The Social Network (The facebook movie)

Ok so this right here is some good ish. I have waiited so long for this movie to finally be at the cinemas...from the reviews this has got to be awesome. Rotten Tomatoes a premium movie review site has give this movie a %100 rating. Thats something that doesnt happen often on there. Not even avatar got a 100% rate on that site. Enjoy the trailer. The movie opens to the Gneral public on the 1st of october, 2010.

Blackberry Playbook

seriously!
is this really the ipad killer?

Top 5 Record Labels in Nigeria.

12 years ago i was never a fan of the then mediocre Nigerian Music industry. Somewhere along the line their was a subtle revolution in the industry which saw us getting liberated from the NTA like mould which the industry was forced into over the years. Back in the days when we had the likes of SONY, and other international record companies things were fine especially for artist like Fela who its was said of that were it not for the life the legend led he would have been amongst the richest artist in the world as at the peak of his career.

Today the industry has grown in leaps and bounds, artists fall broadly into two key categories, the commecially conscious artistes and producers and the evergreen artists and producers (Asa, Cobhams). But like JayZ said the numbers don't lie. Not every one in our generation giveas a sh&t bout the quality of music they shake their rumps to. So the following list without out disrespect to the members and the independent artists should give you an insight into the major players in order of public appeal and number of past hit albums:

1. Kennis Music (Remedies,2face, Edris Abdul Kereem, Kenny saint brown, Azadus...)
2. Trybe Records (Eldee, da trybe, sasha, 2shotz, timi, blaise, freestyle, kaboom, dr sid etc.)
3. Mohits Records (D'banj, Wande Coal, Dr. Sid)
4. Storm Records (Dare (*then) Naeto C, Sasha)
5. Chocolate City (M.I, Jesse Jagz, iceprince)

*Now pls don't misunderstand me, this is in terms of number of hit artistes they have released in the last 15 years.

Now what do you all think.

Eldee tours the UK sept 24th -Oct 8th

Big boy eLDee the don is set to tour the UK in the coming weeks. The tour basically is to promote the 'is it your money' mixtape. For details on venues and tour date see below:

LONDON

Official Launch Party
CLUB ZANZIBAR
291 Kirkdale road
London
September 24, 2010


CARDIFF

CODE NIGHT CLUB
Millenium Plaza
Wood street,
Cardiff
CF10 1NL
September 25, 2010


ABERDEEN

KOROVA BAR
Bridge street,
Aberdeen AB11 6JL
September 30, 2010


MANCHESTER

NEW EXCLUSIVE BAB-E-KNYBAR
103 Queens road, Cheetham hill
Off Cheetham road,
Manchester
M8 8UT
October 1, 2010


NOTTINGHAM

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Portland Building Ballroom,
University Park
Nottingham
October 2, 2010


LIVERPOOL

PAN AMERICAN CLUB
Britannia pavillion,
Albert dock
Liverpool
L3 4AD
October 8, 2010

Sound City Music Video Awards (SMVA) 2010 Nominees List.

Hey! its that time of the year again. The Nominees list for the Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVA) is out. This list obviously expresses the fact that once more soundcity has broadened its scope to include more of Africa. I bet in a few years The SMVAs would be global in the real sense. The awards is scheduled to hold on the 20th of November, 2010 at The Expo Hall, Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Vote for your favorite artistes HERE

 Best Male Video

1. Lay Away - Sarkodie - Ghana
2. Implication - 2face Idibia - Nigeria
3. Continua Assim - Don Kikas - Angola
4. Strong Ting - Banky W - Nigeria
5. Zambesi - Tinashe - Zimbabwe
6. Pon Pon Pon - Dagrin - Nigeria


Best Female Video

1. Without You - Airis - Nigeria
2. Estilo Xakhale - Lizha James - Mozambique
3. Don’t Leave Me - Ibiyemi - Nigeria
4. You Know It - Goldie - Nigeria
5. Moza Girl - Dama Do Bling - Mozambique
6. Fire - Becca - Ghana

Best Choreography

1. Who Born The Maga - Wande Coal - Nigeria
2. Sexy Dance - Fally Ipupa - D.R.Congo
3. Strong Ting - Banky W - Nigeria
4. Moza Girl - Dama Do Bling - Mozambique
5. Ready To Go - Styl Plus - Nigeria
6. You Got Me Like - Curtiz - Namibia

Best Special Effects

1. Catch Fire - Zaaki Azzay - Nigeria
2. Party Time - Jozi - South Africa
3. Fairy Tale - Liquid Deep - South Africa
4. Overkilling Djinee Nigeria
5. Show Dem Jr South Africa
6. Ginger Your Swagger Kc Presh Nigeria

Best Editing

1. Owo Ati Swagger (Rmx) - Cartiar - Nigeria
2. Sexy Dance - Fally Ipupa - D.R.Congo
3. Danger - Psquare - Nigeria
4. Lagos Party - Banky W - Nigeria
5. Mhlobo Wami - Teargas - South Africa
6. Moza Girl - Dama Do Bling - Mozambique


