Interviews
VIDEO Interview: 2face Idibia On Factory78 + UK Tour Rehearsals
Posted on August 23rd, 2010 by Ovie O Music Icon, 2face Idibia, was in London a couple of weeks ago for a tour of the United Kingdom. That same weekend, the good folks at Factory78 (DJ Lanre’s crew) caught up with him to discuss the tour, the release of his groundbreaking “Unstoppable International Edition” album and a few other things concerning his career.
Feel free to watch the interview along with exclusive clips of him rehearsing with a LIVE BAND below.
Welcome to the Factory is a popular online TV show, being watched by music fans and music executives worldwide. Brought to you by Factory78 Ltd and hosted by DJ and Radio Presenter Lanre Davies and Sope Olajide. The show provides a platform for artists who want to showcase their latest projects.
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Part 1
Part 2
While you’re at it, feel free to buy the “Unstoppable International Edition” album below, if you haven’t done so already.
By 2Face Idibia
Feel free to watch the interview along with exclusive clips of him rehearsing with a LIVE BAND below.
Welcome to the Factory is a popular online TV show, being watched by music fans and music executives worldwide. Brought to you by Factory78 Ltd and hosted by DJ and Radio Presenter Lanre Davies and Sope Olajide. The show provides a platform for artists who want to showcase their latest projects.
*O.O*
Part 1
Part 2
While you’re at it, feel free to buy the “Unstoppable International Edition” album below, if you haven’t done so already.
2face Idibia - Unstoppable The International Edtion
$7.99
Unstoppable The International Edtion (Album)
[Note this is a Downloadable Album and not a hard copy]By 2Face Idibia
MP3, 256 kbps — plays on iPod® and all MP3 players
VIDEO: notjustOk Interviews SauceKid (Road to African American Album)
Posted on July 27th, 2010 by Mola OG African American will finally drop everywhere including notjustOk.com on Friday, July 30 under Storm 360.
notjustOk had a chance to catch up with SauceKid to ask him a few questions including why it has taken so long (since 2008) to deliver the African American album, how and why he hooked up with Storm, what to expect from the album and more.
I had a chance to listen to the album and I will tell you that it is a very well rounded album, but you can be the judge after you buy the album on the 30th of July.
“Expect Greatness” – SauceKid
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notjustOk had a chance to catch up with SauceKid to ask him a few questions including why it has taken so long (since 2008) to deliver the African American album, how and why he hooked up with Storm, what to expect from the album and more.
I had a chance to listen to the album and I will tell you that it is a very well rounded album, but you can be the judge after you buy the album on the 30th of July.
“Expect Greatness” – SauceKid
P-Square USA Tour: The Business of Music With P-Square (NotJustOk.com Exclusive)
Posted on July 17th, 2010 by Ms Uduak
“Laaaaaaaaadies,” sang Paul Okoye. “I say Laaaaaadies,” he teased even further. An unending “Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!” giant screams was the response from the crowd full of P-Square female fans. Savoring every moment and gleefully showing the ladies a foretaste of what was to come, Paul teased even further. “I say laaaaaadies, who wants to marry my brother?” he sang. You could hear the fellas in the crowd chuckle while even louder giant screams of excitement emerged from the ladies; greeting the ears of all at the Oakland historical Sweet Ballroom where P-Square was performing on July 9th, 2010.STOP. While it is sweet to take you through the reactions and details of the overall event and audience when P-Square performed in Oakland as part of their USA tour, the sweeter thing is to share with you what P-Square had to say about being millionaires and their secrets to success. As Ovie O would say, this is “NotJustOk.com on another level.” My exclusive interview was conducted in a super relaxed setting at the Oakland Marriott Hotel in P-Square’s suite. Special thanks to Joy Tongo (JTON Productions) and Adewole Lipede (Back Home Productions) for making sure I was taken care of.
Peter Okoye was the spokesperson for the evening.
