M.I Abaga - The Guy [Album]

 

M.I Abaga is back! with his Fifth (5) studio album he dubs The Guy and in a big announcement upon the release of this project, he declared that this would be his last album with his present stage name. This Project was released on the 19th of August, 2022 and consist of Twelve (12) tracks. The Guy has guest appearances from a diverse variety of acts from the likes of; Nas, Wande Coal, Olamide, Lord Vino, Duncan Mighty, Ossi Grace, The Caveman, Phyno, Tomi Owo, Chillz, BNXN, Jesse Jagz and Ice Price. Check on it!

Production Credits: Chopstix, G-Plus Chang, Jesse Jagz, Tempoe, and Geeks Beats. 

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M.I Abaga - Bigger Feat. Nas and Olamide (Official Audio)

M.I Abaga - The Guy [Lyric Video]

 

MI Abaga is back with The Guy single off his forthcoming studio album of the same title. He recently announced that he will be dropping his present stage name for a new one, after the release of this album due in August. Check on it!

Produced by: Chopstix.

Aminated by: Casmir.

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Chike - Boo of the Booless [Album]

Nigerian alternative singer/songwriter Chike has released his debut album dubbed Boo of the Booless on the 14th February, 2020 and the body of work consist of twelve (12) tracks with super guest appearances from MI Abaga, Zoro, and Ric Hassani. Check on it!


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2Baba ft Teni x MI Abaga x Chidinma x Waje x Cobhams Asuquo x Umar M Shareef – Not For Sale [Video]

The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) in preparation for the 2019 general elections holding in Nigeria on the 16th day of February, 2019 have put together a beautiful campaign to sensitize the populace on the need not to sale their votes to survive. However, this been a menace to the society since the return of Democracy to the country and in an attempt to bring an end to it INEC has recruited a line up of taleneted artiste in Nigeria for the record Not For Sale and it features 2baba, Cobhams Asuquo, MI Abaga, Teni, Chidinma, Waje and Umar M Shareef. Check on it!  

DJ Neptune - Blood And Fire ft. MI x Jesse Jagz [Video]

''From the stables of Neptune Records, we present the official video to the track "Blood And Fire" by Super Star International DJ and 2018 Soundcity MVP African DJ of the year, DJ Neptune.
Blood And Fire is the first track off DJ Neptune's debut album #Greatness, and it features MI and Jesse Jagz. The video to this heavy weight Hip hop tune was shot and directed in Lagos by Lucas Reid.''

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Show Dem Camp - Clone Wars Vol. IV [Album]

The dynamic duo SDC is out with another album for 2019 after a great 2018 with the entire Palm Wine Music vibe, it shows how keen they are out to get it all. And with the release of Clone Wars Vol. IV it is evident that this year is going to be one hell of a great year for the group. The album was released on the 1st of January, 2019 and consist of 14 tracks with a great lineup of artist such as; MI, Cina Soul, Tems and Boogey. Check on it!

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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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Classiq - New North [EP]

Classiq has grown to become a force to reckon with in the Nigerian music industry, with his style of rap which has a fusion of the northern/Hausa dialect giving raise to one of the few rappers representing the north with that ''indigenous rap'' genre. The Arewa Mafia has returned with a new extended play after two successful singles Gudu featuring MI Abaga and Culture (Gargajiya) in the year 2018 and the EP is titled ''New North.''
The extended play comprises of (8) Eight tracks and a bonus track with a lineup of artist such as; Ice Prince, Yung-L, MI Abaga, and Ckay. Check on it!

MI Abaga - Yxng Denzel [Album]

M.I Abaga is back with a surprise album and it is titled Yung Denzel, a name he has held on to for a very longtime and has become more like his alter ego. Yung Denzel is a Ten (10) track LP and has features like: Odunsi The Engine and Lady Donli. This promises to be a lit listen. Check on it!

MI Abaga - Brother ft. Nosa & Milli [Video]

The Chocolate City boss MI Abaga has decided to entertain us with a visual from his previous work The Chairman and the song features label mates Nosa and Milli. Check on it!

