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MUSIC | Terry Tha Rapman - BANS Is The Motto [Prod. By Victoriouz Icon]

The producer of the sleeper hit 'Sweet Poraro' by Wizkid has teamed up with Terry Tha Rapman on a brand new song. Victoriouz Icon proudly presents Terry Tha Rapman on a new song titled 'Bans Is The Motto' This song sees Terry Tha Rapman rapping and flipping bars on a crazy, left field instrumental.

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FRESH MIXTAPE- BLOOD, SWEAT, TEARS AND YEARS| PHEROWSHUZ

 

Pherowshuz is proud to present his new mixtape 'Blood, Sweat, Tears and Years' which represents his grind to the top layer of the rap game. If anyone has doubts concerning Pherowshuz's abilities both as a rapper and a producer- this mixtape will lay them to rest. Phero (for short) showcases his impeccable rap skills and credible production on #BSTY. He takes the art of sampling higher on several tracks on the mixtape. 

"This mixtape has been a while coming. I am happy it is out. I am confident that it will make an impact in the game. I just put in my best so that the name Pherowshuz will mentioned when it comes to quality rap music" says Pherowshuz. 

The mixtape features acts like Terry Tha Rapman, Beazy, Yung 6ix, Morell, 5 Mics, Maytronomy, Fecko, Olamide, Davey Jones (USA) and AT.  

Now that he has wrapped up his mixtape, Pherow will continue working on his next album and the BANS compilation album. 

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BEHIND THE SCENE: TERRY THA RAPMAN - TESTING 1,2,3

 

Hip hop rapper Terry tha Rapman bounces back after a long period ‘hibernating’. He recently shot visuals to his ‘testing 1-2′ single and TrendwatchTv.com got behind footages.
Present on set were Vector, Ketchup, OverDose and a host of others. With the sexy appeal in the video, is terry gradually stepping off ‘real hardcore rap’? Time would definitely tell.

 

Music: Terry Tha Rapman, OD, Pherowshuz – Sexy Lady [Koba] ft Dammy Krane

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DJ Smooth Nigeria VideoMix Club Tour

Club Ntyce kicks off the DJ Smooth Nigeria VideoMix Club Tour.
Tour starts this friday, November 30. Hosts include Arthur Ngwube, Osi Suave, Ajebo Naija FM, Jimmy Beat FM and Ben Foster.

Tour will feature the likes of Eva, Efa, BurnaBoy, FECKO, Dammy Krane, Tilaman, Yemi Alade, Skales, Jaywon, Shank, Ghetto P, Jaywon, Ade-Piper, Elphlex, Dr Farabz, Chuddy K, W4, Ice Berg Slim, Tunde Ednut, Flowssick, Terry Tha Rapman and many more.

Tour is on from Nov 30th - Dec 28th, 2012.
Clubs: Club Ntyce, DV8, Q-Lounge (Uno), SS.Lounge, Club Amnezia

"What's Rap Without Logic?" - Callertune Now Available!!

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"We Chose The Wrongest Times To Be Patriotic" - Terry Tha Rapman

A while back Rick Ross was in Lagos for a concert. And he used the opportunity to shoot a video in the slums of the City of Hustlers. A lot of Nigerians weren't happy with the outcome, perhaps because they were of the opinion that it wasn't right for a foreigner to remind us about history and the poverty that's eaten deep into this country.

Oh well, I had a convo with my big bro, Terry tha Rapman, we talked extensively and touched on the topic. I decided to share it with our fans cos I believe we addressed some very important issues. Read on below.

Fecko: You've seen Rozay's 'hold me back-nigeria' video?

Tha Rapman: Saw it

Fecko: Stirring up controversies. In my opinion, I think it's reality. Maybe a little bit over exaggerated

Tha Rapman: I know, but its not like they added anything to the video na. That's how messed up our slums can be. The other was grimy so he was looking for that here too, no be where the nigeria guyz carry am him shoot? Who's to blame? Do you know how many people Rick Ross don inspire by shootin in their hood?

Fecko: Word. The only thing that was added were those guys that played 'niger delta militant/pirates'. And that was actually a regalia scene from a wedding ceremony.

Tha Rapman: Ok that's true sha, I feel it was the doing of those people who brought him. They musta wanted to show Ricky dat we sef sabi gangsta too

Fecko: Yeah, na true!

