My Highlights of 2011

Here are some of the things I accomplished this year as an indie hip hop artist, which I’ll always remember…

KevinNottingham Feature
It’s nice to know that African hip hop is now grabbing global attention, be it online or offline. So it was great to see my track 'Flow Global' featured on foremost international hiphop site, Kevin Nottingham!

The RapLogic EP
I can boldly say that I challenged myself with this 9-track EP produced by Teck-Zilla. Teck and I decided to break boundaries and reach out to the wider world with nothing else but real hiphop! The RapLogic EP featured talented MCs such as Mode9(Nigeria), TALoNTED(U.S.A), The Holstar of Zone Fam(Zambia), Synik (Zimbabwe), Fikrah Teule (Kenya). It's still available for free download on various blogs/sites online such as This Is Africa, 25 to Lyf, Ameyaw Debrah, Soundcity TV , Afro MP3 etc.

Flava fm (Zambia) Interview
Zambia’s like my second home even though I’m yet to visit the country. I guess it’s because I have a lotta friends and well-wishers over there. So it was a privilege for me to be interviewed by Tha Jayman via phone on Flava FM in Kitwe, Zambia. That was actually my first international radio interview.

BANS Nominated At The Headies
Word on the street has it that ‘Boys Are Not Smiling’ by Terry Tha Rapman is among the top 3 fastest-selling rap albums in Nigeria at the moment. So I’m happy I had a spot on the album, and even happier that it got nominated at The Headies 2011. No be beans!

HYPE Magazine Props!
Since 2005 I’ve been a huge fan of HYPE (SA’s No.1 hiphop mag). Also, I’ve been patiently waiting for the time I’d get featured in any of its publication. Apparently, that dream came through in 2011 when I stumbled on my name several times while reading the Freedom Day issue. That was such a big deal for me! *summersaults twice*

Collabo With Tupengo
As an igbo boy who grew up in Lagos, I’ve always wanted to connect with the Yoruba-speaking audience through my music. I decided to hook up with Tupengo on a joint and I think we came up with something really nice. ‘Kosoun Tuntun’ is still getting mad love on the streets!

It can only get better in 2012...still putting in more work!

Wishing y'all a Happy New Year in advance

New Joints From Pherowshuz & Tha Maestro

Brand new track from Phero the Great called 'Confusion' featuring Stonce. Get it Here. Also check out Tha Maestro's new singles 'Feeling Myself' (Produced by Pherowshuz) and  'Now You Know' (Produced by Samklef)

'The Moment' Newspaper Interview

 

I recently granted an exclusive interview to The Moment newspaper on Thursday, 15 December 2011. I shared a lot of inspiring words and gist with the journalist who did ask me some really thought-provoking questions. I'll let y'all know as soon as the publication is ready.

Photo Shoot!

 

I had a photo shoot session some time last month. And I just thought I'd share some of the pix with y'all. Shout out to my homie Psalmurai for the nice outdoor shots...100% street!

 

 

 

 

 

Radio Promo

My new track 'Kosoun Tuntun' made its debut online some months back, and I just thought it's about time I started the radio promo and all. So I've mass-produced a lot of promo CDs and I've been able to cover some radio stations in the South-West such as Cool FM, Ray Power, Radio Continental et al. More to come! And pls you can now request for my new tracks on radio.

Updates: Collab EP With Naycha

Hi fam! Just got some really dope beats from the homie Teck-Zilla for my collab EP with SA rapper Naycha. One of the beats reminds me of 'Ill Meditation' offa the RapLogic EP....it has that 80s hip hop/reggae groove. Other beats feature samples from Mariam Makeba and Nelson Mandela.

And by the way, I'm glad that HYPE Magazine mentioned the project in their latest edition. God-willing, we also hope to get a review by HYPE when the EP eventually drops in 2012. I'll keep y'all posted for sure.

Bless!

VIDEO: Synik - The Sayer

One of the most exciting young artists in Zimbabwe right now drops a simple but captivating visual for his spoken word piece ‘The Sayer’. Synik was also featured on my track 'Raw African Poetry'. He's one street poet I respect.

Flow Global (Afrobeat Remix) On Haveplentymusic Rotation

Fresh Sonic Produce from Africa latest rotation features new music from Fecko the Emcee, Larry Achiampong, Nombongo, The Invisible Enigma and Becoming Phill. Goodness and part Freeness all the way. Check the player here

MUSIC: Psalmurai - 'Hold Money Rap'

 

Psalmurai has been quiet for a minute but here is a new song titled 'Hold ur money Rap' produced by the Legendary Ex-O. First track off the E.P. by the same title coming soon.

Psalmurai, a member of the group 'kalifate' is still at it. He dropped a mixtape last year (sometime around december 2010) 'the Grind Finale' that is still buzzing on blogs and websites.

