Global Premiere: Touchin Body by J. Martins featuring DJ Arafat

Better times are here again as the songster with impeccable candor and matchless creativity returns to the studio to wow his legion of fans like never before. It’s only an empirical fact that, one of Nigeria’s most successful career musicians, J-Martins effortlessly enjoys admiration of a crowd of fans around Africa, thanks to his multifarious talents. - He is by no mean feat a song writer, singer and producer. 

His many songs, most of which are evergreen from Fine Fine Love, Oyoyo, Good or Bad and even the last single, Good Life, a Pan-African number to rivet and motivate the black man for the umpteenth time gets rave review by pundits. The song ushered us into a new year with a fresh outlook and approach to quality living.

On the heels of the success of Good Life, the ebullient singer returned from the studio this time with "Touchin Body". His words read in part; “I’m grateful to God that Good Life came, starting the year on a good note, that’s pretty much cool. I’m grateful to my fans for showing me love and support. First of all, good life was not a Nigerian song but regardless, my fans also embraced it and gave their support as they’ve always done. For all my friends and fans, I’m delighted to present to you by popular demand, "Touchin Body featuring Ivorian DJ Arafat”.

For every great music fan and fanatic, Touchin Body takes us swiftly on a memory lane to how the genre affected our emotions and psyche. Enjoy the new anthem from J Martins the Urban Afro-Pop tastemaker whose respect for art is legendary.

Touchin Body Download and Sharing Link: http://bit.ly/12QXM7i

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J MARTINS - GOODLIFE (BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO)

Absolutely everyone has been buzzing about the new hit song ‘Good Life’ that was released by the multi-talented J Martins just over a week ago! Now, the word is out that an accompanying video is ALREADY set to be released ery soon! J Martins is set to up the ante for creativity with this video, which reportedly features Ivorian music legends ‘Les Garagistes’ whose song was originally sampled in order to craft this work of art. One wonders, did J Martins really traverse the continent just to include that level of originality in his video? Did Les Garagistes even grant actual permission for their work to be sampled or reproduced? 

You can find out all this and so much more in the short and engaging behind-the-scenes video. J Martins went from Ivory coast to DRC Congo to Paris to South Africa ahnd LOS Angeles to put the masterpiece video together While we anticipate the GoodLife Video from J Martins who is a perfectionist, Enjoy and Spread this behind the scene video.

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J. Martins releases the much anticipated smash single Good Life(Namaan)

Multiple award-winning producer, singer and songwriter J Martins continues with his dream run as he releases another gem titled Good Life. A follow-up to his internationally acclaimed Good Time which saw him sweep multiple awards across the continent, Good Life boasts a pan-African sound which the world has come to love.

 On this song J Martins shows creative genius by putting to great use classic samples from the ‘Les Garagistes’ of Ivory Coast The song is a stimulant for divine appreciation is such that provokes the will to thank God ultimately for the grace of life. Delivered in smooth English and pidgin rhythm, According to him: “We all go through different travails, but the fact that the grace of life is still available to you, it means you have a Good Life”.. A reflection on the richness of the African culture smoothly melded with equally smooth lyrics and vocals make Good Life a timeless beauty for that will ensure that J Martins stays around for a very long time.

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Listen to JMartins new single and watch out for all the photos from his party tonight!

Just before his birthday party tonight, JMartins whets our appetite with this teaser from his forthcoming single 'Kpomo'... Listen to "Kpomo" here: Soundcloud.com/j-martins/kpomo-teaser You can also get more info about J Martins on the following: Twitter: @officialjmartins Facebook: www.facebook.com/jmartinsmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/officialjmartins

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Paul Play Drops Free Gospel Album

Fresh from his participation as one of the judges at the last editionof Star Quest music reality show, one of Nigeria’s most versatileartistes cum producer, Paul Play is now ready to make public his freegospel album with seven inspiring and enriching songs.

