GlamEvents: It's gonna be LOUD 'N' PROUD!

Another edition of the musical concert, LOUD 'N' PROUD Live, will be holding on the 10th of March, 2012 at the Harbour Point, V/I, Lagos.

Flytime TV interviews 9ice on his album launch, 'beef' and more!

Toke Makinwa of Flytime TV sat with 9ice a.k.a Bashorun Gaa a.k.a Abolore Akande to talk about his upcoming album launch which takes place on the 11th of March, 2012 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, V/I, Lagos.

GlamCover: This time, it's KATE on TW!

The ever stunning, young looking screen diva, Kate Henshaw, turns heads as she graces the cover of the March issue of TW magazine.

HotStuff: Jessica Simpson glows on the April cover of Elle Magazine!

Very pregnant Jessica Simpson bares it all for the April issue of Elle Magazine.

GlamThots: Gosh! I want them (Chris + RiRi) back so bad!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't you just love this cute two?

LOVE's Fantastic Four: Eric Arubayi, Susan Peters, Oreka Godis & Praiz cover Exquisite Magazine’s February 2012 issue!

They talk about LOVE.

They laugh about LOVE.

They are gorgeous on the February 2012 “LOVE” edition of Exquisite Magazine. 

According to the Exquisite team, “The quartet represents the life of the 21st century youth, hustling through a hectic cosmopolitan life, working hard and running in high heels, wearing strong cologne and a smile“. It’s so easy to fall in love with them.

GlamFave (Couple) - The Odoms!

They are one of America's cutest couples.

They are members of a popular American family.

They have their own reality TV spin-off.

They are the ODOMS!

These are pictures from the ad campaign of the 2nd season of their hit show, Khloe & Lamar which premiered in the US on Sunday, February 19.

In Khloe's words: "This season is filled with tears, laughs, drama and a lot of love".

My love for this couple is quite worrisome. They just seem perfect. Look at that man........

To think 2 weeks of meeting, dating and getting married would lead to almost 3 years of marriage? Who would have known.

I think I'm obsessed with them.

Image credit: Khloe Kardashian

Another Magnificent Cover. It's Complete Fashion's February Edition!!!

There are so many amazing magazine cover stars this February but I must say this is the icing on the cake. It's AKON people!!!!!!!!!! You know him.

Who would have thought?

His co-cover star is songstress and Nigerian Idol's only female judge, the timeless Yinka Davies. With these greats on the cover, you can imagine the content.

It's out now!!!!!! Get to your vendors asap!

Know the LYRICS! - 'ARA' remix by Saeon!

Song: ARA remix

Artiste: Saeon

Language: English

Year: 2012

Download

Hook
Ara n be it mo fe da
Karaye ma kpa kadara da o n be…

Verse
Hey now, I know you heard I hit the town
And I’m about to get the crown
Tis time for me to get my round
Hey now, hey now
Said I’m about to lock the clubs down
Watching me give a show down
I no dey gree, no dey slow down…

Pre Hook
Ma lo fa gun, je kin mu e Lagun

Ogbeni dakun, lemo mi ka lemonate
So high we levitate
I give you wings like red bull
Jo lemo mi as whinning to the tune

Ogbeni dakun you know I want some
Plus your pocket handsome
Ma tele e lo no ransom
Lemo mi ka lemonate
So high we levitate
Jo lemo mi as whinning to the tune…

Hook
Ara n be it mo fe da
Karaye ma kpa kadara da o n be…

Song produced by: iCirculate Entertainment

Lyrics provided by http://www.freenaijalyrics.com

GlamCover: Joseph Benjamin, Warebi Martha and BLOKE Magazine!

Joseph Benjamin (Nollywood actor) and Warebi Martha (Nigerian model) are stunning on the cover of the February/March 2012 issue of Bloke Magazine - The Complete Man Manual.

I could also call this a celebrity issue as it features a good number of them, such as Eva, DJ Sose, Ibiyemi, Alex Ekubo, Andre Blaze, Moet, Uche (O.A.P, City FM) and a host of others.

Go cop yours now! It's too rich not to have it.

Shots from Samklef's Birthday PLUS A Little Something for his fans!