Tha Rapman: Oh well like I said hiphop has a way of exposing truths that society is scared of seeing. You no dey see some jamo videos wen dem show police with AKs and real live prostitutes?

Fecko: I dey see am oh. The truth is most Nigerians are scared of cluing in to the fact that the truth isn't meant to be sweet. Breeze don blow now...

Tha Rapman: But we like lies of chillin in luxurious clubs poppin champagne when most of us aint really ballin like that

Fecko: Yeah, that's why most of us aren't totally happy with rozay's approach to that vid

Tha Rapman: Yep

Fecko: Not me tho...I'm cool with it...I support the truth anyday, any time.

Tha Rapman: Talib Kweli no show guyz dey kpoli for shrine? Cele people dey pray for beach like some fetish religous shit? But this is our reality like it or not. When these people come here they're not looking for skyscrapers or posh buildings na. Is nigeria not really messed up? Aren't there more poor people than the rich?

Fecko: Hmm. When they come here, they're in search of the truth. The Rich folks are minority. From the int'l airport down to the island...reality slaps them in the face as they look out through their car window while cruising the streets of the Lagos.

The way I see it, more of these guys will or might follow Rozay's footsteps when they visit. Aint nothing new under the sun.

Tha Rapman: Hmm it's up to us to not give permission again na

Fecko: Right? The int'l community is watching. But when money is involved, permission isn't really that necessary.

Tha Rapman: But BBC have been showing stuff like that since

Fecko: Yes o. No be today BBC don dey cast Africa

Tha Rapman: Oh well

Fecko: Most Nigerians in diaspora seem to be the ones fighting the battle of re-branding the motherland by narating our history via films and literature. They're the ones that suffer the stigma more.

Tha Rapman: Rick showed just another side of Nigeria for Godsakes, the slums! Cuz he did same with the foreign one. Fecko I don tire talk about this sef, e no even mk sense. We chose the wrongest times to be patriotic jor

Fecko: Na so!

Tha Rapman: Yeah

RADIOPALAVA | Public service announcements from Modenine and Fecko

Modenine, Nigerian MC extraordinaire (I would say top 10 in the English-speaking world for his stinging punchlines and prodigious wordplays) recently appeared on camera to inform the world that “a lot of people are rapping, but people are not hiphop.” To which most listeners - and all of kpop - would respond, “Uh…yeah.” Rap is now an art form that anyone can use for any purpose, appropriated out of hiphop culture to enhance everything from standard pop music to radio advertisements to memorization devices in schools. Modey has always been a strong advocate for the consciousness and artistry of rap within hiphop, especially through the “Boys Are Not Smiling” network of MCs in northern Nigeria, and he insists on the integrity of his music to the exclusion of “commercial” music, whose meaning is secondary (or tertiary) to catchiness and marketability. My favorite line: “People will make noise that, ‘Modenine, you don’t have too many followers,’ yeah, that’s because I keep on blocking people who talk out of turn,” that is, people who are not coming correct when they talk about rap, hiphop, and Mode’s work.

Although he comes across as elitist, Modenine is making an important criticism of rap’s lack of rigor and therefore lack of artistry that applies across the board, whether in Naija, the US, or Korea. It’s expounded on in the song Raplogic by Fecko, another Nigerian MC who teams up here with Kaduna’s best, Pherowshuz and Terry tha Rapman (a confederate of Modenine and co-leader of BANS): “What’s rap without logic? The answer is in the trash can: rubbish.” For Fecko and the Boys Are Not Smiling crew, rap requires the construction of an argument about the world and a positioning within the world - otherwise it isn’t really rap, and it may not even be worth listening to.

The conflict between speaking truth (Build, Respect, Represent) as the imperative of hiphop culture on the one hand and pulling a profit with catchy commercial tunes on the other is one that I heard MCs describe and lament repeatedly during my research in Nigeria. The BANS movement takes a clear stance on the conflict, and because of the reputations of its leaders, it can provide a space for up-and-coming rappers to develop their skills without sacrificing artistic integrity to the commercial impulse. Indeed, Modenine and Fecko argue that rap separated from its cultural roots cannot be considered rap at all - they and others have described such music as “watered down,” “dumbed down,” and “diluted.” With this critique, Boys Are Not Smiling has issued a challenge to Nigerian musicians who rap without living hiphop’s imperative: prove your skill in “raplogic,” or get out.

