Saturday 16 August 2014

Psquare hire Donjazzy for sixth album


Singing duo P-Square who are presently recording songs for their sixth album, have hired music producer Don Jazzy.

The announcement was made by Peter Okoye on his Instagram page with a picture of themselves with Don Jazzy in the studio, where he wrote “U don't expect anything less when u see us in dis kitchen with @donjazzy #6thalbum”


The twin brothers started recording in the United States in a studio most likely owned by Akon’s Konvict Muzik record label, because they are signed to Square records and the Atlanta based music label.

They also hired elder brother of the late pop icon, Michael Jackson, Jermaine to be part of their yet to be named album.


There is no word yet on if Jermaine Jackson is collaborating, or producing a track.

DonJazzy is the CEO of Mavin Records and is responsible for the hit tracks Dorobucci, Adaobi and Surulere



The Headies to be held in October

One of Nigeria’s biggest annual urban and hip-hop culture awards, The Headies will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014, reports Pulse.ngThe Headies which started in 2006  recognizes the achievements of artists and entertainers in a number of categories including rap, RnB, dancehall and alternative. According to the convener of the event, Ayo Animashaun, the 2014 event will be  elevated to show how the brand and Nigeria’s growing music industry has reached an international scale.The organizers of the awards are yet to reveal this year’s hosts, nominees and special artist performances.In 2013 The Headies introduced a new category, Best Alternative Song, which gave a wider playing field for contenders.The organizers said that they are receiving entries for nominations into the various categories.