Tuesday 9 December 2014

#StarboyMondays Won't Work

The other day, Wizkid released his new tune Sound It as part of #StarboyMondays and as the title suggests I don't feel this move will prove effective and I'm here to discuss why.

To begin with why not take a listen to this new track ay?



Me personally, I'm not feeling it. It lacks substance. No doubt Sarz done well beat wise and to be fair if the song blows it's for that sole reason. However as for Wiz himself, for me there's a lack of lyrics and I just don't see the point in it. For me it's a song I would play in my car (when I own one) rather than something that I would get excited about when played in the club. Then again given the atmosphere and loud speakers I may be persuaded. 

The song is not my real issue to be fair. My real issue lies with this whole #StarboyMondays thing. Basically Wizkid is saying that every Monday he'll release a new track. The point of this? I'm really not sure. 

My first question is, how practical is this? Okay, so in a literal sense it's pretty easy. The tracks would be prerecorded so he literally just has to drop them for the fans. BUT (and this is a big but) do you really need to release a track every week in order to stay relevant? Lezzbehonest  Wizkid already has the recognition so he doesn't need to build on that. He has enough fans so any more is a bonus and he's known internationally so again I ask WHAT IS THE POINT? 

One thing we could point to is the whole WizkidVsDavido rivalry. Here's my stance on the whole thing. In terms of personal beef and firing shoots at one another, they should both grow up and either be friends or just go about your business no need to address it in interviews no more. Musically, I have to say at the start of the year, Wizkid had it, with songs like Ginger and On Top Your Matter I was like Yeahhh man likeee, but then Aye came around and I was like so Davido is back!! By this point I was still #TeamWizzy, but when the album dropped I have to say I was deeply disappointed. but like I said in my review , timing could have been a factor and for me  he hasn't found his form since. 

Davido on the other hand is doing great in my eyes. Having recently released the video for Owo Ni Koko, which by the way is an absolute bangerrrrr! Not saying he doesn't have his fault because if I'm complaining Wizkid lacks lyrics Davdio ain't that much better, but what he does seems to have that extra umph that Wizkid seems to be lacking. Another thing that Davido ain't doing is deciding to release new tracks every week! What does he do? Jump on features. This doesn't always work agreed, but in the case of Naughty and Taka Rawa, it definitely has. (In my eyes anyway). Funny how Starboy Mondays comes a few days after Owo Ni Koko video drops 


Sips Tea....... 

Take a break and watch the Owo ni Koko video (if you've made it this far)


Watched? Well rested after that? Okay lets plow on....

Right, before deciding to do this I feel Wizkid forgot to do something called SMART objectives. Specific. Measurable. Achievable. Realistic and Time Related. God bless my Business degree, but as annoying as it is that lecturers constantly talk about this, it is a key way to look at things. Now there is a possibility I could be wrong and he has done this and has everything mapped out, but it sure as hell doesn't feel like. There's nothing specific about it besides tracks coming out every week) The why is missing; I wouldn't have the slightest clue what he's has to measure unless it's the money in his pocket; achievable depends what he is trying to achieve  realistic? Read above plus the fact that not every song will not of the same caliber so I'd be wary here; and time related boyyy I dunno for that one. 

All in all I would have preferred if he decided to release one song (or something!) and a fact  about it is given to us  every week to give us a clue and build anticipation that way and keep his name in our mouths that way. Think he might need to rethink this one!

But hey. it's only the first week let's see how it goes. I hope he proves me wrong! 

Can I just say.....Does Beyonce or Jay Z release tracks every week? Like come on! 

Sorry felt like having one last dig loool 


Peace x 

Monday 24 November 2014

This one na my dance oo

So I've been trying to do my work, but as soon as this song came on it was a wrap! I'm even struggling to type this because I keep stopping to dance on my bed!

Hafeez dropped Taka Rawa a few weeks ago and I've been buzzing ever since!  Taka Rawa is Hausa for Dance Step and I may not understand a word of Hausa, but I know my ears are feeling this tune and you'd be insane not to get up and start dancing as soon as the beat drop!


Start making your own guys! #TakaRawa 

Sunday 23 November 2014

Holes

Rightttt, It's been a minute since I wrote a poem so decided to drop one today. I decided to write this because I'm writing a book called Journey To Self Acceptance and thought it would be cool to start the book with something I enjoy...a poem!

 So yeah enjoyyy  

Is it bad to be insane? To be cray?
Not have control of your own mind
It has so much power it’s almost overpowering
Random tears spill not because its suppose to but because it does
Sometimes you want to forget everything
Feel nothing

The smallest thing triggers it off. Muscles tighten
Release, contract
Head hung low
Arms shielding everything away
Nothing causes the sun to shine
Stand in the sun they say
I quite like the shade, thank you

Roll in
Roll out
Put a gun to my goddam head
Debris explodes
Exiting stage left
Floating to the ground
Browns eyes filled with lust

Thud

Juice isn’t created
Holes is the only thing you see  
Holes, holes and more holes
Black mess
Everything gets sucked away

Sucked away. Music sucks it all away 

Thursday 13 November 2014

Countdown to Street OT!

