THE SLEEK BUZZ

  2020's identity had trouble written all over it; it was the perfect settlement for unimaginable realities. Even for an ultra-optimist, who relishes the protection of great prospects, 2020 proved that man's propensity to shed layers of hope in the face of uncertainties remains fixed.  As we ruminate on the events of the year engrossed in a pandemic, we see our routines and needs either surviving on the back of improvisation and enterprise or facing annihilation for staying traditional. Apparently, the survival of the music industry depended on the choices it made with available options and, thankfully, it chose to survive. As part of their allegiances to the industry's decision, artists the world over, galvanized by resilience and an availability of technology-aided tools of production, released projects. Indeed, in 2020, where the collapse of businesses littered headline news, the entertainment industry maneuvered its way to survival. On home soil, obvious artists at the ...

The music industry is an expectant industry, always looking out for new recruits, and at best, it's positioned to honour its recruits with their biggest aspirations. At worst, these recruits are left frustrated. Some, find themselves a new enemy, while others settle in other industries. When push comes to shove artistes have countless times, shown dogma and bravery in the face of adversaries as it concerns their need to thrive and prosper. Finishing well is every artiste's objective.  For old-timers, the knowledge gained over the years becomes the very tool with which they use in maneuvering their ways out of the many predicaments posed by the hustle. And as for new players the concept of hope is all they got. In recent times, artiste ManieMusic has become one of the industry's new entrants.  The artiste (Emmanuel Ajie– real name) who's from Cross River State, but currently based in Lagos has an attitude that is quite embellished with lots of promise. This attitude is ...

Sometime this year..... wait.... I have got the exact date. Let's do this again. On the 7th of January, 2019 to be precise, I paid the Royal FM 95.5 family one of many casual visits. It was a busy atmosphere. Dr. Fish had left the studio for one of the staff offices, DJ Famous V's countenance reeked of positive vibes as we meet at the studio entrance. It was a familiar setting.  Rev. Prince was inside the studio. DJ Famous V and I, after exchanging unnecessary pleasantries, later walked to the studio. It didn't take long before the music session began. " Today we're playing songs solely by Bayelsan artists, " DJ Famous V said. Damn!  These Bayelsan artists are dope.  We had over an hour of uninterrupted supply of genius music from artists on this side before the news highlights were read, and after that, the music session continued. DJ Famous V was deep into round two when a song caught my attention, prompting me to ask which artist was resp...

Niger Delta Giant cover In the wake of Nigeria's 59th Independence Day celebration, Mr. Hood releases Niger Delta Giant (a cover of Burna boy's African Giant). Niger Delta Giant is a song that enforces and explicitly tells the tale of the marginalization of the Niger Delta people in Nigeria, even though the existence of this marginalized group has over time proven to be beneficial to the wellbeing of the most populous black nation on earth. Niger Delta Giant kicks off with an expository introduction as to the alleged circumstances surrounding the death and unceremonious burial of the iconic Ogoni leader, Ken Saro Wiwa. READ ALSO :  The Chant: KiLa And Mr. Hood Tackle Xenophobia In New Song As the song gains balance, it exposes the debilitating state of Oloibri, a town in Ogbia LGA in Bayelsa State. Oloibri is famed for being the first Nigerian settlement to have oil discovered in in large quantity on January 5, 1956. In February 1958 Oloibiri well became ...

Tested cover art Eddie Roll has a way of connecting with the street (his major audience) and Tested, his latest offering, will support this claim.  The success of former single, Wida You , surely played its part in Eddie Roll's elevated status, the outstanding remix that housed first-class acts such as KaySwitch and Dandizzy is still the toast of the industry. "The move to have a remix for Wida You was orchestrated by KaySwitch himself" , Eddie Roll once said. This alone proves his industry worthiness. Good? Good.  Artistic individuals want to create, it is why they live. Take away their art and you're left with a deadpan fellow. Art to these guys equals freedom to a captive. Good? Good. Eddie Roll is an artist who has proven his worth over time, his art takes him to unfamiliar territories, but his fluidity makes for easy adjustment, and this time, he's adjusted himself, right in the home of indigenous genre, gyration. Tested was relea...

Rapper Payper Corleone has always been the subject of praise. His ability at rapping is incontrovertible. His many grand projects are on the internet, within the reach of inquisitors.  His recent rap feud with rapper Blaqbonez saw him churn out impressive replies (one of which he did within less than 24 hours) to Blaq, after the latter had called him out on a reactionary track, BRIA. Still on his wins, not too long ago, Payper Corleone became the ' target ' of legendary rapper, Mode 9's admiration. All these accomplishments should fuel any creative's desire and help keep them on track, as they press on to greater results. But could the Fly Gangsta From The 90's artist be experiencing a burnout? Has Payper's creative juice run dry? READ:   Rapper, M.I Abaga Endorses Payper, Asks Others To Do Same. Even though it's not in our place to determine the position of an artist's career, especially of one whose proficiency has be...

Fly Gangsta From The 90's Rapper Jude Lemfani Abaga, popularly know as M.I Abaga, has charged Nigerians to walk the talk, particularly when the subject is Nigerian hip-hop. He made this important statement via Twitter while quoting a tweet from Bayelsan rapper Payper Corleone who, at the time, was promoting the visuals of Sacrifice , a song from his Fly Gangsta From The 90's  album. In the tweet, M.I also acknowledged Payper 's talent and proceeded to ask Nigerians to support him by sharing and viewing his content. Read Also:  Yung6ix Discloses How He Met Payper Corleone As He Premieres What If With Ijeoma Mbama On Rhythm 94.7 FM Yenagoa Fly Gangsta From The 90's was released on audio streaming platforms in May 2019 and is Payper's first album, since his previous releases have been covers and mixtapes which, however, were the catalyst for the recognition he now enjoys. Since its release the album has been hailed as one of the favourites, this...

KiLa                   Mr. Legend These days it's not uncommon to find Bayelsan rappers, KiLa and Mr. Legend, in the studio together, they've spent the first and second quarters of the year recording for their upcoming collaborative project, 03:02:01. KiLa is certainly not new to the game, as he has the backing of two (with one in sight) studio projects to justify his time here. However, for Mr. Legend, this will be an introductory class to what lies ahead. It will be his debut. Having finally contacted KiLa's camp, after many failed attempts, the "broke rapper" artist was happy to speak about the project with one of our correspondents. Here we go, guys....... 03:02:01 is a joint project featuring Kvng KiLa and Mr. Legend. 03:02:01 is a phrase that comes right before an action, and the title of the project actually tells how many projects they've put out. This will be KiLa's third body of work and an addition to his former...

KiLa Stinocity has told the general public that one of its clients, KiLa , has become the first Bayelsa-based artist to amass over two thousand streams from audio streaming platform, Spotify. This news was conveyed via a Facebook post of Azibs, Egunema Hastone, founder Stinocity (a digital marketing and distribution company). Inasmuch as we can't verify the authenticity of this claim, there's every evidence of gross indulgence by fans of the rapper in Lost Pages . Since the release of his last two projects ( B.O.W. and Lost Pages ), KiLa's online presence has risen, exposing him to larger and more sensitive fans worldwide. The Lost Pages Project was dropped this year, and it's still one of the favorites.. The role of Stinocity in this can't be overlooked. The company which is likely the first of it's nature in the state is a major one in the distribution of digital contents across audio streaming platforms such as Spotify, Sound...