The seven tracks on the album which all have the production imprints of the ace producer himself are Promise Land, Speak To Me, Baba Oshe, Gbemileke, bia nulo, praise ft J Martins, and Victory. The album will be presented for free downloads on different websites in a matter of days.

A lot of his fans might actually be surprised that the R&B and Highlife star is dropping a full length gospel album but it has nothing to do with his career and it will by no means affect his R&B and Highlife fan base as Paul will still be ditching out classic tunes from time to time. The gospel album is a covenant Paul had with God in 2009 when God miraculously saved his life from a strange illness that almost took his life during one of his trips to South-Africa.

The testimony of Paul Play is such a mind blowing one capable of bringing anyone close to tears. His trip to South Africa was to shoot a musical video but the unexpected happened. How else can one describe the case of someone that passed out on the hospital bed? Someone that urinated blood incessantly and doctors certified hale and hearty? He even saw his late father in this near death experience. One can only appreciate God for saving the dear life of one of Nigeria’s most
gifted musicians.

While giving testimony about his encounter then, the multiple awards winning act said “Whether I'm rich or poor, happy or sad, I have made up my mind to always seek the face of the lord. The bible says that; what shall it profit a man if he gained the whole world and loses his soul. This life we are living is not real. We are only passing through it. This life is just a bus stop. People might call it stupid but this is the way I see life now. And most importantly, there is no friend like God. While on the hospital bed, a tall man sat on my bed. He was as tall as heaven. His foot was on the ground and his head was touching heaven. A bright light on his head brightened the whole
environment. He was shining. He didn’t talk but he was beckoning to me to stand up. God! I saw Him. I saw Him. He is real. God is real”.

Paul had said that his new found love won’t in any way disturb his musical career. Since he is an R&B artiste, he can continue with his love songs. After all, we all value love.

Paul Play ft. J martins - Praise

Paul Play - Promise Land

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FALLY IPUPA, 2FACE & J. MARTINS TO HEADLINE MTV LIVE EVENT IN LAGOS

FALLY IPUPA, 2FACE & J. MARTINS TO HEADLINE MTV LIVE EVENT IN LAGOS TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE CHOOSE OR LOSE CAMPAIGN

Fally Ipupa, 2FACE and J. Martins will headline the first edition of MTV Live – MTV’s new live music night that will be taking over Africa in 2011.

On Friday April 1, 2011 at Tribeca in Lagos, MTV Live will see Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa give his first full live set performance in Nigeria, showing more of the star quality that wowed music fans at MAMA 2010, Lagos, in December. Fally Ipupa will perform a stunning live set with his full band and back-up dancers, including his signature, hip-shaking sensational song ‘Sexy Dance’. Nigerian favourite 2Face, who won Best Male and Artist of the Year at MAMA 2010, will be on hand at MTV Live, showcasing the trademark blend of reggae, R&B and traditional African musical influences that has

made him Nigeria’s favourite contemporary musician.

MTV Live will also witness an on-stage reunion between J. Martins and Fally Ipupa as they reprise their 2010 collaboration on the remix of Martins’ hit Jupa Remix. The first edition of MTV Live will be themed around ‘Choose or Lose’, MTV’s voter mobilization campaign, and

is designed to inspire and empower young Nigerians to exercise their right to vote ahead of the upcoming April elections. The event will also include an opportunity to see a screening of Rep 4 Naija, the cool music video

collaboration between Nigerian musicians eLDee, Sound Sultan, Black Twang, Naeto C,D'banj and M.I..

Fally Ipupa led the winners at the third edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel (MAMA), taking home two trophies at the music awards ceremony at the Eko Expo Hall, Lagos on 11 December 2010. Nominated in four separate categories, Ipupa scored wins forBest Video (“Sexy Dance”) and Best Francophone act. Having first made his name with Koffi Olomide’s Quartier Latin, Ipupa subsequently scaled the heights of solo success with the release of his two solo albums “Droit Chemin” (2006) and “Arsenal de Belles Melodies” (2009).

