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REVIEWING THE CHARTS: 28/10/2023 (The Kid LAROI/Central Cee, blink-182's 'ONE MORE TIME...')

Content warning: Cynicism and brief masturbation

For a third week, Kenya Grace’s “Strangers” is at the top of the UK Singles Chart, and welcome back to a quieter, later episode of REVIEWING THE CHARTS!

Rundown

Now the Official Charts Company was so delayed in posting the chart this week that I am so incredibly late in actually getting the chance to write this rundown section. Alas, let’s do a speedrun here - firstly we always start with the notable dropouts, songs exiting the UK Top 75 - which is what I cover - after five weeks in the region or a peak in the top 40, you know it, yadda-yadda-yadda. This week we bid adieu to: “DArkSide” by Bring Me the Horizon, “I Do” by Nines featuring who the Hell cares, “Hide and Seek” by 163Margs featuring Digga D, “PARK CHINOIS” by Headie One and K-Trap, “Rich Men North of Richmond” by Oliver Anthony Music, “Hell n Back” by Bakar and finally, “So Much in Love” by D.O.D. It had a good run.

As for our gains and returns, we see re-entries for bottom-feeders like “Riptide” by Vance Joy at #75 and “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac at #66, as well as the new Rolling Stones album letting “Angry” slip back at #73, “Lil Boo Thang” by Paul Russell sprouting legs at #65 and “bad idea right?” by Olivia Rodrigo doing weird three-song-rule shenanigans at #46 because of course. And as for our gains, we see boosts for - bear with me - “Style” by Taylor Swift at #62 (watch that space), “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac at #56, “Party All the Time” by Hannah Laing and HVRR at #53, “ONE MORE TIME” by blink-182 at #42 thanks to the album, “Calm Down” by Rema at #39, “Me & U” by Tems at #36, “On My Love” by Zara Larsson and David Guetta at #29, “Agora Hills” by Doja Cat at #28, “Pompeii” by Bastille at #26, “One of Your Girls” by Troye Sivan and finally, Noah Kahan grabs his first top 10 with “Stick Season” at #9.

As for our top five, it’s pretty expected - “Water” by Tyla is at #5, which I’m never going to complain about, and then we have “greedy” by Tate McRae at #4, “Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swift at #3 gaining off of the back of a re-release featuring a live version and a remix - more of her to come next week - and then “Prada” by casso, RAYE and D-Block Europe at #2 with of course, “Strangers” at #1. Now to see what this smaller week may have to offer in its pattering of shoddy new entries.

NEW ARRIVALS

#63 - “Sensational” - Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay

Produced by DJ Hardwerk, BigRagee, Krazytunez and XQ

Davido and Lojay are Nigerian singers so it seems like Chris Brown’s latest ploy is to slot himself within Afrobeats, a genre wherein he… honestly fits pretty well. A lot of male Afrobeats singers have nasal, Auto-Tuned voices saved by their potent, earnest delivery. That’s Breezy’s vocal default in a nutshell… so why is he trying to be cool here? He plays off the wavy, tropical shuffling with a level of restraint and subtlety you rarely hear from the guy ever, I guess to match the sample-esque murky backing vocals from Lojay. It’s not a bad groove either, but it honestly kind of disappoints me that he didn’t go full-out with the classic Chris Brown approach, even if he does do some obnoxious “na-na-na”s and those staccato harmonies as usual. It doesn’t help that this song doesn’t have a good hook, despite Sean Kingston being behind the writing of all people. There’s just nothing catchy about this song, which seems to focus much more on atmosphere… which makes no sense! It’s a club dance song where the girl’s body is described as sensational, where’s the sensation? Davido tries, bless him, but as a result of the song’s misplaced “coolness” pretence, he just sounds out of place. And Lojay’s verse is embarrassing - “booty wider than the Internet”? Really? Sigh, given it’s Chris Brown, it could be a lot worse.

