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From Bella Shmurda to Seyi Vibez Here are 12 Street-Hop Musicians Redefining the Sound in Nigeria
The Nigerian-birthed street hop subculture has come a long way since it was created some 6 years ago through a blend of indigenous rap and Afropop. This blend is one largely credited to being pioneered by indigenous rap veteran, Olamide. Back then, it was a musical affair characterised by beats faster than the already up-tempoed…
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Here is Why Lyta and his Baby Mama Are Trending on the Blue Bird App
Fast-rising street hop act, Lyta alongside his baby mama, has become the topic of discussion of several members of the bird-themed social app, Twitter and as a result, taken up space on the trend tables. The singer who is signed to Naira Marley-owned record label, Marlian Music became a Twitter trend on the 19th of…
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From Wizkid’s ‘Ginger’ to Davido’s ‘The Best’ Here Are the Best Videos of the First Quarter of 2021
The year 2020 was an explosive one in the timeline of the rise of afrobeats– a Nigerian-backed musical exchange, to the world. 2020 was the year of remarkable releases from powerhouses in the music industry such as Grammy-award-winning Burna Boy, Grammy-award-winning Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage and more, despite the universe-wracking pandemic. It was also the…
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Best New Music: Zlatan – Laycon – Ruger – Lyta – Vector – Pappy Kojo
Best New Music is our weekly roundup of some of the hottest music releases. It’s time to update your playlist. Follow NotJustOk’s specially curated playlist on Spotify – Afrobeats Hits. Zlatan x Oberz x Frescool x Trod x Oladips – Lagos Anthem remix For the remix of the street anthem, Zlatan taps Zanku Records’ Oberz, alongside Frescool,…
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Lyta shares the visuals for ‘Are You Sure’ feat. Naira Marley, Zinoleesky & Emo Grae
Lyta shares the visuals for ‘Are You Sure’ feat. Naira Marley, Zinoleesky & Emo Grae Marlian Music signee, Lyta has released the official music video for his latest single, “Are You Sure” featuring Naira Marley, Zinoleesky and Emo Grae. RELATED: Lyta – Everybody The video was shot and directed by the usual suspect, WG Films.…
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Lyta features Naira Marley, Zinoleesky & Emo Grae in new single, ‘Are You Sure’
Marlain Music latest signee, Lyta continues his splendid run as he releases a new single, “Are You Sure” featuring Naira Marley, Zinoleesky and Emo Grae. Artiste Name: Lyta Song Title: Are You Sure Featuring: Naira Marley, Zinoleesky, Emo Grae Genre: Afro-Pop Country: Nigeria Year: 2021 Marlian Music recording artistes; Naira Marley, Zinoleesky and Emo Grae…
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International Women’s Day: Celebrating 10 Women Behind the Music We Love
The Nigerian music industry has made major moves in a short while since its informal inception some three decades ago. Megastars and subgenres have been created and our music has become globally enjoyed. These achievements have taken place overtime and are no walks in the park but have happened by generational and immense creative toiling…
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‘My Albums were Never Dropped by YBNL for No Reason’- Temmie Ovwasa on Working with Olamide
Former YBNL signee and RnB act, Temmie Ovwasa has gone on a Twitter rampage to air her grievances against YBNL boss, Olamide Adedeji. Ovwasa, who was fondly referred to as ‘YBNL Princess’ following her signing in 2016 has come out to say some things about the label record company and they are none too pleasant.…
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Lyta Continues His Splendid Run With “Everybody”
Marlains Music newest signee Lyta drops another impressive single in “Everybody” Lyta winds down his eventful year with the release of Everybody, another impressive offering from the young singer. This year, Lyta has made waves with Worry, signed a new deal with Marlians Music, peppered us with “Hold Me Down” and welcomed his first child…
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Lyta’s ‘Hold Me Down’ Video Receives Backlash For Plagiarism
Many from the Asian community are reporting Lyta’s ‘Hold Me Down’ music video for allegedly copying the entire video concept of a 2016 hit record, ‘Just Right’ by an Asian group, GOT7. Lyta had released his own video on the 13th of August and the Asian community, seeing the similarities in both videos dragged the…