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Opinion
‘Yahoo’ Execs and New Generation Record Labels
George just got the best news of his life. This is what he’s lived for, dreamt of, prayed for, and it was finally coming to life. George, an upcoming musician was spotted on Twitter and was subsequently signed by a record label. His life’s dream, and an opportunity to prove to people, especially his father about his musical prowess had…
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Opinion
Music & Its Role in Birthing a Revolution
Music, is and always has been a clear medium to create awareness, draw the attention of the government to issues, and challenge the establishment. From all corners of the continent, we are witnessing an uprising of musicians lending their voice, singing against the evil of the state with catchy beats of Afro pop embedded with subliminal messages. Music is a…
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Opinion
On Blaqbonez’s ‘BRAI’ and The Culture Value of Diss Tracks
Diss tracks can be a powerful weapon in a music executive’s arsenal, as it generates publicity for the artists. Be it a newbie taking on an established act or setting baits for his contemporaries, or an established act reaffirming his stance. Sometimes, it reaps rewards, but the stakes are usually high as participants stands the risk of being ridiculed or…
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Opinion
Alte Music: The Clan of Nigeria’s Creative Misfits
There is a new crop of young creatives deviating from the norm, creating magic without the societal restrictions and being the difference with their eclectic blend of genre, fashion and style. It is a new era in sound and artistic narrative for the music industry. The music started off mainly on SoundCloud, with the sound experimental, the topics introspective, and…
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Opinion
Record Labels: Heroes or Villains?
In recent times, we’ve witnessed the tussle between record labels and their artistes in dirty feuds where unpleasant information get spewed all over social media. From Chocolate City and the Brymo saga, to Vector and YSG, to Runtown, Kizz Daniel, Iyanya and Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin, and recently, Oladips and the Reminisce-led, LRR. The label executives have always been painted in a…
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Opinion
The ‘New’ Naira Marley and The Rise of The Marlians
Naira Marley is being touted as the ‘new Fela’ by his army of supporters known as the Marlians. He is without doubt, a controversial musical artiste who recently was released after being in incarceration for his support of cyber crimes which he endorsed on his social media handle. Whilst in prison, he released “Why” and “Opotoyi” came after he was…
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