Why are Nigerians so crazy about the royal wedding

Why are Nigerians so crazy about the royal wedding? The wedding people in England are not happy about. They use the tax payer money. You can read more on this site. (http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2011/04/22/are-you-sick-of-hearing-about-the-royal-wedding/comments).

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NEW JOINT: KESSE – PRODIGY

Kesse of Project Fame West Africa season 3 returns with a hit new single for our ears.

Kesse started singing at age 12 and started professional music when he was 21years old. He learnt to play the guitar and other musical instruments. Kesse won a singing competition calledTV3 Mentor4 in March 2008 in Ghana his home country.

In September 2010, he emerged first runner-up of MTN Project Fame West Africa in Nigeria.Kesse has created his own genre of music he calls Afro n B. This is a fusion of African rhythm into the western music.

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Kesse – Prodigy

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NEW VIDEO: Ruggedman – Emi Ni ft DaGrin

To the glory of God we mark the 1st year remembrance of the late rapper, DaGrin, Ruggedman has decided to release his “Emi Ni” video featuring DaGrin today. “Emi Ni” is off Ruggedman’s “Untouchable” album which you can buy on the streets or right here at the notjustOk Shop. Ruggedman has constantly been in the news for the last 12 months, and shows no signs of slowing down. He is currently hosting the Star Questcompetition for the 3rd year running. Afterwards, we’re told to expect the video for his Eastern collaboration with Flavour N’Abania. It’s titled “Ebemsi”.

Good to see some unreleased footage of Barrack O’Grin in this video. #RIPDaGrin.

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VIDEO: M.I & Choc Boyz UK Press Conference + Tim Westwood Show Interview & FreeStyle (Audio)

As you know M.I and the Choc Boiz are performing tonight in the UK @ Indigo2. After they got into the UK this week, they did a press conference and also were guests on the Tim Westwood Show. I am not sure how much you know about Tim, but as far as I am concerned, he is the BIGGEST Radio show host in the UK at least in the hiphop scene.

This is the full video where M.I answers questions.

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After much ado, X3M Music finally release the video to ‘Ginjah Me Up’, the fourth single off Overdose’s ‘Hustle Or Die‘ album! Overdose who recently concluded his role in a new hiphop movie is now working on his mixtape which he will release later on in the year. ‘Ginjah me up‘ was shot and directed by rave director of the moment – Clarence Peters for CAPital. Get Lock Down!!

VIDEO: Darey – Ba Ni Kidi

If there’s one man that never fails to deliver when it comes to videos, that man is Darey. “Ba Ni Kidi” (Give Me The Beat) is one of the singles off the “Double Dare” album which you can hook up on the shops in Nigeria, if you haven’t done so already. Everything about the “Ba Ni Kidi” video oozes quality. It gives this already crazy party song a truly international feel. Watch and get lock down on this blog!

Directed & Produced by Mark Hofmeyr and Soul Muzik.

VIDEO Premiere: Sound Sultan ft. Banky W – Very Good Bad Guy

Lanre Fasasi of Naija Ninjas popularly known as Sound Sultan has just drop the video to the catchy banger Very Good Bad Guys which also features Banky W.

His album is currently out and can be hook on street corners and retail stores on ground in Nigeria. This is the kind of video you want to shoot for a song of this caliber; it simply make you want to listen and listen to the song all over again .The video was directed by Clarence Peters

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2Pac “Becoming Clean” Photo Shoot

You never know what you’ll find on the Internet. Here’s film from the set of 2Pac’s iconic “Becoming Clean” photo shoot. Shot by photographer David LaChapelle, the photo was taken following Pac’s release from prison. Below is an interview of LaChapelle discussing the shoot.