#57 - “IT GIRL” - Aliyah’s Interlude

Produced by Lxnely Beats

It’s been a while since we got a straight-up TikTok viral song, it feels, but rising star Aliyah’s Interlude - what made you go with that name? - seems to have cultivated a pretty loyal fanbase and specific terminology, some of which is mentioned in the song, already so this could either be the start of a big deal or a complete meme fluke. And God, I hope this is a fluke because this is insufferable. It’s not even insufferable in a moral or boring way, it’s just annoying. The Eurodance throwback synth is obnoxious, the plodding percussion is lazy, and whilst Aliyah’s Interlude herself is clearly full of passion and character, it is actually to the detriment of an already minimal, annoying song. It seems the intent was either to be primal or overwhelming, but that synth is so distracting that I can’t fully understand the cult of personality with borderline comedy-rap verses and an admittedly very good use of spelling out the title in chorus. I believe that this is what one could claim as “slaying”, and I kind of get it, but it’s just too much of a stressful listen for me. That synth, it just never stops. I’m sure Aliyah’s Interlude would shine on more polished production as her performance here is close to salvaging something but that may come years down the line. For now, God, please don’t make this a hit.

#55 - “DANCE WITH ME” - blink-182

Produced by Travis Barker

This is such a dry week that I could aptly describe it as being victim to a blink-182 album bomb, or at least as much as the UK Singles Chart will allow. At least they debuted some songs from their #2 album ONE MORE TIME… unlike the Rolling Stones at #1. Anyway, this was a pre-release single only charting now thanks to the album, and it has a music video that mimics that of the Ramones’ “I Wanna be Sedated”, which the track also interpolates. The 1978 track was never released as an A-side single in the UK so failed to chart, but has been set in stone as one of the classic punk outfit’s most iconic songs. I assume that as a result we have a pretty straightforward punk throwback from blink, and for the most part we do, but it’s not really a good one. I love Travis Barker’s cavernous drumming and production of course, and it will always will give a certain base level of quality to these songs, but blink aren’t doing anything new here, or doing something they’ve already done particularly well. There’s a weird bitter venom in Tom DeLonge’s delivery and an apathetic disinterest in Mark Hoppus’ voice that both miss the mark for a song about dancing - or masturbating, if the awkward intro is to be believed - all night long. The chorus is basic but somehow not even catchy, it’s just expected and predictable. At this point with blink, maybe that’s all we should settle for? It just sucks that I know how interesting they can be.

#48 - “ANTHEM PART 3” - blink-182

Produced by Travis Barker

This is the opening track on the record and one that follows in the footsteps of their older “Anthem” tracks, signaling their big comeback. The original “Anthem” from 1999’s Enema of the State is actually the outro to the album, and is fittingly out of fuel considering the rest of the album’s energy that this track seems desperate to grab onto, which sounds like a complaint but considering the fantastic drumming, atrocious vocal delivery and mixing, incredibly cathartic post-chorus, I’d say it sums up the aftermath of a reckless party pretty damn well. The issue here is that “Anthem” plays a lot into the idea that parents - probably a further analogy for authority in general - possess a lot of power behind what fun can actually be had, with “Anthem Part Two”, the opener of 2001’s Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, playing even further into that by basically making it a protest against how the youth are having their futures ruined by those in power who are from generations prior. It sums up pop punk’s teenage rebellion side pretty well - it’s not good, it’s formulaic and surprisingly dull, but I can understand why it is held up as the anthem it claims out the gate to be. Now here’s the real problem: blink-182 are now the parents. What do they rebel against this time around? Life, in general. Actual adult life in fact. It’s an uplifting track with rapid, awkwardly-mixed drums and a seemingly constant crescendo of guitars that merges into a muddy, gross stretch of noise under Tom DeLonge, but an uplifting track nonetheless, an anthem for people who have been played with by the nine-to-five and tedious career. The really resonant bridge from Mark Hoppus, who recently came out of his struggle with cancer, ends with a line about no-one caring for the eventuality of him dying… but it gets cut short, taken away by the chorus. This could be a pretty effective decision, if it weren’t the only part of the song that I actually liked or moved me in any way, with even the classic pop punk drop-into-half-time trick just coming off as tired. Whilst all of these “Anthem” tracks are tired, exhausted last bursts of anger, this one is tired in a particularly sad way. It’s a pathetic song, one that can’t really be called “ANTHEM”… and that’s fine. In fact, it’s slightly endearing and not even really a slight towards the song. It’s just kind of sad to hear.