Over on the wheels of steel to keep the MTV Live beats going until dawn will be Naija’s finest DJs including DJ Humility, resident DJ at Lagos based Rhythm FM, Beat FM’s DJ Caise and Cool FM’s DJ Jimmy Jatt.

Tickets to MTV Live will be available at Tribeca, 62 Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island, Lagos, priced at 5000 Naira. MTV Live is produced in association with The Beat 99.9 FM.

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WANDE COAL, OMOTOLA, DJINEE, J MARTINS, GORDONS ROCKED AT NAIJA @ 50, LIVE IN BENUE’

What better way would citizens of the food basket state have loved to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Nigeria if not by storming ,the Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida square, Makurdi, Benue state, venue of the Naija at 50 event which brought the “who is whos” of the entertainment industry to the state?

The Naija at 50 event which held Thursday, September 30 was every inch a classy and memorable event as crowd numbering over 40,000 stormed the IBB square to have a glimpse of what celebrities like Wande Coal, Djinee Omotola Jalade Ekehinde, Desmond Ellliot, Uche Jombo, J-Martins, I go die, Monalisa Chinda, Zaaki Azzay Gordons, had in store for them.

Setting the tempo as to what to expect for the night was award winning contemporary pop star, Djinee; he sang out his heart to the audience who couldn’t help but flow along with him.

Love Idoko led Dream Pointers Ltd; the organizer of the show also gave room for budding stars as upcoming musician Mima took the stage next and sang to the delight of the audience. As an upcoming artist, many would have thought that she would reduce the tempo of the fun filled night but her electrifying performance got the audience asking for more.

After Mima, came the turn of the “Nollywooders”- Uche Jumbo, and Monalisa Chinda. They interacted and got along so well with the audience that the barrier that comes in between celebrities and their fans seemed to be nonexistent that night. In fact, A’ list act

ress, Uche Jombo took it a notch higher when she danced to the delight of the crowd who wanted more than a piece of her.

Desmond Elliot, the MC of the night came up after the actresses to introduce J-Martins, the next artist for night and it was a great applause that heralded the entrance of the Oyoyo crooner on stage and he did not disappoint his fans as he performed most of his songs which the audience sang and danced to.

Just after J-Martins was Mo’hits star, Wande Coal, the mention of his name got the crowd wild with ecstasy. He performed some of his hits songs and got the crowd begging for more.

Following the success of the event, Dream Pointer has continued to prove itself as a major force to reckon with in event planning. The company which also publishes Motivation Magazine one of the most popular magazines in the North Central region had hosted Democracy Day concert early this year, which was also a success story.

The tale of how Wande Coal, Djinee, Omotola, Mima, Desmond Elliot, Zaaki Azaay, Clem Ohameze, Monalisa Chinda, Uche Jombo, Emem Isong rocked Naija at 50 live in Benue Concert is told in these pictures.

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J Martins partners with Storm!

Storm 360 is proud to announce a multi-level partnership with Don Family Records in respect of their premium artist J Martins. This partnership involves Storm 360 taking responsibility for all aspects of J Martin's career, brand and positioning. We are confident in J's talent and we have had a good relationship going back several years, we are happy to welcome him to the Storm Family and to work with him to take his brand global. J Martins is a certified hit-maker, producer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and of course recording and performing artist. In the Nigerian market there are many great talents but not often do those talents get the opportunity to impact but J Martins as a producer and songwriter has already been involved in changing the soundscape in Nigeria with his production of seminal hits for several major artists, including P-Square, 2face, Bracket, Essence, Naeto C, Sasha and so many more.