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NaijaREVIEW Reviews 'Kosoun Tuntun'

 

 I recently stumbled on this online review for my new track 'Kosoun Tuntun' featuring Tupengo. Check it out Here

Photos From Tupengo 'Ojukan Remix' Video Shoot

Tupengo and a model

  Last Sunday, 20th of November, indigeneous Nigerian singer Tupengo shot the video for his smash single 'Ojukan Remix' featuring Skales, Seriki, Phenom, Reminisce, Kel and Patoranking. I was there to support my homie, and trust me it was mad fun. The video was directed by E.B.I. Check out some 'behind the scene' photos below. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Music: Terry Tha Rapman - Zombie

 

Off The World Domination Mixtape and will most likely be on the BANS 2.0 album. Terry Tha Rapman has a new single and its titled Zombie. Zombie is a response to the (in)famous Hip-Hop phrase; “Hip Hop Is Dead”.The track with the eerie and spooky vibe is tailored for the streets and is undoubtedly a future street anthem. The track was produced by Ray-X.

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Eva Presents The GIGO EP

 

My girl Eva Alordiah has finally released her much anticipated GIGO EP.

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Naycha Presents 'Corporate Gangsta 2' + New Collab With Fecko

 

If you recall, Naycha was featured on the Freedom Day issue of SA's no.1 hiphop mag, HYPE, and he gave me a shout out. Well here's another track we recently did together titled 'Africa' produced by Bonaventure Mosa. 

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'Nollywood' Now Showing On Hip TV

 

You can now watch my 'Nollywood' video featuring Terry tha Rapman on Hip TV.

Throw Back: Fecko - Control The Mic Ft. XYZ & Deck Tha Nexus

'Control the Mic' was actually the first track Teck-Zilla produced for me. The boom bap joint features XYZ and Deck Tha Nexus of Str8 Buttah.
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Teck-Zilla Presents 'Afro J​.​E​.​T​.​S Club Project'

 

Audio quasi documentary on Africa's political and musical past spliced with hard edged hiphop beats. No lyrics just snippets of great people who made huge strides for Africa like Nkrumah, Fela Kuti, MKO Abiola, Sunny Ade, Patrice Lumumba, Nnamdi Azikiwe et al. Produced by Teck-Zilla for Str8Buttah productions Additional vocals by Faisal Sahib and Lauren Roberts. DOWNLOAD HERE

Introducing....Tha Kardinal Beats

Tha Kardinal Beats is a talented producer/sound engineer based in the Netherlands, and he's also a rapper/singer/song writer. Ryan Leslie is one of his biggest influences. Check out the mini-documentary/interview of him below, directed by TRX Productions. By the way, I'll soon be working with Tha Kardinal on a track. Thanks for the shout out fam.

REBEL, RADICAL, ICON - REMEMBERING FELA, THE TRUE ARTICLE

Check out this interesting article/documentary about FELA on This Is Africa. 'Flow Global - AfrobeatRemix' was also featured in the post.

VIDEO: BET Nigerian Cypher

My fellow country men recently rep'd the motherland at the BET Cypher 2011. Watch video below

Modenine & Terry Tha Rapman - Otis (Remix)

My fam Modenine and Terry Tha Rapman decided to jump on 'Otis', and here's the outcome.

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'Kosoun Tuntun' On PLUGGED!

 

My new track 'Kosoun Tuntun' was featured on Gidilounge Radio.

Playlist

Commot For My Way – Christine

Right Here – Po’

I’m Ill – Gaimboy Postar, Mojizy, Feyizo

Ikanka Ighota Ije – Sym19

Sisi Eko – Tayo Ft. JoulesDaKid, Midnite, Ajebutter22

Waz Up Guy – Falz

Ara – Brymo

Sugar – Lefty

Pain – Clef Bars

I Want you – Lary Geeno

Diamond – Tenin

Love Me, Love Me – Leo’nel

Takarawa – Labzy Lawal Ft. Orezi

Kosoun Tuntun – Fecko Ft. Tupengo

Penetrate – FMG

Back To Sender – Durella Ft. Femi Kuti

Thank The Lord – D’Tunes Ft. Sean, Yemi Alade

Winner – Lewes G

I S3nd them – Dialect Ft. Vector

I Like your Way – OverDose Ft. Dammy Krane

Commot For My Way – Christine

OUTRO: Baby Okwu – Flavour Nabania

PLUGGED! 26th September

Premiere: Flow Global (Afrobeat Remix) - Fecko ft. TALoNTED

In the spirit of FELABRATION, I decided to drop the Afrobeat remix for 'Flow Global' featuring New Jersey-bred rapper TALoNTED. Track was produced by Teck-Zilla, dope production as usual. Enjoy!

