This is a super sexy song i came across and decided to share . I have been on my usual hunt for good music and i must tell you i just caught a big one .
“Main Girl” as they are known, is Washington, DC’s new female singing Duo , who are beginning to make heads turn across the country . They have been in the music scene for a while and already have a number of major honors to their name . Some of the accolades already collected include
BEST R&B GROUP AT THE 2010 BET BLAZE THE STAGE VIEWERS CHOICE WINNER ,
2010 D.M.V. MUSIC AWARD WINNER FOR GROUP OF THE YEAR, AND 2013 UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS “RISING STAR” WINNER .
Listen and comment on their most recent release “Right Now” ft Tate Kobang .
Indianapolis is blossoming into an Entertainment destination . The city is comprised of people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures . This blend has resulted in a unique cultural environment and most of all, a thriving arts and culture industry . It is a perfect blend of people , cultures and experiences.
A few years ago, there was hardly any events of note, fast forward today , there are a number of companies and individuals taking the initiative to exploit this unique environment .
Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis is the beautiful Phiri Art Gallery ; a creative hub for all things cultural. Phiri Art Gallery is lined with some of the world’s most beautiful, original pieces.
Rhythm & Poetry Thursdays is the brainchild of Phiri Art Gallery. It was created to showcase art, music, and entertainment from all over the world. So, if you ever find yourself in Indianapolis needing a place to interact and meet some of the most artistic people in Indianapolis, you now know where to visit .
Covers are a great way for Artiste to generate some buzz. This is exactly what Ma’ Cherie has been generating in the last few months . The University of Port Harcourt Under graduate released a freestyle title “ Chun Li ” while back that received very good reviews from hip hop enthusiasts. This week she serves us with another very impressive cover, She jumps on Skiibii’s hit single “ Sensima ” . Listen and enjoy
Event’s organizers often need artistes, musicians, and performers to provide entertainment for their guests. Some of the performers are established acts while the majority are often up-and-coming artistes. Unfortunately, It has become a trend for event organizers to refuse to pay up-and-coming artistes, most times the excuse is that the event already provides a platform that would expose the artiste, hence there is no need for financial compensation.
In my opinion , no business should run at a loss. Unfortunately most upcoming acts run their businesses at a loss. People say that unless an artiste is a household name they really do not deserve to get paid. But on the contrary, upcoming artistes need as much money as the established acts do. They spend a lot of money on music production, photography, album art designs, radio promotions, video production, distribution and promotion. The average cost of producing music is #100,000, most photographers will charge you anywhere between #50,000 and #300,000 for a well shot photo session. The cost of promoting and distributing music runs into millions of Naira. Therefore, it would be very inconsiderate to expect an artiste who has spent all these amounts on their work to make an appearance at your event for free. Unpaid gigs and event will run your music business to the ground and it has ruined a lot of artistes and music businesses already.
Artistes should get paid just as Upcoming DJZ, Models, Vixens, Producers all get paid for their job at events. It disturbs me why most event organizers find it difficult to compensate a new artistes for their work. Paying people for their work ensures that they also grow as a business, they become relevant in the society and ultimate helps grow the economy. An event promoter would also benefit from it as more artistes will be willing to work with you in the future and give their best because there is a financial reward. Be you a farmer, a trader, a mechanic or an artiste, if you are invited to work you deserve to get paid. An upcoming artistes job at an event is to entertain guests until the main act or main agenda comes on stage. They help to you hold your crowd together. You should be able to offer a decent amount of compensation for the Job they do for you. Without upcoming acts, people will not be primed for the main act and many may eventually leave the venue.
The problem is that there are too many desperate artiste out there who either do not understand business or are just too desperate that they pay to perform at events. The problem with this is, once you started in that direction it would be very difficult to find organizers who are willing to pay you. Because they all know that you perform for free. There is a popular saying “Do not start what you cannot finish.”
Another problem is the lack of a management for most fledging acts . Every artiste needs to have a management or a business manager whose responsibility is to ensure that the artist interest in being protected at any negotiation. They would ensure that bookings, appearance fees, endorsements are reviewed and is in the artists favor. Failure to have a management means that you may continue to accept deals that are not in your favor just because you want to present your music to the crowd.
In conclusion , Even if it is a token amount compared to established acts, please set aside a budget to compensate the work of up and coming artists. it is an insult to their work , struggle and effort to persuade them to work for free. It is also unjust and unfair. It is not a favor it is a right.
