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Wednesday 31 October 2018

EP Review: Ayo Jay - Lazy Genius




Ayo Jay aka Wonder Boy who is signed to One Nation Record/RCA has finally released his debut body of work dubbed Lazy Genius. Ayo has been in the music scene for a while now with a couple of notable hit records to his name such as Available, Your Number and Your Number (remix) featuring Fatty Wep. So now we get to feel the Wonder Boy on a deeper level on the extended play - Lazy Genius. The EP was released on the 13th September, 2018 and consist of Seven (7) tracks with notable features from Akon, Safaree, Rotimi, James Yammouni and Faydee. The Lazy Genius EP is one worth checking out if you are an R&B fan, so join us as we take a listen and review this project by the wonder boy Ayo Jay


''The Vibe'': Ayo Jay Kicks off the EP with a track earlier released in the year which i  presume serves as the lead single off his debut project. The Vibe is a record produced by prolific producer Young D and as the name implies the record has that new school fresh vibe to it, with a mix of the that 90s R&B groove. Ayo Jay really showed his versatility on this record with a bit of a flip to his style of lyrical flow making The Vibe all the more interesting and one of the strongest record off this extended play.  

''No Feelings Feat. Akon & Safaree'': This is yet another great track off this EP  and this it is not because he had Akon or Safaree on it but because it could have been a great record with or without them. No Feelings is a record beautifully written with a very alluring melody and with such heavyweight features that are all appropriate added depth and quality to the record and interestingly Ayo Jay also has production credit on this track with production assistant by Yobo Music. The Wonder Boy further confirms his versatility and the reason his called the ''Wonder Boy.'' This is a track i would love to see further promotion on as a single off this EP, hopefully with the assistant of a brilliantly executed visual.   

''Let Him Go'': Okay on this third track Ayo Jay keeps the tempo going for the project, having kept the listener's spellbound and wanting to hear more of Lazy Genius. I must admit this is a very brilliant strategy to win new fans or get anyone to listen to a full project from  the start to finish. Let Him Go is a record if well promoted can be the another hit single off this project because the record has great potential to be one. This is definitely a solid track off this project.


''10 Over 10 Feat. Rotimi'': Ayo Jay recruited Rotimi for this record dubbed 10 Over 10, a mid-tempo record which gave them room to display their vocal abilities and giving listeners a pleasure to have that R&B trill with a mix of the Afrobeats vibes. This is an appropriate track selection for the EP and it gives the project some live outside what would have been predictable about the EP. 



''Don't Know Why Feat. James Yammouni'':  This is by far the most creative track off this EP and it is safe to say this is my most favorite record off the Lazy Genius project. The reasons why i chose Don't Know Why as my favorite record is because of the following reasons; it is a properly written record with a very catchy hook with a memorable melody and sonically, the production is topnotch. Both James Yammouni and Ayo Jay delivered fantastic vocal prowess to give the record the depth that made it all that.    


''Its Okay'' Ayo Jay switches this up a bit with that pop feel as well as maintaining his R&B base. Its Okay is an okay record appropriate for album tracklist because it is beautifully written love song but not necessarily a track with a hit potential. Overall Its Okay is a fair record off the Lazy Genius project. 


''Want You'': This is one record that has all the right elements for an African hit. Want You is that record that would be a favorite at wedding parties and lounges and maybe the radio because  Want You  has that quality to its content and i am talking lyrics wise and the way it  was laced on this Afrobeats baseline makes it a winner. 




This is solid debut project from Ayo Jay and it would be lovely see a full LP from the Wonder Boy. The ''Lazy Genius'' is a beautifully arranged EP with topnotch production credits by Young D, HOD, Melvitto, Yobo Music, Willie Tafa, Davy Pota and Ayo Jay himself. The project also saw guest features from the likes of Akon, Safaree, Rotimi, James Yammouni and Faydee with all features adding quality and depth to the project with no misplaced feat by theses artist. However, the composition of the tracks isn't on that level that can give an artist a total winner score but a solid one. Therefore, based on  the above reasons I would rate ''Lazy Genius''  a 6.5/10. 

In case you haven't listened to Ayo Jay's - Lazy Genius, please check on it here: DOWNLOAD HERE

Reekado Banks - Blessings On Me [Video]



Reekado Banks has released visuals for his inspirational record Blessings on Me. Check on it!
Directed by: Adasa Cookey. 