#41 - “In the City” - Charli XCX and Sam Smith

Produced by A.G. Cook, Charli XCX, George Daniel, ILYA and Omer Fedi

I have no idea what either of these artists are doing career-wise at this very moment. It seems like both Charli and Sam are struggling to hold onto the balance between mass appeal and niche novelty, and Sam may be in a similar spot to where Charli was back in the mid-2010s, or at least appears to have some kind of dissatisfaction with pop stardom as a fact rather than how they viewed it when it was a promise. Basically, it makes complete sense for the two to collaborate, and it also makes complete sense that the song is… just bad. A.G. Cook is on the boards here but his style is so washed out by the pop songwriters also involved that even Charli sounds disinterested. It’s hyperpop lite, with some interesting lyrics about finding your true self after meeting a partner in New York City’s sprawling nightlife, but over some particularly dull four-on-the-floor percussion and with vocal effects - particularly on Sam Smith’s voice - that overwhelm the actual performance, making it feel programmed and somehow so professional it breaches back onto amateur, in a cyclical motion I didn’t think could even happen. I know Charli fans will defend her continuing to experiment whilst also spreading out to mainstream pop tracks but let’s be real, how far is this really from a Joel Corry song? A.G. Cook could have had nothing to do with this and it’d sound the same. Everyone here just seems tired and confused with what to do with themselves, in an awkwardly passionless single that seemingly isn’t connected to an album yet and doesn’t have a video. Sam Smith is nowhere to be seen in the cover art or even the picture used for the YouTube audio video. This is just… nothing.

#10 - “TOO MUCH” - The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook and Central Cee

Produced by Blake Slatkin, Jasper Harris, Emile Haynie and Omer Fedi

You know, this is kind of refreshing. For once, there is no discourse. It is just a simple idea that this top 10 hit by three big-name artists, including a BTS member, with a stacked production list, Scooter Braun single push is a bad song, and that’s fine. There is nothing immoral about the song’s badness, there’s nothing particularly annoying or sad about the song’s badness, there’s nothing even all that boring about the song’s badness. It’s just bad, sometimes comically, and I’m honestly okay with that. The vocal sample is filtered to crap and placed against a similarly weightless, chippy snap and ladders of gross, inhuman leads and sounds, none of which actually seem like they actually want your attention. The chorus has too much empty space punctuated by… bilingual breathing, The Kid LAROI’s verse goes for a desperate and annoying delivery which doesn’t last too long but is still overly whiny, Central Cee is in full rent-a-rapper mode and despite having a completely fine, on-beat flow, he still somehow sounds awkward with his typically toxic, sexual lyrics that don’t go too far to be immoral, just more weird and overly wordy and detailed, maybe manipulative at times. The Kid LAROI’s second attempt at a pre-chorus is actually pretty good, he sounds great, especially on the backing vocals, right before the final chorus, wherein I couldn’t tell where he ends and Jung Kook begins. In fact, Mr. Kook has jack to do in this song. The song just seems to reflect how all three of these guys are at least slightly complacent, facing slightly less favourable results than they expected commercially but still doing well enough and is a piece of apathetic male pop music no one is actually seeking out too much anymore - and apparently Justin Bieber was supposed to be on this at some point and still has a writing credit, so that rings extra true. But that’s all it reflects. It’s just bad, and if anything sums up this week of new arrivals, it’s that: just bad.

Conclusion

And yeah, that wasn’t really hyperbole in any way. I liked none of what little the charts had to offer this week. I can barely give a sincere Best of the Week and really, Chris Brown is a runner-up for the most quality song here, which is a depressing state of affairs. He’s not getting it though, at least blink-182 gave me a lot to say with “ANTHEM PART 3”. As for the worst, I mean, pick any of them but I think I’ll give to “In the City” by Charli XCX and Sam Smith for making me feel absolutely nothing, with Aliyah’s Interlude as the Dishonourable Mention with “IT GIRL” for making me feel a pounding headache. Taylor’s next and then we’re in the holiday dregs for the next two months. Thank you for reading, sorry for the delay - genuinely out of my control, complain to the Official Charts Company - and I’ll see you next week!

