SPECIAL FEATURE: WALE TALKS NEW SINGLE, HOW WIZKID INFLUENCED DRAKE'S CONTROLLA AND MORE

American born, Nigerian rapper Wale sat down with Ebro, Peter Rosenberg and Laura Stylez on Hot97 earlier today to talk about his new single “My PYT” and during the almost 37 minutes interview, Wale talks about how he knew Davido and Wizkid would eventually blow up.

He also mentions that he tried to get Wizkid signed to RocNation sometime ago and personally feels that Drake’s Controlla, a single off the Views Album was influenced by Wizkid.

Interesting observation that I didn’t notice, but do you think Controlla was actually influenced by Wizkid?

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SPECIAL FEATURE: LIL KESH TO HOLD ALBUM LISTENING PARTY AT INDUSTRY NITE THIS WEDNESDAY

Rapper Lil Kesh will be headlining at the weekly industry Nite this Wednesday. This comes off the heels of the scheduled release of his upcoming debut album ‘Y.A.G.I’ (Young And Getting It).

BABA NLA L.A MANSION FOR WIZKID

While a lot of controversy and tumultuous activities rages in the Nigerian Music/Entertainment Industry, Star Boy Ayodeji Ibahim Balgoun, globally known as Wizkid, appears to have become a house owner in Los Angeles, USA.

SONG PREMIERE: LIL KESH FT WALE - CAUSE TROUBLE (REMIX)

YBNL Lieutenant/hit-maker Lil Kesh has been buzzing everywhere of late as the whole industry awaits his debut album, Y.A.G.I.

SONG PREMIERE: REMINISCE - ASALAMALEKUN (PROD. SARZ)

Alaga Ibile Reminisce moves past his ‘Baba Hafusa’ album as he starts up 2016 with this new Hip-Hop/Rap cut entitled ‘Asalamalekun’ which serves as an introduction to his next project.

The Sarz produced tune boasts of a remix with Nigerian-American rapper Wale, the video is already done and should hit the airwaves soon.

Real heads you’ve been served, get your heads bobbing

Listen Up!

Check on the video teaser after the jump.

FreshLikeMorningDew: ASALAMALEKUN - REMINISCE (PROD. SARZ)

#Asalamalekun. Journey to the Album #4 begins. Ire o.💪💪💪. pic.twitter.com/HhGrklwB31

— #BABAHAFUSA (@IamReminisce) 10 March 2016

The talented award winning rapper who happens to be an ambassador for multi-national mobile phone conglomerate Samsung is giving two of his teeming fans an opportunity to attend the Samsung S7 launch with him by tweeting their favourite lines off ASALAMALEKUN with the hashtag #Asalamalekun and #ReminisceBars

SONG PREMIERE: LIL KESH FT YCEE - CAUSE TROUBLE (PROD. PHEELZ)

YBNL Young Lieutenant Lil Kesh who some hours ago talked about a brand new hot track on twitter and also a hint at a collaboration with American rapper Wale, kept true to his words and here we have what can be best described as a WAR SONG..Lol

I'm causing trouble with @iam_ycee and causing trouble with @wale You ready? #causetrouble #YAGI 🔥

— LiL KESH (@lilkeshofficial) 1 March 2016

The track titled CAUSE TROUBLE features another very hot talented act YCEE whose trademark punchlines are always on point...here is another produced by Pheelz Mr Producer.
YBNL Nation isn't joking in 2016 as....
"mafia go hunt you down cos their guys no need address"

FreshLikeMorningDew: CAUSE TROUBLE - LIL KESH FT YCEE (PROD. PHEELZ)

EVENT ALERT: KENDRICK LAMAR & WALE TO STORM NIGERIA FOR RAP, RHYTHM AND RHYMES

Rap, Rhythm and Rhymes, presented by Aeroplay Entertainment, is coming to Lagos, Nigeria on December 27th, 2013. Internationally acclaimed rappers, Wale of Maybach Music Group and Kendrick Lamar of Top Dawg Entertainment, will be performing alongside a bevy of Nigeria’s top hit makers.

The concert will take place in Victoria Island at Eko Convention Centre at 7:00pm on December 27^th 2013.

Lagos, Nigeria – December 4, 2013 – Rap, Rhythm and Rhymes is coming to Lagos, Nigeria on December 27th, 2013. 

Internationally acclaimed rappers, Wale of Maybach Music Group and Kendrick Lamar of Top Dawg Entertainment, will be performing alongside a bevy of Nigeria’s top hit makers. The concert will take place in Victoria Island at Eko Convention Centre at 7:00pm on December 27th 2013. 

