Street Hop act – Zlatan had a stellar last quarter of 2018; scoring high profile collaborations, debuting a new dance step – Zanku. He teamed up with arguably the artist of the year in 2018, Burna Boy to dish out this street-tailored banger.
“Killin Dem” was released towards the end of last year but that did not deter it from becoming an instant street anthem. The tune now boasts an official music video.
The visuals as expected is street-tailored. A lot of zanku dancing from the duo of Zlatan and Burna Boy.
Uber-talented singer, Ceeza Milli already has a decent start to the new year with the release of his video “Na Wa”. Ceeza never fails to impress each time he makes a new drop.
The Artistrokrat Records act keeps doing bits anytime gets a chance to jump on a song. This tune filtered online a few hours ago, it was tagged “Case (Refix)”.
Ceeza delivered on the tune as usual, he adds lustre to the already blown single from the next rated act from 2018, Teni.
Off her recently released reBella EP, talented female music star – Bella Alubo drops the visuals to one of the standout singles – “Aiya”, off that body of work.
In this very emotional, yet romantic video, Bella Alubo plays the role of a heartbroken lady while Teezee of the popular Alte group – DRB, played the love interest.
Shot and Directed by Director K, “Aiya” visuals tick all the right boxes and should definitely push Bella’s career further as the talent and beauty is already in place for a spot at the top.
Overview: Tneeya x B4Bonah x Kwesi Arthur x Timi Boy – Bend It
Aristokrat Records recording artist, and songstress from Cameroon T’neeya drops her first brand new release of the year, the follow up to her previous single and video “Text Me”. This new joint is titled “Bend It”, and on this one she featured rapper/singer B4Bonah, rap star Kwesi Arthur & emerging act Timi Boy. Production credits for the song go to Zodiac. Check it out below.
Five Star Music general, Kcee has started the year on a very high note by serving up a brand new single entitled “Erima” featuring superstar act, Timaya.
Kcee wastes no time in dishing out the official music video for the dancehall-tinged tune which was produced by Orbeat.
The crispy fresh visuals was shot on location in Lagos, Nigeria. It was directed by Unlimited L.A
The Nigerian music industry enjoyed a lot of success in 2018. A couple of good songs were released by many Nigerian acts. Afrobeats as a genre gained more global recognition and the players in the game like Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Mr. Eazi, and many others pushed their respective sound beyond barriers. As these top acts continue to build their brands and extend the reach of their music, new acts in the game also strove to break into the mainstream. Artists like Teni, Peruzzi, Prettyboy DO, Odunsi shook the music scene and received a warm welcome from many music lovers and have built for themselves a solid and loyal fanbase. Notjustok had earlier compiled a list of artists to watch out for earlier in 2018 and the compilation nearly had absolute accuracy.
As Teni, Peruzzi, and likes slowly break into the pop scene, emerging artists are also struggling to make a name for themselves in this oversaturated music industry. We saw upcoming acts in 2018 drop laudable projects.
Below is a list of rising acts that are expected to blow up in 2019. This is an expertly curated list of Nigerian new artists who have made a mark so far.
Fireboy DML
Fireboy DML is a talent to behold. The young singer is currently signed to Olamide’s YBNL record label. He is an Afro-life artist that infuses R&B and Soul with Afropop. He was formerly a student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
Fireboy has always loved music from his childhood. Before he was discovered by Olamide, the singer had been releasing music to an organic fanbase which he had been building. After he was signed to the label, he collaborated with Oxlade to release a magical song Sing. His hit single Jealous gained a lot of attention and acceptance from music lovers. His contribution to the YBNL Mafia album was not unnoticed as well. From production to songwriting to composition, Fireboy DML is the complete package.
It is clear that the singer has a promising career ahead of him and is one of the acts to watch out for in 2019.
Many people have presumed that Hip-Hop in Nigeria is dying. Although custodians like MI are doing everything within their capability to keep it alive, the state of the genre has been constantly questioned by fans. Blaqbonez, whose original name is Akumefule Chukwu-Emeka George, has been disturbing the Hip-Hop scene as an underground act for years. He rose to prominence when he won Terry Tha Rapman Zombie Competition.
The rapper was signed on to Chocolate City in 2018 after getting an endorsement from MI. His rap project Bad Boy Blaq was described as one of the best bodies of work that was released from a Nigerian rapper in 2018. He got a lot of recognition from music lovers and has been tipped to be one of the acts to represent Nigeria when it comes to rap.
Blaqbonez definitely has what it takes to take his career to the next level and reinforce his place as a Hip-Hop star.
When you hear Oxlade’s voice on a song, there is a high possibility that you would experience what paradise is like. His vocals are immaculate and his melody is pure. He hails from Surulere and has always been passionate about making music.
Oxlade is an Afropop/Afrosoul artist. He made a name for himself with his major feature on Blaqbonez’ Mamiwota. The song enjoyed massive commercial success and topped numerous charts on the radio. He also collaborated with Fireboy DML on his hot track Sing. The song revealed to music lovers the singer’s vocal dexterity and his unique sound.
He has continued to push his music as an independent artist. There have been reports that Davido might sign him to his DMW label. He ended the year with his banging single Shugar which received a lot of airplay. There is absolutely no doubt that Oxlade is prepared to cause a madness in 2019.
