Who is Nino Yayo? you may ask,

Nino knows exactly the way he wants people to view him and that’s as an artist and not just a rapper, before this he has dropped two installments of a mixtape that did really well entitled the Slime Tape and The Slime Tape Vol. 2, but he wanted to give the people something different and expand his music career and shoot for the mainstream crowd, and with his latest album/ep he has done just that. With Harmonious sounds and meaningful lyrics on wavy beats, he has embodied what it means to be an Afrobeat artist and he will continue on this mainstream path in hopes that it will put him on the radar of other Popular artist such as some of his favorites like Drake and Burnaboy.

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Growing up in two places, Bonny Island and Lagos, Teddy’s musical influence obviously stems from a variety of experiences and perspectives. She can change her style from tropical and relaxed music to bouncy club anthems with noticeable ease and without disrupting the flow of the project.

“Air” is a super chilled afro-soul hit that transports the listener to the soothing sunshine of Lagos. The light, airy instrumental provides a tinge of nostalgia to the song that exudes the feeling of carefree living and reflection.

Teddy herself has an excellent performance on this song too, showcasing her blissfully consistent melodies and her laid-back rapping ability in a style similar to that of UK rapper Little Simz.

“Hypnotic” sees Teddy get into more of a nighttime groove with a bouncy club instrumental and catchy chorus designed to get people up and getting lit.

She also levels up her rap performance on this one and provides a more American-sounding flow, combining it with the trademark slickness that comes with African artists.

“Butterflies” embodies the Afropop sound and has all the components for it to be played on the radio and at chilled house parties. It is also my favourite vocal performance from Teddy, as her layered, melodically driven flow becomes addictive on the second listen.

“John Wick” also has an interesting vocal layer to it. Utilising a more Afrobeats-driven sound, Teddy fully embraces the African way of riding the beat. At 1:25, her eccentric and flamboyant flow feels like NSG or Kcee, with a real sense of street finesse and natural swagger.

“Prophecy”, ends the album with Teddy’s ambition to follow her dreams and the pride she takes in creating her music and living the way she intends to. “I’m a living prophecy”, Teddy sings confidently in the chorus, laying her personality and her own passion bare for the listener.

Score/Excellent: Lifesize Teddy plays to her strengths on this EP and picks her beats exceptionally well. She also proves she can make songs for the radio, playlists, and clubs. This EP has songs for all fans of African music, whether it be Afrobeats, Afropop, or something more in the direction of Amapiano.

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The album’s titular track, “I Told Them” (feat. GZA), not only inaugurates the album but also encapsulates its essence with masterful precision. Its sonic tapestry evokes a symphony of sounds reminiscent of Shaggy’s iconic works from the mid-1990s and early 2000s. Similarly, tracks like “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” (feat. 21 Savage) carry a backbeat akin to Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me,” while “Thanks” (feat. J. Cole) exudes similar qualities. Of note is the captivating spoken-word interlude within the titular track.

Other instances of spoken-word artistry grace this album, with one of the most noteworthy and touching being “12 Jewels,” where RZA eloquently encapsulates a collection of intrinsic values: knowledge, wisdom, understanding, freedom, justice, equality, food, clothing, shelter, love, peace, and happiness. It retains a raw production quality akin to the distinct quality of an iPhone recording.

Significantly, there’s a touch of UK-drill influence evident in this album. In “Cheat on Me,” Dave infuses the track with the rhythmic sway and expressive characteristics of UK Drill. The persistent high hats on the track exhibit a trap-like vibe, a common element in drill music. Furthermore, “Big 7” resonates with “UK-drill” language and slang, seamlessly integrating this stylistic aspect into the album.

Amidst the collection of vibrant West African pop hits, it’s the moments of simplicity that wield remarkable power, as exemplified by “If I’m Lying,” a particularly impactful composition carrying a genuine and heartening message. This album, lyrically, provokes a lot of thought and reflection. It stands as a strong body of work.

Here’s my rating for each song on a scale of (1-10):

“I Told Them” (feat. GZA) – 10

“Normal” – 7

“On Form” – 7

“Sittin’ On Top Of The World” (feat. 21 Savage) – 10

“Tested, Approved & Trusted” – 7

“Cheat On Me” (feat. Dave) – 8

“Virgil” – 7

“Big 7” – 10

“Dey Play” – 6

“City Boys” – 9

“Giza” – 10

“12 Jewels” – 10

“If I’m Lying” – 10

“Thanks” (feat. J. Cole) – 10

“Talibans II” – 6

Rating/Excellent – This will be on my rotation.

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Willie Workman Oga stage name Willie Workman is an award-winning artist, lyrical poet, and Filmmaker from Nigeria. He started music from a very tender age influenced by the Jackson’s, Bobby Brown, Bob Marley, and Ray Parker jr.

A Global Goodwill Ambassador, Founder Advocacy for Widows Empowerment Foundation and I-REP MOTHER NATURE,a music video/ documentary director whose works have spanned over 20 years. He has also consulted for world-class musical concerts and major events in Nigeria. An Artiste manager, songwriter who discovered and managed 2Face Idibia and Blackface of the defunct Plantation Boiz musical group. He is the brain the hit song African Queen which brought 2Face Idibia to the global stage. His debut album Virtuous Woman was released in 2019 and a follow up album Mother Nature released in 2021.

Jplly Dance a single from his Album MOTHER NATURE, What else do you expect to achieve with your climate change award-winning song Mother Nature?In the song I appealed to world leaders to come together and implement all climate change agreements and proposals to reduce the various causes of climate change.

I have also set up a persuasive movement made up of individuals of like minds called ‘I – REP MOTHER NATURE. It’s a movement where we use music, films, poetry, mentorship and dance to create awareness about the dangers of climate change, and how we can become change makers as regards reducing the causes of environmental degradation.

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This another fast rising musician all the way from Finland.

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We presents the official music video for Emiliana

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Who is Yungdope?

Obayemi Lekan Yusuf (popularly known as Yungdope) is a native of Ogun state, born in Lagos on October 3, 1995, and started his musical journey in Surulere, after recording his first tape in 2012.

Shortly after releasing his debut EP DOPAMINE, he released a straight-to-the-core afrobeat tune FELA, and now is back shortly after with another hit Afrobeat tune singing about the trials and tribulations of basically anyone in Africa as he resonates on this new track

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