Steve Williz - Press Play [Album]

Gospel royalty Steve Williz has released his studio LP Press Play as promised on the 19th of July, 2018 and the body of work consist of (19) tracks and features a lineup of artist such as; Jeremiah Gyang, M.I Abaga, Temple, DJ Ernesty, Coban and a host of others. The Press Play album also have production credits to producers such as; Young Williz, Mista Seith, Oluwa Druma Boy and so much more. This promises to be a good listen so.... Check on it!

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VJ Adams - Define Rap ft. Ice Prince, Vector, Sound Sultan, Mz Kiss, MI [Video]

''Smada Entertainment Presents the video for "Define Rap" by VJ Adams featuring Ice Prince, Vector, Sound Sultan, Mz Kiss and MI. Directed by Avalon Okpe.''
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ClassiQ Ft. M.I Abaga – GUDU

The Arewa Mafia: ClassiQ returns with a very strong trap single for 2018 and it features none other than Nigerian's foremost rapper/mogul MI Abaga and the track is titled 'Gudu.'
Produced by G-Plus Chano.
Check on it and let us know what you think.


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Album Review: Ric Hassani - The African Gentleman

 

 

''Ric Hassani'' The foremost Nigerian born alternative/soul musician has finally released his debut album titled  - ''The African Gentleman'' and also a deluxe version that feature more artiste ''The African Gentleman'' which originally consist of seven (11) tracks and was released on the 2nd September, 2017. This review promises to be a joyride as we press play to unveil the art of what this album by ''Ric Hassani'' encompasses.


Gentleman: This was the first single which kicked off the campaign for this project and it had an Afrocentric inspired visual that got the single great reviews and buzz. '' Gentleman'' is a perfect and most symbolic way to kick off an album for ''Ric Hassani'' as it seems to be the core of the concept for this project.

 
Police: Ric Hassani displays his amazing song writing skills on his beautiful ballad titled 'Police' as his soulful voice glides on the strings of the guitar to bring this record to life and then making it one of the most remarkable tracks off this album. 



Sing: Is a simple love composition that has this alluring soft/pop rock vibe and what's amazing about 'Sing' is the creativity Ric Hassani has put into it with the combination of that traditional ballad accretion, beautiful harmonies accompanied with an African dialect to keep it Afrocentric. The outcome of this record is a winner and makes it one of the best tracks of 'The African Gentleman.'       

 
Believe: This is a beautiful love song that would work anytime when you are taking that vow with your significant other and it has all the right elements to get the party started at least for a typical Nigerian wedding. Again we see Ric Hassani pushing the envelop with his style and level of creativity which is overly commendable for an alternative artist coming from this part of the world where he has to contend/compete with  contemporary music like; pop and afrobeats.   


Number One: listening to this track from start to finish I would say this is one of the underwhelming song off this project, this is not to say Ric Hassani didn't come through on this record but I believe this track is very predictable without that wow factor to keep the listeners captivated.

 
Marry You: This record kicks off with the alluring strings of the guitar accompanied by the keys of the piano as we see Ric Hassani deliver another classic love song titled Marry You. This is a record that can only be fully appreciated when it is performed with a live orchestra considering the composition of a mellow build up that ends on a high note making it a listeners favourite.

 
Beautiful To Me: Now 'Beautiful To Me' is another track that shows the versatility of Ric Hassani as we see him put a superb mix of different genres like; afrobeats and sounds from the Caribbean's to make a fun loving love song. one word... Brilliant.     



Sweet Mother Feat. Mumba  Yachi: I have never seen a song made for mama that goes wrong and 'Sweet Mother Feat. Mumba  Yachi' is not any different. We see Ric Hassani recruit the amazing Zambian artist Mumba  Yachi who added that Afrocentric vibe to this highlife record. This is a well thought out song that if well promoted can give Ric Hassani that crossover hit he deserves across Africa.  

Oge Na Ga Feat. Cabo Snoop, Xcellente & Mr. Nomsy: Ric Hassani features artist across the board on this track and I would have expected nothing less than fire on this record but sadly this is an average track compared to records I have heard so far on this album. My reason for rating this an average track is because 'Oge Na Ga' sounds like something I have heard before i.e. something that  PSquare had done in the past and this made it unexciting for me but overall it is a great effort from the lad.