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Ladybrille Interviews X.O Senavoe
Posted on July 17th, 2010 by Mola OG For someone who just literally stepped into the booth to record his first song “Taxi” less than 2 months ago, X.O has definitely made a big impression in the minds of many.
Ladybrille Mag interviews XO and he really opens up and gives us the inside story on his journey thus far. X.O also breaks down how he comes up with his wordplay and how he tries to make it universal where when one person from a particular country like Nigeria or Ghana hears it, they may interpret differently from someone from the UK, but it still makes sense to both.
An example would be:
“In “Taxi Music” I say: “I’m all over the web, DJ’s spin it like Ananse” – aside from the play on words, it speaks to all of us who grew up on Ananse stories in Ghana and Nigeria and beyond. In an unreleased song, I go “She said: ‘Baby, u the fella for me (Fela Femi)”, so he called her his “Cutie” (Kuti).” If you know Fela or Femi, you’ll get it. If you don’t, you’ll only hear fella for me and cutie, and the song will still make sense to you.”
Amazing thought process
X.O’s story is inspirational and can be a motivator for many. Read the excerpts below and then go and check out the entire interview at Ladybrille Mag
Big Shout Out to Ms. Uduak
“LADYBRILLEmag.com: I want to take you back to a little more sensitive area. You mentioned losing your father at age 10 and of course 6years ago, your mom. Did that drive you to be as successful in everything you touch? You are very driven. What drives you?
X.O: I mean, my parents were phenomenal, and I don’t mean that euphemistically. I mean, even if they were not my parents, I would look at them and go, “what amazing human beings these two people are/were.” One of the things their loss did was to show me that life is truly short and that all we can while we are here is to do our best. I try to do that. I mean, I’ve been blessed. I had a great childhood and my memories of them are fond. Also with any difficulties, there have been some growing up, but I haven’t really dwelt on them. I’m quite introspective and there have been times when, like anyone, you find yourself in “that” place – but I keep it moving. Life is short and I’ve been very blessed.
LADYBRILLEmag.om: Let’s talk about how you left your law firm to do music. Obviously it seems a crazy move. What next with respect to your music and your move?
X.O: Not at all. It was an opportunity to do now what I would regret not having done later; and it’s not a move from one into the other – not mutually exclusive. (Laughs) I’ve been fortunate to have people love it right from the start. But the proverbial saying the sky is the limit (applies).“
Ladybrille Mag interviews XO and he really opens up and gives us the inside story on his journey thus far. X.O also breaks down how he comes up with his wordplay and how he tries to make it universal where when one person from a particular country like Nigeria or Ghana hears it, they may interpret differently from someone from the UK, but it still makes sense to both.
An example would be:
“In “Taxi Music” I say: “I’m all over the web, DJ’s spin it like Ananse” – aside from the play on words, it speaks to all of us who grew up on Ananse stories in Ghana and Nigeria and beyond. In an unreleased song, I go “She said: ‘Baby, u the fella for me (Fela Femi)”, so he called her his “Cutie” (Kuti).” If you know Fela or Femi, you’ll get it. If you don’t, you’ll only hear fella for me and cutie, and the song will still make sense to you.”
Amazing thought process
X.O’s story is inspirational and can be a motivator for many. Read the excerpts below and then go and check out the entire interview at Ladybrille Mag
Big Shout Out to Ms. Uduak
“LADYBRILLEmag.com: I want to take you back to a little more sensitive area. You mentioned losing your father at age 10 and of course 6years ago, your mom. Did that drive you to be as successful in everything you touch? You are very driven. What drives you?
X.O: I mean, my parents were phenomenal, and I don’t mean that euphemistically. I mean, even if they were not my parents, I would look at them and go, “what amazing human beings these two people are/were.” One of the things their loss did was to show me that life is truly short and that all we can while we are here is to do our best. I try to do that. I mean, I’ve been blessed. I had a great childhood and my memories of them are fond. Also with any difficulties, there have been some growing up, but I haven’t really dwelt on them. I’m quite introspective and there have been times when, like anyone, you find yourself in “that” place – but I keep it moving. Life is short and I’ve been very blessed.