DM: I feel that a lot of your work emphasises on beauty in people, regardless of colour or size. One of my favourite pieces of your work is “Becoming Clean” with Tupac Shakur amongst others. How was it like work with him?
DL: Tupac was great, he was very sensitive and is truly a good person. I wrote to his mum when he died and she sent me flowers and gave me his last song, “Ghetto Gospel.” When we did the shoot, he had just come out of prison and every shot has a reason, it’s never random, so this was the idea of the photo shoot, him becoming clean. He had given this interview when he was still in prison and he really opened up and was so honest. I had read it and thought it was so truthful so for the work I did with him, there was this idea of washing away and rebirth. And we did another shoot where he posed as a slave on a cotton field. They traced rapping and rhyming to “call and repeat” during slavery time in sugar cane and cotton fields to pass the time. It’s on the Hotel Lachapelle book. Tupac came to the shoot 2 hours early, which was very unusual for a rapper. So I wasn’t ready for the shoot and he didn’t care. He reminded me of my black friends whom I went to art schools with, he was so cool, open-minded and chill. He wasn’t judgemental. Then later on, I found out that he had gone to an art school. He left behind a big bag of socks and underwear because he had just come out from prison and never picked it up. He died shortly after. I still wear his socks sometimes (laughs).

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Snoop Dogg Taking You Back

We're gonna take you back w/ today's #Joint of the Day, which is still being rolled by Snoop Dogg w/ the assistance of his partner in rhyme, Dr. Dre! Blast That!!!! --'Just Dippin'
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BEYONCE ISSUES “GIRLS (WHO RUN THE

Queen Bey is back with some banging tunes!

Late Monday, the unfinished version of Beyonce’s new single, “Girls (Who Run the World),” surfaced online. The up-tempo beat samples Major Lazer’s “Pon de Floor” and serves as the first offering from her much anticipated fourth solo effort. There’s been mixed reviews on blogs all over the Internet about whether or not this record will become a number one smash hit. When we last spoke to the diva herself, she told us she doesn’t like to assume if she has a potential chart-topper. You can check out the mastered radio edit via ThatGrapeJuice.net now!

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ALICIA KEYS TO DIRECT A FILM

Keys to direct for breast cancer awareness

According to SingersRoom.com, Alicia Keys has signed on to make her directorial debut on Lifetime. The singer joins Jennifer Aniston and Demi Moore for the opportunity to direct one of five short films for Lifetime's Project Five. The characters in each film will convey the struggles of having breast cancer. In related news, Keys has also begun recording her fifth studio album.

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New Video: Soulja Boy “Money Gang Anthem

DeAndre and his SOD gang take to the parking lot to give us a visual behind their take on Wiz Khalifa’s track. No loitering fellas. Off Soulja Boy’s Juice mixtape. Woop!
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Drake Starring In Next Ice Age Film

Aubrey Graham is set to hit the big screen. Well, his voice that is. As of now, his role is unknown, butReuters reports that Drake will lend his vocals for the new animated Ice Age film.

Singer/Actress Jennifer Lopez is the latest voice addition to the forthcoming animated film “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” Lopez and actor Jeremy Renner will join new voice cast members Keke Palmer, rapper Drake, Wanda Sykes and Aziz Ansari. The new additions was announced on Tuesday (April 26) during a Fox presentation, during which the studio met potential promotional partners, licensees and retail partners.

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Warren G Releasing EP With Nate Dogg

Warren G’s keeping Nate Dogg’s name alive by working on a new EP. Set to release this summer, he did an entire project with Nate before he passed last month. Features will include The Game, B.o.B., and DJ Quik.

“Nate wasn’t just a hook man, he was a songwriter too,” he remembers. “He was just incredible. Back in the day I had seen how he could captivate the crowd when he sang. We’d be in the hood and he’d sing and everybody would just melt. I was like, ‘Nate, let’s go and let’s work, let’s make it happen and be successful.’ And we did that.”