Best Duo Or Group Video

1. Tell Me Nothing - Show Dem Camp - Nigeria
2. We Run The City - Deep Level - South Africa
3. Danger - Psquare - Nigeria
4. I Think I Like Am - V.I.P - Ghana
5. Mhlobo Wami - Teargas - South Africa
6. Ready To Go - Styl Plus - Nigeria

Best Cinematography

1. Fire Is Low - Freshlyground - South Africa
2. Favourite - Stella Mwangi - Kenya
3. Strong Ting - Banky W - Nigeria
4. E No Easy - Psquare - Nigeria
5. Mhlobo Wami - Teargas - South Africa
6. Zambesi Tinashe Zimbabwe


Best Hip Hop Video

1. Pon Pon Pon - Dagrin - Nigeria
2. Tell Me Nothing - Show Dem Camp - Nigeria
3. Lay Away- Sarkodie - Ghana
4. Put It Down - Sasha - Nigeria
5. Moto - Taygrin - Malawi
6. Wild Life - Jozi - South Africa


Best R & B Video

1. Let You Know - Darey Art Alade - Nigeria
2. Be Happy - Yvonne - Kenya
3. Strong Ting - Banky W – Nigeria
4. Don’t Leave Me - Ibiyemi - Nigeria
5. Addicted - Urban Reign - South Africa
6. Fine Fine Lady - Mike Anyasodo - Nigeria

Best Pop Video

1. Nzewuwo - Toniks - Uganda
2. Overkilling - Djinee - Nigeria
3. Love Zone - Jon Germain - Ghana
4. Implication - 2face Idibia - Nigeria
5. Sweet Mistake - Samini - Ghana
6. Today Na Today Omawumi Nigeria

Best Collaboration In A Music Video

1. We Are Africans (Africa Rmx) - Jjc Ft. Femi Kuti, Kel, Eldee, Ay.Com, Mo Money, Ragga Remi - Nigeria
2. Somebody- D’black Ft. Kwabena - Ghana
3. Sample (Rmx) - Terry Da Rapman Ft. Stereoman, Pherowshuz - Nigeria
4. Lay Away - Sarkodie Ft. Sway & Jayso - Ghana
5. Owo Ati Swagger- Cartiar Ft. Dagrin, Terry Tha Rapman - Nigeria
6. Wonberi - Knighthouse Ft. Sauce Kid - Nigeria

Discovery Of The Year

1. If You Want Me - Mo’ Cheddah - Nigeria
2. Fairy Tale - Liquid Deep - South Africa
3. Gbon Gbon Gbon - Jaywon - Nigeria
4. Fine Fine Lady - Mike Anyasodo - Nigeria
5. Show Dem - Jr - South Africa
6. Pump It Up - Jesse Jagz - Nigeria

Best Video (Voting)

1. Moza Girl - Dama Do Bling - Mozambique
2. Strong Ting - Banky W - Nigeria
3. Danger - Psquare - Nigeria
4. Fire Is Low - Freshlyground - South Africa
5. Overkilling - Djinee - Nigeria
6. Zambesi - Tinashe - Zimbabwe

Viewers Choice (Voting)

1. Pon Pon Pon - Dagrin - Nigeria
2. Lagos Party - Banky W - Nigeria
3. Party 101 - Tear Gas – South Africa
4. Safe - M.I - Nigeria
5. You Bad - Wande Coal - Nigeria
6. Ezandlha Phezulu - Buffalo Souljah - Zimbabwe

Hit Producer Of The Year (As Used In A Music Video)

1. Safe - M.I - Nigeria
2. Show Dem – Jr - South Africa
3. Implication - Jay Sleek / 2face Idibia - Nigeria
4. Pon Pon Pon - Sossick / Dagrin - Nigeria
5. Sexy Dance - Fally Ipupa - Dr Congo
6. Bumper 2 Bumper - Don Jazzy / Wande Coal - Nigeria

Best Western

1. Adiouza - Senegal
2. Psquare - Nigeria
3. Samini - Ghana
4. 2face Idibia - Nigeria
5. Emmerson - Sierra Leone
6. Wande Coal - Nigeria

Best Eastern

1. Wahu - Kenya
2. Wyre - Kenya
3. Amani - Kenya
4. Marlaw - Tanzania
5. Xod - Uganda
6. Nameless - Kenya

Best Southern

1. Pro - South Africa
2. Dj Cleo - South Africa
3. Black Coffee - South Africa
4. The Dogg - Namibia
5. Lizha James - Mozambique
6. Proverb - South Africa

Best Central

1. Fally Ipupa - Dr Congo
2. Ba’ponga - Gabon
3. Barbara Kanam - Dr Congo
4. Jumo Selesao - Dr Congo
5. Nadege Mbadou - Gabon
6. Awilo Longomba - Dr Congo

Soundcity Fresh Video

1. Mr. Endowed - D’banj - Nigeria
2. Believe - D-Black - Ghana
3. Critical - Ikechukwu - Nigeria
4. Nhi Ngugu Haladza - Tania Tome - Mozambique
5. Mali Debout - Mokobe - Mali
6. Beautiful Music - Rotimi - Nigeria

*list courtesy of 234next.com & SMVA official website.