"Molowo molowo molowo noni"

Samklef celebrated his birthday at the Ocean Speakerz bar in Elegushi beach on 5th of February. The party saw both fans and friends come out to party with the award-winning producer/artiste.

A few of them include: Ruggedman, Brymo, Rayce, James Silas, Tillaman, Vector, Dotun (Cool FM), Joke Jaiyesimi, Don Amando, RID, Skales, Trigga MadTonic, Reminisce, Jahbless, Jayru, DJ Xclusive, Mo’ Wizzle, Hyper D Don, DJ Smile, Mudina, Muno, 5 Mics, Tolu (Project Fame), Sir Jakes, Baggy Baggz and so many fans.

See the pictures:

                                                Samklef, Jahbless and a friend

                                              Vector, Samklef and Dotun (Cool FM)

                                              Samklef performing

                                              Samklef with fans

                                                Vector

                                                   Ruggedman and friend

                                                Jahbless, Ruggedman and friend

His special something to all the ladies in the spirit of Valentine, is a song titled 'Suwe'. Download below.

Suwe

GlamCover: The New Side to Goldie Harvey! Never Seen!!!!

The February LOVE EDITION of one of Nigeria's fabulous magazines hits the newsstands with none other than the very over-the-top, edgy and eclectic diva, GOLDIE HARVEY as its cover girl.

Do you guys have an idea of the relief I feel now seeing her in a different hair color? I am sure you feel same and I must say she is absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!

All that glitters is truly GOLDIE!

Get your copy from news agents and book/media stores.

On Kourtney Kardashian............... It is confirmed!

Personally, I have been eager to know the gender of E! Reality TV Star, Kourtney Kardashian's new baby. That's how much I love everything Kardashian. Bite me!

Confirmed by Kourt, (who is already a proud mother of Mason Dash Disick with boyfriend, Scott) on the gender of the baby, she says:

"We feel so blessed to be having a little girl and to be able to share this new experience with Mason."

They announced they were expecting their second child last November.

I am uber-excited it's really a girl. I'm sure the rest of the K aunties are. Wonder what K name she would bear: Kaela, Kirsten, Keira or even Kourtney. Just helping.

Congrats you two.

Read more: Kourtney

 

GlamPhoto of the week. - Beyonce is back!!!

Female Pop legend and new mother to Blue Ivy Carter, made her first post-baby public appearance to celebrate hubby Jay-Z’s big concert at Carnegie Hall, New York on Monday.

Oh my stars!!! She looked gorge in a red Alice by Temperley dress, accessorizing with an Alexander McQueen clutch and Christian Louboutin chunky heels.

What do these ladies do to their tummies anyways? Just a month ago? She sure makes having a baby look pretty darn easy!

And of course, the best detail of the ensemble, the almost unnoticeable but adorable 'IV' tattoo.

Know the LYRICS! - #SettingP by Banky W!

Song: #SettingP

Artiste: Banky W

Language: English

Year: 2011

Chorus

I’m setting P
Because the way that you whine your body’s tempting me
Oya make we Selenge dey go
I’m setting P
Baby sumo mi bring your body next to me
Omoge wa jo
Bere mole
Go down low
Give it to me
Ba mi jo
Selenge
Go down low
I say give it to me
Ba mi jo

Mo ni ko bere mole
Go down low
Give it to me

Ba mi jo
Selenge
Go down low
Omoge wa jo

Verse 1

Oya talk to me baby
'Cos the time is right
Tonight you’ll be my lady
Tonight I’ll make you mine
Call me Mr. BankyW!!!
This time I want to trouble you!!!
Anywhere you go imma follow you!!!
Please forgive me cos I’m not being rude!!!
Sorry I’m not sorry
Attitude is so Lagos
They're making a living just by pissing off my haters
See me stacking paper
Every 8 bars
Yeah that’s me W
All I do is raise bars

