Oladapo Unveils New Captivating Single If At All

Oladapo Unveils New Captivating Single which he titles "If At All". Acclaimed Nigeria artist and multi-talented Afro-fusion act — Tonade Oladapo Aderunji, popularly known as Oladapo, is back with a sizzling new single titled “If At All,” further solidifying his status as a musical powerhouse.

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Mr Eazi Dance Group - Choplife Sound System Releases Debut Album Chop Life Vol. 1 Mzansi Chronicles

Mr Eazi Dance Group - Choplife Sound System Releases Debut Album Chop Life Vol. 1 Mzansi Chronicles. Mr Eazi's Dance Group "Choplife Sound System" Releases Their Major Debut Album Titled "Chop Life Vol. 1: Mzansi Chronicles."

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Chocolate City Releases New Women Month-themed Compilation Titled SHERO. Play and Stream Now

Chocolate City Releases New Women's Month-themed Compilation Titled "SHERO." Whether you are spending this International Women's Day working hard or enjoying a well-deserved day to relax, these empowering bops will surely get their celebration off to a strong start.

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Chocolate City Releases Love and Chocolate Vol 2 Compilation. Stream and Play Now

Chocolate City Releases Love and Chocolate Vol. 2 Playlist Compilation. This playlist holds in its grasp the memories of how Love was from the early days of Chocolate City artists to now. It's a playlist that people can listen to while enjoying each other's lovely company.

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These Nigerian Afrobeats Songs Are Turning 10 Years In 2023

These Nigerian Afrobeats Songs Are Turning 10 Years In 2023. In this article, TrendyBeatz takes a long nostalgic trip down memory lane to curate a list of songs that turned a decade in this new year, 2023. Here's a TrendyBeatz curated list of songs that made 2013 a stellar year for the Nigerian music scene.

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Fear Women: 10 Nigerian Songs That Preach The Gospel Better

Fear Women: 10 Nigerian Songs That Preach The Gospel Better. In this article, TrendyBeatz curated a list of ten Nigerian songs that preach the gospel of "Fear Women" in no particular order while reviewing the story behind the lyrics, the context of the theme and the production of each song.

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Asake and Seyi Vibes: The Similarity In Styles And The Battle Of The Best

Asake and Seyi Vibes: The Similarity In Styles And The Battle Of The Best. In this article, Trendybeatz analyses the similarities in Seyi Vibez and Asake's music flow and delivery, the motivations behind their songs and maintaining the balance on the argument on who the better artist is.

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A Review of Zinoleesky Grit and Lust EP Album. Zinoleesky Grit and Lust EP Offers Sonic Escapism

A Review of Zinoleesky's Grit and Lust EP Album. Zinoleesky's "Grit & Lust" EP Offers Sonic Escapism. In his sophomore extended playlist, titled "Grit & Lust", TrendyBeatz writes about how this EP offers sonic escapism in exploring a new dimension to Zinoleeskey's range. Featuring the young generation afrobeat stars like Omah Lay and Ayra Starr and employing the hands of professional producers like Baby Beat, Medua, and Niphkeys on the music production, while Seyi Awonuga provides the A & R service and his label boss, Naira Marley as the executive producer.

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A Review of Seyi Vibez Memory Card EP Album. Seyi Vibez Offers Sonic Escapism With The Sakara Genre-Tinged Memory Card EP

A Review of Seyi Vibez's Memory Card EP Album. Seyi Vibez Offers Sonic Escapism With The Sakara Genre-Tinged "Memory Card" EP. On the EP titled "Memory Card", TrendyBeatz analyses how this project is a strategic attempt to extend the shelf life of his sophomore album and EP and how Seyi Vibez is exploring the Sakara music - a subdivision of the Fuji genre, as well as infusing apala, with afro-pop productions. It's a 4-track project, with a running time of 11:52 minutes, featuring only young melodic rapper YXNG K.A.

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A Review of TI Blaze EL Major Album. TI Blaze EL Major Album Is a Pop-Tinged Ghetto Gospel

A Review of T.I Blaze's EL Major Album. T.I Blaze's "EL Major" Is a Pop-Tinged Ghetto Gospel. On this Debut Album, "EL Major", TrendyBeatz analyses how this project is a snapshot of his present state of mind, different from the usual style he's known for - laced up with thirteen streaming tracks with features coming from the young generation star artists line-up of LADIPOE, Fave, Skiibii, Bella Shmurda, Backroad Gee and Camidoh. This project could be categorised under the "Street Pop" genre, but most of the songs on the album are pop-tinged.

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A Review of Vector TESLIM Album. Vector TESLIM (The Energy Still Lives In Me) Is an introspection into his personality and Artistry

A Review of Vector TESLIM Album. Vector's "TESLIM (The Energy Still Lives In Me)" Is an introspection into his personality and Artistry. In the "Teslim (The Energy Still Lives In Me)" album, Trendybeatz writes about how Vector showcases his lyrical depth mastery, how he embarked on a long introspective journey armed with punchlines, an unafraid & seamless flow delivery and how the album is versatile in sound and explores the chase with smooth but fiery bars alluding to the state of society, love, self-worth and the music - immersed in the true meaning of hip hop and a mix of afrobeat. The genre is a blend of Afro-pop, Hip-hop, and R&B sonics.

