Sarkodie - Gunshot (Feat. Davido) [Official Video]

Gunshot" is one of the many collaborations from Sarkodie now one of the biggest rapper on the continent and probably the fastest as well, which he has done for his upcoming album to be released later in 2013. I'm a big fan of Sarkodie so its good to see him doing a lot of work with other big names.  In this one he teams with the Nigerian superstar Davido to drop this hit track 
The highly entertaining video was shot and produced in Soweto, South Africa by one of the finest directors in the business the award winning Nigerian director SESAN.  check it, enjoy and click the links below to download the track.

Links:
 Download track on iTunes
 Sarkodie Official Youtube Site
 Sarkodie on Facebook
 Sarkodie Official Site

Iyanya - Kukere [Official Video]

Released back in September 2012 this track has been a massive hit for Iyanya Mbuk the very first winner of the MTN Project fame West Africa competition, other mega hits for this huge  star have been the tracks 'Your Waist' and 'Flavour'  which can all be found on his new album titled 'Iyanya Vs Desire' which features big names such as Tiwa Savage, Flavour, M.I. Wiz Kid, May D and more

Links:
Download Track on iTunes
Official Iyanya Website
Iyanya on Facebook
Iyanya on Twitter

Banky W Ft Shay Dee - Sun Mo Mi

This is the 5th single off of the Empire Mates State Of Mind album. The EME crew continues their quest to dominate dance floors across the continent, The Africa's premiere music label is home to the likes of African super stars such as Banky W, Wiz Kid, Niyola, Skales and more, introduces one of their newest and most talented acts "ShayDee" adequately supported by Skales and Banky W, as they tear through a rendition of the smash hit "Sun Mo Mi". The song was co-produced by MasterKraft and Banky W, and is already burning up clubs and parties across the African continent. The high energy and uptempo video, directed by the legendary Clarence Peters, was shot entirely in Lagos Nigeria, and shows the three E.M.E stars at their individual and collective best. The video also boasts cameos from other E.M.E acts  Banky W, WizKid, Niyola, Scales  and DJ XClusive, as well as other Nigerian musical stars including Iyanya, Flowssick, Iceberg Slim, Slim T & more.

Translated "Sun Mo Mi" means get closer and these guys are on point and so close to total dominance - its unreal 
Peace and Blessing.


Links:
Download this track and More on Itunes

Official Website EME Record Label  
Banky W Official Website 
Banky W on Facebook
ShayDee Official Website
ShayDee on Facebook

Terry G. A True Omo Niaja

Terry G,' hmm !if you don't know this guy then you're not really into Niaja music, fast becoming the P.Diddy of the Naija Rap scene the man is becoming a permant feature on almost every big artist's album productions these days. Terry stands out from the crowd not just for his awesome production skills and hard work ethics but also for his showmanship and antics on stage, he shows a rare ability to portray the hard grass root streets of Niaja like no one else!

Check him out on the monster hit Aye Po gan by Ill Bliss and you'll surely get my drift.
Always the ultimate showman Terry G reminds me a little bit, of Fela Kuti as well as those hard core new york rappers with his antics and brash confidence in front of the camera.So its not a suprise that it's more of the same on this hot new track from Jamix 'Omo Naija ft Terry G.

Links:

Play Download Mp3 'Omo Naija' Jamix FT Terry G

Femi Kuti - Africa for Africa Tour

Femi Kuti who recently returned from touring the U.S.A in January has been rapidly establishing himself as an international artist and those who have followed his career and experienced his music would know for a fact that Femi has never felt satisfied with being the heir apparent to the late Fela Kuti legendary inventor and pioneer of Afrobeat.
Femi has established himself as a world renowned artists in his own right with his band Positive Force, forging his own style and interpretation of afrobeat since1985 developing a distinctive, colourful and balanced style throughout the 90's. His records tell the story: After a short spell at Motown, he took on the Afrobeat sound with his first international album in 1998 'Shoki Shoki' before rubbing shoulders with the modern urban style of his American peers such as Mos Def and Common on the album 'Fight To Win'. Returning to Lagos he worked on rebuilding the new Shrine and released an unbelievable live project recorded in the heat of the moment in his own venue 'Live at the Shrine Mk2 /2004' Finally his first studio record only came about in 2008, having found inspiration in Paris. This unanimously celebrated release 'Day By Day' was his most successful one. 

More than just a simple musician Femi has become a true African Ambassador, For example he was in Johannesburg to sing for Africa at the opening ceremony of the Football World Cup. There he sang one of his most famous hits 'Beng Beng Beng' and took the opportunity to meet a few of the anti-Apartheid heroes. shortly after, he was heading off to New York to see the the famous and very successful Broadway Musical about Fela, where he also got to appear on stage, invited by the actors at the end of he show Femi commented -"Its truly extraordinary they really understood my father's struggle and his mindset, this show has got to travel the world and come down to the shrine naturally".
Will we see Femi carrying out this project throughout the world? Maybe. in the meantime his shrine still carries the torch week in week out, so much so it has become one of the only last dynamic temples for live African music Erykah Badu, Damon Albarn, Hugh Masekala have recently made appearances, as have the Lagos Police who regularly raid the place picking up and frightening off the local crowd, as they try to close down this highly regarded resistance venue-sometimes it seems nothing has changed as the historic persecution by the authourities continues to this day.

For the Shrines 10th Anniversary coming up later this year, Femi has plans to organize an exceptional festival, following which he will be promoting his new album on stage. check out the video of Femi making his new album 'Africa For Africa' and click here toDownload Femi Kuti Tracks from his website 


Watch Video Africa for Africa

AFRICA FOR AFRICA NEW FEMI KUTI ALBUM by wedomusic


Links:
Femi Kuti on Facebook
Femi Kuti on Twitter
Femi Kuti on Myspace
Official Website Kuti Tv

Ap Music - O Lord My Rock And My Redeemer

A true gospel song will always lift the soul and inspire us to praise the Almighty, recently I got sent this new song from an up and coming songwriter and music producer, a dynamic duo simply known as AP. They're are into Hiphop, Soul, Gospel and RnB and set up their own music label called APMusic4u in 2012 to promote and work on their music. 
These guys are new, original and fresh and this is the first single from their forthcoming Album which should be out later on in the year,It's titled 'O Lord My Rock My Redeemer'
Check it out and download now I'm sure it will help to inspire your Sunday mornings, Click on the links below for more information on AP music.
Peace and Blessings

MyLordRedeemer by ApMusic 


Links:
AP Music Website
AP Music on Facebook
AP Music on Twitter 
AP Music On Myspace

Olu Maintain - Nawti Official Video

Olu Maintain one of the first afropop stars to score a mega hit with that song ,'Yahoozee' which some may say was responsible for kick starting the rise and rise of the modern afropop music scene a few years ago,  well he's back in the limelight with a another big tune titled 'NAWTI' which has been voted one of the most popular songs of 2012, it won the Best Reggae Video of the Year at the recently concluded Nigeria Music Video Awards.

Olu Maintain ever ready for even greater exploits in 2013 has announced that he has dropped two new   tracks due to be released later this months featuring two popular America artistes, Olivia a protege of International rap star 50 cent features on the first song titled 'Hypnotize me' is a well crafted melodious song with well arrange strings and horns that are bound to impress while the 2nd song 'Oya Dancia' is a definite party starter with silky smooth vocals from Olu and featuring American Hip hop star Fatman Scoop - I think this one will be rocking the clubs and dance floors in 2013.

When recently asked to comment on the success of his new singles Olu is quoted as saying "I've been getting lots of calls and messages from friends and fans asking me when am I releasing my next singles and I thank them all for the love. The two songs I'm releasing now are part of the songs on my album titled, Choosen One and I'm very sure a lot of people will enjoy it as much as they enjoyed NAWTI. It is a great way to start 2013."
I agree!!
 peace and love bro
May 2013 be a better year for us all

Links:
Watch Video Hypnotize Me
 Olu Maintain on Youtube
Follow Olu Maintain on Facebook
Olu Maintain on Twitter