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The Talonted Experience

My homie, TALoNTED dropped his new album 'T' last month on i-Tunes. Check out some of the pics below taken during The Talonted Experience Album Release Party and Concert which took place in Newark, New Jersey, USA. By the way, Raekwon's got 2 copies of the album, get yours today.

Mr. Flame - That's Wussup Ft. Yung Millz,M-Trill,A-Q,Makiller,Big Dris,Fecko & MiekHarry

Check out the brand new track from the homie Mr. Flame taken off his forthcoming 'The Beat Mixtape'. The track which was done on a Wande Coal beat features an all-star cast of Nigerian rappers such as, Yung Millz, M-Trill, A-Q, Makiller, Big Dris, Fecko and 15 years old MiekHarry.

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Zone Fam Debuts With 'Foreign Exchange' + 'Chikali Remix' Video

Zone Fam's first studio album 'The Business - Foreign Exchange' is now available for sale on i-Tunes. Also check out their new video for 'Chikali Remix' featuring Slap Dee and Petersen.

'Kosoun Tuntun' Makes The Top 10 Most Popular Naija Singles Of The Week

 

My new track 'Kosoun Tuntun' has been featured on the Top 10 Most Popular Naija Singles Of The Week on TooXclusive.com

VIDEO: Pherowshuz - Korrect Remix ft. Ice Prince, M.I & Terry Tha Rapman

Check out this brand new video from my homie Pherowshuz. It's the remix for his hit single 'Korrect' and this time he teamed up with three of the best rappers in Nigeria...Ice Prince, M.I and Terry Tha Rapman. I also made a cameo appearance in the video. Enjoy!

NEW MUSIC: FECKO - TUPENGO FT. TUPENGO

Check out my brand new track 'Kosoun Tuntun' featuring Tupengo.



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The RapLogic EP On Nigezie and Soundcity!

My 9-track FreeEP 'RapLogic' produced by my favourite African hiphop producer, Teck-Zilla is now available on the NIGEZIE and SOUND CITY website.

The RapLogic EP on NIGEZIE

The RapLogic EP on SOUNDCITY

Hello September!

Just wanna wish all my fans a happy new month. September promises to be great, God-willing! By the way, my next official single will be dropping later this month. I can't wait!! The movement is  still moving!!

More Real Talk, Less Punch lines!

Dear Rap addicts, if you’re still a fan of 95% punch lines and 5% real talk, please go and sleep! The last time I checked, Rap music was all about self-expression, true or false? So why sleep on an MC simply because he/she chooses to pour out his/her heart on a particular record and in the process, probably forgets to spit more punch lines that aren’t related to the topic being discussed in the song? Besides, I feel the whole punch line thingy is becoming overrated these days; it’s meant to be necessary, not compulsory. However, it’s still okay to strike a balance. Just a thought! 

THROW BACK: Audio Heroin - Fecko feat. OsaGz

'Audio Heroin' is taken off the 'First Impression' mixtape which dropped sometime in 2009. It features OsaGz...real recognize real! Download Here!

Zone Fam Nominated for Channel O "Most Gifted New Comer" Video Award

VOTE HERE

http://channelo.dstv.com/artist/zonefam/

 

Full Details on How To Vote are at the link below. You will be able to vote online, sms, wap and mxit.

Facebook Event Page

THIS IS AFRICA: New hip-Hop Joints From Nigeria's Str8 Buttah Crew, Fecko the Emcee & Teck-Zilla

 This Is Africa recently posted new tracks from Fecko, The Holstar (Zone Fam), Teck-Zilla and the Str8 Buttah Crew. Read on here!

Enigma - Austere Guinevere (Lady Killer)

3rd single off The Desultory EP

Credits

released 22 August 2011 Lyrics by E.Oshodi (The Invisible Enigma) Produced by Teck-Zilla For Str8Buttah productions Additional Production by Roguewave 

VIDEO: Fikrah Teule ft. Nje - Mumesahau

Brand new video from my Kenyan brother, Fikrah Teule. For those who don't know, he also dropped some bars on the Teck-Zilla produced joint 'Raw African Poetry' which was featured on my EP.

The Holstar & Teck-Zilla - My Star

Another Track off the soon to be released "The Extraordinaires" from The Holstar and  Teck-Zilla "My Star". Download Here!

Cameo Appearance @ CY Rillic's Video Shoot

I was on set for CY Rillic's "Dirty Whine" video shoot over the weekend. The video is being edited at the moment...should be out soon! E-twinz, Ruggedman and SOUNDCITY TV were also in the building! Check out some of the pix that were taken behind the scenes...

Chilling with producer, Mr Jay

Etwinz and Cy Rillic

In da zone!

Lights, Camera, Action!

Chilling with a fam

(L-R Ruggedman, myself with some models)