Olamide Street OT Album



Yooooooooooooooo! So in a couple hours Olamide's latest album Street OT will be dropping and to get me hyped up I've been listening to all things Olamide today! I've heard bits and pieces of the album and I'm gassed!!!! 

At first I was skeptical because the guy is just releasing albums like water what it's like four albums in three years?? Beastly! However from what I've heard you guys won't be disappointed in the slightest! 

To keep you motivated till tomorrow rock this 


#YBNL #StreetOT 

Till tomorrow guyss!

Sunday 9 November 2014

Wedding Flow





I don't ever blog about my outfits and stuff but it was my cousins engagement yesterday! Basically I was mad exited and let me tell you, the tun up was real! It was my first time actually getting dolled up for someone's party that I wasn't just invited to do spectator! I was feeling myself last night if you can't tell and it was the first time I wore gele so I felt like a really African Babes! 

I look buff init?? 

H'anyways it was just a quick one 

I'm out!  

Saturday 25 October 2014

We Need Phenom Back!

Finally started uni! After multiple trips back and forth, hours of course work, painless exams and no sleep I made it! 

Anyways I have been sitting on this issue for a while and thought I could let it slide, but yesterday was the last straw, it's time to speak up.

So a couple weeks ago Phenom released the video for Amen take a look..


I personally hate the video. Okay hate is a strong word I strongly dislike this video. Aside from the average video (Clarence Peters has shot better), Phenom himself is starting to anger my soul. It's almost like he's transformed into this deadbeat artist. Before the video even dropped, from the time when the audio was release I was like "what the hell is this?" I got a few minutes in and had to turn it off. It was like he didn't put any effort into it and it was just a bunch of line strung together to make a freestyle. 

The original featured LAX...


Compare and contrast the two and I'm sure you'll agree with me that the original is better. My issue with Phenom is I have so much love for him and absolutely love what he does so to go from creating such a sick EP to this, it's frustrating. Phenom is a brilliant rapper and has bundles of potential, but I do understand that it takes time to perfect ones craft..I just hope he sticks to what he does best because he has touched many hearts and inspired so many people that this definitely needs to stop and he needs to go back, regroup and come back with those sick flows we know and love him for. 

If this was an experiment to see what you're good at or to try something different, ogbeni consider the experiment done. It hasn't worked so please, please, please go back to normal.



Signed,
The Disappointed Fan 
                             

Monday 22 September 2014

Album Review: WIzkid - Ayo (Joy)



Hey, so it's a new month which means another album review and today I decided I would review WIzkid's much awaited sophomore album Ayo (Joy).

Before I begin the review I need to get a few things off my chest...

I can't help, but feel the timing of the release of this album was a bit unfortunate. When I first heard that the album was going to be released I was like finally, but not the excited sort of finally more like " it's about time" type of finally. To be fair we have been waiting for the album for a while so I'm sure Wizzy is just as relieved that it's finally out. Another thing, for me I wish he could have done more to get us a bit excited for this, just releasing the album tracklist and the usual stuff wasn't enough for me. We have been waiting a year for this fans begging and pleading for this, I kind of wish he did a Beyoncé and kept the album quiet then at lunchtime or something just dropped it just like that! We wouldn't have expected it and people would have gone insane over social networks about it let alone blogs fighting to get their hands on the press release before anyone else. 

Anyway enough of the ranting...

With the top 10 hottest artists list being released and Davidio sat pretty at the top while Wizzy sat at a not so pretty #5, he needed to pull something out of the bag in order to climb back and claim back his crown. 



I have to say Wizzy has definitely taken on a different sort of sound on this album, but it's not the drastic sort of change where you'll be like WTF, but more...the only way I can describe it is that given that this is the last album to album he’ll be release under EME it will be interesting to see if this is the sort of music he continues with in the future. The album still has hits like Jaiye Jaiye and On Top Your Matter, but it's the new stuff that really get to me. 



I remember looking at the tracklist when it first came out, and   the first and probably the only track that caught my eye was In Love ft Seyi Shay. This track is one of my favourites. It's up tempo and old school swing vibe is definitely up my street. In terms of floor fillers Dutty Whyne ft Banky W is the one. Guys grab a girl with a decent sized nyash and get her to whine with you to this track trust me you'll be thanking me by the end (unless her whining game is poor to which, I'm not involved). 

As afrobeats continues to grow we continue to attract the attention of international artist. Show Me The Money Remix  features Tyga. His verse was a bit useless and unnecessary in my eyes and the original is better, but on a more positive note Murder ft Wale is due massive airplay and should be hitting the clubs soon! Should definitely be played in your car on max! 