Just this weekend , I was in an Uber ride, the driver was an African American lady named Kafilat. As soon as i saw her name on the app while ordering the ride, I recognized she may be Nigerian. I was half right. Apparently , she was half Nigerian and half American. Her dad is Nigerian. We immediately got talking…
“Is Juju real ? ” she asked, huum .. “ Yes and No ” , i replied . I started to explain how Africans originally had their traditions , religion and practices before the Europeans and Arabs brought Christianity, Islam, colonization, and slave trade. Most of what is regarded as Juju today is the worship of African gods for protection , wealth , health and economic growth . It has been portrayed in negative light. Bad people use any tool at their disposal for bad and African religion is not an exception .
Today , Africa is a confused place with all kinds of religions . Some practices are a mix of African religion and Western Christianity or Arabic Islam . I told her that African spirituality is not a myth but new generation Africans have been forced to believe that our religion is inferior to the European based monotheist religions . We also made reference to Beyonce’s recent video’s depicting her as a follower of Oshun the river goddess.
African Americans have been deliberately left in the dark for ages . I think the Education system here was designed to keep us asking questions rather than providing answers. Many African Americans who have approached me are constantly asking questions about their origin and their identity . While Some have taken the added step to traced their lineage to different parts of Africa, others are still in their quest to find where their families originated from . You need to know your history to discover who you are and understand your purpose . I encouraged her to research the topic and I gave her some references .
One thing remains obvious , The Western Media will not tell the truth. Have you ever wondered why Africa is depicted in today’s media as 100 percent poverty , diseases and Mal-nourished kids? It has resulted in African Americans begin ashamed of where they are from, and grateful for being forcefully taken across the Atlantic – That’s the aim . That is why Africans need to tell their own story . No foreign entity should help you define your religion , history , shape or background . Africans need to guide their own interest . We need to take a cue from the Chinese and Indians; who have battled against western influences to retained their culture , religion, and heritage. It is only when you understand that your father was a scientist , a king , or a queen then you can hold your own. When your history is constantly depicted as useless , you subconsciously become afraid , shy , and grateful rather than outspoken , confident and forceful . It is a control mechanism.
The notion that Africa’s Religions are Fetish and crude is false . Christianity and Islam were similarly crude, but as time went on became refined to suit modern society . African Traditional religion would have evolved the same way if it was not for Europe’s invasion of Africa. To cut the long stories short, American Rappers , namely Seven Six Supah & Yosun Tala just dropped a single that summarizes all i have said above. They are seen in the video Praying to the Yoruba orishas ( Obatala , Oshun , Sango , olodumare , Ogun , Ifa ) and remind Africans to be proud of their heritage and history.
I am one of those people that listen to music not just for it’s value today but also what it may become in future. Speaking of the future, I can confidently say Papyfire is laying his bed for the future.
“ Don’t speed ” is off his E.P – I am Music and it’s one of my favorite songs at the moment. I can’t listen to this Jam alone , it would be inconsiderate and i would be considered greedy if i did so. I urge you to Join in, plug your head sets and legooo !!
Super talented singer Oxlade has been putting out massive singles and collaborations for a while now. He just recently dropped a new Single “ Shugar ” , an impressive Afro pop Jam reminiscent of Wande coal’s “ You bad ”. The singer who has been basking in the euphoria of success is slated to perform at Davido’s concert on the 27th of December.
We recognize his enormous talent therefore , I’m expecting him to rise to the very top in no time.
We are getting used to Fefe dropping heavy singles , she really never disappoints . Her new tune “ Copy that ” has hit the United States of America hard, and i am sure it will hit other destinations far and wide pretty soon . I like the direction of this jam, it is a club beat laced with street lingual . This definitely makes it to the playlist on Christmas day . Shout out to Legacy music and Bimbo Pedro , the hard work is finally paying off.
I met Yoson by accident several weeks ago at an exclusive event downtown of Indianapolis. Very down to earth i must say , we had a brief conversation , exchanged numbers and I followed him on Instagram . He told me of how he plans to visit Ile -Ife in the nearest future.
Anyways , back to the music , Yoson Tala is a dope rapper and you shouldn’t sleep on his music . Watch his new video “ Moscato ” below and tell me what you feel.
Every 3rd Friday of the month , Bella Marcia plays host to a comedy event featuring some of the best comedians in Indianapolis. According to the organizers , the event will unite the community and engage people positively . It provides a platform for individuals and businesses to interact . There is food and drinks for purchase , while items like bags , face caps , and tee shirts are also on display .
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