Only You: This is the second single off the 'The African Gentleman'' album and upon its release was accompanied by a simple and intimate visual of Ric Hassani with his love interest helping to depict an amazing love song. 'Only You' is one record off the album that really unveiled the vocal dexterity of Ric Hassani making it one of the solid track off this project.


As Long As You Love Me: Wrapping up this project  Ric Hassani delivers another experimental number titled 'As Long As you Love Me.' The output of the production and concept of this mid-tempo record is brilliant as it shows his an artist with great potential to go international and have sold-out concerts.   

 
Here are my final thoughts on this project by ''Ric Hassani - The African Gentleman.'' This is truly a breath of fresh air to the Nigerian Music scene and to have had him grace 2017 with this amazing album is just bissful. ''Ric Hassani'' pulled off solid project and even better with the  deluxe version of this album which had featured A-list artist like; MI Abaga, with Yung L, Tjan, Jonny Drille, Sonyezo, C.C Johnson, and Tay Grin. However, I felt there were a few misses on some of the tracks off the album which had features from ace artist like Mumba  Yachi to Cabo Snoop, Xcellente & Mr. Nomsy and not forgetting to give a huge applause to Jay Sleek who had an impactful production credit for this project. Therefore I would like to rate ''The African Gentleman'' a 9/10. This album could have gotten a 10 because the track listing, production, lyrics/melody, creativity, songwriting skills, vocal prowess, and entertainment was perfect but due to a few weak songs on the tracklist I had to give it a 9 which is still great, but maybe if those weak songs had come under the deluxe version of the album and some off the deluxe version made the album then a 10 would have been eminent for Ric Hassani.  

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Ric Hassani releases debut album - The African Gentleman

 

 

 

 

The soulful/alternative artiste Ric Hassani, as promised has released this debut album titled ''The African Gentleman.'' The album which has fresh sounds, cutting edge productions, and a great dynamics of features including; MI Abaga, Yung L, Tjan, Mumba Yachi, Cabo Snoop, Xcellente, Mr. Nomsy and a host of others... The African Gentleman is certainly a body of work you need to add to your playlist. Hit the download button below and let me know what you think.

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Mixtape Review: Tito Brown - Urban Stereo Sounds

Nigerian Hip Hop&Rap/Producer Tito Brown debut his embodiment of work titled ''Urban Stereo Sounds'' (USS) and it was released on the (18th August, 2016). ''Urban Stereo Sounds'' was released by this budding Jay-town talent and consist of twenty (20) tracks which is divided into two parts- the ''Dark side'' and the ''Light Side''.

DARK SIDE

Overtime: What a great way to introduce listeners to the ''USS Mixtape'' as we see ''Tito Brown'' spit bars on this laid-back Hip hop beat. ''Overtime'' is the kind of track that can be easily related to across the board with everyday life experiences as there's always two sides to the coin when we strive to achieve/make a mark; some people would say it can't be done and others would motive you to try but if you believe and work ''Overtime''  and with the hope of tomorrow then it can be done. 


U.F.O: Now this is one track that deserves a sci-fi kinda visual for people to fully appropriate the idea behind this song. ''Producer X'' does a great job with the beat as we see ''Tito Brown'' hit it right with his flow and hook on the chorus. The ''U.F.O'' also has some trace/feel of the modern day trap music but with him keeping it 100 and this is what makes this song all the more exciting. 


Aim One: ''I shine like the sun but my reign/rain is dark'' is a few lines on this track that caught my attention and shows how much ''Tito Brown'' deserves a spot in the game with such beautiful wordplay and metaphorical flow to deliver a brilliant record. 


Civilized:  Now ''Civilized'' reminds me why i loved this MC from day 1.  ''Tito Brown'' came through on this heartfelt/soulful track about the reality we live in today (with excerpts from the movie ''The Grand Budapest Hotel'' by M. Gustave'') and what i love the most about this track is how ''Tito Brown'' switched his style on the piano/organ laced record and the creativity on delivery shows that Nigerian Hip hop is in safe hands. This is also one of my favorites off the mixtape and a good reason why this project is worth checking out.