Niniola - Bana [Video]


''Following the Successful release of the audio and also to mark the One Anniversary of her Debut Album "THIS IS ME"...The Queen Of Afrohouse "NINIOLA" wastes no time to put out the video to her instant #HIT single #BANA. In a year that has been Fantastic for the Queen and as she prepares for her concert "The Human Radio Concert", She has decided to keep it HOT till the End of the Year... So Sit back and Enjoy how NINIOLA takes us on a colorful and energetic journey in this Video...And Yes Clarence Shot It...''

Mayorkun - Fantasy [Video]




''Amidst the gigantic success of "Posh"; DMW pop titan Mayorkun unleashes the music visual for "Fantasy". The Kiddominant produced banger first surfaced when it was released alongside "Posh"; and now has a video to follow. The Clarence Peters directed clip salutes the legacy of Olu Maintain's signature number and classic "Yahooze", and also features a memorable appearance from Olu Maintain.''

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Tuesday 30 October 2018

L.A.X - Rasking [Album]




The L.A.X debut album dubbed Rasking is finally here and it promises to be worth the wait with a lineup of features from the likes of; Davido, Yemi Alade, Maleek Berry, Duncan Mighty and a host of others. The album consist of Seventeen (17) tracks with two previously released tracks Panana and Gbefun and production credits by: Fresh and Blaise Beatz. Check on it!

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Monday 29 October 2018

Larry Gaaga - Wonderful ft. Wande Coal + Sarkodie [Video]



Larry Gaga has returned with another banging single and this one is titled Wonderful which features two heavyweights Wande Coal and Sarkodie. Check on it!

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Maxwell - Shame [Video]



The alternative/neo-soul act Maxwell is back with a new single dubbed Shame and he accompanies it with amazing abstract visual. Check on it!
Directed by: Gerard Bush & Christopher Renz. 

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Flavour - Crazy Love ft.Yemi Alade [Video]



''Flavour presents his latest video, "Crazy Love", featuring Yemi Alade. Directed by Patrick Elis.''
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Friday 26 October 2018

DJ ECool ft. Peruzzi x Davido - 4U [Audio]




DMW's resident disco jockey is back with another record he titles 4U and it features label mates Davido and Peruzzi. Check on it!
Produced by: Fresh


Boj x Skepta x Teezee - Like 2 Party [Video]



GRM Daily has released an exclusive visual for a record which features alternative act Boj, heavyweight Skepta and talented act Teezee and they title this one Like 2 Party. Check on it!
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Thursday 25 October 2018

RuffTouch Music Presents Eye Candy Riddim




''Rufftouch Music has come up with something which is sure to excite the reggae world!
The EYE CANDY RIDDIM is a smooth one drop riddim with a great arrangement of instruments.
There are five super tracks on the riddim - two are from GAPPY RANKS. One track is called ORANGE HILL, expressing his love for a certain type of marijuana and the second track is entitled EMOTIONAL. This is especially for the ladies.
Reggae star TERRY LINEN has rolled back the years and is sure to have the reggae industry standing up to the track called CHERRY BABY.
CHRISTOPHER DEMONTAGUE has a beautiful track called THIS LOVE and last but not least, the surprise on the riddim is from a UK based artist, who is known for his baritone voice on dancehall tracks, but this time REDMAN UK has chosen to write and sing a song, which is also EP entitled, called EYE CANDY.
This song is likened to having the great Barry White on a reggae track so please be sure to check it out.
The EYE CANDY RIDDIM can be purchased from all major digital download sites but you have a chance to hear and download it for free so don’t miss out on this opportunity.
Thanks for your ever loyal support of RUFFTOUCH MUSIC.''
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Wednesday 24 October 2018

Ajebutter22 - Ghana Bounce ft. Mr Eazi x Eugy [Video]



Ajebutter22 releases another fantastic version of visual for Ghana Bounce and this time around he features Mr. Eazi and Eugy. Check on it!
Directed by: David Sule

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Cardi B - Money [Audio]



The hip hop rave Cardi B returns with a banging record titled Money and this is tipped to be another hit for the queen. Check on it!
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WizKid - Fever [Video]




Starboy Entertainment presents Wizkid in this musical video for one of his two singles released recently and this on is dubbed Fever and it features Afro Pop superstar Tiwa Savage. Check on it!
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Tuesday 23 October 2018

TROD - Omo Mushin [Audio]



''While we await the visuals to his last released single, COME ONLINE, Missofunyin Entertainment Frontliner, Trod drops an amazing Freestyle titled OMO MUSHIN, Trod spoke about his love and upbringing from the hood.
Listen and share your thoughts.''