Chorus

Verse 2

On to the next one
No delaying
I’ll make your ex run
Me replacing
I’ll be your best one
There’ll be no debating
Ask your ex
Don’t keep me waiting
I’m setting P
And I want to be everything you need
And I want to see you next to me
It's like you were made to grind on me (baby grind on me)
Oya oya sister!
Wait! Bo si bi ka relate
Move to the centre
Wait! Confront me face to face
I’ll make you mental. Craze!
Mi o ba e sere
Won o so fun e pe
I’m on a very good bad guy things

Chorus

Bridge

So if I see you at the bar
Na to wash, dry, set P
Na why I buy this car?
All na wash, dry, set P
Try to follow you dance
Na to wash, dry, set P
Relationship all one chance
All na wash, dry, set P

Up in the club
I’m setting P
Bottles at the bar
I’m setting P
HENNESSY
My friend give it to me
The way you move is tempting me
I need to get you next to me
Giving you the best of all my washing, drying, setting P

Chorus

 

Song co-produced by: MasterKraft and Banky W

Lyrics provided by http://www.freenaijalyrics.com 

GlamReview: Bashorun Gaa by 9ice!

Released: Dec. 2011

Label: Alapomeji Records

Distributor: T. Joe

Length: 60:09

Producers: T.Y Mix, Spellz, Sossick, Cheepo, Pastorchild, Puffy T.

After a brief hiatus from the music scene, the Alapomeji Records artiste returns with his 4^th studio album, Bashorun Gaa (same name as the title of legendary Yoruba warrior who dethroned and murdered kings in his time). It is one of the double albums released by 9ice in Dec 2011- the second being “Versus”, both being distributed by T.Joe.

The album was first announced after the release of its first and only single “Shakashiki” which shows 9ice deviating into the Juju genre. The single was well received by fans and it received as much air-play and club spin. Bashorun Gaa, though delayed, was much anticipated due to the publicity gained from the 9ice-Ruggedman beef during the year.

Contribution to the album’s production came from a wide range of producers including T.Y Mix producing almost half of it. Others include Spellz & Cheepo, Bashorun Gaa was the first 9ice album to feature works from Sossick and Pastorchild also the first not to include I.D. Cabasa production.

It is not much of a conceptual album, covering the regular braggadocio theme on most tracks and spreading other topics on the remaining few. The album shows 9ice’s knack for boasting lyrics. 

CONTENT
The album opens with “Pacesetters”, the only song with a featured guest. It is the perfect opener for a comeback album and it features the fast-rising rapper, Vector. The YSG artiste took the first verse after the hook on the T.Y Mix beat. Though a line like 'getting you higher the brandy' may seem a little weak for the closing bar, Vector still held his own against one of the best lyricists in the country paying back the favor for 9ice's killer chorus on his own single “Angeli Mi”.

“Everyday” is the second track on the album. On the song with a love theme, 9ice appreciates and talks about proposing to a lover who stood by him through hard times. The video of the song was recently released.

“Mu Number” incorporates an Indian tune in the instrumental produced by Spellz. It is a semi-dance song which is sure to get constant spins in the house parties and local/indigenous events.

           
“3310, Ori Olowo and Attitude” are based on a braggadocio theme. On "3310", he boasts about his lyrical prowess, on "Ori Olowo"; his money and on "Attitude"; both. Only that “Attitude” compensates with a nice up-tempo instrumental best fit for any dance party and is a potential hit if pushed as a single.

“Simple Strategy, "Adigun Ojuwon’lo" and "We Are Ready” all take a Juju/Fuji turn. 9ice switches his style into a more indigenous and unpredictable flow. The instrumentals of these songs especially "Simple Strategy" creatively incorporates local drum patterns and percussions and the 3^rd verse lyrically sounds Afrobeat.

“I Rule” and “Display” bring back the 9ice we fell in love with on the “Gongo Aso” album. 9ice emphasizes his rhymes on both songs. “I Rule” is spiced with adages and the Pastorchild-produced song is a southern hip-hop instrumental similar to ‘‘My People’’ produced by Cheepho on the ‘‘Tradition’’ album. "Display" is a dance track sung in English and it’s the only song on the album produced by Puffy T.

“Omo” and “Takoto”, both dance songs, follow each other. While the former, produced by Cheepho has the fastest tempo on the album, "Takoto’s" beat is of a slower tempo and is more hip-hop and is the second Pastorchild production. 