Rap, Rhythm and Rhymes is presented by Aeroplay, a music management and logistics label which launched in 2010 and is home to producer Pheelz and artists OD Woods and Terry Akpala. Bayo Fatoba, Managing Director of Aeroplay says, “We are ready to launch with what is promised to be the Christmas season’s best event. Our goal is to provide Nigerians with the ultimate concert, giving them a breathtaking and well packaged event.”

 

Rap, Rhythm and Rhymes touches the three core pulse points of music for music enthusiasts, bringing artists from different genres together, on one stage. Aeroplay has created this experience to satisfy Nigerian’s diverse musical tastes, and give every single member of the audience vibes they can rock to.

Further details, including the list of performing artists, and ticket pricing and distribution will be announced shortly. 

For business inquiries contact Aeroplay: 

Bayo Fatoba

+234 (0) 8098156220

+234 (0) 8120862505

raprhythmrhymes@gmail.com  

SPECIAL FEATURE: Wale on The Seat with TRACE Urban

While there’s a lot of controversy surrounding why Wale, the Nigerian rapper signed to Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group, did not make it for Ice Prince’s “Fire of Zamani” album launch, Wale still showed up for another event set to go down on the 30th November 2013 – The Johnnie Walker Step Up to The VIP Life Style event.

In grand style we caught up with Wale and he gave us some low down on this exciting episode of “The Seat”

It sure is a historic visit for Wale as he talks to us about his Nigerian heritage, his music, his experiences, challenges growing up as a child and a whole lot more.

Enjoy.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: WALE SPEAKS TO SOUNDCITY

International recording rap act, Wale is in Lagos after he missed the flight to make Ice Prince's FOZ concert. Soundcity caught up with him at the airport and the banner-flying rap act had a quick chat with SoundcityTV's Adams.

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NEWS ALERT: WALE FINALLY ARRIVES IN NIGERIA FOR JOHNNIE WALKER STEP UP TO VIP CONCERT

Wale has finally arrived Lagos, Nigeria ahead of the ‘Step Up to VIP’ event by Johnnie Walker holding on November 30, 2013.

The US MMG Hip-Hop recording artiste who arrived at Murtala Mohammed International Airport yesterday afternoon at about 3:15PM was accompanied by 12-man entourage including his manager, two girls and three cameramen.

They are currently lodged at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.

The ‘Step Up to VIP’ event will also feature D’banj, M.I and Seyi Shay.

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: 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: NOBODY BUT YOU - WIZKID FT WALE

Wizzy Baby Loke Loke does it again. Here is another joint featuring US International/MMG Act Wale. After dropping ”Drop” some months ago, here is ”Nobody But You”. This was made known by none other than maestro producer for Star Boy Maleek Berry via his twitter handle.

Don’t know what to tell you but this is an amazing song, hit download while we await a release from Wizkid tomorrow...yaaaagaa!!! “Oh girl, you are my desire. I want nobody but you”

FreshLikeMorningDew: NOBODY BUT YOU ft WALE

Here's something @wizkidayo & @Wale recorded like a year ago! "Nobody But You" https://t.co/xbgipmtl90 & NEW Wizkid single drops tomorrow!
— IG: MaleekBerry (@MaleekBerry) October 24, 2013

NEWS ALERT: Promoter goes after Maybach's Rick Ross & Co for Skipping London Show

Before he kicks off an eight-city tour next month, Rick Ross and his Maybach Music team have another performance-related matter that requires their attention. MMG is being sued for missing a London show date last September, TMZ reports.

Ross, Wale, Stalley, Meek Mill and Omarion were billed to perform at the Wembley Arena and bailed on the gig after the promoter shelled out well over $100,000 in appearance fees, alongside an additional advance of $93,281.26 for flights and other expenses. Since negotiations reportedly broke down after Meek wanted to reschedule the show date, the promoters want the money returned.

Not surprisingly, Rozay was paid more than his counterparts. The Bawse pocketed $100,000, while Meek got $40,000, Wale $35,000, Omarion $12,000 and Stalley $5,000.

Ross is no stranger to lawsuits, but 2013 has been a particularly rough year for the Miami rapper from various standpoints. Aside from being targeted in a drive-by shooting and the "rape lyric" controversy, he was sued by a tour promoter in April over a 2004 booking, and by a jeweler who accused him in June of reneging on an agreement to pay $90,000 for three custom Rolex watches.

His November tour, eight domestic dates, is scheduled in conjunction with the release of his upcoming LP, Mastermind.

Culled from BET.com