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Stories That Touch
''Stories That Touch'' is the second album by Nigerian rapper and actor Falz. It was released on 16 November 2015 through Bahd Guys Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Show Dem Camp, Yemi Alade, Phyno, Reminisce, Simi, Sess, Poe, Shaydee, Chigul, M.I., Bez, Oyinkansola, Chyn and Reekado Banks. Production was primarily handled by Sess, with additional production from Tin Tin, Oscar Heman-Ackah and Spax. Background and listening party During a conversation with Showtime, Falz offered some insight into the project. "This is my second official album, and it will be released on November 16, 2015. With this album, I'm trying to do something different; I'm trying to showcase my artistic side and the musicality in me. Generally speaking, there is an impression that I'm a crazy, hilarious and an unserious person. The brand definitely reflects that, but I'm trying to get people to focus on my music and see the content in it. That's why I don't really have skits o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falz
Folarin Falana (born 27 October 1990), better known by his stage name Falz, is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter and actor who began his career while in secondary school after forming a group called The School Boys with his friend before his professional career as a music artist began in 2009. Falz became more well-known after releasing the song "Marry Me" featuring vocals from Poe and Yemi Alade. He currently owns an independent record label called Bahd Guys Records. He released his debut album ''Wazup Guy'' in 2014. His second album ''Stories That Touch'' was released in 2015. He released ''27'' in 2017, and his fourth studio album '' Moral Instruction'' in 2019. Early life and education Falz was born in the local government area of Mushin, Lagos State, to lawyers and human right activists Funmi and Femi Falana. He was called to the bar in 2012 after graduating from the Nigeria Law School in Abuja. Falz completed his basic and secondary school education at St. Leo's Catholi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse Jagz
Jesse Garba Abaga (born 10 August 1984), known professionally as Jesse Jagz, is a Nigerian rapper, record producer and songwriter. He signed a record deal with Chocolate City in 2010 and released his debut studio album ''Jag of All Tradez'' that same year. He voluntarily exited the Chocolate City deal in 2013 and announced the launch of his independent label, Jagz Nation. Jagz released his second studio album '' Jagz Nation, Vol.1. Thy Nation Come'' in 2013; it included singles such as "Redemption", "Bad Girl", "Sex & Scotch" and "God on the Mic". His third studio album, '' Jagz Nation Vol. 2: Royal Niger Company'', was released in 2014. He returned to Chocolate City in 2015 but left the label again prior to releasing his fourth studio album ''Odysseus'' in 2017. In May 2020, he released a 5-track EP titled ''Garba''. Music career 1984–2009: Early life and career beginnings Jesse Garba Abaga was born on 10 August 1984 to Chris and Lydia Abaga. He grew up in Jos and is a member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olamide
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. Widely regarded as one of the biggest and most influential artists in Africa, he has been instrumental to the launching of the careers of several Afrobeats music stars. He records in Yoruba and English. In 2011, he released his debut studio album '' Rapsodi'' while signed to Coded Tunes. ''YBNL'', his follow-up album, was released under his label imprint "Yahoo Boy No Laptop" aka YBNL Nation. The album was supported by the singles "First of All", "Voice of the Street", "Stupid Love", and "Ilefo Illuminati". On 7 November 2013, he released his third studio album '' Baddest Guy Ever Liveth''. The album's singles include " Durosoke" and "Yemi My Lover". On 17 July 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc. Early life and musical beginnings Olamide Gbenga Adedeji was born in Bariga, Lagos State, on 15 March 1989. He is the second of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NotJustOk
NotJustOk is a Nigerian music download website created in June 2006 by Ademola Ogundele. With over 1.2 million viewers per month, from 183 countries, it is one of the most visited websites in Nigeria. History Coined from Seth Godin's book '' Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable'', ''NotJustOk'' was started as a personal blog by Ademola Ogundele in 2006. It evolved into a music website after Ademola posted a clip of 9ice's performance at Nelson Mandela's 90th anniversary concert, which rapidly increased the traffic of the website. Currently with few employees, ''NotJustOk'' is managed by Ademola Ogundele and Ovie Ofugara. Overview Described as "a revolution in Nigerian music" by Isioma Osaje of ''YNaija'', ''NotJustOk'' delivers music and music videos from the hip hop and contemporary music genres. It also allows artists to upload their songs to the public through an online platform called ''MyNotJustOk''. The website contributed to the sales of popular music al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ycee
Oludemilade Martin Alejo (born January 29, 1993), known professionally as Ycee (also stylized as YCee), is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He gained popularity after his single "Condo", which features vocals by Patoranking, earned him two nominations at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. He was also nominated for Best Artist in African Pop at the 2015 All Africa Music Awards and for Next Rated at The Headies 2016. Ycee signed a record deal with Sony Music in October 2016, but terminated his contract with the label in February 2018. Early life and education Ycee was born in Festac Town, a housing estate in Lagos State, Nigeria. He completed his basic education at Dr. Soyemi Memorial Nursery and Primary School. He attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Ojo for his secondary education. Ycee studied marine biology at the University of Lagos. Career Ycee started his music career in 2012 as an underground rapper. He signed a record deal with Tinny Entertainmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vector (musician) Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, better known by his stage name Vector, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter. He has released three studio albums, including '' State Of Surprise'' and ''The Second Coming'' (2012). In anticipation of his second studio album, he released a mixtape titled ''Bar Racks''. '' Lafíaji'', his third studio album was released in December 2016. He also released a mixtape in October 2018, ''The Rap Dialogue'', in an effort to keep the spirit of Nigerian hip-hop alive. In November 2019, his fourth studio album, '' Vibes Before Teslim: A Journey To Self-Discovery'', was released. He is the voice behind a Sprite commercial that aired on radio stations across Nigeria since 2009. He also had "the longest freestyle rap in Nigeria" In November 2019, he signed a joint venture with Starstruck Management Inc and Create Music Group to release his 4th studio project Extended play titled " Vibes Before Teslim: A Journey To Self-Discovery" Early life Lanre was born in Lagos Stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |