Romeo is out with Booty Near You

Romeo is with Now Muzik and this is his first single since his going solo after the release of  Elevated album with the Crystal band (Star Quest) in 2012.

 

With relatable lyrics, metaphors and brilliant word play, the Spyke-produced song is in appreciation of the unique figure of the African woman.

Romeo is also a member of the Loos Kollectiv, a hip hop ensemble with an affiliation to Now Muzik, their first single Take Over was released last week to great reception.

Now Muzik is home to other great and talented artistes like 2face, Tony Oneweek, Naeto C, Rocksteady, RIghteousman, Efa, K Slim, and Loos Kollectiv.

NEA 2014: Vote Efe Omorogbe

Now Muzik’s outstanding place in the entertainment industry was further enhanced with the nomination of its chief strategist, Efe Omorogbe, in the upcoming Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

He was nominated in the Entertainment Executive of the Year category for the 9^th edition of the prestigious award which will hold on Sunday, August 31, 2014 in New York, USA.

He was nominated alongside EMoney, illbliss, Okwudili, Steve X3m, Ayo Animashaun and Don Jazzy.

Voting has started.

Now Muzik’s Loos Kollectiv is out with Take Over

Loos Kollectiv, a hip hop ensemble on the label of Now Muzik, is set to take over the airwaves with its new single aptly titled Take Over.

Take Over is full of metaphors and wordplays. The well crafted hook of the J Sleek produced song is sure to excite fans of Hip Hop music in Nigeria. Hip Hop is a very competitive genre and with four rappers on one track the competition was fierce (although friendly), each rapper brought their own unique flow and delivery to the song.

Loos Kollectiv is a hip hop ensemble consisting of rappers, producers, writers, singers, poets, B-Boys and Deejays working directly or indirectly with Now Muzik in management, label or allied scenarios. On this track you have a lyrical onslaught from Jayce, PKD, Romeo and Butafly.

Jayce (Mafoitan Oladipupo) is a wiz with indigenous Yoruba rap. The Business Administration undergraduate of Yaba College of Technology’s love for music and entertainment has seen him go on to become a social director in his department, affording him opportunities to perform and win fans across campuses in Lagos.

Ever since wining 2011 Star Quest with his group, Crystals wherein they dropped their Elevated album a year later, Romeo (Romeo Ugwudike) has garnered enough recording and performance experiences to make pursue a solo career under Now Muzik. The energetic performer gave his all in this new single.

PKD (Perekeme Dubre) is a Warri born and bred rapper with a unique voice and style of rap which blends Warri Pidgin with English. PKD was an opening act in 2Face Idibia’s Campus Connect Tour, he appeared on the Million Voices For Peace song (Break The Silence) which also features 2Face Idibia, Sound Sultan, Rigtheousman, Jo El, Ferre Galo and Samini. PKD is also a writer and content creator.

 Lois Osuoha aka Butafly is a femcee with a vicious delivery, her debut mixtape Butafly Rap Trap (BRT) in which she featured MI, Terry Tha Rapman, Godwon and Koffi was released last year and enjoys massive airplay even as she is working on a new single.

 

STR8 UP HIP-HOP CELEBRATES FIRST DECADE OF HIP-HOP

Shortly after the conclusion of Ladies First April edition of, Str8 Up Hip-hop, many wondered what the theme of the next edition will be. Some ardent followers of the niche urban monthly event went as far as consistently placing calls to the organizers seeking to get more information about the May edition.
After much deliberation, the producers, Now Muzik Encore in conjunction with Club Rumors have finally decided to host the hip-hop community to a special party celebrating the first decade of Hip-hop.
Themed ‘79-89 the definitive first decade of Hip-hop Party’, the party is set to hold on the 25 the prestigious Club Rumors located at 15A Oduduwa way, G.R.A, Ikeja.
The strictly by invitation party will be the first of its kind in the Nigerian Hip-hop scene and will witness the presence of a good number of Nigerian Hip-hop pioneers, ex Emcees and ex DJs. The experience will surely be totally unforgettable and will afford younger artistes the opportunity to network with the older artistes.

LYRICISM 101 :DJ JIMMY JATT AND MODENINE 'WOWED' AT STR8 UP HIP-HOP B.I.G TRIBUTE

The March edition of Str8 Up, Hip-hop was indeed a major gathering of Hip-hop heads and intellectuals who sought to experience firsthand the place of lyrics in that music genre and they were not disappointed.

The niche urban monthly event, which held last Thursday at Koga Studios, Oregun, Ikeja, witnessed the veteran DJ, Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt and Modenine at their best as they treated the crowd to the lyrics in hip hop.

Themed Lyricism 101, the edition was aimed at appreciating the importance of lyrics in Hip-hop and remembering the works and immense contributions of Christopher Wallace also known as Notorious B.I.G.

Thus, DJ Jatt slammed classics of the late rapper which brought back cherished memories. Many were seen bopping their heads to the beat, moving on their seats and rapping along.