"I am excited that Don Family Records has entered into this new partnership with Storm 360, Obi and I have a common love for real music, i have been working for years in this industry and this is another step towards my ultimate goal to become one of the most important musicians who has touched people's their mind, body and soul. I believe that working with Storm will open me up to new opportunities, to new markets and to new experiences, it will also allow me to focus on my primary work which is making beautiful music for my fans"

This man was raised in the church like most great musicians and has honed his skills on various stages, this year alone J Martins has crisscrossed Africa, Europe and America hitting over 25 countries so far and we are just in October, in this regard special mention must be made of Jude Okoye and the P-Square Family who have carried Jay along in all of their work, tours and platforms for the past 5 years. A private family man, with no ego, attitude or issues, Storm is committed to working with him to enable him to be positioned as the SuperStar we believe him to be.

As Part of the Global Positioning of J martins(which we are proud to associate with) and his brand of infectious music, he recently recorded the global remix of one his current hit songs "Jukpa" with Multiple award-winning Congo International Artist- Fally Ipupa(formerly with Koffi Olomide and has also recorded with Olivia of G-Unit) in Paris although, the collaboration with Fally Ipupa has been a rumour in the music industry for a while but We can now authoritatively confirm to you that he also shot the video for Jukpa in paris. The Link to Making of the Song is Attached for your Enjoyment, while we have also attached Jukpa ft. Fally Ipupa(the global remix) EXCLUSIVELY for you to dance to non-stop! This Collaboration is a historic one.

As J Martins joins the Storm Army we Salute Him, yet again he is about to change the direction and sound of African music and all we can really say is get familiar with this man, his music and his movement, most likely you have already been grooving to his many hit records but perhaps u had not connected to who he is, well in that regard it is time to embrace J Martins and get ready for the music.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY J MARTINS!



J Martins ft. Fally Ipupa - Jupa (global remix)

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P Square & J Martins - E no easy (video)

Our favorite boys have released another video. This is the third video from the danger album. The track basically tells us how challenging it is to rise to stardom. The twins and J Martins know it's not easy and therefore thank God for making the uneasy journey easy.

Guest appearance on the video is PROVABS and the video was directed by Jude "Engees" Okoye

E No Easy ft. J Martins. Enjoy the video!!

E NO EASY LYRICS

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E no easy (Lyrics) - P Square ft. J Martins

P SQUARE FT. J MARTINS - E NO EASY (LYRICS)

Happy Easter All.
A viewer requested the lyrics to E no easy by P Square ft. J Martins.
This is our best shot at the lyrics
Enjoy!!



Intro:
Baba God na your handwork eh
No be lie eh
Na your handwork eh
I say

Chorus:
E no easy eh (oh oh oh oh)
to dey sing and dey dance and the people dey rejoice eh (oh oh oh oh)
My brother my sister
No be today (oh oh oh oh)
If e good or bad eh
make we dey thank God eh
Baba God na your handwork eh

Verse 1
No be lie eh
I say no be lie eh
No be everybody wey sleep for night
wake up see the light eh
See the future is bright eh
and e dey enter for eye eh
Make you do your best eh
Baba God go handle the rest eh

Refrain:
Even if you no get money (eh eh eh)
dey jolly dey shake body (ah ah ah)
No need to dey tear body
E fit no be God e e e (ah ah ah)
__________ dead body
Nobody be __ baby
When you fall you go stand up again.
You try am again again
and again and again

cos e no easy eh (back to Chorus)

Verse 2
My people eh
On a good day
Nobody wey come for this world to suffer eh
_______________________________
Na your turn today
another man tomorrow
My brother
which kain life be this eh?
Everybody get him own way to follow
but e no easy eh

(Refrain then Chorus)

Eh eh eh
Ah ah ah

Verse 3
The true story be say
this music no be today eh
The thing been dey start like play play
but now we don dey tro wey eh.
So make una make una serious eh
for una business eh
Make we dey try to dey rejoice eh (why?)
cos e no easy eh

Refrain:
Even if you no get money (eh eh eh)
dey jolly dey shake body (ah ah ah)
Cos the way you dey vex dey complain
E fit no be God e e e (ah ah ah)
__________ dead body
Nobody be __ baby
When you fall you go stand up again.
You try am again again
and again and again

(Back to Chorus)

E no easy eh
My brothers and sisters
E no easy eh
Even if you no get money
E no easy eh
to sing and dey dance talkless of to shake body
E no easy eh
Na your hand work
Baba God na your handwork eh
Na your handwork eh
Even if we no get money
We go jolly dey shake body
Na your hand work eh
E no easy eh

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J Martins releases "IVA" video.