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Zlatan - Zanku (Legwork) [Audio]



''Zlatan Ibile is out with his official Street anthem titled 'ZANKU LEGWORK'. This street dance slang meaning (Zlatan Abegii nor kill us) is going viral rapidly among his fans worldwide.
Enjoy this kapachumarechupako.''

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Monday 22 October 2018

Olamide - Bugle [Audio]



The king of the street and YBNL boss Olamide has dropped a little something on this hip hop beat just to remind the industry why his on top of things and he titles this one Bugle. Check on it! 

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Friday 19 October 2018

Teni - Case [Video]





''Dr Dolor Entertainment presents the official video for "CASE" by star artist TENI. Audio produced by Jaysynths and video directed by DK.''
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DMW X Peruzzi X Davido - Twisted [Video]



The hottest group in Africa right now DMW just released visuals for their new single dubbed Twisted and it features Peruzzi and Davido. Check on it!
Directed by: Twitch
Produced by: Fresh.


Thursday 18 October 2018

Reminisce – Burushaga [Audio]




The king of the street (Reminisce) is back with another single for the year 2018 and he titles this on Burushaga, make sure you get your Shaku Shaku step on. Check on it!

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Victor Velmo - Libata [EP]



Talented rap act Victor Velmo is closing  the fourth quarter of 2018 with an amazing extended play dubbed Libata and it was released on the 5th October, 2018 with Five (5) tracks. Libata also has a couple of features from the likes of; DJ Whales, to Yung6ix and Vicki Samdave. Check on it!

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Monday 15 October 2018

Ice Prince Yawa ft. Peruzzi [Audio]



Super Cool Cats boss and front liner Ice Prince has returned with a brand new single dubbed Yawa and it features DMW rookie Peruzzi. Check on it1

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Daniel Mylez - Life is Spiritual #lL.I.S [Video]


''AFTER THE RELEASE OF HIS HIT SINGLE "LIFE IS SPIRITUAL" #LIS, MULTIPLE AWARD WINING ARTIST DANIEL MYLEZ AKA GLORYBOY IS ABOUT TO SET THE RECORD BY TEAMING UP with SHAWN RAY An award wining Film Maker based in SOUTH AFRICA To shoot the video for LIS.


THE VIDEO is DIRECTED BY SHAWN RAY. LIS is more than a music video, The Cinematic way it was captured and how the story is told will surely keep uno the edge of your seat. SHAWN RAY The Director schooled in new york film academy, worked in bollywood for 6 years and has won the THE 48HR FILM COMPETITION HELD IN JOHANNESBURG 2018 as the best director and cinematography and he is currently running SOSMEDIAPRO.

AFTER THE RELEASE OF HIS HIT SINGLE "LIFE IS SPIRITUAL" #LIS, MULTIPLE AWARD WINING ARTIST DANIEL MYLEZ AKA GLORYBOY IS ABOUT TO SET THE RECORD BY TEAMING UP with SHAWN RAY An award wining Film Maker based in SOUTH AFRICA To shoot the video for LIS.



THE VIDEO is DIRECTED BY SHAWN RAY. LIS is more than a music video, The Cinematic way it was captured and how the story is told will surely keep you no the edge of your seat. SHAWN RAY The Director schooled in new york film academy, worked in bollywood for 6 years and has won the THE 48HR FILM COMPETITION HELD IN JOHANNESBURG 2018 as the best director and cinematography and he is currently running SOSMEDIAPRO.''

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Show Dem Camp - Palmwine Music 2 (Mixtape) [Audio]




The rap duo extraordinaire Show Dem Camp has released the second installation to their Palmwine vibe and this one is dubbed Palmwine Music 2, released on the 15th October, 2018 and consist of Ten (10) tacks with guest appearances from: Burna Boy, Nonso Amadi, Ajebutter22, Boj, Moelogo, Ladipoe, Tomi Agape, Lady Donli, and a host of others. The Palmwine Music 2 promises to be nothing less than solid judging from the first installment. Check on it!