The event was hosted by brilliant orator and Hip-hop enthusiast, Andre Blaze who fed the hip-hop hungry crowd to an amazing Notorious B.I.G history and gradually took them into the world of lyricism.

In the same vein, there was a previewed session from Modenine’s latest album, Alphabetical Order. The multi award winning rapper’s performance was no doubt the best of the night, almost all in attendance got on their feet and rapped along with the veteran as he performed some of his timeless hits and his new single, ‘Let It Go’.

The crowd was also treated to almost all the Hip-hop elements which includes mesmerizing B-boy stunts, captivating spoken word by Dolapo, live graffiti by Uprizn, energetic performances by Butafly and Five Mics and superb DJ’ing by DJ OZ.

Now Muzik En.Core is planning yet another Str8 Up, Hip-hop edition for April. The theme will be announced soon.

The night Crystals got ELEVATED @ Industry Nite

An amazing album launch party produced by Now Muzik for the 2012 Star Quest Winners, Crystals which held on Feb., 20 at Industry Nite has no doubt convinced a good number of music lovers and critics that the band is gradually carving a niche for themselves in the Nigerian music scene.

The well attended event, powered by Spinlet and The Beat 99.9 FM, kicked off with performances by some upcoming artistes. Astounding performances by rappers; Efa and Butafly and a live performance by D’Beat (2011 Star Quest winners) further spiced up the occasion, while fast rising pop sensation, Seyi Shay thrilled the crowd with her latest  single, ‘No Lele’ .
The most interesting part of the night was when Crystals band was called to the stage, the loud ovation indicated that the audience already knew what to expect and Crystals did not fall short of expectation. Their live performance was mesmerizing and hitch-free as they sailed smoothly from song to song with second to none vocal dexterity and control. The crowd was thoroughly entertained and some were seen on their feet in an effort to get a glimpse of the youngsters’ energetic performance.
When asked what he thought about the show, an attendee readily said; “This is one of the best Industry Nite performances I have witnessed, it easily would have passed for a mini-concert, I had so much fun and my respect for Crystals just doubled”.
Among those that partied with Crystals were some producers on the Elevated project; Spyke, Samklef, Nathaniel, OJB Jezreel and Phat E. Lynxx and Rock steady were also among the celebrities sighted having a good time.
According to Tjina Ajayi of Now Muzik Management, “The Elevated album launch was way beyond our expectation, the turnout was massive and encouraging. Fans, family and friends came in from different states to support Crystals. The work has only just begun as Crystals will be working tirelessly to promote the Elevated album and will also be touring with 2face on his campus connect tour which is scheduled to kick off in March”.

TIMI DAKOLO, SEYI SHAY AND MANY OTHERS TO GRACE CRYSTALS 'ELEVATED' ALBUM LAUCH

It will indeed be a memorable Industry Nite event for good music lovers, artistes and industry heavy weights who will gather at Get Arena , Lekki, Lagos on the 20th of February, 2013 to launch the much anticipated 10 track ‘Elevated’ album by Crystals band .

Crystals band is an exciting Nigerian Boy/Girl band consisting of six members; rapper (Romeo), two female lead vocalists (Slimberry, Apholyzty), drummer (Emma Blow), keyboardist (Dammy Keys) and bass guitarist (G Base).

After winning the 2012 edition of the Nigerian Breweries Plc organized talent hunt competition, Star Quest, they got signed to Now Muzik recordings and subsequently released two singles off the Elevated album; 'Gbe Sun Mo Mi' and the melodious afro pop, 'Ringtone’.

Since signing up with Now Muzik, the band with a ‘crystal effect’ has performed at various shows to the admiration of good music lovers, thus gradually becoming a prominent figure in mainstream music and youth culture with an increasing number of fans.

Celebrities to grace the occasion include Timi Dakolo and Seyi Shay among others. There will also be performances by Harry Song, Samklef, Efa, Presh (from the former group – KC Presh) and Butafly who was also featured on the album.

Production credits on ‘Elevated’ goes to top notch producers; Samklef, Del B, Shizzy, Harrysong, George Nathaniel, J. Sleek, Spyke, Phat E and the renowned OJB Jezreel.

The launch is supported by Star, el Canaral, Beat fm, Trace Urban, Spinlet, My streetz and NM En.core and will mark the band’s second live headline performance at the popular Industry Nite event.

NOW MUZIK SET TO PREMIERE ‘RINGTONE’ BY CRYSTALS BAND

On Wednesday, 12^th of December 2012, Nigeria’s foremost entertainment company, Now Muzik will premiere the audio and video of Ringtone, the much anticipated single by Crystals band.

The single which is of the afro pop genre was produced by Harrysong and the video was directed by Clarence Peters.

Ringtone will be the second single after Gbe Sun Mo Mi by the band since winning the 2012 Star Quest competition. It will be available on radio and television stations across the country and will also be made available for download online.