M.I quits Music: PR stunt or True Story

I have struggled for almost a week with stories of M.I leaving music for acting. As much as i believe in the full exploitation of artistic brands, it bothers me: one because i have been a fan from the very beginning, two because i had the rare privilege to work as part of his PR team back in the days. The following statement has further escalated the rumors:

“I think its time for me to try something new, I’ve loved music all my life but its time to try something new. Acting is something I’ve always had a passion for and I think its time for me to tap into that area…”

Haven given the whole idea some thought, (though it may be a fact that he was in a movie) i couldn't help but think of artistes like kanye west and 5ocents who have been known to stretch creative limits to stand out. My honest opinion is this: " as much as i would like to believe the stories, i still think a greater part of  rumors is a publicity stunt for the upcoming album"

whipping willow's hair...

apparently genes carry a lot more than physical human attributes. A few months ago we celebrated the debut of Will Smith's son Jaden Smith on the entertainment in the movie Karate Kid. We ain't even over the movie yet and we have WILLOW SMITH a 9year old daughter to the Power couple (Will & Jada) being signed to JayZ's ROC NATION record label. Willow's first single 'whip my hair' is pwetty hot right now.

She was interview by Ryan Seacrest recently:

Beyonce's Birthday Island

Apparently the best birthday gift to give your woman now is no longer diamonds but wait for it: an ISLAND. Well as beyonce turned 29 a few days ago and the gifts came pouring in, we heard of Lady Gaga's interesting  gift to Beyonce which was a diamond whip and then people were like: O yeah? Gaga just outdid Jay. But in his Royal Flyness after like he put it in his own words in Hot Toddy: "Upgrading to King Louis the Thirteenth" by having Queen B in his Life, Jay-z bought his Queen an ISLAND for her birthday.

As much as i love Jayz ...i have to say he has just made things pretty difficult for young dudes like me self by raising the bar on best birthday gifts.

Check out the Island:

FRESH VIDEO: I am William

Fresh video from 2shotz for the 'I am william' single off his forth coming album. ENJOY! By the way this video brings out M.I's production prowess.

::KoKo Mobile::

As far as brand marketing is concerned in Nigeria, no single celebrity has been able to fully maximize their brand like Mr. Endowed.

After a series of TV commercials he came out with the koko water idea, then with his collaboration came koko mansion. Well at this point the rumors which started some time ago and made real by his Music videos is about to become a reality. Word on the wire is that D'banj will launch KOKO MOBILE in collaboration with Globacom Nigeria Ltd.

I guess we have to keep our fingers crossed.

Pictures from Notting Hill Carnival 2010

If you have been following this blog you would have noticed some safety tip for the Notting Hill carnival that came up last week in London. Here are some pictures from the green angle:

Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, Tolu Crown & Friend

Dj Abass

9ice

Kenny Ogungbe & Dayo Adeneye (D1)

Banky W.

Tee A.

*All pictures courtesy of Tolu Crown

White Collar S02

After Prison break this series currently ranks as my second favorite. Its amazing fusion of criminal investigation, humor, Style and Intelligence simply makes you long for more. As at the time of this post i have seen 7 episodes of the second season and i just can't get enough. This series is one i definately want to get on DVD worth every minute of my time.

What makes this series different from other criminal investigation series is that for a change we get to appreciate criminal investigation from the mind of the criminal and best of all the resulting effect of the LAW and aCriminal working together. Its definately a must watch a huge G stamp!

Notting Hill Carnival 2010- 29th-30th Aug, 2010- Safety Tips

Its the notting Hill carnival weekend in London. I realise that about a quarter of the Nigerian entertainment industry would be at the carnival. The tips below should help protect you:

• If you see an unattended bag or package please report it to the nearest Police Officer or a member of the Public Safety team immediately.
• Arrange to meet friends and family before entering the Notting Hill Carnival area. Have a set meeting place in case you lose family or friends.
• Ensure arrangements for your return journey before leaving for the Notting Hill Carnival.
• Go with the flow of the crowd. Keep aware, pickpockets will be attracted to the large crowds
• Don’t bring your valuables or wear expensive jewellery.
• Keep your belongings with you at all times.
• Don’t carry too much cash or credit cards.
• To avoid congestion, arrive and leave early.
• Drink Plenty of Water.
• We recommend you use a disposable camera.

FRESH VIDEO: Eldee-OTA MI

Finally Brand new eLDee video for the single (OTA MI) from the mixtape "Is it your money Vol.1".  check out the video:



For more on Eldee:
iTUNES: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/eld...
TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/eldeethedon
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/eLDee/2...
REVERBNATION: http://www.reverbnation.com/eldee

Shampoo-Mocheddah f. Chuddy K

Songs like this keeps me optimistic about the Nigerian Music Industry. I believe in terms of quality the music industry is doing a lot better than Nollywood.

Mr Endowed [official Video]+D'BANJ

Alas the video for the waist twisting, back breaking, and heart pumping hit single Mr. Endowed by D'banj is finally out. The video is kinda illarious and super hero themed.
>>Enjoy