#uk singles chart #pop music #song review #charli xcx #sam smith #the kid laroi #central cee #blink-182 #one more time...#aliyah's interude #davido #lojay

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mp3gape · 2 years ago

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Music Entertainment

What's Entertainment Music

Entertainment music refers to music that is created primarily for the purpose of entertaining people. This type of music is often popular and easily accessible, and it is designed to be enjoyable and engaging for a wide range of listeners. Entertainment music can take many forms, including pop, rock, hip-hop, country, and electronic dance music, among others. It is often characterized by catchy melodies, lyrics that are easy to remember, and upbeat rhythms that encourage listeners to dance or sing along.

Entertainment music is often produced by professional musicians and songwriters who work in the music industry. These artists may perform live concerts, release albums, and create music videos in order to promote their work and reach a wider audience. Overall, entertainment music is a popular form of artistic expression that brings joy and pleasure to many people around the world.

Naija songs refer to music produced in Nigeria, a country with a vibrant and diverse music scene. Nigeria is home to a rich array of musical genres such as Afrobeat, Highlife, Juju, Fuji, and Gospel music, among others. Naija songs are known for their high energy, catchy beats, and lyrics that reflect the cultural, social, and political experiences of Nigerians. Naija songs have gained global recognition in recent years, with Nigerian artists such as Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Tiwa Savage topping international charts and collaborating with international musicians. The popularity of Naija songs is also attributed to the rise of Afrobeats, a genre that fuses traditional African rhythms with contemporary Western pop music.

Naija songs often have a strong focus on dance, with many songs featuring infectious beats that are sure to get people moving. The lyrics of Naija songs often address issues such as love, heartbreak, politics, and social justice, and are delivered in a variety of languages, including English, Yoruba, Igbo, and Pidgin English. Overall, Naija songs represent a vibrant and exciting aspect of Nigerian culture that continues to evolve and capture the attention of music lovers around the world.

Nigerian music industry continues to produce a plethora of exciting and diverse music. In recent times, there has been a surge of new and talented artists, who have brought fresh sounds and unique styles to the industry. Naija Latest Songs Some of the latest Naija songs have been breaking new ground and setting trends in the music industry. These songs span various genres, from Afrobeat to R&B, and often feature collaborations between local and international artists.

Naija Afrobeat Songs Naija Afrobeats songs are characterized by their infectious beats, catchy melodies, and danceable rhythms. They often feature lyrics that address social and political issues, as well as love and relationships. The songs are usually performed in a variety of languages, including English, Pidgin English, Yoruba, and Igbo.

Naija Highlife Songs Naija Highlife songs are a popular genre of music that originated from Ghana and Nigeria in the early 20th century. Highlife music is characterized by its fusion of African rhythms with Western jazz and swing music. Over the years, Highlife music has evolved and diversified, with different sub-genres emerging in various parts of West Africa.

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afrobeatsindacity · 2 years ago

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ALBUM REVIEW: YEMI ALADE - AFRICAN BADDIE

In late 2013, Yemi Alade's breakout single, "Johhny", debuted and opened a new dimension to a Nigerian music industry that was then coming of age. At the time, future stars Wizkid and Davido were on the first lap of a journey that would be synchronised, not by coincidence, with Nigeria's dominance in world music. Burna Boy was not operating at nearly the same wattage, but the quality of his early work was never in contest, even though it was not to be properly appreciated until much later — he, quite literally, was leaving an impact for eternity.

Across the gender line sat Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay, soprano vocalists retraining their voices to contend with the bustle of Nigerian pop, and finding success with tracks designed to scratch the love itch without piercing too deep to reveal heartbreak. Yemi Alade's entry into this mix was a welcome addition that filled a quota we didn't realise was open — one of a puissant performer, who could swing thighs for the most energetic delivery all the while maintaining a vocal tone that compelled you to join her in this loosening of joints. Her music is simple, designed to pull you to the dance floor by any means possible but mostly through the route of romance. With music like this, lyricism comes a distant third to a crafty beat and an ability to flow with it, so that it is not uncommon to hear neologism inserted when the English language reaches its limitation and cannot produce a word or phrase suitable to fit into both the song's discourse and rhyme.

