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.

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.

FEMALE HIP-HOP ACTS CELEBRATED AT STR8 UP HIP-HOP AS 2FACE, DJ HUMILITY LEND SUPPORT

Dj Humility, Sasha P and Don T of Now Muzik at the event.

 The just concluded April edition of Str8 Up Hip-hop was not just a gathering of female Hip-hop acts and their fans but also a convergence of their male counterparts who came out to support the hardworking ladies.

The event which was hosted by the amazing Toni Payne was exciting from start to finish as the attendees were treated to a sumptuous and unadulterated hip-hop meal consisting of B-Girl showcase, graffiti, freestyle sessions and battle emcee sessions won by the defending champion, Yung Soss.

Outstanding performances by Butafly, Splash, Thelma and Kiss, captivating spoken word by Dolapo, impressive DJing  by DJ Lambogini and DJ OZ all contributed to the unforgettable Ladies First experience. The large turnout no doubt indicated that females in the Hip-hop scene are truly appreciated and loved by the hip-hop community.

Str8 Up Hip-hop honored veteran rappers, Sasha P and Weird MC for their selfless contributions to the growth of hip-hop in Nigeria. It is safe to say that the veterans earned more respect by their unmatched performances at the event. Sasha P performed some of her classic songs including her timeless hit ‘Adara’ while Weird MC gave an electrifying performance of her smashing hit song remix ‘‘Ijo Ya’ amongst other classic tunes,

In her appreciation speech, Weird MC said, “When I started out, we were very few female artists compared to what we have now.  The effort of upcoming female artistes in Nigeria is commendable and I encourage them to keep pressing forward in their pursuits even with more determination and resilience.”

Also, the first ever Nigerian female DJ, Late DJ Lokshai was honored in recognition of her status as a bonafide hip-hop pioneer and a financial donation was presented to her daughter, Jadesola. A very touching documentary which was put together by Buckwyld Media Production shed more light on the exploits of the late DJ and her unwavering determination to put female DJs in the limelight.

Celebrities who were present to celebrate the Hip-hop ladies included 2face Idibia, Eva Alordiah, Cynthia Morgan, Mr Raw, M-Thrill, DJ Humility among others.

Ladies First was produced by Now Muzik En.Core and supported by Kally and Mowa water brands

Str8 Up Hip-hop edition for May is already being planned. Although the date is yet to be announced, the infectious atmosphere is ever present in the minds of hip-hop heads. 

Head, National Sales of Dansa Foods Ltd, Mr. Gbenga Alo, Weird MC and Activation Manager of Dansa Foods Ltd, Mr. Shakiru Ogunyemi

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”.

Ibinabo Fiberesima, AGN President, calls for prayers.

Following the death of Justus Esiri, the President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ibinabo Fiberesima, has called for fervent prayers for the entertainment industry.
In a press statement made available to us, the former beauty queen called on everyone to join in the prayers to reject death in the industry that lost about four people in the last one week.
Below is an excerpt of the statement.
With the incessant deaths occurring in the entertainment industry this year, it’s high time we put a stop to it. We must surrender our lives to Almighty God irrespective of our religious believes. Let’s come together and embark on prayers and commit our industry and practitioners to God. We need serious Prayers. We must reject death in the entertainment industry.

Join us irrespective of your status, age, believes,profession, etc, Let’s pray.Let’s Save Nigeria, let’s Save the Entertainment Industry. Only God saves.

Ibinabo Fiberesima, President Actors Guild of
Nigeria.