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New Video: Snoop Dogg x Traci Nelson “Peer Pressure

Snoop keeps his #PuffPuffPassTuesdays moving along with another viral clip off the album. No peer pressure here, but you might wanna pick up Doggumentary if you haven’t already.
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Video: Kanye West Live at Coachella

Kanye West performed for nearly two hours at Coachella last night, repping a radically different career phase than we saw in his 2006 mid-day appearance. Chopping up the original “P.Y.T.” sample into “Good Life” was magical, he sported new Air Yeezys, 20 ballerinas, blah blah blah… Our secret favorite moment was suspecting that he used no vocal processing when he climbed the pitch staircase of up-up-ups in “E.T.” Thanks to Dunny Rosé for posting the individual songs; 
Stream: Twista f. Waka Flocka Flame, “Hands Up, Lay Down”







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Read more: http://www.thefader.com/2011/04/18/video-kanye-west-live-at-coachella/#ixzz1KjsY7u00

NICK CANNON CHANNELS MC HAMMER, MICHAEL JACKSON IN ‘FAMOUS’ VIDEO

It’s Cannon time! Nick Cannon put on his parachute pants and transformed into MC Hammer on the Los Angeles set of his “Famous” video featuring Akon. The club banger will appear on the father-to-be’s new studio album, due later this year. The hilarious clip shows the comedian parodying everyone from Michael Jackson and KISS’ Gene Simmons to “Bed Intruder” Antoine Dodson and “Golden Voice” Ted Williams. “Famous” serves as the theme song for Cannon’s first-ever stand-up comedy special, airing May 14 at 9 p.m. on Showtime.

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BRUNO MARS CELEBRATED AT TIME 100 GALA

Bruno Mars was honored as one of TIME‘s most influential people in the world at the TIME 100 gala at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on Tuesday (April 26). The fedora-clad crooner, who made the magazine’s annual list along with President Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Justin Bieber, performed hits from his platinum-certifieddebut Doo-Wops & Hooligans before a roomful of VIPs including Carmelo Anthony, Martha Stewart, and Kerry Washington, later kicking back to watch fellow honoree Sting perform.

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Bruno Mars and Phil Smeezington

Bruno Mars and Sting

Bruno Mars and Kerry Washington

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Bruno Mars and Carmelo Anthony

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New Video: DJ Khaled Ft. Ludacris, T-Pain, Busta Rhymes, Mavado, Twista, Birdman, Ace Hood, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Bun B, Game & Waka Flocka “Welcome To My Hood (Remix)”

DJ Khaled Ft. Ludacris, T-Pain, Busta Rhymes, Mavado, Twista, Birdman, Ace Hood, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Bun B, Game & Waka Flocka “WelcomeTo My Hood (Remix)”
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NEW MUSIC: 50 CENT X DAVID GUETTA – ‘BULLSH*T & PARTY’

50 Cent cuts one for the club heads with a guest appearance on David Guetta’s “Bullshit & Party,” which may appear on the French DJ’s upcoming album. Over a trance-inspired beat, the G-Unit henchman tosses out some party-starting rhymes, helping the electro artist cross over. “I got Guetta going ghetto now/ I suggest you don’t f**k around/ Everybody know how I get down,” raps 50. Party from the ‘hood to Ibiza on the Euro-tinged joint.

SNEAK PEEK: NICKI MINAJ – ‘SUPER BASS’

Nicki Minaj teases her Barbz with a preview of the Sanaa Hanri-directed video for “Super Bass,” premiering in full tomorrow on “106 & Park.” In the clip, the pink-haired raptress and her similarly-clad backup dancers get down to the infectious Pink Friday tune, rocking a uniform of white tank tops, jean shorts, and white work boots with different colored laces.

“It’s a sexy world, it’s a playful world. Of course I have lots of eye candy for my girls and my boys,” Nicki told MTV News. “I’m going to be doing some things that people have never seen me do.”

UPDATE: According to Nicki, the video will not be premiering tomorrow as planned. “Super Bass is no longer coming out tmrw,” 

http://www.rap-up.com/2011/04/26/sneak-peek-nicki-minaj-super-bass/

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VIDEO: BEYONCÉ – ‘MOVE YOUR BODY’

Beyoncé serves up some hot moves in the school cafeteria in the Melina-directed video for “Move Your Body” made for the“Let’s Move! Flash Workout” campaign. The superstar teams with First Lady Michelle Obama and the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation to help fight childhood obesity by encouraging youth to exercise.

