when the Mundial kicks off later in the year.”

    Explaining the choice of Solidstar, Dr. Rafiu Oladipo, president of the supporters club said: “We needed someone who was passionate about Nigerian football and who has that gyration in his voice and who the new  and old generation can relate to and it was just Solidstar that came to mind.”

    The Skibo crooner relished the endorsement and promised to give it his best.

    “I am humbled by Dr. Oladipo’s kind words. I promise that I will not disappoint him and the entire country. I will give the project my best. All I can say is that Nigerians should expect something gyrating, something that will lift the spirit of the whole players, coaching crew, the supporters and the whole country,” he assured.

    Solidstar won the  best new artiste at the Nigeria Music Video Award(NMVA) in 2010 for his hit single One in a Million, and has gone ahead to receive  several other awards.

  • SOLIDSTAR comes with Grace and Glory

    SOLIDSTAR comes with Grace and Glory

    COME Tuesday October 1, Achievas Entertainment’s artiste, Joshua Iniyenzo, aka Solidstar, will be dropping his second studio album title Grace and Glory and, in the words of the artiste, it would revolutionise and reposition the nation’s hip hop scene.

    Grace and Glory is coming after the release of several hit singles like Omotena, Skibo, Oluchi and most recently One Nigeria.

    Speaking on the album, Solidstar says that it is a 22 tracker which features some of the big names in the Nigerian hip hop scene including Olamide, Flavour, Timaya, Inyanya, Vector and a host of others.

    In the words of an elated Solidstar, One Nigeria is a unity song that is “specially dedicated to the centenary celebration of the country as an entity, ahead of next year’s celebration. It is our little contribution to the unity, peace and love that our nation needs, especially at this critical moment.”

    Also speaking, the boss of Achievas Entertainment, Mr. Paul Cole Chiori, better known as Ossy, stated that the album was a follow up to Solidstar’s debut entitled One in a Million.

    “He showed class and maturity in his delivery and lyrics. Solidstar has been growing from strength to strength in the music business and we are very proud of his humble achievements so far,” Ossy stated.

    He further disclosed that two videos would soon be dropped on air alongside a show at O2 Arena in London on October 6.