LADYBRILLEmag.om: Let’s talk about how you left your law firm to do music. Obviously it seems a crazy move. What next with respect to your music and your move?
X.O: Not at all. It was an opportunity to do now what I would regret not having done later; and it’s not a move from one into the other – not mutually exclusive. (Laughs) I’ve been fortunate to have people love it right from the start. But the proverbial saying the sky is the limit (applies).“
SARZ (notjustOk Hype)
Posted on June 30th, 2010 by Ovie O notjustOk hype will feature (or maybe not) the future heavy hitters in naija music. Any material featured in this category will be from unsigned or up & coming Nigerian/African, artists/rappers/producer/record label that contain nothing but promising content. There will only be a post a month in this category.
If you have or know of anyone’s music that you feel is a hit or any good, please send an email to the official notjustOk email with a link to their page or where I can download the song.
Real Name: Osaretin Osabuohien.
Hometown: Benin City, Edo State.
Beats/Productions By SARZ
JahBless ft Reminisce & Lord of Ajasa – Jooooo oh!
Iceberg Slim ft DaGrin – I Made It
Steel – Omoge
For the core members of the industry (artistes and other producers alike), SARZ is already an established brand who happens to be one of the go-to guys if you’re interested in making hits. For those who have followed Nigerian music in detail over the last 2 years or so, you must have heard the phrase “Sarz on the beat” on several songs. And for the rest of you, the emergence of DaGrin’s “Kondo” as a nationwide hit single must have been your formal introduction to SARZ! Here’s a brief interview which will give you guys a bit more insight into SARZ’s craft. Read on…
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If you have or know of anyone’s music that you feel is a hit or any good, please send an email to the official notjustOk email with a link to their page or where I can download the song.
Real Name: Osaretin Osabuohien.
Hometown: Benin City, Edo State.
Beats/Productions By SARZ
JahBless ft Reminisce & Lord of Ajasa – Jooooo oh!
Iceberg Slim ft DaGrin – I Made It
Steel – Omoge
Rugged Man ft Vino – Sanwo
It’s with great pleasure we bring you the notjustOk Hype for the month of June, a Producer-Extraordinaire by all standards with a plethora of hits to his name…. SARZ!For the core members of the industry (artistes and other producers alike), SARZ is already an established brand who happens to be one of the go-to guys if you’re interested in making hits. For those who have followed Nigerian music in detail over the last 2 years or so, you must have heard the phrase “Sarz on the beat” on several songs. And for the rest of you, the emergence of DaGrin’s “Kondo” as a nationwide hit single must have been your formal introduction to SARZ! Here’s a brief interview which will give you guys a bit more insight into SARZ’s craft. Read on…
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VIDEO: DaGrin on Entertainment Weekly
Posted on June 10th, 2010 by Ovie O The good folks on Entertainment Weekly ( a show which airs on Silverbird TV) did a special coverage of DaGrin to commemorate the life and times of the Legendary rapper. On both clips, lots of industry colleagues, Police officers, and other people of interest were interviewed. I personally got the opportunity to speak with his manager, Tunde Peters and star artiste & Label mate, DJ Zeez over the weekend at the Naija DJs Summer Jam in Houston, Texas, and they’re still struggling to recover from the devastating loss.
Our hearts go out to the Olaonipekun family as they cope with the loss of their major breadwinner. RIP DaGrin!
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Watching his dad spit that line off Nii 94 is just heartbreaking and yet uplifting!
Our hearts go out to the Olaonipekun family as they cope with the loss of their major breadwinner. RIP DaGrin!
*O.O*
Watching his dad spit that line off Nii 94 is just heartbreaking and yet uplifting!