She re-recorded her Swizz Beatz-produced single “Get Me Bodied,” switching the lyrics to fit the cause. Students join in as Mrs. Carter performs Frank Gatson’s (“Single Ladies”) choreography, mixing in some salsa, dancehall, and the running man. The instructional video will be distributed to participating schools around the country. Get schooled by Professor B. Areme-007

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BEHIND THE VIDEO: NICOLE SCHERZINGER F/ 50 CENT – ‘RIGHT THERE’

50 Cent got hands on with Nicole Scherzinger on set of the video for “Right There,” the lead single from her U.S. debutKiller Love. Directed by Paul Hunter, the clip sees the labelmates getting down to the upbeat tune in the “concrete urban paradise” of downtown Los Angeles, with the former Pussycat Doll sharing her love for her co-star in between takes.

“50 has been a friend of mine. He did his thing on the song. I thought I was cool until 50 showed up and he was a little cooler,” laughed Nicole. “He brought the energy and the spirit. He’s 50 for a reason. He’s the real deal. So just being around him ups the game and it was a lot of fun.”

Sneak a peek at the behind-the-scenes action courtesy of MTV’s “The Seven.”

http://www.rap-up.com/2011/04/26/behind-the-video-nicole-scherzinger-f-50-cent-right-there/

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FERGIE PLANS TO TAKE TIME OFF FROM MUSIC

Don’t expect another Black Eyed Peas album anytime soon. Resident Pea Fergie revealed that following the completion of their summer tour, the group will take a break from recording and be “more selective” about the ventures and performances they do.

Fergie Ferg couldn’t help but share her excitement about her upcoming downtime. “I am so excited to take a break. The guys know that I’ve been waiting and it’s time and it’s exciting,” she told the AP. “We’ve had such a great run together and we’re still touring this year, just less, more selective and we’re not working [on an album]. Unless they’re doing one without me.”

And while fans might expect her to put out a follow-up to 2006’s The Dutchess, she’s going to focus more of her time on philanthropic endeavors. “I’m gonna get more into my charities. Charity work. I’m excited to do more of that. Give back, make it not so much about me, me, me, me, me,” she continued. “And having some free time. I have a football team that I’m a limited owner of, the Miami Dolphins, and I want to go to a game.”

Additionally, she’s setting her sights on her Fergie Footwear shoe line, which debuted last week. “Seeing the line progress has been wonderful for me because I get to see how things get tweaked. I get to see the different use of materials and these are all things that I’m learning,” she explained. “You know, I wasn’t trying to come into this and say I’m Christian Louboutin. You know this is a venture for me to express my creativity and to learn.”

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CHRIS BROWN’S ‘BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE’ MAKES KELLY ROWLAND SMILE

Kelly Rowland has caught the Breezy bug. The “Motivation” singer recently revealed her favorite song of the moment, naming Chris Brown’s “Beautiful People” as the hottest jam out right now.

“The song I have on repeat right now would probably have to be Chris Brown’s ‘Beautiful People.’ It’s such an amazing record,” she told ELLE TV of the F.A.M.E. single. “As soon as I hear it, I can’t stop moving. And I smile so big and it’s great when music makes you do that.”

The songstress, who is currently prepping the release of her untitled third album, also spoke on how good it feels to experiment with her sound. “I, of course, come from an urban feeling since day one with Destiny’s Child, but now, I’ve kind of opened up the sound a little bit and it has more tempo to it from dance. It feels great,” she said.

Additionally, she dished on her favorite concert experience, getting starstruck while meeting Whitney Houston, her sense of style, and more.

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VIDEO: NAS & DAMIAN MARLEY – ‘NAH MEAN’

Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley continue on their Jamaican getaway in the video for “Nah Mean,” the latest song to get visuals from last year’s collaborative album Distant Relatives. Roaming through the region, the reggae-loving duo hit the gritty island streets, rapping along to the bouncy cut as a motley crew of locals trail behind them. Soak up some Caribbean flavor in the latest clip from Nasty Nas and his partner in rhyme.
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WORLD PREMIERE: Ice Prince – Superstar

SuperStar is the brand New banger and official second single from IcePrince Zamani. Panshak as we all know has destroyed all major music charts in Nigeria with his first single Oleku which also featured Brymo.

