"I had a lot of thinking to do"- Mocheddah explains her long absence from the music scene.

Mochedah gave a long break from the music scene after parting ways with Knighthouse. She then gave us a great music which she titled “Destinambari” which for some reasons people voted over Olamide’s “Eleda”. Well, she gave her reasons for her long absence to Punch. Read below.

I was away from the music scene because of the need to spend time with family, re-invent myself and better my craft. It was a time to reflect on my career, how far I have gone and how far I still want to go. I was travelling, spending quality time with my family, and I spent good time in the studio recording. Now, I am back for good and with fantastic songs.
 

Screw Marriage! I will think about it when i'm done with music. - Presh of KC Presh

KCee’s former partner in Music, Presh says marriage can wait, and having kids in life can also wait till he’s ready. “May be when I stop singing, I can have time for other things”, Presh told TheNetng.

Tell us about your personal life. Are you thinking of marriage? At the moment the only thing I am thinking of is my music. The only thing I am engaged to is my music. For now, I am engaged to music. In fact, I am dating music. For now, what I feel for is my music and nothing else; that is what I am pursing.

A lot of artistes have had ‘love children.’ Are you hiding yours? No, I don’t have. You can go round to find out but I bet you, there’s nothing for you to find. If I am going to have one, I will let you know. For now, it is music that I want to marry. Maybe when I’m done with music, I might think of other things. But for now, it’s just music and nothing else for me. I love women and relationships, they are dear to me but for now, I have to take permission from them to marry music....

PHOTOS; 2Face Performs For The First Time With His Customised Diamond Encrusted Mic At Star Music Trek Finale

 Do you remember 2Face’s customized diamond encrusted microphone given to him by luxury designer Malivelihood? , well he performed with it for the first time on stage at Star Music Trek 2014 grand finale, which held at Eagles Club Surulere on Saturday May 31, 2014. After riveting performances from Star Music Trek 2014 debut edition in Nsukka  through Makurdi, Umuahia and Orlu, 2face pulled all the stops for his final performance in Lagos. Dressed in royal regalia, he took fans through a live performance of various hit tracks including You No Holy Pass, African Queen, Outside amongst many others. His ever supportive wife Annie dressed in black sweatshirt and pants stood amongst fans and cheered throughout his performance. More photos below.

KCee & Harrysong Living The Life Of Their 5Star Oil & Music Money [PHOTO]

Bawzzezz!! If you do not know them... That's Limpopo king [Kcee] and Harry song {better pikin]

Lol! Kanye West says he will soon be greater than Nelson Mandela

Lol! I just knew he would say something "brag about something" soon.. And yes he did!  .In an interview with WGCI, here is what he said

"I am the next Nelson Mandela,"I'm only 36 years old, and when I look at everything I've accomplished, it's the only comparison that makes any sense. By the time I'm 95, I'm going to be a bigger hero than he ever was. "Nelson Mandela did a lot of good work, don't get me wrong. But I think I'm on track to do something even bigger. I liberate minds with my music. That's more important than liberating a few people from apartheid or whatever. "Not to say Mandela wasn't for real. I have mad respect. I just think we need to keep things in perspective here. Anyone can be replaced. And I think I'm well on my way towards being the next great black leader. I'm already worshiped around the world. And there's more to come."

Nigga just chill okay? Let your success speak for itself.. 

Kanye West Signs $10 Million Endorsement Deal With Adidas..

Following the split between Kanye west and Nike, the American rapper has just closed a $10 million dollar deal with Footwear giant-Adidas.

Confirming the deal, Adidas stated;

“For 2014, we welcome to the adidas family one of the most influential cultural icons of this generation, Kanye West. Well known for breaking boundaries across music, film and design and partnering with our history in street wear culture and leading innovations in sport, we look forward to creating a new chapter. Details to follow.”

 Who thinks he is going to say something quite annoying soon?

Tweet: Chris Brown says you shouldn't buy his album if you're struggling

Lol!