“Enife” and “So Fun Won” are both produced by Sossick and 9ice directs the message of the two songs to anyone bent on bringing him down saying he’s unstoppable and backed by God.

“Don’t Go” is not a song we usually hear on Nigerian albums these days. It is the kind of song you will expect from the likes of the legendary Ebenezer Obey and I.K. Dairo, only on a higher tempo. The ballad is directed towards wives urging them to respect their husbands and warns them of the outcome of the opposite. 

The album closes with ‘‘Buje Budanu’’. This is another detour into the Juju/Fuji genre. On the song, 9ice eulogizes the rich businessmen and politicians just like a regular Fuji artiste would do.

Considering the album’s time, length and number of songs, the 18-tracker comes with a couple of songs with short verses making the album sound rushed or improvised. Though with few album fillers, Bashorun Gaa makes up with great production. It is the kind of album that you have to listen to over and over again before it can be felt.

      
Unlike Gongo Aso and Tradition, Bashorun Gaa may be a setback from 9ice’s hit-making status with little probability of spawning as much hit singles, but 9ice still keeps it as tuneful and melodious as possible.

      
Bashorun Gaa may not be the perfect comeback album and might not have presented the performer as his usual distinct self, it is sure to still keep 9ice relevant as far as the Nigerian music industry is concerned.

by @itspunchline

Know the LYRICS! - Kele Kele Love by Tiwa Savage

This is a brand new series where we pick a great song either new or old that is loved by all and put up the lyrics for the benefit of those that have not been so sure of what they have been singing, including me o! #hahaha

Also to know a little more than what is generally known about the song.

Now, let's sing along.

Song: Kele Kele Love

Artiste: Tiwa Savage

Language: English

Year: 2010

   

Verse 1
Only serious candidates should come and holla
You don’t impress me cos you drive a hummer
And no secrets cos I don’t need no wahala yea
So save the drama for your baby mama
You only want to see me after hours
I ain’t gonna be your undercover lover
Don’t private call me, no don’t even bother yea
Till you shout on the roof that I am your lover

Hook
You think cos I am pretty, I am dumb dumb
See your mouth sweet like Tom Tom
It aint enough cos you’re handsome so listen

Chorus (2x)
I no do kele kele no kele kele love o
Ma se mi beyen baby o

Verse 2
So your boys say you can get me with your money
Don’t believe the hype, I am not the (I am not the type)
I got plenty guys who want me it ain't funny,
Best believe the hype, I am just their type

(Repeat Hook)
(Repeat chorus ) (4x)
(Repeat Hook)
(Repeat chorus till fade)

© Tiwa Savage

Song Produced by: Harmony BOE
Director : Jerry Chan
Producer : Mike Begovich
Creative Directors : Tee Billz n Tiwa Savage 

Lyrics provided by http://www.freenaijalyrics.com

GlamReview: VERSUS by 9ice!

RELEASED: December, 2011

LABEL: Alapomeji Records

DISTRIBUTOR: T. Joe

LENGTH: 76:39

PRODUCERS: Cheepho, Spellz, Puffy T, TY Mix, D Tunes, El Ghana, I.D Cabasa, Red Eye.

  

Versus is the second CD from the double album released by Nigerian artiste 9ice under his label ‘ALAPOMEJI Records’.

It was also distributed by T.Joe Distribution Ltd. This album is one of the most anticipated of the year due to the concept behind it. It was said that 9ice would work with an artiste on each song, then the duo would go head to head in the friendly battle as it is written on the album cover ‘THE BATTLE LINE IS DRAWN’. The album art shows 9ice’s shirt being pulled by some of the featured artistes.

Unlike 'Bashorun Gaa' where production was mostly handled by T.Y Mix, Versus features more of Cheepho’s work but still garners instrumentals from other producers like Puffy T, Spellz and also 9ice’s long time friend I.D Cabasa producing one song on the 17 tracker.

The theme of the album ranges from sex, relationship and love to braggadocio and growing up. The album does not only feature mainstream artistes but also showcases up and coming talent mostly from his Alapomeji Records.