The album closes with the massive hit Caro ft LAX. Overall a good album and should receive a positive response from fans. Steady process, but definitely looking forward to watching Wizzy on this new journey of self-discovery 



Peace x 

Thursday 28 August 2014

Inspired #YouthSummit14







So earlier this month I went to The Youth Media Agency's Youth Summit at the BFI. Having never been to one of these I was excited, but I also wasn't sure what to expect so with an open mind, jacked up phone and big up wheelchair I began my trek to the BFI. 

The whole point of the summit was to give an insight of how to get into the media industry so there was speeches from SBTV, Reprezent Radio, Fully Focused, Vice (whom I've now become obsessed with) among other organisations. It was also good to see what organisations like the BBC and Channel 4 are doing in order to help youth get into the industry. Overall it was a good day and I have to say by the end I was full of knowledge, a new career path in mind and knackard (being up from 7am just ain't the one for me). 

Towards the end of the summit, one particular thought was running through my head. What if we had something like this running in Africa? I won't lie the idea was kicking through me for most of the afternoon, but there was so many people around and to be honest I was just too shy and thought they would say something like Aww, that's such a cute idea and in their heads it's just like This girl is mad, no just no when I'm sitting there dead serious like Nah, on a level..I wanna do this, it could be a mad success as well as helping many. Let's do this!

Now in the comfort of my home behind my computer screen safe from rejection I propose the following idea to anyone willing to help! 

Youth Summit Africa 

So as we know, Africa is a huge continent, but with a country that still can't bring back it's girls, Ebola and civil wars, it's safe to say Africa hasn't got the best representation. What better way to counter this representation  than through the youth? And something like the Youth Summit could help this along.

Let's face it the government in Africa don't really care much about the youth so long as money enters their pockets, they can send their kids to school in the UK or America, drive the biggest cars and build the biggest houses not much matters. The divide is so huge that we are effectively oppressing ourselves to the point that if we don't have the best things you are irrelevant. 

To be fair the Afrobeats scene has exploded so much that people are starting to embrace where they come from a lot more. However this isn't enough for me. Not everyone can sing and to be fair some artists in the industry right now can't sing, but like I said having money goes a long way in these things. However not everyone has money, but this doesn't mean that they haven’t got the talent or drive in order to learn. 

So what if we actually take the knowledge to them? Teach them, help them, educate them. Not every kid is made for school and is set on becoming a nurse, doctor or lawyer. So we reach out to the youth and give them the opportunity to learn how to use a computer, camera as well as teaching to  read and write so they can become the next director, scriptwriter, blogger, vlogger or presenter? 

I know it's a big idea coming from a teenager, but it could benefit so many and change the face of Africa as well as giving kids new found hope. I for one am tired of watching kids suffer at the hands of greed and selfishness.


 Aren't you?

Friday 22 August 2014

Album Review| Dammy Krane - The Enterkraner

Dammy Krane The Enterkraner Art
Dammy Krane The Enterkraner Back



So today my boo of life, Dammy Krane finally released his debut album The Enterkraner! For a first album I have to say it's a decent effort! The album has a bit of everything from Ligali which  basically blew him onto the scene then there's Love Na Die ft Olamide which is easily the best song on the album (after Amin). I have to say when I saw the track list I was disappointed not to see Wifey (ft Boj) on there, but after hearing Faleela it was understandable. It's kinda the wedding track of the album and I love the Fuji feel it has that defines the Enterkraner himself. Other songs I you should check out are Asiwaju and Jolly Good Fellow (ft 2face & Rocksteady).

Over all I love the album but he definitely has room to grow, but all will happen in due time. As my friend said we have to embrace him first. This is one of them albums that you play in your car on the long evening drives with the roof open and wind blowing in your hair and your just cruising.  It's not exactly heavy base that makes you get up and dance (with a few exceptions) nor is it slow jam material. It has the right balance throughout.

As a suggestion maybe have Burna Boy on the Asiwaju remix and fiddle with the beat a little or on Oluwakemi? Also Reekardo Banks or Korede Bello on Tomorrow No Day? Just a suggestion!