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Friday 12 October 2018

Cheekychizzy - Lemonade ft D'banj [Video]



''Cheekychizzy gives us the video to his latest smash, Lemonade, featuring the Koko Master, D'banj. Colorful and clean, enjoy the video shot by Patrick Elis!''

Ella Mai - Ella Mai [Album]



Ella Mai has finally released her self titled debut album Ella Mai on the (12th October, 2018) and it consist of 16 tracks with features from the likes of: Chris Brown, John Legend and H.E.R. This album release is exciting because of the freshness and uniqueness of her sound she has brought into the industry with hits like; Boo'd Up and Trip, this definitely one album to cop. Check on it!

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Quavo - Flip The Switch ft. Drake (Quavo Huncho) [Video]


As Quavo is tipped to release a solo album here is a new single with the man of the moment and not its not Kanye. lol! He features Drake on this track titled Flip The Switch. Check on it1


Thursday 11 October 2018

Mariah Carey - With You [Video]


After an outstanding performance at the American Music Awards (AMA) a few days back, Mariah Carey has premiered visuals for her ballad With You today and it takes us back on a retro Mariah. Check on it!  



Ladipoe - T.A.P (Talk About Poe) [Mixtape]




Prolific rapper Ladipoe who is signed to Mavin Records has released his first body of work under the imprint and he titles this one T.A.P (Talk About Poe) and the mixtape was released on the 5th of October, 2018 and consist of Ten (10) songs with mega features from the likes of: Seyi Shay, Efya, Ghost of (SDC), Funbi and Sir Dauda. This is one mixtape worth checking out considering the immense talent of this young rapper. Check on it!

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L.A.X - Panana [Video]



''Rasaki Music boss, L.A.X has finally released the official music video of his widely accepted single titled "Panana" produced by Spotless. The visuals for "Panana" -is an eclectic array of interchanging scenes on different sounds while epitomizing that Afrobeats vibe , the video was directed by Kurleva Production. L.A.X who has been having a wonderful year so far with several hit songs, and a couple of music videos, is putting everything in top gear to thrill his fans as they await the RASAKING album which is set to be released on the 26th of October. Rasaki Music group.''
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Wednesday 10 October 2018

Estelle - So Easy ft. Luke James [Video]



British Soul/Pop singer Estelle is back with a brand new album titles Lover's Rock and from this fifth LP release, she puts out a visual for the single So Easy and it features Luke James. Check on it!










Sarkodie - My Advice (Freestyle) [Video]



The Rule (Sarkodie) is back with an explosive freestyle dubbed My Advice (Freestyle) and if you listen closely to his bars, it obvious his lines a directed towards fellow Ghanaian act Shatta Wale. Check on it! 
Directed by: Derek Yaboah. 



Monday 8 October 2018

Burna Boy - Live at London O2 Brixton Academy [Video]





The Atlantic Records act Burna Boy has released footage of his sold out concert held at the London O2 Brixton Academy over the weekend and this is part of his UK Outside Tour which he kicked off in London this month of October to promote his latest body of work dubbed Outside. Follow him for more information on the UK Tour. Check on it!



Friday 5 October 2018

Victor AD - Wetin We Gain [Video]



''Victor Adere aka Victor AD is a fast rising Afropop sensation.
Hails from Delta state Nigeria but born and had his early life in Lagos.
The rising act first showed interest in music at a very tender age of six, influenced by the likes of Bob Marley, Sunny Ade, Michael Jackson and Lucky Dube, then he began composing his songs. Before his professional sojourn as a musician in 2014 with the single titled 'Jowo', he led a music band in Delta State Nigeria and he was crowned the 'best singer' during his diploma days at federal polytechnic, Auchi.
Victor is currently signed to Etins Records under the management of Longitude Promotions. The "Wetin You Gain" single was given visual direction by Director Dindu. ''
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Mystro x Wizkid - Immediately [Video]


