Rapper, producer and sound engineer, Alpha Ojini has released his sophomore album “Chvmeleon” as scheduled. This is a follow-up to his debut, “Half-Price” which was released last year to rave review. It also contained standouts like ‘Ocean Boy‘, ‘Yahooboy Muzik‘ and the title-track, ‘Half Price‘.
Led by the high-spirited and cheeky ‘Pop‘, the 14-track “Chvmeleon” finds Alpha bringing along an Avengers-like squad of M.I Abaga, Ghost (SDC), Paybac, Blaqbonez, Psycho YP, Ycee, Bella Alubo, Oxlade, Goodgirl LA and Kemi Smallz.
Listen to the album here.
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#Dwatchlist presents @Stiques_the_god (STIQUES) – Lamba
Today on Dwatchlist, Afro Neo-Soul artist Stiques is up for review.
In a short period of time that we have come to know him, he has impressed us with his unique sense of sound, beats, and viewpoint on positive energy. In his latest single ‘Lamba,’ Stiques reached into our souls and deposited positive rhythmic energy…I guess that was his intention. Lamba, self-produced by Stiques, is our latest song on D’watchlist.
Let yourself be tempted and take a bite off his previous single Barnawa Gockshire, released in 2016. In it, Stiques rapped predominantly in Hausa, expressing positive political views that bounced beyond auditory limits. He discussed a desire for the Government to do good by the people.
Listen, enjoy and please share with a fellow good music lover.
https://soundcloud.com/stiques/l-a-m-b-a-the-engine
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Burna Boy & Wizkid Win At 2020 BET Awards
Nigeria was well represented at the 2020 BET Awards as two of its biggest acts clinched plaques at the much-celebrated award ceremony. The self-acclaimed African Giant Burna Boy bested Sho Madjozi, Innoss’B, Dave and Stormzy to clinch the Best International Act for the second time in a row. This is a feat no one else has achieved.
Wizkid, on the other hand, won a joint award for his feature on Beyonce’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’ record with Blue Ivy and Saint Jhn. The empowering single won the BET HER award over Lizzo’s ‘Tempo’, Alicia Keys’ ‘Underdog’ and others. Beyoncé was also honoured with the Humanitarian Award in recognition of her ongoing philanthropic efforts.
Mavin golden boy Rema, however, lost the Viewers’ Choice Best New International Act to Zimbabwean singer Sha Sha.
Check out the full list of winners below.
Album of the Year
“Cuz I Love You,” Lizzo
“Fever,” Megan Thee Stallion
“Homecoming: The Live Album,” Beyoncé
“I Used to Know Her,” H.E.R.
“Kirk, “DaBaby
“Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial,” Roddy Ricch *WINNERBest Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
H.E.R.
Jhene Aiko
Kehlani
Lizzo *WINNER
Summer WalkerBest Male R&B/Pop Artist
Anderson .Paak
Chris Brown *WINNER
Jacquees
Khalid
The Weeknd
UsherBest Group
Chloe x Halle
City Girls
EarthGang
Griselda
JACKBOYS
Migos *WINNERBest Collaboration
Chris Brown Ft. Drake, “No Guidance” *WINNER
DJ Khaled ft. Nipsey Hussle & John Legend, “Higher”
Future ft. Drake, “Life Is Good”
H.E.R. ft. YG, “Slide”
Megan Thee Stallion ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign, “Hot Girl Summer”
Wale ft. Jeremih, “On Chill”Best Male Hip Hop Artist
DaBaby *WINNER
Drake
Future
Lil Baby
Roddy Ricch
Travis ScottBest Female Hip Hop Artist
Cardi B
Doja Cat
Lizzo
Megan Thee Stallion *WINNER
Nicki Minaj
SaweetieVideo of the Year
Chris Brown Ft. Drake, “No Guidance”
DaBaby, “Bop”
DJ Khaled ft. Nipsey Hussle & John Legend, “Higher” *WINNER
Doja Cat, “Say So”
Megan Thee Stallion ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign, “Hot Girl Summer”
Roddy Ricch, “The Box”Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Cole Bennett
Dave Meyers
Director X
Eif Rivera
Teyana “Spike Tee” Taylor *WINNERBest New Artist
DaniLeigh
Lil Nas X
Pop Smoke
Roddy Ricch *WINNER
Summer Walker
YBN CordaeDr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational
Fred Hammond, “Alright”
John P. Kee ft. Zacardi Cortez, “I Made It Out”
Kanye West, “Follow God”
Kirk Franklin, “Just for Me” *WINNER
PJ Morton ft. Le’Andria Johnson & Mary Mary, “All In His Pain”
The Clark Sisters, “Victory”Best Movie
“Bad Boys for Life”
“Dolemite Is My Name”
“Harriet”
“Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé”
“Just Mercy”
“Queen & Slim” *WINNERBest Actress
Angela Bassett
Cynthia Erivo
Issa Rae *WINNER
Regina King
Tracee Ellis Ross
ZendayaBest Actor
Billy Porter
Eddie Murphy
Forest Whitaker
Jamie Foxx
Michael B. Jordan *WINNER
Omari HardwickYoung Stars Award
Alex Hibbert
Asante Blackk
Jahi Di’Allo Winston
Marsai Martin *WINNER
Miles Brown
Storm ReidSportswoman of the Year
Ajeé Wilson
Claressa Shields
Coco Gauff
Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams
Simone Biles *WINNERSportsman of the Year
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Kawhi Leonard
LeBron James *WINNER
Odell Beckham Jr.
Patrick Mahomes II
Stephen CurryBET HER Award
Alicia Keys, “Underdog”
Beyoncé ft. Blue Ivy, WizKid & Saint Jhn, “Brown Skin Girl” *WINNER
Ciara ft. Lupita Nyong’o, Ester Dean, City Girls & La La, “Melanin”
Layton Greene, “I Choose”
Lizzo ft. Missy Elliott, “Tempo”
Rapsody ft. PJ Morgan, “Afeni”Viewer’s Choice Award
Chris Brown Ft. Drake, “No Guidance”
DaBaby, “Bop”
Future ft. Drake, “Life Is Good”
Megan Thee Stallion ft. Nicki Minaj, “Hot Girl Summer” *WINNER
Roddy Ricch, “The Box”
The Weeknd, “Heartless”Best International Act
Burna Boy (Nigeria) *WINNER
Innoss’B (DRC)
Sho Madjozi (South Africa)
Dave (U.K.)
Stormzy (U.K.)
Ninho (France)
S.Pri Noir (France)Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act
Rema (Nigeria)
SHA SHA (Zimbabwe) *WINNER
Celeste (U.K.)
Young T & Bugsey (U.K.)
Hatik (France)
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Another Year In ‘These Buhari Times’
We enjoyed Palmwine Music Vol 2 and The Collectiv3’s Live. Create. Repeat. but it’s time to reflect and figure out 2019.
Show Dem Camp is out with their first project of the year These Buhari Times. By now, SDC fans are familiar with their table-shaking Clone Wars projects and as the fourth instalment, These Buhari Times is no different.
The LP explores issues from internet fraud, lazy Nigerian youth-ing, fair weather friendships to toxic masculinity. The Spax-produced project, mixed and mastered by AudioGrease Monkey features Ladipoe, Vector, Tems, Cina Soul, Sir Dauda, M.I, Phlow, Dap The Contract and Rotex.
Start the year right, listen to These Buhari Times here.