After a while, she would come to use French to widen her vocabulary, adding it to her already impressive repertoire of English, Igbo, Yoruba and Swahili(!) to become a true polyglot. More importantly, as Africa's colonisation struggle ultimately saw most of the continent split between England and France in obeisance, the knowledge of these two languages was the engine behind her spreading her tentacles across the continent to lay her claim as Mama Africa.

Her first reach for the title was the 2014 release of "Kissing", the folk love ballad that accelerated the K-i-s-s-i-n-g nursery rhyme into a pop cadence that was placed over beats borrowed and refined from Coupé-décalé of Ivory Coast. For its remix, she dug deeper into her French inclinations, recruiting French-Ivorian singer Marvin with whom she swapped lines of French-glazed romance. For its poster, the then upcoming singer, only two years removed from her breakout single, made a bold statement — replacing the middle "A" of her surname with the map of Africa. With hindsight in our corner, we can proclaim this move to have been equal parts prescient and foundational, being the earliest building block of a career that grows in both stature and span, as she employs collaborations and languages to draw more and more regions from Africa into cognizance of her, to throw its citizens under her self-styled motherly wing.

In the years since this, however, Afropop has shed off a lot of its vim, and as a lot of its creators work their melodies into slower, more engrossing production, music begins to cater for the slow Saturday morning as much as it did for the bustling Friday night before. The Nigerian charts shine favourably on those who aim for mellow groove rather than back-breaking dance. For African Baddie, Yemi Alade's latest project, however, she remains unevolved, for better and worse. The album opens with "Pounds And Dollars", where she enthuses the 'Soft Life', and the wealth in foreign currencies that accompanies it. Her guest is the Eastern Nigerian rapper, Phyno, and as is his characteristic, he takes rap lines for a spin in English and then Igbo languages. His delivery is not from the top drawer in either language, but as his host had already set the bar so low with such a lazily written chorus, his verse is left with most of the heavy lifting to bring creativity to the opener.

Elsewhere on the album, Yemi Alade's lack of evolution evokes feelings of warmth and not indifference. The very next track, "Overload" brings improvement in buckets, though it recycles a well worn Nigerian pop line to make yet another appearance — "My baby, my baby, my baby give me overload". As stale as these lyrics are, the way they are deftly applied to lift the chorus grant it a spark that several songs on the album sorely lack. Unsurprisingly, French phrases can be found inserted into certain points, mainly used to complete a rhyme sequence when English ran out of ink, but code-mixing like this allows the album to wear the first word of its title with pride.

Elsewhere, the word is dropped from the album's near-eponymous track, "Baddie" and she unveils both patois-speak and ragga, nifty tools for crafting a Jamaican leaning track out of Afropop. The carribean country may not lie within the geographical confines of Africa, but Mama Africa demonstrates her reach to surpass such traditional boundaries. She tows this line once more on "Bubble It", featuring an excellent Spice who is right at home spitting patois lines on wriggling and moving a backside to a beat that is just as bouncy. Once more the actual material is paper thin, but this is one of the tracks that covers up this flaw by dousing its weak writing in music that is simply irresistible.

With her features, she imbues diversity, but quality and cohesion are more erratic. A trio of tracks in the second half of the album all feature artists from outside Nigeria's shores — Bramsito on "Dje Dje", Lamar on "Get Down" and Joé Dwét Filié on "My Man" (French remix) — but the songs are held back greatly by uninventive writing, which is not sufficiently covered for by its music flow. This makes for a contrast with "Ikebe", featuring Zlatan, as its heavy afrohouse production is able to bail out what would otherwise have been the most thematically shallow track on the album.