VIDEO: Show Dem Camp (SDC) Interview ft. 2face [Part 2]
Posted on May 26th, 2010 by Mola OG This is the 2nd part of Show Dem Camp’s video interview. They answer some questions and show us some footage from their shows, recording sessions and also interview some folks who came out for their shows.
Their “The Dreamer” album which features 2face, M.I, Nneka, May D and more is almost done and should be released some time before the end of 2010.
Who is the cute gal that “heard it on notjustOk“? Identify Yourself
Their “The Dreamer” album which features 2face, M.I, Nneka, May D and more is almost done and should be released some time before the end of 2010.
Who is the cute gal that “heard it on notjustOk“? Identify Yourself
Video: Liz Yemoja Interviews DaGrin
Posted on April 22nd, 2010 by Mola OG [Originally Posted on February 25th]
Liz sits with DaGrin; he talks about his influences and how he discovered his talent. He also lists out all his collaborations and mentions the one collabo that put him in the limelight. Enjoy!
“Kondo is Kondition, go and listen to the song” LoL!
Just in case you did not know, Liz Yemoja is the new host of 100% Naija on M-Net. The first episode for Season 3 will air on March 8, 2010. Congratulations Liz!
Liz sits with DaGrin; he talks about his influences and how he discovered his talent. He also lists out all his collaborations and mentions the one collabo that put him in the limelight. Enjoy!
“Kondo is Kondition, go and listen to the song” LoL!
Just in case you did not know, Liz Yemoja is the new host of 100% Naija on M-Net. The first episode for Season 3 will air on March 8, 2010. Congratulations Liz!
Liz Yemoja Interviews Banky W
Posted on April 5th, 2010 by Mola OG Banky W talks about everything from starting his career in the states, forming EME, moving back to Nigeria, WizKid, Young Skales, Reuben Abati, The W experience (Buy Your Copy if You have not) and more.
Shout out to Liz Yemoja for staying consistent…
Part 1
Part 2
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Shout out to Liz Yemoja for staying consistent…
Part 1
Part 2
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Video: Liz Yemoja Interviews SauceKid
Posted on March 19th, 2010 by Mola OG Here is the full interview of the previously posted snippet that was eventually down.
Liz sits down with SaucekidBaba who takes us through a summary of his story from growing up, moving to the states, his daughter, Q Beats, Channel O award nomination, ‘Yebariba’ not getting played on major networks and his move to Storm records.
This episode of the Liz Yemoja show aired on Ben TV this past weekend.
Also, if you are in Africa, you can catch Liz Yemoja hosting the 3rd season of ‘100% Naija’ on Channel O. The show’s 3rd season premieres on March 22nd at 9pm Central African Time.
Liz Yemoja Interviews SauceKid Part 1
Part 2
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Liz sits down with SaucekidBaba who takes us through a summary of his story from growing up, moving to the states, his daughter, Q Beats, Channel O award nomination, ‘Yebariba’ not getting played on major networks and his move to Storm records.
This episode of the Liz Yemoja show aired on Ben TV this past weekend.
Also, if you are in Africa, you can catch Liz Yemoja hosting the 3rd season of ‘100% Naija’ on Channel O. The show’s 3rd season premieres on March 22nd at 9pm Central African Time.
Liz Yemoja Interviews SauceKid Part 1
Part 2
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Bella Naija- Sturvs
- Ladybrille Nigeria
- Notjustok.com, Nmachi Jidenma Make Full Nominees List for The Future Awards (TFA). TFA Reception Holds December 19!
- Le Petit Marche Lagos, December 2010 ‘Buy Nigerian’ Edition
- 4th Annual Nigeria Fashion & Beauty Awards Scheduled for May 27th, 2010 in Houston, Texas
- ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ Abuja Book Party, December 17th, 2010
- The Beginning: The Official Story of Dynamix All Youth Awards
- Nigerian Curiousity
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