Belee That: ''Tito Brown'' comes off with a brilliant concept for ''Belee That'' and earns it as one of my favorites off the mixtape. ''Belee That'' is an amazingly, beautifully crafted Hip hop/Afrobeat infused track with an old school vibe to it and it has a complimentary synergy between the flow and the hook on the track. 


6ix: is a ''Tito Brown'' and ''Producer X'' production. We hear the beat go in hard as it keeps the listeners woke to ''Tito Brown's'' wordplay as he uses the word/number ''6ix'' in a pretty creative way giving his audience a reason to stay glued to the mixtape. This dude just want his ''6ix'' figures of everything good and he definitely going to get 'em with this attitude. 


Compromising: ''Yaxie'' delivers a brilliant production on ''Compromising'' as we see ''Tito Brown'' take us on a journey ride through an average lads sexual fantasies/attraction with the aid of the Hausa language, he gives the track that edginess to a very laid-back soulful instrumental. This is also a favorite off the mixtape.   


Waves: This is one of the leading singles of the mixtape that was accompanied by what i would describe as a viral video which was shot in Jos, Plateau State and i would say an appropriate choice. With lines like ''I am riding the waves like a life dictator so you better be true'' ''You will find out i am being of different class if i take you to school''  simply amazing right? fantastic record off the mixtape that  surely deserves a video too.


Bad Belle: ''Bad Belle'' is an ''MI Abaga'' Afrobeat inspired track produced by ''Tito Brown'' himself and the chorus laced with heavy vocal chords as it introduces us to the everyday challenges we can all relate with as it deals with success and envy. ''Tito Brown'' shows his versatility as a producer and MC on this track with the rhythm, flow, and vibe drawing you in after a few listen of the track. 


Oga Na / Stay Alive: Sampling of a ''Kanye West'' classic ''Tito Brown'' goes off on a very good start with the  assistance of the Hausa language and i love the way he switches his style with the flow as well as the beat. ''Tito Brown'' is simply stating the obvious.... he's here to stay as he reps his squad ''PSM.''


Decipher's Interlude: Prefect timing for an interlude and an end to the ''Dark Side'' of the mixtape. ''Tito Brown'' expresses his creativity through a poetry kinda freestyle with a mix of English and Hausa language to deliver an incredible interlude. 

LIGHT SIDE

Nigerian Girl Feat. P6ix & Producer X: This is an average track that kicks off the ''Light Side'' of the mixtape even with the assistance from ''P6ix'' and ''Producer X'' i would have expected something more explosive to get the listeners going but it did fall short. The track lacked any sense of direction/concept  and left no lasting impression after a listen. 

Working Feat. Joey Jam: With a Badboy Records sample on this track both ''Tito Brown'' and ''Joey Jam'' went in on this one with a bit of humor to it they both deliver great bars to the ''Producer X'' produced beat.

No Love Feat. Cloud9Ne: With excerpts from one of ''Malcolm X'' infamous quotes, he ain't got ''No Love'' for the haters that's what ''Tito Brown'' and ''Cloud9Ne'' tries to portray on this track as they both go back and forth spitting lines about reality.   

Bombay Feat. Toyenero & P6ix: Okay! this is ''Tito Brown'' giving us a feel of another side to his artistic abilities as a singer/reggae/afropop act. I have always been an advocate of not being boxed into a certain genre as an artist. However, i am not sure ''Bombay'' did it for me maybe it has something to do with the production? don't know.... but the track is worth the effort overall and it shows that ''Tito Brown'' can sell records as well as keep it real with the streets. This track features another MC to watch out for in the person of ''P6ix'' and the amazing vocalist ''Toyenero.''

Love Life Feat. Suranu: This track is underwhelming despite a great production and even with the assistant of the great trumpet that gave it that jazz/soulful vibe. I don't know if it had something to do with the hook, vocals, or ''Tito Brown'' delivery but it was  an average song for me. The track did however have a good story-line. 

Calculate Feat. Toyenero : ''Calculate '' is a track that would remind you why you love Hip hop and R&B the 90s style. ''Tito Brown'' delivers a playful and easy to digest flow on ''Calculate '' making it an appropriate track for the project. He recruits ''Toyenero'' who brings that fantastic fusion to the track that brought it to life.

Nothing on Benjamin Feat. P6ix: This track reminds me of the Crunk era which is a good thing by the way in the context we are discussing and its certainly a good fill up for the tape. There's however nothing spectacular about this track as it sounds like something the ''GripBoiz'' would have created a while back, so the track didn't really sound fresh to me. 

We Been On Feat. Amir & Joey Jam: This is yet another one of ''Tito Brown'' efforts as a producer and we see another strategic collaboration which features ''Amir'' and ''Joey Jam'' and i could say by far the illest combination of these three artist on one track.

Headlines Feat. Producer X: ''Tito Brown'' and ''Producer X'' team up again to deliver a brilliant number about the present day Nigeria as we all know the gimmicks of politics/politicians through  their promises to the masses and most times they don't get fulfilled and as a result created a wide divide between the rich and poor which has somewhat led to the ''Recession'' we find ourselves in today. ''Tito Brown'' is calling on every Nigerian through a collective effort  to make a change so we can realize the Nigeria of our dreams. 

Purple Cycle Feat. Amir / Candy Outro: ''Tito Brown'' closes off this mixtape on a high note as he recruits the amazing MC ''Amir'' and they both took us back on an magic old school style of rap and the vibe was just perfect. For the records, this is by far my favorite track off the ''USS'' mixtape. The concept, production, the rap, flow, the hook, and the switch to the ''Candy Outro'' was a total hit. They simply aced this one. Thumps up!   

 Here are my final thoughts on the mixtape review for  ''Urban Stereo Sound (USS)'' I enjoyed listening to the project and its certainly a great first effort from this young MC. Tito Brown's mixtape ''Urban Stereo Sound (USS)'' is an above average project considering the quality of work put into the project and how he showed drive and versatility to the embodiment of work with production credits to his name as well. The production /sound engineering skills from producers like ''Producer X'' ''Yaxie'' ''Geekbeats'' and himself ''Tito Brown'' with some well thought out features and a few misplaced ones  all added great value and dynamics to the tape and reasons in my conclusion I would rate ''Urban Stereo Sound (USS)'' a 7.5/10 because of a few hit and misses with the features and the idea behind the concept of the mixtape. ''Tito Brown'' is one artiste to watch out for in the Nigerian music scene and beyond.
I look forward to more material from Tito Brown in 2017.

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VIDEO: MI Abaga – “Monkey” ft. Chigurl

Off the hugely successful Chairman Album released late last year, MI Abaga releases visuals for the single ''Money'' featuring Chigul.
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VIDEO: MI Abaga - Bad Belle

MI Abaga releases visuals for the first single off the highly successful album ''The Chairman'' and he titles this one ''Bad Belle.''
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Album: M.I Abaga – The Chairman (Tracklisting + Album Art)

The album ''Chairman''  is in stores worldwide today 30th October 2014. Please buy a copy!

“M.I Abaga has unveiled the Official Album Art along with the Track-list of his highly anticipated third album The Chairman, the album contains 17 songs with the first 8 and the last 8 being completely opposite to each other, the song in the middle stands on its own. There are also features from some of the hottest acts this year from Wizkid, Seyi shay, Ice Prince, Olamide, Reminince, Pato Ranking, Runtown, Sarkodie, Tu Face, Nosa, Koker, Sound Sultan, Emmy Ace and a host of others. There is notably an international collaboration with Dance Hall superstar Bennie Man. That wait is finally over, The Chairman will be available worldwide tomorrow.”  

Flavour – Power To Win Ft. MI Abaga

“The song is titled Power to Win and was produced in cape town south africa by resonate studios.
The song was co produced by Flavour while M.I wrote his lines and rapped on it.
The song will be used as the soundtrack for the Glo 2014 world cup tvc campaign to encourage and galvanise support for the Super Eagles of Nigeria during the World Cup.
The song is available for download and as caller ringback tunes exclusively on the glo network.”

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