Anyway Love Dammy Krane always! Are your fans called the Kraners?  (Genuine question) LOL :)

Go get your copy from Spinlet 

Adios 

Wednesday 20 August 2014

My 277

In film and TV I'm this inspiration
Environmentally I'm a waste of space 
Medically I cost a bit too much 
And education? She brings more money so why not accept her

My 277

I remember that day distinctly 
Torrential rain 
Whirling winds 
Umbrella turned inside out 
10,15 minute journey turns into 20, 30 minutes of mixed emotions

Frustration, tiredness, hunger 
I'm young 
That doesn't mean you'll take the piss 

My 277

I didn't ask to be like this 
I do ask that you my life easier though 
This isn't the first, second or third time 
 Each going past with a mere 
"Sorry love next comes in 3 minutes" 
Three minutes go by 

My 277 

Funny thing is 
Every four years it's vote me and not him 
I can change this and that 
Yet the problem still stands 

Don't tell me to complain 
Been there. Done that 
Wrote letters 
My voice still ain't heard

277

All inclusive 
Yet I still feel like some sorta outcast 
When is it gonna be that time 
The time where I can just get around 
With no questions 
Stares 
Or irrelevant comments 

 Blondie wants to be MP 
Can't really be a Mayor yet you want jump to something else 
Steady steps there mate 
Complete one job before another 

My 277

Nobody's perfect 
Agreed 
But stop tryna fool me sayin 
The government are trying 
When they can keep up with technology 
But simple keeping ramps down and getting off the bus 
Is still a problem 

My 277

To some I might be complaisant 
Don't blame you 
You don't live with this day in day out 
But to others this is for you 

Open your eyes 
Don't stare 
Shut your mouth 
Don't whisper 
Learn to look around you 
This is my 277

Hopefully you'll listen 




Monday 18 August 2014

Dj Jimmy Jatt ft Olamide, D' Prince & Reekardo Banks: Lori Standing

It's times like this that make being youthful and never being able to sleep the greatest part of life! So just when I couldn't get enough of Reekardo Banks latest song Chop Am (I'm pro Mavins by the way) he hits back featuring on a track with a few friends! By friends I mean DJ Jimmy Jatt, fellow Mavin D'Prince and the YBNL beast himself Olamide, Baddo! Produced by Don Jazzy!

Considering DJ Jimmy Jatt just launched his sophomore album The Industry yesterday this song has most definitely pushed me to take a listen to the album!

For now I leave you with DJ Jimmy Jatt ft D'Prince, Olamide and Reekardo Banks Lori Standing 


 Night!

Tuesday 12 August 2014

Poetry Freestyle

This is a bit of poetry freestyle. By this what I mean is that I take a random song, listen to it and while I listen I just spill on the page. The song picked today is Pump it by Black Eyed Peas. I gave my Spotify playlist a bit of shuffle and this came up so..Yeah Let's go! 

let's be honest here, I'm nervous 
not exactly free 
in a matter of days all is me 
I dunno what to make of it 
just a bunch of letters 
Yet they ave that much power 
your heart races 
just because of a white sheet 
people either screaming 
others hiding 
food doesn't seem that important 
everything is constricted 
the walls are closing 
you open the brown envelope 
everything builds up 
you draw the sheet... 

Your mind is frazzled nothing really makes sense 
mostly because you haven't really given much time to think 

That's results day for ya!

Okay that was an experience! Much harder than I imagined it to be probably because I tried to not stop typing and mostly feel not think! 

Wanna give it a go? 

Here's the rules:

  1. Pick a song at random 
  2. State the song in the intro 
  3. You can't pre-plan the poem! Has to be written in the moment! 
  4. You have the same time to write the poem as the song lasts 
  5. As soon as the song stops, you stop! 
  6. Don't stop writing/Typing 
  7. Have fun!
Email all poems to blessxo8@gmail.com 
If you have links tweet me @blessing_xxx with #ATAPoetryFreestyle 
Poems can be in the form of videos or any form you wish! Just stick to the rules 

The best poems will be put up! 

Peace and Love! 

Thursday 31 July 2014

Throwback Thursday - DK

In the spirit of #ThrowbackThursday, I thought I would drop a throwback from my favourite artist, Dammy Krane titled Throwback (I used throwback a bit too much in that sentence...oh wells).

Truth be told, when I first heard this song I wasn't feeling it in the slightest. It wasn't till I watched Dammy Krane on The Juice that I actually understood the concept behind the song. Basically he incorporates old school songs into his lyrics and at the moment I can only pin point four songs he refers to. That's four songs that I can name the artist and the song title, the rest I know, but can't name.

See how many you can get!



On the subject of DK, check out his lastest tracks In Case of Incasity (feat Davido) and Amin


In Case of Incasity (ft Davido)


Amin (Prod. Spellz)





His debut album The Enterkraner should be dropping soon so expect a review by yours truly


Olawale Jupa + Follow My Lead

Okay, so the other day I heard the latest tracks released by Project Fame 6.0 winner Olawale. Having never heard of him before now, I was impressed and I have to say that the only way is up for this guy! For all of those who don't know what Project Fame is, it's like X Factor just the West African version.