Olamide: “Music Took Me Away From Wandering About The Streets”

 Olamide opened up on his career, his rise to the top and how he plans to remain relevant.

Olamide who is loved by everyone for his unique way of singing and his humility met with Segun Adebayo and was interviewed. 

Read Excerpts below

What has been happening to Olamide?

A lot of good things have been happening to me and my crew. I have been doing what I love doing and I am getting paid for it. That ordinarily comes with a good feeling, I can’t deny that. I have a lot of things that I am working on right now and we are working day and night to meet up with the demands of the industry. Which is staying on top of your game while you can, having in mind that the phase will soon pass. You have to make sure that you make your stay worth the while.

Is this why you have featured in different singles more than any other artiste lately and what are you trying to achieve with this?

You know people are very funny. When I was not featuring in other people’s albums or singles, they were the ones saying on twitter and other social media platforms that Olamide is proud, he’s not friendly and all sorts of things that you can’t imagine. But now that I have been working with a whole lot of artistes in the industry, they have come out to say I should give myself a break. I wonder what the people really want? The truth is that you can’t live your life for the people. You have to do what you feel is right for you to keep your career on the right track.

So, you don’t care about what people say about you anymore?

I didn’t mean it like that. What I am trying to say is that if you continue to listen to what people say every time before making your decision, you may not make the right decision at the end of the day and you may also make the right decision. What is important is your attitude to what you do. It does not mean you won’t listen to them or take to their pieces of advice, you just have to be truthful to yourself and make sure you are doing what you believe is in the best interest of your career. I just want to remain on top of my game. I know I have what it takes to run the show for as long as God permits me. But time will tell. I am growing by the day and I am enjoying every bit of my moment in the industry.

You once said that your hustling days are over, but you don’t seem to be slowing down. You are always at every major show around town…

I am an ambitious young man. I love to always push myself to the limits. We have a lot of things going on in the industry now that would really make you sit tight and buckle up. Asides that, I have gone through a lot before I could arrive at this level, to God be the glory. When I look at where I was coming from and where I am today, it only reminds me of one thing, never stop dreaming big and don’t ever look down on yourself even if nobody believes in you. You have to make sure you have got what it takes to stand the test of time. Olamide didn’t just arrive over night. It has been a very rough journey, but God has been good to me. The truth is that people have not seen the best of Olamide.

 You said one should not look down on his or her self; it seems you have a lot beneath that sentence. Could you share some of those rough experiences with us?

Everybody knows my story or let me say I try to let people know my story with the way I sing so that you won’t come and tell me tomorrow or the people that you did or that for me when I was this or that. When I compose my songs, I always try to bring my rough days into retrospect. I remember how I waited many years for my single to be promoted. I was always told to wait. When I couldn’t wait anymore, I had to look for another way round it. A lot of people turned me down because they didn’t believe in me. I have nothing against them because that’s life for you. Everybody can’t believe in your dream, even if it is the most beautiful one. Today, it is practically difficult for anybody to come out and say what I had already said about myself in most of my songs.

Why did you say that?

You know people are funny. I am sure you are aware of how some people could wake up one day and start saying what is not true about your life. So, in order not to be shocked when you hear or see something like that, you have to prepare your mind and that of your fans. I always sing about the story of my life in my songs so that if you say something about it tomorrow, the people would tell you that they heard me say it before.

Now that your dream has been fulfilled and you can also stand on your own, what’s the feeling like?

I feel great. I feel honoured. I feel so happy. But above all, I thank God, to whom I give all glory.

Are you surprised to have arrived at this level?

To an extent, my rise came as a shock but at the same time, my only wish since I was young was to rise above my peers and make a name for myself in whatever good I find myself doing. I strived hard to come out with something everybody would appreciate, plus the recognition that has marked my career. I will say my rise to stardom has not been a fluke. I have worked tirelessly over the years trying to break into the industry and studying the rules of the game so as to become relevant. You don’t want to know how I waited and prayed to taste fame.

How has music changed your life?

Let me say that music took me away from wandering about the streets to doing the right thing at the right time. It has reshaped my life and taught me that hard work, talent and God’s grace are very important in every man’s life. I can say it boldly that those who never believed in me can now see that I carry a special grace. That is why I will remain grateful to ID Cabassa. He was one of the good people God used to turn my life around. I won’t say more than that because I know you would want to probe me further.

Now that music has taken you away from the streets, what do you miss most about it?

I really didn’t miss anything except for the life on the streets. I never wanted to remain on the streets. I have learnt a lot of lessons my brother, but one thing that readily comes to my mind each time I remember where I was coming from is the fact that the secret of success goes beyond making good music. Every right-thinking artiste must possess a good character to sustain the success that comes his way. You must have the character that could help you sustain the test of time. Trust me; rising to stardom comes with a lot of challenges, but you can only overcome them when you have a good sense of understanding about life itself.

“My Music Will Take Me Very Far, Not Showing Skin”-Chocolate CIty's Victoria Kimani

Chocolate City Kenyan artiste, Victoria Kimani opened up on what she thinks of nudity and how far you can go in the music industry whether or not you show your skin to Nigerian Tribune…   

Excerpts:

What are your views on nudity?

We were born naked, and then we realized that we were naked. In some villages around the world, nudity is normal; in a religious society, nudity of any kind is a sin. So, nudity is a personal preference and sometimes a Godly calling. I believe there’s nothing wrong with nudity. It’s the evil and sinful thoughts that people think that need to be controlled.

How far can you go with showing your skin as far as your music is concerned?

My music will take me very far, not showing skin. That can only take you so far.
I wear what I am comfortable in, depending on my surroundings. Fashion is another way of living and expressing art. As a girl with a curvy body, I like to celebrate my blessings while I’m still young enough and in shape enough to do so. That doesn’t mean showing skin.
Whether I’m dressed in a nun’s gown or in a bathing suit, someone will still oppose, and have an evil thought.

"Don't Let The Music Business Make A Prostitute Of You" - Sinead O'Connor's Open Letter To Miley Cyrus.

46-years-old Sinead O'Connor sends an open letter to Miley Cyrus after the youngster revealed that her 'Wrecking Ball' video was inspired by Sinead O'Connor's iconic video for 'Nothing Compares 2 U'. In the letter, Sinead warned Miley not to allow the music industry make her a 'prostitute'.

Read the full letter after the below;

Dear Miley,

I wasn’t going to write this letter, but today I’ve been dodging phone calls from various newspapers who wished me to remark upon your having said in Rolling Stone your Wrecking Ball video was designed to be similar to the one for Nothing Compares… So this is what I need to say… And it is said in the spirit of motherliness and with love. I am extremely concerned for you that those around you have led you to believe, or encouraged you in your own belief, that it is in any way 'cool' to be naked and licking sledgehammers in your videos. It is in fact the case that you will obscure your talent by allowing yourself to be pimped, whether it’s the music business or yourself doing the pimping. Nothing but harm will come in the long run, from allowing yourself to be exploited, and it is absolutely NOT in ANY way an empowerment of yourself or any other young women, for you to send across the message that you are to be valued (even by you) more for your sexual appeal than your obvious talent.

I am happy to hear I am somewhat of a role model for you and I hope that because of that you will pay close attention to what I am telling you. The music business doesn’t give a s*** about you, or any of us. They will prostitute you for all you are worth, and cleverly make you think it's what YOU wanted... and when you end up in rehab as a result of being prostituted, 'they' will be sunning themselves

on their yachts in Antigua, which they bought by selling your body and you will find yourself very alone.

None of the men oggling you give a s*** about you either, do not be fooled. Many’s the woman mistook lust for love. If they want you sexually that doesn’t mean they give a f*** about you. All the more true when you unwittingly give the impression you don’t give much of a f*** about yourself, and when you employ people who give the impression they don’t give much of a f*** about you either. No one who cares about you could support your being pimped... and that includes you yourself. Yes, I’m suggesting you don’t care for yourself. That has to change. You ought be protected as a precious young lady by anyone in your employ and anyone around you, including you. This is a dangerous world. We don’t encourage our daughters to walk around naked in it because it makes them prey for animals and less than animals, a distressing majority of whom work in the music industry and its associated media. You are worth more than your body or your sexual appeal. The world of showbiz doesn’t see things that way, they like things to be seen the other way, whether they are magazines who want you on their cover, or whatever... Don’t be under any illusions.. ALL of them want you because they’re making money off your youth and your beauty... which they could not do except for the fact your youth makes you blind to the evils of show business. If you have an innocent heart you can’t recognise those who do not. I repeat, you have enough talent that you don’t need to let the music business make a prostitute of you. You shouldn’t let them make a fool of you either. Don’t think for a moment that any of them give a flying f*** about you. They’re there for the money... we’re there for the music. It has always been that way and it will always be that way. The sooner a young lady gets to know that, the sooner she can be REALLY in control. You also said in Rolling Stone that your look is based on mine. The look I chose, I chose on purpose at a time when my record company were encouraging me to do what you have done. I felt I would rather be judged on my talent and not my looks. I am happy that I made that choice, not least because I do not find myself on the proverbial rag heap now that I am almost 47 years of age... which unfortunately many female artists, who have based their image around their sexuality, end up on when they reach middle age. Real empowerment of yourself as a woman would be to in future refuse to exploit your body or your sexuality in order for men to make money from you. I needn’t even ask the question... I’ve been in the business long enough to know that men are making more money than you are from you getting naked. It’s really not at all cool. And it’s sending dangerous signals to other young women. Please in future say no when you are asked to prostitute yourself. Your body is for you and your boyfriend. It isn’t for every spunk-spewing dirtbag on the net, or every greedy record company executive to buy his mistresses diamonds with. As for the shedding of the Hannah Montana image.. whoever is telling you getting naked is the way to do that does absolutely NOT respect your talent, or you as a young lady. Your records are good enough for you not to need any shedding of Hannah Montana. She’s waaaaaaay gone by now... Not because you got naked but because you make great records. Whether we like it or not, us females in the industry are role models and as such we have to be extremely careful what messages we send to other women. The message you keep sending is that it’s somehow cool to be prostituted... it’s so not cool Miley... it’s dangerous. Women are to be valued for so much more than their sexuality. we aren’t merely objects of desire. I would be encouraging you to send healthier messages to your peers... that they and you are worth more than what is currently going on in your career. Kindly fire any motherf***er who hasn’t expressed alarm, because they don’t care about you.

So Chris Brown Is Planning To Quit Music......See his tweets

       

            

The music industry would miss him......... I hope he doesn't quit tho.... We would miss him....

WizKid Wins African Artiste Of The Year At The Ghana Music Awards.

I'm proud of him. A big congrat to him. He shall keep going higher. Bigger him i pray.

NEW MUSIC: Jeunbe- AJU

Joseph who's stage name is "AJU" (twitter-- @fatspooned) was derived from a compilation of the first letter of his names ( Agaba Joseph Ushie ) is a signed Artist, Song-writer under a recording entertainment company called H.B.C Entertainment which is owned by Mr Mowoe Emmanuel (twitter-- @chairmanhbcent). AJU has been singing in churches from a tender age; but started professionally 7 years ago in Abuja, where he was in a group called "formula one". He has a single titled 'Jeunbe' which is aimed at getting you on your feet.. We promise to bring you more Jamming sounds.. But for now, please download and Share. Thanks and God bless your #Hustle. Download HERE
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MUSIC(DOWNLOAD) - Dpzle: Take You Home

New track brought to you by Dpzle- take you home. Dope Track. Download HERE

MUSIC UPDATE: Waje Na The Way Remix ft Sarkodie

DOWNLOAD HERE
Nice track.Download and enjoy.