Today, Monday April 22, 2013 marks three whole years since one of the most remarkable Hip-Hop artistes in the history of Nigerian music – Olaitan Oladapo Olaonipekun better known by his moniker Dagrin passed away, we still miss him. FLASHBACK – HIS DEATH Dagrin died at 6:00PM on Thursday, April 22 – exactly eight days after he was involved in a ghastly accident in front Read more →
NS Editorial:- Artistes Who Recently Parted Ways With Their Record Labels/Management
By Obinna Ifechi-Fred Twenty Children Cannot Play Together For 20 Years – Old Yoruba Proverb Separation occurs in almost all aspects of life, from Graduations to Divorces, Separations have always been an integral part of Life or Death. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines separation as termination of a contractual relationship (as employment or military service), that is the context which we intend Read more →
Editorial:- As The World Mourns Chinua Achebe By Dele Momodu
Fellow Nigerians, let me join you and countless others across the universe in celebrating the life of one of our few global Ambassadors, Professor Albert Chinualumogu Achebe, who took a final bow two days ago as the curtain was closed on his spectacular performance on the world stage. It was a total blackout as the lights dimmed for a man Read more →
NS Editorial:- How The Nigerian Music Industry Affects Female Artistes
Words by Damilola Layode Music as we know it today in Africa emanated from our culture and tradition. Back in the day, there were different songs for different occasions and the contents of the songs were usually myths and history of the people, rendered in the people’s tongue. On the home front, women taught their children and ward the history of Read more →
NS Editorial:- Top 10 Irrelevant Diss Tracks In Nigerian Hip-Hop History
Top Ten Irrelevant Diss Tracks in the History of Nigerian Hip-Hop Music. By Obinna Ifechi-Fred Hip-Hop is a Contact Sport like Ice Hockey – Modenine Since the inception of Hip-Hop Music in the South Bronx New York City, it started off as a survival of the fittest activity. The best MC in the crowd was the person who could make the next MC Read more →
Editorial:- Life And Times Of Susan “Goldie” Harvey [ October 23, 1982- February 14, 2013]
In the wake of the tragic news that recently hit the Nigerian Music industry, with the death of Goldie Harvey, HHW has here, the life and time of Goldie. The Headies 2011 Nominee for ‘Best Collabo’ and ‘Best Music Video’ for hit single; “You Know It” was announced dead on Thursday, February 14, 2013. PROFILE OF SUSAN OLUWABIMPE ‘GOLDIE’ HARVEY Growing up in Read more →
Editorial:- Nigerian Sounds Top 50 ‘Phat’ Joints of 2012
2012 was the year of Azonto, Etighi, and all the other dance moves that were invented including Alingo. The focus of artistes was making songs that could be termed as ‘club bangers’ hence there were very few songs with quality content. That said, I have put together a list of 50 of the ‘phatest’ joints of 2012. The singular criterion Read more →
Editorial:- Nigerian Sounds End Of The Year Awards 2012 [ The Year Of Azonto, Freestyles And Covers ]
Nigeriansounds End Of The Year Awards DISCLAIMER This Awards was compiled by our team of Bloggers ( 3 In Number ) , and we have put this List together on behalf of Nigeriansounds.com to highlight some things which happened in Nigerian Urban Music in 2012,and this list is based STRICTLY Off the songs which were sent to us on Nigeriansounds,and if you don't see Read more →
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