Olawale is also working on his EP Almost Famous due to drop next month! When asked about his EP he said  "am in the studio, working to ensure that there is something for everyone in my EP; the typical club goer, Students, executives in the banks, Entrepreneurs, market women or artisans" 

I expect big things to follow! For now I leave you with Follow My Lead feauturing YBNL's Lil Kesh (see he's making big moves already) and Jupa (Prod. Spellz) 





Wednesday 30 July 2014

#Beauty, Banged

So last Tuesday (22nd July) was one of the best days of my life! Why? Well, the year long preparation for WhatIsBeauty finally came to light and to say I was overwhelmed is an understatement! The event took place at Gillette Square with an array of activities taking place, including soft play for the young one, Dollis Dolls Nail bar, art therapy and a wonderful session by The School of Hip Hop teaching us how to write our own rap then proceeding to perform it. The talent was immense in that aspect I can't lie!

The whole point of the exhibition was to create awareness of mental health and how the government needs to do more to support people with mental health. In effort to show this we had a group of young creatives including myself express what beauty meant to them through some form of creative medium. Believe it or not, one of my poems, "I Hate Music" was chosen to be exhibited (now you understand why I was so excited!).

 To begin with we weren't sure how to express the poem as we thought just having it on a piece of paper hung on a wall  wouldn't really express the true meaning and feeling behind the poem.


We decided on doing a video and well... See for yourself





Sunday 20 July 2014

Falz The BAHD Guy


So exams are done, school is over and I'm free! What better way to kick start my summer than to talk 'bout this guy! 


I won't lie a friend told me about this guy a while ago and I didn't really take notice (how I wish I did) I was like who's this Falz guy then just let it go. Then last week I decided to download his debut album Wazzup Guy and let's just say I've been playing it non stop! No joke this guy is the business!

Let me start by saying this: we all have that one friend that likes to force African accents and it's a bit like why you forcing it man sometimes just keep quiet... Falz does this but for some reason it doesn't sound so forced, but it's not a natural African accent either it's just funny and when you hear it it's like Yeah, that's Falz on the beat. Individuality is hard to find in anything you do, but for me he has found the balance between rapping about the material things in life, success and just having a good time on the mic!

There are very few albums I feel I have a personal connection with. Confession, sometimes I like an album because I like the artist, but when it comes to sitting down and listening to their album I'll just be sitting there thinking the only reason I'm  still listening to this is because I like the artist, if I didn't like you I would have stopped listening time ago! Get what mean? With this album I didn't have this problem and this is probably because the intro was hilarious so I was sold from the beginning!

This album was both real with songs like How Far which discusses the fact that Nigeria is 53 and is "rich from oil" yet people are forced to turn to robbery to survive as well as the fact that there are not enough schools around. All in all I have to say the song really touched my heart and maybe Goodluck Johnathan should take a listen (not that he'll care). Then there's Marry Me which made me giggle but is another true reflection on our life.

To all my older single women, how many of you say my next boyfriend will be my husband? Then you'll meet someone and be dating for a while (a long while might I add)  and drop the but where is this going? Don't lie! You do it abi? Then you'll be on Instagram and see pictures from Bukky's wedding and be like Chai! Common Bukky got married and I'm still chilling here, waiting for someone to put ring on my finger. You girls really need to listen to Marry me, it might open your eyes a little. 

Guys I pity you a little you know, but you guys too what's taking you so long? It's not like you just met her you've probably spoken about marriage with her so maybe put a ring on it instead of selling dreams? Mind you, that ring has to serious like no small small thing so if you gotta pause a little before you get down on one knee maybe that's the right thing to do! I don't know! Don't say I read this blog and came to the conclusion I had to pause before I propose because my ring ain't big enough! I'm not involved! 

Anyway, props to Falz for this album! Tellin us Wazzup! 

Thursday 26 June 2014

Lessons Learned

I said I wouldn't do this 
Give you the satisfication
But I'm here anyway so let's do it. 
It came and went, as good as it was it's done 
Lessons have been learned 

Do I hate you? 
Hell no that takes effort 
Dislike you? Most definately 
But that shouldn't surprise you 
Words have been said. None I would take back 
See that stick up your ass? Go take it out 

Excuse me, I'm venting 

Some might say shots fired 
Nah that's long for man I'm just saying what I feel 
Like said in a previous post 
I write for me not you 

Lessons have been learned 
New people met too 
I'm a big girl but still got ish to sort out 
Some unspoken words and feelings 
But for now we'll leave that aside 

Lemme tell you bout the guy I met last night 
He had these beautiful brown eyes 
Except they were filled with quite a few lies 
But hey

Excuse me, I'm venting 

Queen is what I am 
Any less ain't worth it 
Don't get it twisted it was worth it 
The banter, love and fun but 
I'm a grown woman
I had to realise my faults 
Anger, trust issues and all
but all in due time 
I will prosper
Just like that 

Before it all happened I was happy 
After I became a bit lost 
Slowly finding my way though 

IBK, 
Ibs, 
Ibukun 
It's all the same 

Think I' m gonna let the past catch up with me
Nah it's there for a reason 
Movin too fast ain't got time to look back 
We all got skeletons in our closets 
I respect that 
But it's time to fight back 

Got these demons doin jumpin jacks 

Excuse me, I'm venting 

You're funny unoe..
Me failed? 
Hunny you got it twisted 
Count to three 
Go on 
One, two, three  
Oops you just missed it
Success already caught me
So I guess it's time you kicked it 

Wednesday 4 June 2014

Female Music Producer or Nah?