With this being her seventh album in as many years, Yemi Alade failing to reach her characteristic highs on African Baddie may be attributed to a burnout. A less optimistic take, though, would instead finger her inability or refusal to evolve in keeping with Nigerian music. However, for as long as she occupies the self-given title of Mama Africa, her music must be viewed with lenses bigger than those used for national-directed music. It is here that African Baddie shines. With her gaze directed at the rest of Africa, she is able to — with strategic features and crafty reworking of African genres — bring her latest effort to a fine finish.

This article was written by Afrobeats City Contributor Ezema Patrick - @ezemapatrick (Twitter)

#Afrobeats #Afrobeats City #Yemi Alade #African Baddie #Africa #African music #Nigeria #Nigerian music #New Music #Album reivew

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ejesgistnews · 29 days ago

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hwingnet · 1 month ago

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Darkoo Teams Up with Davido for New Single “Right Now”

Following the success of her Favorite Girl remix with Rema, Darkoo makes another splash with her latest single “Right Now,” featuring Afrobeats icon Davido. Produced by ENZO, this track showcases the undeniable chemistry between Darkoo’s sultry vocals and Davido’s powerful verse. With its catchy melody and infectious lyrics, “Right Now” is poised to become a fan favorite. This release cements…

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officialzedwap · 1 month ago

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Angelique Kidjo - Joy ft. Davido

Artist: Angelique Kidjo Featuring: Davido Released: 2024 Duration: 02:49 Angelique Kidjo Releasesn His Latest Brand New Single Called, ‘Joy’ Nigerian singer-songwriter, Angelique Kidjo, drops a brand new song titled “Joy“. The single boasts of an incredible feature from Davido, who delivered masterful verse that will leave the listeners in awe. The song “Joy” is a perfect addition to any music…

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kickmag · 2 months ago

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Angélique Kidjo & Davido Team Up For JOY

Angélique Kidjo and Davido unite on Kidjo's latest single, "JOY." It is the second time that the singer and activist has collaborated with the Afrobeats star. They worked together on "NA MONEY" from Davido's 2023 album, Timeless, and they shared the stage earlier this year at his 02 Arena show in London. "JOY" is Kidjo's second collaboration this year. She previously released "Sunlight To My Soul," which had Diane Warren and the Soweto Gospel Choir on the single. "JOY" happened when Kidjo and Davido came together in New York City over the summer, and they sang in English and Yoruba on the song. There is more to come from Kidjo musically, and she is embarking on a world tour that starts September 4th in Germany.

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Tour Dates

9/4 - Duisburg, Germany @ Landschaftspark Nord - Gießhalle

9/15 - Brétigny-sur-Orge, France @ Le Fete de l'Humanite

9/20 - 9/22 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil @ Rock In Rio

10/5 - Paris, France @ La Gaite Lyrique / Le Festival de la Francophonie

10/6 - Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg District @ Rockhal

10/9 - Morges, Switzerland @ Theatre de Beausobre

10/10 - Fribourg, Switzerland @ Theatre Equilibre

10/12 - Voiron, France @ Le Grand Angle

10/13 - Marseille, France @ Fiesta des Suds / Esplanade du J4

10/15 - Orleans, France @ Theatre d’Orleans

10/20 - Katowice, Poland @ NOSPR

10/22 - Troyes, France @ Les Nuits de Champagne

10/24 - The Hague, Netherlands @ Paard Van Troje (PAARD)

11/2 - New York, NY @ Carnegie Hall

11/13 - Portland, ME @ State Theatre

11/14 - Amherst, MA @ Tillis Performance Hall at UMASS

2/13/2025 - Manchester, UK @ Bridgewater Hall (Philip Glass Festival)

2/15/2025 - Paris, FR - Philharmonie de Paris

3/2/2025 - Fairfax, VA @ George Mason University Center for the Arts

3/19/2025 - Montreal, QC, Canada @ Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

3/20/2025 - Montreal, QC, Canada @ Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

3/22/2025 - Philadelphia, PA @ Zellerbach Theatre

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kaknewsdotcom · 5 months ago

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Chris Brown And Davido Team Up In Sizzling New Music Video For "HMMM"

Get ready to groove to the latest collaboration from two of the music industry’s heavy-hitters! Chris Brown has dropped the official music video for his infectious track “HMMM“, featuring Nigerian superstar Davido. Directed by the talented Travis Colbert, the high-energy video showcases the dynamic duo’s undeniable chemistry as they bring the heat to the screen. With their smooth moves, catchy…

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#Chris Brown #Davido #HMMM #Music Video #Nigeria

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wushigod · 6 months ago

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Two of Nigeria’s top musicians, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke and Ayo Balogun, aka Wizkid, have been at loggerheads for the past 24 hours, and the drama has taken a new turn with domestic violence allegations. The longstanding rivalry between Nigerian top artistes Davido and Wizkid appears far from over. Seven years after supposedly settling their supremacy rift on stage at Wizkid’s concert, they are back at it again. Both artistes reconciled during Wizkid’s concert at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos. To the audience’s delight, Wizkid made the first move by inviting Davido to share the stage and spotlight with him. With that gesture, Wizkid debunked speculations that he had an age-long beef with Davido as they performed the latter’s hit track, Fia. It was the first time both singers would perform together. Davido and Wizkid, touted as Nigeria’s biggest music acts, have engaged in a cold war fueled by their die-hard fan base for over a decade. As both artistes continue to lock horns, the 30 Billion gang and Wizkid FC have refused to back down and have taken the fight to the next level. Wizkid and Davido reignited their long-standing feud with a fiery exchange on social media, which began on Monday. The latest chapter in their saga started with a diss video uploaded by Wizkid, apparently a subtle jab at Davido. The Ojuelegba crooner posted a leaked video of Davido on his knees, crying and begging an alleged female associate. The video surfaced online in April. Wizkid, 33, posted the video, seemingly suggesting his fans needed to plead for a new song as intensely as the person in the video (implying Davido). Wizkid said fan requests alone wouldn’t convince him to release a new song, but seeing video proof of their passionate pleas (like Davido does) could sway him. The post sparked a social media firestorm and ignited a frenzy among the 30 Billion gang and Wizkid FC. It also caused friction between singers Kizz Daniel, Tekno, and other artistes. However, Davido felt slight and clapped back at Wizkid on Monday night. In his clapback, Davido said Wizkid’s songs are no longer recognised. He boasted that since he entered the music industry, Wizkid and others have not experienced peace of mind. He said, “That’s what I thought. Nothing to say, exactly why I stopped wasting my clout and jeopardising my millions of USD of endorsements on someone whose career was resurrected a few years ago just to die again.” The ‘Unavailable’ crooner said he would find somewhere with a beach to relax because when there’s light, darkness vanishes. I have hits; he doesn’t. Tell him to let’s drop it. Darkness vanishes, and they give birth to him. Very well, he should drop. I’m ready. I’ve got 80 hits ready to go. Ayo, please activate me. He didn’t fit, solo short, bitch.” “It’s so funny how the whole industry is scared of a 4-foot guy like him. I’m short too, but if you see him in person, you’ll just giggle, idiot.” The Grammy-nominated singer expressed disappointment that the tour he was scheduled to embark on with Wizkid would no longer take place. On 18 January 2023, Wizkid announced on his Instagram page that he would embark on a tour with Davido after his ‘MLLE (More Love, Less Ego)’ tour. Moreover, Davido clarified that he wouldn’t let Wizkid’s illness derail his focus or distract him. He said, “In 2024, let’s all get active. We’ll see. I can’t wait until 20 years from now. E, enjoy your time.” In response to Davido, Wizkid stated that he (Davido) was not superior to him in the music industry. Wizkid shared the same video with diss Davido, stating, “There’s no point. Delusional guys, I’ll pray for you all.” “You (Davido) and all your crew, plus your pant washer songwriter, sleep at night thinking you’ve got anything on me in music. I wish you all well,” Wizkid tweeted. In addition to Davido, Wizkid also took shots at Don Jazzy, the boss of Mavin Records, whom he labels an ‘influencer’. His jab at Don Jazzy was targeted at his (...

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ghanashowbizonline · 11 months ago

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News - Rihanna calls Davido's 'Unavailable' her best song of 2023

Ghana News Today – home for all trending entertainment news & insights. We break all latest news and entertainment trends as it happens. check out the new exclusive below. Nigerian megastar Davido’s song ‘Unavailable’ from his album ‘Timeless’ received a major endorsement from global popstar Rihanna, who named it her favorite song of 2023 in a recent interview. The single topped music charts and…

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naijanoisemakers · 1 year ago

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Burna Boy: SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD?

Burna Boy celebrates the launch of his new single “sitting on top of the world” on apple music. This has been greeted with mixed feelings from his fans. Burna Boy whose fans cut across lovers of afrobeat and hip-hop some of whom are also Davido fans have criticised his latest single for it’s lack of specific genre. The song “sitting on top of the world” which may have been inspired by his recent…

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Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today Friday, October 11, 2024 - Black Market and CBN USD to NGN Exchange Rate can be accessed here on Ejes Gist News. What is 1 US Dollar to Naira Today Black Market & CBN? As Many Nigerians continues to navigate economic challenges, the dollar-to-naira exchange rate remains a focal point for those engaged in foreign trade, investments, and travel. The black market, also known as the parallel market or Aboki FX, often reflects rates different from the official Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rates. Today, the exchange rates offer insight into the fluctuating value of the naira. Current Exchange 1 US Dollar to Naira Today. Dollar to Naira Black Market Exchange Rate (Parallel Market): Buying Rate: ₦1,695 Selling Rate: ₦1,700 1 US dollar to naira today CBN Official Rates: Buying Rate: ₦1,635 Selling Rate: ₦1,637 Pounds and Euro to Naira Exchange Rates Pounds to Naira (CBN Rates): Buying Rate: ₦2,185 Selling Rate: ₦2,190 Euro to Naira (Black Market Rates): Buying Rate: ₦1,850 Selling Rate: ₦1,860 1 US dollar to naira today for Online Exchange Platforms: Geegpay and Grey Geegpay Rates: EUR (€): Buying at ₦1,798.03, Selling at ₦1,800.55 GBP (£): Buying at ₦2,120, Selling at ₦2,127 USD ($): Buying at ₦1,675, Selling at ₦1,680 For Grey, the USD to NGN Exchange Rates are: EUR (€): Buying at ₦1,845.03, Selling at ₦1,850 GBP (£): Buying at ₦2,102, Selling at ₦2,205 USD ($): Buying at ₦1,670, Selling at ₦1,675 Understanding Dollar to Naira Black Market Exchange Rate. What is the Black Market? The black market is an unofficial exchange channel where currencies are traded without government regulation. Due to high demand and limited supply, this market often offers more competitive rates. Why Do People Use the Black MarketUSD to NGN Exchange Rate? Favorable Rates: Higher than official rates. Accessibility: Easier to obtain foreign currency without stringent regulatory requirements. Latest Forex news highlights in Nigeria for today, October 11, 2024. Here are the latest Forex news highlights in Nigeria for today, October 11, 2024: 1. Surge in FX Inflow: Nigeria experienced a significant increase in net forex inflows, reaching $7.6 billion in the first half of 2024. This was driven by a 34.6% yearly increase in net inflows via autonomous sources and a 170% annual increase in FX inflow via the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). 2. Naira Appreciation: The Nigerian currency appreciated marginally in the official market, contributing to the overall positive forex inflow trend. 3. Trade Surplus: Nigeria posted a trade surplus of $8.9 billion for the fiscal year 2024, marking a 45.2% increase from the previous year’s surplus of $6.1 billion. IMTO Contributions: Inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) grew by 47% year-on-year to $2.33 billion in the first half of 2024. NDDC Youth Internship Scheme Portal Link: Step-by-Step Guide to Apply & Secure Your Spot Davido Called Out For Smoking Next To His Wife, Chioma WhatsApp Threatens to Exit Nigeria Over FCCPC Demands, $270 Million Fine Thanks for using our platform to know the value of the 1 US Dollar to Naira Today for CBN and the black market USD to NGN Exchange Rate.

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