J Martins released the Elevated album in November 2009. The album featured 13 tracks (including 3 instrumentals). Iva was the second track on the album and the first video off the album. Iva is a sweet love song dedicated to a special one, it's the kind of song you want to jam to on your big day.

J Martins will tour 6 cities in the UK this month. He'll be in birmingham(march 12), london(march 13), manchester(march 14), aberdeen(march 19), coventry(march 20) and liverpool (march 21). Until then, he wants you all to enjoy the new video and prays that you'll be celebrated.


J Martins - Iva (video)

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J Martins - Believe

J Martins - "The ELEVATED album out in the streets.....thanks to all of my fans, media platforms friends and family..you are my strength, you ALL put me here today.....and for those who don't have the album....buy and join the OWAY team."

Here's the 3rd track from the new album. This one's called Believe. Enjoy it!! Grab your copy o, you heard J Martins.

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J Martins releases new album

ELEVATED is the title of the latest album from J Martins "the oyoyo master," as some would say. The album includes 10 tracks + 3 instrumentals. The tracks are:

(1) oyoyo
(2) iva
(3) believe
(4) jukpa ft bracket
(5) change
(6) tonight ft phyno and douglas
(7) good or bad ft vector
(8) chameleon ft illbliss, waje and real macoy
(9) kudi ft wyre
(10) so fly rmx ft vector, muna and jesse jagz

J Martins - "I would like to say a BIG thank u to GOD for helping me in giving u guys the best sonGs ever and to all of u who stood by me in this prOjet, i owe each and every one of u this success!!! GO! GET! UR! COPY!!! cheer guyz!!!"

Below is the 4th track off the album. This is J Martins ft. bracket in Jukpa. Enjoy!!

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P Square Ft. J Martins - E No Easy

Album: Danger
Track: E no Easy
Artist: P Square ft. J Martins

This is a beautiful collaboration

by one of the finest/current musicians in Nigeria.

E no easy to make am o

but with God on your side, e go happen.

Enjoy this track off P Square's new "DANGER" album. Grab your copy at the nearest store to you.

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J Martins with a new album

D "Oyoyo" man is about to hit us with another album

the title is ELEVATED and it will be released on the

2nd of November, 2009.

There will be an autograph session on the 3rd of december

as he will be hosting the december edition of the 1st thursday there live,

You'll get to see artists such as: PSquare, Timaya, Bracket, Banky W, Vector, that Ibo boy and much more.

Silverbird Galleria is where to be on the 3rd of december.

Mark your calendar folks..

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J Martins - Oyoyo

Brand new video from J Martins
Everybody say "OYOYO"
Everything about this video is silly and funny.

You'll see Rita from koko mansion,
Bracket, Obiwon and many others in the video.

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Stay with me - J Martins

Get Serious features 15 tracks (5 of which are instrumentals). Stay with me is the 4th track on the album and it is just lovely. Listen & enjoy



Artist : J.Martins
Album : Get Serious
Country: Nigeria
Format : Audio CD
Genre : Hip Hop
Label : Iyke The Don Ent.

tracks
01. Good Or Bad ft.Timaya
02. Swagger Dance
03. Cool Temper
04. Stay With Me
05. Money Good ft.9ice
06. U Say Ur Love.Remix ft.Psquare
07. Get The Vibe
08. So Fly
09. Think Twice ft.Busta,Ester
10. Good Loving

Bonus Tracks.
11. Am Real ft.Sugar Boy
12. Swagger Dance ft.Sugar Boy
13. Good Or Bad [Instr]
14. Money Good [Instr]
15. Get The Vibe [instr]

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