Anyone that knows me, knows I always wanna be the first disabled something.......

Call me crazy, but I might wanna become a music producer! Hear me out! The last few weeks have been a bit insane with exams and revision. This has basically made me behave out of character quite a lot and as a result I've started to lean towards music for comfort...

If you follow my blog closely you'll probably notice that music is a big thing on here and even when I write poems I usually attach a song to try and put you in the same mind frame I was in at the time and evoke similar feelings. Most of my poems are written in response to how a particular song makes me feel in connection to a particular topic weighing on my mind so I guess you could say music is a big part of my life.

I still feel slightly cray that I want to do this, but with there not being that many female producers out there, can you blame me, but that's a discussion for a different day...

If I was to take this in fully and give it a shot, I don't think I would work in the afrobeats sector for the simple fact that the music all seems to sound the same and nothing seems to branch out and sound different. Don't get me wrong, there's probably artists and producers who do have very different sounds and want to put a twist on afrobeats, but because it doesn't fit into the social norm right now it doesn't get the exposure it deserves and in the same way if your not attached to a big label or know someone who could push your sound out your kinda stuck recording tracks making extremely slow progress, but like they say God's time is the best!

However you could still say that you gotta start from somewhere and if someone doesn't try and change the scene no one will! But for me I would love to work producing music for Rock/ Alternative bands so bands like Papa Roach, Hollywood Undead, Nickleback, The Script and Disturbed, but HU especially like it would be non stop Hip Hop/Rock all day and that I can deal with!  Or imagining producing a song for Train! squeals! 

For me they connect with me on a deeper level and somehow soothe me through my weird fazes, while afrobeats just seems to be about shake your booty! OMG imagine producing for Buble faints! 

Yes, I have a obsession with a grown man, but like come on!! Justin Timberlake too! I absolutely love that man and i'm really upset I can't see him in concert :( Silly exams!  

If I had it my way I would work with these guys:


  •  Dr Dre 
  • Eminem 
  • Pharrell 
  • Timbland 
  • Babyface 
  • Danger Mouse 
  • Pheelz 
  • TSpize 
  • Philkeyz 
  • LeriQ
  • Bahbow
  • Maleek Berry 
So what you'd say? Go for it or nah?























Happy birthday Pheelz!

Saturday 31 May 2014

Kida Kudz ft Olamide - Beat it

Ahhhhhhhhhhfhhf! 

Okay now that I have that out.. Basically Kida Kudz finally dropped the video for Beat It! And if you understand how long I have waited for this video to drop then you will understand why I ran here so quickly to share it with you lot!

Ain't heard of Kida Kudz? You better watch this space! This guy is growing fast and with every track he releases I can just say mehnnnnnn there's no stopping this guy! Like it's one thing to lay down a track, but to watch an artist just watch an artist grow and improve before your eyes is just another feeling entirely!

Hate it or love you can't deny that it's catchy!

Props to Baddo doing his thing as always!

Oya Komole!
 

Wednesday 28 May 2014

All Bums and No Purpose

So basically I was watching the behind the scenes of Wizkid's Show Me The Money:

It got me thinking. Are our directors running out of ideas? Just from the little shots we're shown, basically all we see is dancing which from the beat of the song is probably expected, but must every video just be women shaking their bums everywhere, fast cars (parked stationary might I add) and a large group just standing around? Like to me it feels like our videos have been downgraded to just nothing but show. This is not only for African videos, but videos worldwide! Like do you not want something meaningful in your videos? Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't videos meant to be used as an addition to boost the sales of a song from when you released the audio? Surely the perfect way to do this is to make your videos memorable that way people actually return and watch the video as well as increasing sales at the same time. Maybe our society has become so hyper-sexualised that it's more of a thing where if your videos don't have bums,  fast cars or some sort of nudity that your seen as weird? 

