INDUSTRY NITE IS HOSTING THE LATE DA GRIN'S 5TH YEAR MEMORIAL EVENT

Late Da Grin remains iconic and even in death, his legacy and impact on the industry is still unbeaten. Industry Nite and Eldar Records is looking beyond the pain of his demise and pulling all the breaks to celebrate that legacy come on the 22nd, April 2015- the day he was pronounced dead five years ago. 

Olamide, 9ice, Reminisce, TeeBlaq, Seriki, Lord of Ajasa, YQ, Sossick, WondaBoy, BaseOne, JahBless, PoslyTD, Chinko Ekun, CDQ along with industry heavyweights and fans would be paying respect to the iconic Hiphop act on the night.

The All-black event would be hosted by Jimmie and music by Dj Spinall.

Industry Nite - 5th Year Anniversary for DaGrin would take place on Wednesday, 22nd of April, 2015 - 9PM at Spice Route, Victoria Island Lagos.

Industry Nite is weekly Wednesday showcase of the brightest entertainers put together by El Carnaval, YSG Hubs, and Smirnoff. With media support from The Beat FM and Pulse. ng.

Da Grin's legacy lives on!

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VIDEO: BLACK MAGIC FT. VECTOR, PHYNO & REMINISCE - AFRICA REMIX

Here's a hot new video to a remix from one of the hottest tracks on BlackMagic's Version 2.0 album, Africa. This song features some of the hottest rappers in the Nigerian music industry right now, the award winning Vector, Phyno, and Reminisce. This song was produced by Kid Konnect. Check out the video below.

Africa Remix

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AUDIO: Butafly - Flawless Freestyle (Beyonce Cover)

Hip-hop meets Trap-pop as Butafly spits ill on the cover of Beyoncé's hit - Flawless which originally featured Nigerian female activist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Butafly who has been on the low since her last release - Queen Elizabeth (a King James cover) has been dishing out freestyle covers while working endlessly in the studio on a forthcoming project which promises to be a major move in her career.

Currently working on re-branding herself, here's a little freestyle from the female rapper to her ever loyal fans and listeners for the road while we await her mystery new project!

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NEW MUSIC: O.G.B - THIS PARTY

O.G.B is undoubtedly a go-getter with zeal and energy to get things done no matter the obstacles. He believes in his country, his vision and it was no surprise when he metaphorically approached his sophomore album with the type of life the old accent Africa lived before the invasion of the western life, the elegance, sophistication, attention, entertaining and dramatic life style are the propelling force of the must play However, making sweet music last for long is the targeted enormous feeling encapsulates his audience with.           

Presently, top radio stations in Nigeria are enjoying the grand flavour of his rich rhythms and rap, as portrayed in this hits singles.

Interestingly, there is no double O.G.B artistic prowess is seen in the loom of his lyrics, storytelling, word play, sound effectand beats, coupled with the strings for groove and hypewhich are very unique and new advance to music in Nigeria and U.K. 

Listen & Download "This Party" Below

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NEW MUSIC: M.I Abaga, Ice Price, Jesse Jagz & Loose Kaynon Team Up For "Summer Time"

I know many of us would like to see true Choc Boys back together as a group, but we will not get our hopes too high right now because we don't know what they are up to. But, here is a brand new track from Mr. Incredible himself, M.I Abaga, his brother Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince and Loose Kaynon.

There is something about this song that sticks, I'm not sure how to explain it, but this is the type of song you vibe to on a cool summer evening. Listen and download "Summer Time" below.

SUMMER TIME

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Selzin & Lord Vino -The Lecture [HipHop 101]

Selzin & Lord Vino dropped their first collaboration track; Suicde (You wan die) a few weeks ago. They are back with a second song off their presently untitled collaboration mix-tape. This one is titled; The Lecture [HipHop 101]. 

These MCs have chosen to take the conscious route on this one using their lyrical skills to entertain and pass a message to the listener.  Both artists are still expected to drop individual mixtape projects in December. 

The Lecture [Download]

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SELZIN & LORD VINO - SUICIDE [YOU WAN DIE]

US based Nigerian rappers Selzin & Lord Vino drop their first collaboration track; Suicde (You wan die). They are rumored to be working on a mixtape together. Selzin has ripped the stage several times at Industry night and is slowly becoming a well known face and voice amongst industry hiphop heads. He plans to finally move back to Nigeria before the end of the year to pursue his music career. Selzin & Lord Vino both grew up in what is arguably the hiphop capital of Nigeria, Jos city (J town). Lord Vino has dropped a few tracks within the year and is expected to drop his 234Barz mixtape in December 2012.

Suicide is more or less a display of lyricism and flow from both MC's. 

Listen & Download "Suicide" below

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