Source: Radio Palava

New Heat: Fecko - Raplogic ft. Terry Tha Rapman & Pherowshuz

Here's a remix to my Underground Single Raplogic, which is also one of my Monickers,and I featured the BANS Generals Terry Tha Rapman And Pherowshuz On This One. The Track was produced by Teckzilla and Samples Reminisce. Check it out and download here.

World Domination Wax Lyrical Experience

Monday 21st of May, 2012 was Biggie's birthday and also the night Hip Hop came alive in the city of Lagos. Most people call me Terry tha Rapman's protege, and they aren't wrong. Joe Spazm was one of the few mainstream Nigerian rappers at the time who gave me the platform to showcase my skill. So it was only appropiate for me to support him at his World Domination mixtape launch which took place at Koko lounge.

After several hours of open mic freestyle battles, I came on stage to perform. I started off with an Afro-beat intro combined with a few conscious words from the late King of Afrobeat, Fela. Then I proceeded to perform my latest single with Tha Kardinal, To The Top and finally wrapped my performance with a snippet of an exclusive remix for "Flow Global". I got mad love from the audience and it was a dope night.

I also did a brief interview with Soundcity TV. I guess it'll be aired on the music channel later on. Stay tuned on this space for updates. Cheers!

VIDEO | Terry Tha Rapman - Zombie

This is a viral video of Zombie off Terry Tha Rapman's World Domination mixtape. It was directed by Matthias Aragbada of Dudutoonz Studioz.

Updates & To-Do-List

Hi fam! These past few weeks have been quite busy for me. I've been recording, doing interviews and going from one radio station to the other to drop my promo CDs.

* I got word that 'Kosoun Tuntun' is now getting mad love on radio especially on Unilag 103.1FM and Radio Continental. Hopefully, I'll soon shoot a video for the song.

* I recorded a new track with Terry tha Rapman and Pherowshuz which is currently being mixed and mastered by Teck-Zilla in  Canada

* My new track with multi-talented artist/producer Tha KardinaL (The Netherlands) titled 'To The Top' is ready. Release date coming soon.

* Recorded a verse on Mr. Rae's new song 'Cynthia Rothrock' which also features Al Kan-I of Zone Fam.

* I'm also going to be interviewed on K-Show's radio show The HipHop Ride later in April.

* Planning to feature on two different TV shows...SNAP! and JUMP OFF!

The movement is still moving!!

In The Studio With Terry Tha Rapman & Pherowshuz

The last time I worked with Terry Tha Rapman on a song was on Na Beans Remix which was featured on the Boyz Are Not Smiling album. Ever since then, I've been looking forward to the day when we'll make another song. So on Thursday, March 8th 2012, I decided to march into the studio with my fellow BANS comrades, Pherowshuz and Tha Rapman, and we took no prisoners as we all went hard on a Teckzilla-produced joint. Stay tuned on this space for updates.

Reminiscing: Nollywood Video Shoot

'Nollywood' was actually the first music video I ever shot, and that was back in '08. It was directed and edited by my homie Cyphabox who's pretty sick when it comes to 3D and visual effects. We used two different locations which were both in Lekki and Surulere. And although making the video was somewhat low budget and quite hectic but we had fun shooting from start to finish. One scene I won't forget in a hurry is where I had to sit in the middle of the road to watch a television set while a car was fast approaching me from behind. That was one crazy stunt I had to pull off. At some point I was kinda paranoid and thought the car was going to hit me if the brakes failed. It's one of those inevitable feelings you have when you're acting for the camera. Anyway, I'm really looking forward to my next video shoot.

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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'Nollywood' Now Showing On Hip TV

 

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

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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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!

#BANS Nominated At The 2011 HipHop World Awards

My homie Terry tha Rapman recently got nominated in 4 categories at this year's edition of Nigeria’s most prestigious music award ceremony - HipHop World Awards. Also the "Boys Are Not Smiling" album (which I got featured on) was also nominated in the Best Rap Album Of The Year category. Looking forward to the main event. Click here for more info!