One thing I think doesn't really help the African music industry is that we point blank, chat the most crap in our videos! This goes for about 80% of our videos. We. Chat. Bull. If it's not Bimpe get big nyash it's  Tunde just bought a Ferrari or both at once.  Like I'm not attacking African music, I still listen to afrobeats as much as the next person, but like why the stupid lyrics. Prime example Dorobucci by Mavins:


 
Let's analyze the lyrics shall we?

ehn doro bucci
don doro bucci
doro jazzy ehn doro boss doro big you know say doro heavy doro skillful you know say doro bloody doro get the biggest label wey you know of course  doro tush pass anybody wey doro meet doro gather pass anybody for the gathering doro get money pass everybody there 


Excuse me sa, but what the hell is a dorobucci please abeg explain am to me???? Like the song has no purpose yet we are calling the song a hit and I won't lie I had the song on repeat for a few days, but honestly what are we feeding our children please? 

That song is even okay,  Burna Boy's Tonight is just beyond nonsense lyrically I mean "7,8,9,10 Burna here for the gyaldem" so now all we have to do is count and instantly the song is a success? Okay ooo I've heard. Let's face it, when it comes down to afrobeats as long as you have a good beat that we can shake our bums to it, what comes out your mouth both non existent and irrelevant. That's why we don't seem to be able to criticise our artists when they make a crap song. Someone will make a totally crap song and you'll scroll through the comments and still see one that is like this tune is frosh or mehnnn I've had this tune on repeat all day. So because the song was by Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Sakordie etc it's now a jam? Are these people not human? Don't they need honest feedback in order to progress?  

Next time you hear a song, omo consider these three things:

1. Why are you lying to yourself? (child of God doesn't tell lieee) if it's nonsense or good be true to yourself 
2. Are you hearing what I'm hearing?
3. Your friends tomorrow will be like 'guy come you heard that song... it's shit" and your response will be "Yehh", but I swear...nvm - Don't be a sheep have a mind of your own!

Despite all this ranting and raving I'll give credit where it's due. Some songs are not all bums and nudity and some songs do serve purpose

My Two videos would be:

Chidinma ft Flavour - Baby oh 
  

The creativity - It's very rare you see this side of Nigeria the actually average Nigeria where there are people selling and other chilling and eating while still enjoying. Not to mention Flavour looks like a giant and Chidinma just looks adorable 

Olamide - Anifowose 
The video as well as the meaning behind the video - One mans journey to success expressed so beautifully it's unreal. Like if this song didn't touch you, although there is heavy Yoruba the cinematography gives you the general gist of what the song is about. Hats off to Baddo! 



Sunday 25 May 2014

Hope

I've never been to a party. That didn't come out right...I have been to a party just never one filled with friends, music, drinks and a drunken mistake or two that somehow make great memories. I don't really have anyone to blame except myself really. I have this thing called social anxiety. I automatically think people don't wanna be around me therefore shutting me out from the rest. It could be phase although if it is, it's damn well goin on for a long time and there doesn't seemed to be no end. I wouldn't exactly say I'm spiraling, but I'm deffo going through somethin. I weird like being alone...even when i have perfectly good people who want to be around I somehow only enjoy myself. First signs of madness?Probably..not exactly lookin for treatment though. I have my outlets, imagination being one dreams the other. My dream? There's many wanna hear a few? Walk down the aisle. Sound small? Let me rephrase "Walk down the aisle"  if you know you know. Master the Flavour hip roll. Need i say more! Become the first black disabled business woman that owns a conglomerate. Just watch this space it will happen. Dance the night away. And marry someone who can do the Flavour hip roll or just wind  his wind his hips beautifully

Why am i telling you this? I may suffer from social awkwardness, but really i just gotta embrace it. In time you'll find your skin like I"m doing so just don't do a Miley Cyrus mmmk? No condition is permanent. There will be a growing light that's just waiting for you! Sometimes you just gotta make your own light in times of darkness

Happy Sunday :)

Wednesday 9 April 2014

Unknown

Hey guys! So I didn't blog last week which on the contrary I actually spent the whole week blogging on tumblr for my media coursework, but it's done now so I'm back! Where do I start? Well this weeks been kinda interesting so to speak. I could a volunteering job teaching young people poetry for 5weeks and so I'm proud in that respect, but the problem is I wouldn't really know the first thing about teaching poetry as it comes from the heart for me, but I live a sort of wing it life so I'm sure I'll find a way to do it...

What will I amount to? It worries me everyone seems to have an idea of what they wanna do and even if you don't you could be the clueless thing on earth, but you won't be as clueless as me. I enjoy so many things music, performing, poetry, sport, helping others..being that support system that not many people get a chance to have. I guess you could say that the one thing they all have in common is performing am I made to perform I dunno am I meant to change the face of the earth I dunno I just dunno what I'm meant to amount to. All those things set me free it's in those moments I can be free and know everything will be okay sure things will be a struggle but it makes the journey lighter, easier in some way. I'm not alone in this I'm sure, but I don't think I can hold it down anymore, living in this so called black hole ain't me, but I don't wanna amount to that one time thing. That thing that's like she's the sister of so and so. the wife of (place name here) I want to amount to so much more than that! I know I can, I will it's a must, but amounting to what is a mystery?