''Mystro is back with the video for ‘Immediately,’ his hit collaboration with Wizkid. After successfully rolling out his debut album "Sugar," and premiering new music, the multi-talented musician, songwriter and producer comes back on a another level, with the video of ‘Immediately’, the powerful collaboration featuring one of Africa's greatest pop stars, Wizkid. Shot by Sesan Ogunro and styled by Jennifer Eleto, the visuals of the fusion dance tune, catches the vibe of the song, with flashing lights, street fashion, pretty women, and heavy cameos from Maleek Berry and Kelechi Anyikude. The record was one of Nigeria’s leading summer anthems, and the video is in to give fans more bang for their support. Wizkid, the Nigerian superstar who has worked with an extensive list of global voices, including Drake, combines perfectly with Mystro, lacing a superb hook which captures the party mood of the track. Mystro's verses compliment that, as they both shine on the record. This is why 'Immediately' is one of Africa’s leading tunes of the dancefloor.''
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Yung6ix - Ina The Benz [Video]


Yung6ix has put out a fresh video for an amazing record titled Ina The Benz. Check on it!
Produced by: EKelly
Directed by: SOS.

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Phyno - IWA ft. Tekno [Video]



''Penthauze presents the official video for "IWA" by Phyno featuring Tekno. Directed by Clarence Peters.''
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Thursday 4 October 2018

Di'Ja - Save Me [Video]



The Lovely songstress Di'Ja has released visuals for her inspirational record Save Me off her extended play titled Aphrodija. Check on it!
Directed by: Unlimited LA


Cobhams Asuquo - Starlight [Video]



Music maestro Cobhams Asuquo has released a fantastic visual for a brilliant love/inspirational song titled Starlight. Check on it!
Directed by: Blessing Uzzi.

''This song is for that Starlight in your life. Starlight is light reflected from the stars that illuminates your way..It never goes out, it's there, day and night (the Sun is also a star).''

WizKid - Master Groove + Fever [Audio]



Starboy front-liner Wizkid has released two new singles in preparation for his next body of work. The Master Groove which sounds more like a freestyle seems like a good attempt but Fever is the one with more energy and vibe out of the two releases. Check on it!

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Mariah Carey - With You [Audio]



Mariah Carey has returned with a new single in less than four weeks after the release of #GTFO and With You is another classic style Mariah ballad and it seems she's gearing towards the release of a new studio album in years. Check on it!

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Wednesday 3 October 2018

Phyno - IWA ft. Tekno [Audio]



Penthauze front runner is back with a hot new love song dubbed IWA and it features hit maker Tekno. Check on it!
Produced by: Tspize


Ric Hassani - Beautiful to Me [Video]



Ric Hassani releases visual for Beautiful To Me off his studio album The African Gentleman. Check on it!
Directed by: Bukola Jimoh Production & Ifeme C.S



Burna Boy - Gbona [Video]


After the release of his highly successful mixtape dubbed Outside Burna Boy is back with a fresh new single highly influenced by the originator of Afrobeat Fela Kuti and it is titled Gbona. Check on it!
Directed by: Capital Dreams Pictures

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Larry Gaaga - Baba Nla ft. 2Baba x Burna Boy x D'Banj [Video]



Larry Gaga who has had an impressive year making a few of the biggest collaborations in 2018, is back with a video for his single Baba Nla and it features legends and heavyweights such as: D'banj, 2baba and Burna Boy. Check on it!
Directed by: Capital Dreams Pictures



MI Abaga - Lekki ft. Odunsi x Falz x Ajebutter 22 [Video]




MI Abaga has released visuals for Lekki a record off his Playlist album RENDEZVOUS (A PLAYLIST) and Lekki features Falz, Ajebutter 22 and Odunsi the Engine. Check on it!
Directed by: The M9th.

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Angelic E - Greatest GOD [Audio]




''Gospel music songstress Angela Udoka Esedo better known as Angelic E. Release her first official single.
The record titled "Greatest GOD" is off her upcoming self titled album Angelic E. The song was produced by Dr. Finesse. Enjoy!''

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Spyro X Tobi Bakre X Dremo - Japa [Audio]



''Upfront Records singer Spyro is determined to make 2018 his as he follows up his smash hit "Funke" with this comic single titled "Japa".
Spyro who featured DMW stars Davido & Mayorkun on the remix for "Funke" enlists the help of another DMW star Dremo & Big Brother Naija finalist Tobi Bakre on this one.
"Japa" sees the three artists take turns to describe why they had to run away from compromising situations with the other sex. The track was co-produced by AdeJames & Paulcleverlee, mixed by Magical Mix. Enjoy''