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I Wanted To Celebrate My Culture – Chike On His New Album

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2 months ago

July 19, 2024

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Nigerian singer Chike has recently released a new album titled, ‘Son of Chike‘. This is his third album. Chike became famous after releasing his first album. That album was called ‘Boo of the Booless‘. Many people liked it and praised it. Since then, Chike has become an important artist in Nigerian RnB music. He is known for his good singing.

Recently, he talked about his new album in an interview with Apple Music Africa Now Radio. During the interview, Chike explained why he made ‘Son of Chike’. He said he wanted to show his heritage through his music.

“I feel like it’s an album where I was putting out my culture, even down to the way I expressed myself; I know that with this album, you can tell who Chike is and where he is from. I know that my culture is more represented in the music in my third studio album,” he told the host, Nandi Madiba.

Chike is Igbo. The Igbos are one of the main ethnic groups in Nigeria. In this album, Chike tries to include elements of Igbo culture in his songs. He sees this album as a way to celebrate where he comes from. So, he uses his music to share his cultural background with his listeners.

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Chike is careful about who he works with on his music.

In his earlier albums, he didn’t have many collaborations with other artists. On his new album, Chike has worked with some other artists. These include Olamide, Ladipoe, and Qing Madi.

Chike talked about why he chose these artists to work with. He said that he always thinks about the music first. For him, it’s not about working with popular artists just to get more listeners. Instead, he focuses on what’s best for each song.

“With everything I do, I just try to remind myself that the music comes first. It’s not the numbers, because that temptation is there…Numbers look good and everybody wants to have them, but for me, in the end, no matter the decision I made—even if it’s for numbers, perception, or whatever it is for—I still ask myself, ‘Is it about the music? Does the music come

Chike cares more about the quality of the music than about getting high numbers of listeners.

Chike released ‘Egwu’ before his new album came out. ‘Egwu’ featured Mohbad. Sadly, Mohbad passed away after they made this song together.

Chike talked about how Mohbad’s death affected him. He said it taught him an important lesson. He learned that life can be unpredictable. We can’t always know what will happen in the future.

“When things happen in your life and you realise we are not here forever, it reminds you that this can happen to anybody and you should make the best use of your time. I went ahead and did something I’d wanted to do; I spent all my savings; I did things for some people, where [before] I was thinking it wasn’t the right time to do it. I was just like, “You know what, I’m gonna do this now, right time or not—because the right time might never come.”

Because of this, Chike realized he should make the best use of his time. He understood that it’s important to do meaningful things while we can. This experience seems to have influenced Chike’s approach to his music and life in general.

Chike released his new album ‘Son of Chike’ on July 19, 2024. This album marks the beginning of a new phase in his music career.

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Ayra Starr Joins Tems On Stage For Surprise Performance

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2 days ago

September 6, 2024

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Following the release of her debut album, “Born In The Wild,” Tems has embarked on a world tour, where she thrilled audiences with her chart-topping songs; Ayra Starr joined her for a performance of one of the songs.

In the New York leg of her “Born In The Wild” tour, Tems surprised fans by bringing sensational superstar Ayra Starr on stage for a joint performance. The duo, cheered by the enthusiastic crowd, showcased their friendship and support for each other.

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American Grammy-winning star John Legend also made a special guest appearance at Tems’ New York concert, delighting the audience with a rendition of his hit single “Ordinary People.”

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While Tems and Ayra Starr have yet to collaborate, many fans, including Rihanna, are eagerly anticipating a future song together. Rihanna has even expressed her willingness to join the track with the talented Nigerian stars.

Tems and Ayra Starr are two of Nigeria’s most successful global exports, whose music has garnered millions of fans and prestigious awards. Tems made history as the first Nigerian female artist to win a Grammy, receiving an award for her contributions to Future’s “Wait For U,” which won Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 65th Grammys.

Ayra Starr also achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first Nigerian female artist to be nominated as a lead act for her hit single “Rush,” which earned a nod for Best African Song Performance at the 66th Grammys.