I've not worked hard enough I don't believe I have, I dream about what could be, what should be then I remember that logically that ain't possible. Let me rephrase, what I imagine is possible then the reality of it is something different. I was made for the stage, I've secretly always known that, countless medals sprinting, poetry even just helping people I was made to be listened to for people to see and relate to, but then why does nothing in life reach a level of satisfaction. Why still do I hide away even though when I do these things I somehow touch people's hearts or at least gain some reaction (not bragging) so I guess I've found my market, but not the specification, but such is life gotta keep moving, maybe one day my life won't be such a movie and I'll know what i'm doing....

Wednesday 26 March 2014

The Highs and Lows

So the title says it all. This week (even though it's only Wednesday) has been a bit of a crazy period filled with tears and the occasional moments of laughter, but I'll just let the poem do the talking. Just felt like doing a little intro for you guys 

Can anybody hear me?
Am I going insane
It seems like the one time I try and be happy the devil steps in the way
You say don't let the devil get in the way
But it's easier said than done
I cry myself to sleep most nights
Not necessarily because I pray for something different
Sometimes just to let everything out
You claim you understand, but really all you can do is try
Your not in my position so I don't expect you to understand
Things will get better they say
So why am I pulling my hair
Frustrated, Annoyed
I understand not to blame myself
I can't don't you understand
I never blame myself
It's a fact of life I gotta continue
I can't really say much
Without coming across ungrateful
Rushin to you for support
And you turn me away
Sayin everythin will be okay
Don't feed me what I want to hear
What I already know
Sometimes just shut the fuck up and listen
Don't say anything, give me advice, give me harsh reality
Sometimes all I want is your ears

Open your ears close your mouth
Close your eyes imagine me saying this to you
All you're feeding me is bullshit
God dey for sky
I'm here for you
Stop pitying yourself
Making yourself feel bad
How does it sound to you
Annoying?
Many do it without realising

Do the opposite sometimes
Although I may get angry
Ignore what I'm saying
Make an irrelevant point
Inappropriate comment
Anything
Something
Just to make it stop
Make it stop
Take it away

I wanna feel you
Touch you
Caress you
But you're nowhere near
You have so much power you don't even realise it
Or utilize it.
You make me happy and can still drive me insane
Dig the biggest hole in my heart
Stab me so softly
Make me feel all type a ways

The day will come
One day I hope
When all the above comes true and I get to feel you
Till then messages will do
Silent tears will continue
Forced laughter
Genuine cackles
Hope for major
Minor Success
Maybe get published

Such is life
I don't like to say it
But it is what it is
Things won't get better
There  is no light at the end of the tunnel
The devil does want me
I'm a dysfunctional angel
Without hope
Without direction
But I thank him for my ability of expression

I can't say I wanna fight no more
Honestly I don't
Take the battle for me
I'm tired

They bring some weird light
I become so comfortable
I can see the light
I'm drawing towards
It
My eyes are closin
Breathing slowing
Yet I don't feel I'm dying  
Inhale...Exhale

Baby Wait
Hold on
But I'm tired of holding
You can't leave me
Tears flow wetting, pealing my pale face
Open your eyes woman
Screaming, shouting, Wailing
But I need to go
No you stay
He cradles you
It's not your time baby
Go back
They need you
But-
Don't question me
They. Need. You
They won't say it out loud
But they do
He needs you
Just as much as you need him

Don't turn back now
Put that blade down
Let the rope go
Sometimes say yes instead of no
Don't question life
Needless to say it has unanswered questions
Do your bit
think of it like a skit
It's really, really short
Shorter than you imagine
So smile and conquer the world
Things might not get better

But believe me
Put a bullet to your head
Slicing yourself
Popping pills
Running away
Hanging yourself
Some form of life destruction
I've more than likely felt it
Or even wanted to do it

Harming another?
Common thing for me
To punch, kick or slap them
Scream? Bitch? Strangle?
I felt that way too

But there are people or things you love isn't there?
You say no, but there is!
Your mum, best friend, wife, girlfriend
Toy, Diary, music artist even down to a scene in a film
That is the thing that needs you!
Wants to satisfy you
Make you feel better
So stay put
It's crying out for you
Hold on to it
To me
This Post
Something
I'm not preaching to you
Some of you will think
Fuck it she doesn't get it I still wanna go
Go. If it's your time then what can I say
But to someone else on the brink
Not quite there
I hope this helps you

Think of that buzz you get
Something that makes you smile
because that's what makes it all worth while
And when you spread your word
Like I am to you
You can shout me out
And say that girl's poem
Blessing's poem Pointed me in the right direction

I'd rather you didn't do that though
The moment will be about you not me
I take zero credit your all that matters
Keep your head up
Your shine will come
Regardless
So smile
It's all a matter of time
Before it becomes worth while