This track however, will be shutting down all dance floors period. Another lovely thing about this joint is that Ice‘  caters to the rap heads with his punch lines and addictive flow that will get you reciting his lines upon second listen.

The debut albun “EveryOne Loves IcePrince” which is packed with surprises should be dropping some time this year and if you are in the UK,  look out for him and the Choc Boyz at the MI2 UK Albumlaunch concert on Apr 28th 2011.

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VIDEO: Jah-Bless – JOOR (Remix) ft Ice Prince, eLDee, Ruggedman, Durella, Reminisce

I salute Jah-Blesss and YES records for this track and video. This JOOR remix took off the minute it got posted and now the video is out and should take the song even further. Cameo appearances by several of your favorite celebrities.

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Jahborne ft. LKT – Lanaa (Fire Works)

Brand new banger from Piqanto featuring LKT off Jahborne’s Monkey Business album which will be released later on this year. Listen and share your thoughts.

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http://www.4shared.com/audio/8Zpd0FN0/03_Lanaa.html

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ikechukwu – Still Standing

Last December, prior to the release of Killz’ “The Alliance Reconstructed” album, we put out his controversial single “Still Standing“. On this track, he boldly mentions names of his former label executives. (You can read the initial review “here“).

Very “street” video for a very “street” joint.

Directed By UD.

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Konga – E Wo Won ft. Olamide

Here is the newest track from Konga off his KabaKaba album which is set to drop this year. The track also features Coded Tunes recording artiste, Olamide.

Be sure to watch the video below showing how the song was made.

Produced by LayLow

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FELA IN LAGOS!

MTV Base rallies fanbase to support Nigerian music legend in FELA!

Lagos, 20 April 2011: MTV Base (DStv Channel 322, STV, AIT) is to put its musical muscle and dedicated fan base behind FELA!, the award-winning tale of courage, passion and love that pays tribute to inspirational Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.  The triumphant story, featuring Fela Kuti’s captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones, comes to Lagos’ New Expo Centre from 20-25 April 2011.

FELA! has been a huge Broadway and West End hit. Produced by Jay Z, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, FELA! tells the true story of the star whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation.  Inspired by his mother, a civil rights champion, Fela devoted his life and music to the struggle for freedom and human dignity.

Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa, “Fela was a true legend of African music who was also recognised in the Legend category at the 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards.  MTV Base is very proud to be associated with the home-coming ofFELA!”

MTV Base will be promoting FELA! extensively on its broadcast and social media platforms, encouraging fans to go and witness the musical spectacle, which features the original Broadway cast including Sahr Ngaujah as Fela and Lillias White as his mother, Funmilayo.  

Reviewing FELA!, Ben Brantley of The New York Times wrote, “There should be dancing in the streets.  The hot (and seriously cool) energy that comes from the musical gospel preached by the title character of FELA! feels as if it could stretch easily to the borders of Manhattan and then across a river or two.  There has never been anything on Broadway like this production.”  David Cote of Time Out New York, in giving it 5 out of 5 stars enthused, “FELA! is more than a musical; it’s an ecstatic phenomenon.”  

In addition to rave reviews, FELA! has won numerous awards and received standing ovations from the likes of Mick Jagger, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Spike Lee, Ben Okri, Janet Jackson, Denzel Washington, Professor Wole Soyinka, Robert De Niro, and Hugh Jackman.  First Lady Michelle Obama and former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan are also reported to have enjoyed the show.

FELA! won three Tony Awards in 2010 and after 14 months on Broadway and three months on stage in London, it stops off in Lagos before heading to The Netherlands and back to London, but is sure to receive the warmest reception in the land of Fela’s birth. 

For more information on FELA! visit www.felainlagos.com.

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