CHOCOLATE CITY UNVEILS TWO MUSIC LABEL IMPRINTS

Chocolate City Group this morning, at an earlier announced press conference, unveiled two music labels Super Cool Cats and JagzNation as record label imprints under the popular Chocolate City Music label; becoming the first African record label to follow in the footsteps of international heavy weights such as Universal Music and Sony Music Group.

SONG PREMIERE: DEFINE RAP - VJ ADAMS FT M.I, VECTOR, SOUND SULTAN & ICE PRINCE

Probably the biggest rap collaboration in 2016 yet!!!

Celebrated TV personality & the self acclaimed ‘King Of Talk’ VJ ADAMS releases yet another banging tune featuring Choc Boiz ‘MI Abaga & Ice Prince’ as well as Sound Sultan & Vector.

‘Define Rap’ sees VJ Adams take these rappers on a journey explaining the real concept of rap music & what it really should be.

And Oh Yes! VJ Adams laid a superb rap verse as well.

FreshLikeMorningDew: DEFINE RAP - VJ ADAMS FT M.I, VECTOR, SOUND SULTAN & ICE PRINCE

SONG PREMIERE: 2BABA, WAJE AND ICE PRINCE - 50/50

Purple NG brings 2Baba, Waje and Ice Prince together for their theme song entitled“50/50” and like the title implies they are basically preaching gender equality.

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FreshLikeMorningDew: 2BABA, WAJE AND ICE PRINCE - 50/50

SONG PREMIERE - YQ - READY TO MARRY

YQ is here with another melodious tune after his recently released visuals for the classic collaboration, ‘That Girl’, which featured Ice Prince.

This soul-rendering beautiful piece of R & B is titled ‘Ready to Marry‘, in anticipation of St. Valentine’s Day and to appreciate womanhood. ‘Ready to Marry’ was produced by budding Psalmy Jazzy.

Twitter/IG: @iam_YQ @cadillybaby

FreshLikeMorningDew - YQ - READY TO MARRY

VIDEO PREMIERE: MERRY CHRISTMAS - NOSA FT VICTORIA KIMANI

Chocolate City Family

Award winning Chocolate City artiste Nosa has released a new Christmas song titled Merry Christmas featuring fellow label mate Victoria Kimani.

Merry Christmas was written and produced by multi-talented artiste, Nosa in the Chocolate City studio.

The official video for the song was shot at an intimate Christmas dinner in Victoria Island, Lagos and directed by Twinqle Films.

Cameo appearances were made by Audu Maikori, MI, Ice Prince, DJ Caise, Pryse, Nosa, Victoria Kimani, Ruby Gyang, Loose Kaynon, Enzo, DJ Lamborghini and many others.

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EVENT ALERT: WIZKID LEADS PERFORMANCE SQUAD FOR CHANNEL O MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2013

The stage is set for the 2013 Channel O Awards which will see performances from African acts including Kenyan Victoria Kimani, Zimbabwe’s Buffalo Souljah, Nigeria’s Wizkid, KCEE and a host of others.

The award show which marks its 10 edition will be graced by singers, DJs, video producers – Mafikizolo, Fuse ODG, Ice Prince, 2face Idibia, P Square, Wizkid, P Unit, Sarkodie, Sauti Sol, Chidinmma, Radio and Weasel, Kaakie, Jesse Jagz, Tiwa Savage, The Soil, Burna boy, Khuli Chana, DJ Malvado, DJ Ganyani and others. It will be hosted by rappers, Naeto C and AKA

The event holds on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Walter Sisulu Square, in Kliptown Soweto, South Africa – and will be broadcast LIVE across Africa on Channel O.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Brymo Bares His Mind On Chocolate City via Nigezie TV RUNZ

Nigezie Tv presents Brymo on #Runz. In this one on one duel with Brymo, he talks about his relationship with Chocolate City ''The Past and The Present'' and his new album. Brymo also gives an insight on his dealings with his former label colleagues M I and Ice Prince.

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NEWS ALERT: MMG RAPPER WALE NOT COMING FOR ICE PRINCE'S FIRE OF ZAMANI ALBUM LAUNCH/CONCERT

Maybach Music Group rapper Wale who was supposed to be in Nigeria today for Ice Prince Zamani's FIRE OF ZAMANI album launch/concert has released a statement through his record label Maybach Music’s twitter handle saying that he is not able to make the trip due to logistic reasons. 

He says it is not Ice Prince or Chocolate City’s fault. Tweets Below:

Wale has a statement regarding his Nigeria trip. Here it is....
— Maybach Music Group (@MaybachMusicGrp) November 23, 2013

"To my Nigerian people. It saddens me to share this news but I am not able to make it to the show in Lagos on 23 Nov because the promoter..
— Maybach Music Group (@MaybachMusicGrp) November 23, 2013

..did not handle logistics. I was at the airport in NYC trying to get on the flight but my tickets were not paid for so even if I wanted...
— Maybach Music Group (@MaybachMusicGrp) November 23, 2013

..to do a free show, it would not be possible for me to get there. This is not the fault of @iceprincezamani or @choccitymusic but I will...
— Maybach Music Group (@MaybachMusicGrp) November 23, 2013

....be in Nigeria soon." -Wale
— Maybach Music Group (@MaybachMusicGrp) November 23, 2013

SPECIAL FEATURE: ONE ON ONE WITH ICE PRINCE ZAMANI (THA FIRE OF ZAMANI)

Ice Prince speaks on upcoming album and Fire of Zamani Concert to be co-headlined by Wale and Chip (formerly Chipmunk), recording the collaborations with his new international recording artiste friends and his growth into Africa's number one rapper.