Both stars have continued their global ascent with the release of new projects in 2024. Tems released her highly anticipated debut album “Born In The Wild.” At the same time, Ayra Starr dropped her acclaimed sophomore album “The Year I Turned 21,” featuring guest appearances from Giveon, Coco Jones, Aniita, Seyi Vibez, and Asake.

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Fireboy’s “Peru” Gets Diamond Certification In France

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September 5, 2024

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Fireboy‘s “Peru,” released in 2021, quickly became a global sensation, securing a diamond certification in France. The song charted in several countries, including the US, UK, and France. The Afrobeats rhythmic song resonated with audiences worldwide, earning it a commercial success across multiple regions.

Significantly, the song secured the highest certification for a song in France. The remix features British superstar Ed Sheeran, who played a crucial role in propelling the track to international stardom. This version of “Peru” not only charted in over 20 countries but also made a showing on the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at No. 53. In the UK, it soared to No. 2 on the Official Singles Chart. Again in France, it reached No. 28, solidifying its status as a global hit.

The success of “Peru” extends beyond just chart performance.

Across both the original and remix versions, the track has amassed over 450 million streams on Spotify alone. It has been awarded a gold plaque in Denmark and achieved double platinum status in the UK. Notably, “Peru” is one of the select Afrobeats songs to earn a platinum certification from the RIAA, further cementing its place in the genre’s history.

Fireboy DML’s “Peru” featuring Ed Sheeran is now certified Diamond in France 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/o3Wm75zJS6

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Featured on Fireboy’s third album, “Playboy”, “Peru” catapulted him to international fame. This success earned him a BET nomination and a coveted performance slot at the 2022 edition of the awards. Fireboy’s ability to fuse Afrobeats with global appeal has established him as one of Nigeria’s leading musical exports.

With its recent diamond certification in France, “Peru” joins the ranks of other Nigerian hits.

This includes Oxlade’s “Kulosa,” Ayra Starr’s “Rush,” Burna Boy’s “Last Last,” and Rema’s “Calm Down,” all of which have received SNEP diamond certification.

Building on this momentum, Fireboy continues his global ascent with the release of his fourth album, “Adedamola”. The project features collaborations with prominent artists such as Lagbaja, Grammy nominee Seun Kuti, Lojay, and Grammy Album of the Year winner Jon Batiste, showcasing his ever-expanding influence in the music industry.

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I Don’t Need Promo; I Recorded My Hit Songs Sitting Down – Wizkid

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3 days ago

September 4, 2024

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Grammy-winning artist Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, proudly emphasized his natural ability to create hit songs with minimal effort. In a candid studio interview, Wizkid disclosed that he records all his major tracks while seated.

This underscores the ease with which he produces chart-topping music. He made it clear that the process of making hits is entirely stress-free for him.

Additionally, Wizkid expressed his strong aversion to traditional music promotion and press interviews, noting that he has a deep understanding of his audience’s preferences and is fully prepared to meet their expectations without the need for extensive publicity efforts.

Further, Wizkid elaborated on his approach, stating, “All my biggest songs from ‘Holla At Your Boy’ to ‘Soco’, ‘Joro’, ‘Ojuelegba’, I recorded them sitting down. You [P2J] know how my things be for Lagos. You’ve been in my house. You know what I do. I’m chilling.”

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‘‘ I Recorded All my biggest Songs Sitting Down’’

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He went on to explain his disdain for promotional activities, adding, “You get me, no stress. You see promo, I hate doing that sh*t. You know press, I hate doing all that sh*t, bro. I know exactly what the people want. [Producer] P2J is the only n*gga that understands me. All we have to do is turn on the mic.”

Wizkid also touched on the impact of globalization on the music industry, noting that artists no longer need to rely on others to create a buzz around their work. The amazing thing is that the world is now globalized, you don’t need anyone to lie to you,” he concluded.

Furthermore, this insight into Wizkid’s creative process and his approach to the music industry sheds light on why he remains one of the most influential and successful artists of his generation.

His confidence in his talent, combined with his understanding of the evolving global music landscape, continues to set him apart in the industry.