Flash is an Afropop singer that was introduced to the Nigerian music industry by veteran music producer Sarz. He made a song with Sarz and DJ Tunez named Get Up and the song enjoyed maximum airplay for quite a long time.
After the success of Get Up, many social media users ceaselessly asked for new music from the upcoming star. He later released another Sarz-produced single Balenciego which further revealed to consumers of Nigerian music that Flash is a bundle of talent.
Many of his fans desire to see more of him and hear more music from him and Flash seems absolutely capable to exceed these expectations in 2019.
Overview of the Official Music Video for Body Work by Young D feat. Reekado Banks & Harmonize
MDR Beatz and Siderz Entertainment presents the much anticipated video for “Body Work” by Young D AKA The Beat Boss. “Body Work” comes off his forth coming E.P – “The Fusion EP” which is scheduled to be released later this year. The dancehall tune features Banks Music boss – Reekado Banks and Wasafi Records East African music giant – Harmonize. The video was shot and directed by Wole Ogundare of Blaze Productionz in Nigeria and the United states.
Fresh off Fiesta and Dead body they are starting the year 2019 by blessing chinko Ekun’s Able God instrumental. Follow them on instagram for update on new music @bubblingfte and @moschiinofte. Shot and directed by JG.
After a huge success with his previous single featuring Mercury Prize winner – Skepta and fellow DRB Member – Teezee, BOJ debuts 2019 with a new mid-tempo Afrocentric tune featuring the recent SoundCity next rated award winner – Teni The Entertainer. This serves as a follow up to his previous release which has been met with decent reviews, airplays and has made vibrations on a massive scale. The multi-talented BOJ is proud to unveil this new single which he tagged “Obe“.
BOJ and Teni brought their unique sounds and created a seamless fusion on “Obe“, which is the Yoruba word for “Stew“. This simply implies how delicious and tasty partners should find themselves.
Fresh off his last single – “Baca”, which became a viral trend in no time, GAZI Entertainment’s frontliner and leader of the new school – Terry Apala, dishes out his first single for the year by teaming up with another buzzing talent – Zoro. The mid-tempo tune is dubbed “Bread Ati Ewa” (Bread and Beans in Yoruba).
Produced by regular partner in music crime – Ozedikus, with some help from J Boy, “Bread Ati Ewa” sees Terry Apala display his salutation skills while maintaining his signature Apala flow while Zoro “Swag Bag” did his thing as always.
“Bread Ati Ewa” is a sweet tune and I recommend it!
Introducing: ‘Igbo Hip-Hop’ Playlist on Mino Music | ft. Phyno
NotJustOk‘s newly-rebranded music-streaming platform, Mino Music, boasts a handful of carefully curated playlists covering African music across multiple regions. This week sees the introduction of the “Igbo Hip-Hop” playlist.
The rapper widely regarded as the King of the East is none other than Phyno. The Penthauze Music head honcho has just formally introduced his 3 newly-signed acts – Rhatti, Nuno, Superboy Cheque – to the world with the official PHM single “Nyem Space“, so it’s only right to let the King and his squad sit atop the “Igbo Hip-Hop” playlist.
This playlist also includes bangers from other Eastern Indigenous stalwarts like Mr Raw, Zoro, iLLBLiSS, SlowDog, Waga G, Masterkraft, Bosalin, and many others.
Be sure to check out and FOLLOW the “Igbo Hip-Hop” playlist on Mino Music today!
After the successful released of Buhari Love, Port Harcourt born multitalented afro pop singing sensation and a graduate of Business Administration from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, rides out with much awaited TopAge produced single with animation video titled “Lie Lie Mohammed”. Denis Festus Kasarachi a.k.a Kcp2 came through with this tune as a way of expressing how he feels, about the people’s struggle, pain and suffering in the country.
This is not the change we voted for bring back our democracy. “Lie Lie Mohammed” is available on all digital stores https://kcp2.fanlink.to/LieLieMohammed for streaming and download nationwide and its promises to rock speakers and airwaves nationwide.
Listen up, enjoy and share your thoughts below. Get connected with Kcp2 on twitter @kcp2
Mr Eazi begins the new year where he left off in 2018. He comes through with the visuals for one of the standout songs from his tape, Life Is Eazi, Vol 2: Lagos To London.
He taps 2018’s artiste of the year – Burna Boy for this beautiful piece as they both confess how they miss their love interest.
Phreytunez is not a new name in the industry. He is an Afro pop artist based in New York USA ???????? and he is back with a new song titled ‘’OMALICHA’’ presented by his new management HNS ENT. The Video of this song was shot in Queens New York. Please don’t forget to leave us your feedback and of course share with your friends and family
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Nigerian Hip-Hop icon – Eedris Abdulkareem, releases a revamped version of his timeless socio-political hit song “Jaga Jaga” which was released 15 years ago. This new version seek to address the contemporary issues in Nigeria while taking the plight of the common Nigerian into consideration.
Multiple award winning Gospel Reggae Legend,“RIGHTEOUSMAN” kicks off the year on a high note with a brand new single titled “FIRE BURN”.
This song is a prayerful song to keep the enemies of success stay faraway.
Its got a melodious delivery, fantastic lyrics and a well laced instrumentals.
In His words; the veteran wrote!!! “A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. This is God’s promise to you over your foes! He did it in the days of Elijah (2Kgs. 1:10). In 2019, He’ll do it again! FIRE BURN is a song dedicated to people who only see your glory but do not know your story!”