CONTENT

The album opens with one of the most anticipated song, the 9ice-Tuface duet, a slow tempo track titled ‘Beautiful’ where Tuface shows his dexterity and 9ice talks about coming up and learning from hard experiences. 

It follows with ‘My Way’ which features Ghanaian musical trio ‘VIP’. This song may not have pulled it off lyrically but still complements with good chemistry. The song was produces by both PuffyT and Ghanaian producer El Ghana making it the only song that features two men on the board.

The tempo is sped up on the 3^rd track ‘On Point’, a dance collaboration with Wizkid. It contains an easy to memorize hook and the usual Wizkid repetitive lyrics. It is a perfect Nigerian club song.

            

The track ‘Increase the tempo’ follows even though the title contradicts with the pace of the song. The song features Banky W and it covers a sexual theme. It is similar to ‘Bluetooth’ from the Tradition album. 

On ‘Safe Journey’, 9ice and Kayefi talks about moving on after going through a dysfunctional relationship. The song highlights an outstanding chemistry between the pair.

          

Next is ‘Everything’, a 9ice-Tiwa Savage duet. This song can be regarded as a sequel to ‘Safe Journey’. On this track, both singers talk about their past painful relationship and also plans on forgiveness and reconciliation. It is the only T.Y Mix-produced piece on the album.

‘All The Way’ follows. The song features the Okoye brothers, P-Square, in which they deliver a semi-gospel/party anthem. 

Following 9ice vs P-Square is the song titled ‘I Matter’ featuring Timaya, the other half of the 2 songs is produced by Puffy T. It is of a braggadocio theme and it depicts 9ice at his cockiest.

           

Whenever Seriki breathes on a song, it becomes as humorous as it can get. It is no different on the next track which focuses on a more sexual theme. Both 9ice and Seriki brag about the size of their genitals where the upcoming Alapomeji Records rapper kills it in less than a standard verse. 

It follows with the 9ice vs Kwa Kese track. The Ghanaian act sings his local dialect making it hard for an average 9ice fan to sing along but later breaks into pidgin at the end of the song. This is only the song produced by Red Eye.

        

The Duncan Mighty feature comes next. It was produced by Duncan Mighty himself. The song features a more conscious 9ice in which he takes a shot at the government and their followers tagging them “deceivers and fools” respectively. 

The song gets a bit humorous when 9ice suggests that the country will be a better place if elected politicians, swear in to local gods, Ogun and Sango to be precise.

           

The next two tracks 'Safarawe' and 'Agbamatase' features rappers M.I and Mode 9 respectively . 

On Safarawe, 9ice sends out a diss message to someone he claims his fans know and then goes head-to-head with Mode in  an ‘adage vs punchline’ song on Agbamatase . 

'Health is Wealth' follows as 9ice and KWAM 1 dish out health tips and advices. The song also talks about cleanliness, environmental management, disadvantages of self medication.

         

‘Loni Ni’ which features the the Late DaGrin is next. This is probably the most popularly accepted song on the album. Though it was released earlier this year, it still sounds fresh enough to make the album. 

Following it is collaboration with Wizboy. The up and coming artiste outdoes 9ice in just one verse and also delivers a fine hook in Igbo language on a classic Cheepho instrumental.

The album closes with 'Appetizer'. It is also another song with a sexual theme. It features Alapomeji Records 'Ajayi Brovas'. The song has a remix with the same verses and hook but different instrumentals though it does not show up in the album.

With every song on the album being a duet, it gives 9ice half as much chance to experiment and shine which he still does showing his lyrical prowess and making use of Yoruba adages which isn’t so present in 'Bashorun Gaa'. 

Another incredible fact is that the album cuts across all genre of music from R‘n’B, Rap to Juju and even Fuji. Even with that 9ice still blends in and develops the necessary chemistry to produce tracks with a broader soundscape.

          

Though the album may not have seen 9ice at his peak and the most anticipated D’banj feature was probably a hoax or couldn’t just materialize for some reasons even as his picture was on the album art with the other featured artistes, it still came out satisfactory and therefore receives a B-rating.

                                                  

by @itspunchline