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EVENT ALERT: PATRICK OBAHIAGBON TO HOST ICE PRINCE'S ‘FIRE OF ZAMANI’ CONCERT

The chief of staff to the Edo state government, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon has been selected to host Ice Prince's 'Fire of Zamani' concert. The former Federal House of Representatives member is popular for his peculiar diction and choice of words. It will be interesting to see how he will communicate during this concert.

Hip TV caught up with Ice Prince and asked how he came to the decision.

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EVENT ALERT: CHIP ARRIVES NIGERIA FOR ICE PRINCE'S "FIRE OF ZAMANI" ALBUM LAUNCH TOMORROW

Sony Music UK rapper, Chip formerly known as Chipmunk arrived Lagos for the first time this morning ahead of Ice Prince’s Fire Of Zamani concert. 

The hit maker who featured on the track Mercy will be performing for at least 15 minutes at the concert which will take place at Eko Hotel & Suites by 7pm tomorrow. Other artistes expected to perform at the concert include MMG Rapper Wale, Modenine, Olamide, Phyno, Ice Prince and many more.

SPECIAL FEATURE: I Heard FOZ From 2face's Song - Ice Prince on NigezieTv #RUNZ

Nigezie Tv had a one on one conversation with Ice Prince Zamani and in this interview, He shared with Nigezie Tv his relationship with Chocolate City, his upcoming 'FIRE OF ZAMANI' CONCERT and what to expect from the album. IcePrince confessed to Nigezie Tv that he first heard FOZ from 2face's Song.

Watch and Enjoy This Interview as we anticipate the '''Fire of Zamani' Concert this Saturday at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.

It will be featuring Olamide, MMG Rapper Wale, Ruby Gyang, Emma Nyra, Burna Boy, Don Jazzy, Chip, Yung L and others.

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MUSIC PREMIERE: I LIKE IT - KAMAR FT ICE PRINCE

Brand new single from Aristokrat Records artiste Kamar featuring Ice Prince Zamani titled I LIKE IT as produced by LeriQ. Look out for video to his previously released single “Darling Darling” dropping tomorrow. Listen up and enjoy!

FreshLikeMorningDew: I LIKE IT FT ICE PRINCE

ALBUM SALES: New Olamide "Baddest Guy Ever Liveth" Album Available worldwide on iTunes (US, UK, Canada, Nigeria, Ghana, Malaysia and more)

Many indigenous rappers have evolved in recent times in the Nigerian entertainment industry but only a few remain relevant and focused. Olamide is a young talented artist who raps in the Yoruba dialect and since his first hit single “Eni Duro” the rapper has been on fire unleashing hit after hit. To his credit is his sophomore album YBNL which was a huge success and a gateway to limelight for the “First of All” rapper.

Fans all over have been anticipating the release of his third studio album after rocking series of hit singles such as “Durosoke”, “Sitting on the Throne”, “Turn Up” and “Rayban Abacha”. The album Baddest Guy Ever Liveth promises to be bigger than the previous albums as it features other A-list artistes in the game in the likes of Phyno, Ice Prince, Bez, Pheelz, Endia etc.

Download Baddest Guy Ever Liveth today on the iTunes Store

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In Pictures : Remy Martin celebrates DJ Jimmy Jatt in grand style at Prive Lounge

On the 18th of October at the Prive Lounge, The Remy Martins pacesetters VIP party added another jewel to its crown as it celebrated the world renowned DJ Jimmy Jatt, who has remained at the top of the game for over 3 decades, delivering many firsts and leaving a wide path for others to follow.

The Prive Lounge was brimming with excitement as friends and fans came together with Remy Martin to celebrate DJ Jimmy Jatt in the grandest of styles. This edition of the Remy Martins VIP party also played host to persons of note like Ayo Animashaun, Audu Maikori, Cecil Hammond. Wande Coal, Ice Prince, Burna Boy, DJ Humility, Tiwa savage and lots more. It was an evening of great music provided by DJ Sose as guests thrilled their taste buds with Remy Martin food pairing and its finest of cognac.

The goal of the Remy Martins pacesetters VIP party is to celebrate achievers that have made themselves outstanding in their chosen paths. The event is a gathering of VIPs at ideal locations providing a relaxed and stress free environment primed with good music, the finest of Remy Martin cocktails and food pairing for qualitative networking.

The Place by Papas will be the venue of the next Remy Martin pacesetters VIP party on Saturday, 2nd November celebrating Wande Coal, Frank Papas and DJ Humility.

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