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A Review of Seyi Vibez Billion Dollar 2.0 Album. Seyi Vibez Billion Dollar 2.0 Restates His Impressive Sonic Craftsmanship

A Review of Seyi Vibez Billion Dollar 2.0 Album. Seyi Vibez "Billion Dollar 2.0" Restates His Impressive Sonic Craftsmanship. In this deluxe version of "Billion Dollar 2.0", TrendyBeatz analyses how Seyi Vibez brilliantly meanders between Amapiano, Fuji-Esque/Arabic Recitation, with a copious tribute to Arabian Sound. The topics on the album swirl between documenting his struggle, Hustle, Street Lingo, self-acclaim and others. While the "Billion Dollar Baby 2.0" came with just five new songs, it did not include any guest features on the Album.

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A Review of Ajebo Hustler Bad Boy Etiquette 101 EP Album. Ajebo Hustler Bad Boy Etiquette 101 EP Album Is A Delightful Project

A Review of Ajebo Hustler Bad Boy Etiquette 101 EP Album. Ajebo Hustler's "Bad Boy Etiquette 101" EP Album Is A Delightful Project. On the new EP, titled "Bad Boy Etiquette 101", TrendyBeatz analyses how the EP tells a relatable story, how the project exudes growth and infuses Amapiano and Highlife for a Pop project with the songwriting focusing on giving a chance for romantic love, chasing one's dream, & exploring a sexual desire and hedonism.

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A Review of Runtown Signs Album. Runtown Signs Album Is A Return Form For The Afrobeats Icon

A Review of Runtown's Signs Album. Runtown's Signs Album Is A Return Form For The Afrobeats Icon. In this fifth studio album titled "Signs", TrendyBeatz analyses how Runtown makes a return on his term, drifting away from cracking club jams - how the album doesn't submit to the recent sound trend, and how it restates why the fans thirst for his sound. Displaying his calmness on each track, he's more relaxed.

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Wizkid Comments On Rap: Is Hip-hop Genre Really Dead In The Nigerian Music Industry

Wizkid's Comments On Rap: Is Hip-hop Genre Really Dead In The Nigerian Music Industry? In this article, Trendybeatz writes about Wizkid's comment on the hip-hop genre, the reactions and, most importantly, reaches a safe ground on whether rap is dead in the Nigerian music industry.

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A Review of Mavin Records Chapter X Album. Mavin Records Chapter X Album Marked A Decade Of Pop Dynasty

A Review of Mavin Records Chapter X Album. Mavin Records' "Chapter X" Album Marked A Decade Of Pop Dynasty. On this Mavin's Sophomore album, "Chapter X", TrendyBeatz analyses how the album still upholds the record label's culture of producing delightful music with an energetic flow of rhythm that weaves together different sonic emblems of all the artists in the label to create an explosive Afropop masterpiece.

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A Review of T Dollar Rise EP Album. T Dollar Rise EP Rides On Hustlers Anthem Zeitgeist

A Review of T. Dollar's Rise EP Album. T Dollar's "Rise" EP Rides On Hustlers Anthem Zeitgeist. T. Dollar's "Rise" debut EP is his first genuine step forward. TrendyBeatz analyses how the EP shows his dexterity with production, sonic range and innate ability to maintain on course with topics ranging from prosperity, money and success.

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A Review of Young Jonn Love is Not Enough Vol 2 EP Album. Young Jonn "Love Is Not Enough Vol 2" Doubled His Diversity And Creative Range

A Review of Young Jonn's Love is Not Enough Vol 2 EP Album. Young Jonn's "Love Is Not Enough Vol 2" Doubled His Diversity And Creative Range. In this Review, TrendyBeatz analyses how the project "Love Is Not Enough" Vol 2 follows the same sonic template as Vol 1, how it re-emphasises Young johnn's talent and how it puts the listeners in a pleasant mood.

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A Review of Wizkid More Love, Less Ego Album. Wizkid More Love, Less Ego Is A Vibrant Love Melody Album

Wizkid's "More Love, Less Ego" Is A Vibrant Love Melody Album. In this review, TrendyBeatz analyzes how the 13-track album sees the 32-year-old continue to showcase his melodic genre-blending prowess, talks about Love, hedonism, and rides on funky Jazz, R&B, Amapiano, Afrobeat, Neo-soul, Dancehall and Afropop.

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A Review of Seyi Vibez Billion Dollar Baby Album. Seyi Vibez Billion Dollar Baby Album is A New Dimension to His Artistry

A Review of Seyi Vibez's Billion Dollar Baby Album. Seyi Vibez Billion Dollar Baby Album is A New Dimension to His Artistry Released on Oct 2, 2022. On the sophomore album “Billion Dollar Baby”, TrendyBeatz analyses how this album stamped his street signature sound as a follow-up to his debut project.

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Blaqbonez Young Preacher Album Review. Blaqbonez Young Preacher Album Sermonises His Sex Over Love Belief

Blaqbonez's Young Preacher Album Review. Blaqbonez's Young Preacher Album Sermonises His Sex Over Love Belief. On this album, “Young Preacher”, TrendyBeatz analyzes how Blaqbonez rigged into different genres of music ranging from rap, grime, Afrobeat, dancehall, Afropop, EMO, R&B, and so many others. We write about how the album explores the personal life of Blaq in a storytelling way - growing up, his hedonistic lifestyle and how he fights his demons.

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A Review of Bella Shmurda Hypertension Album. Hypertension Album by Bella Shmurda is Unorthodox and Spiritual

A Review of Bella Shmurda's Hypertension Album. Hypertension Album by Bella Shmurda is Unorthodox and Spiritual Released on Oct 26, 2022, TrendyBeatz analyses Bella Shmurda’s Debut album tagged “Hypertension” as a follow-up to his subsequent projects. With a running time of 43 minutes, it is fifteen tracks long. He flexed his vocal ability and flowed on Dancehall and Afro-beat with some fusions.

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A Review of Johnny Drille Home EP Album. Johnny Drille Home EP Album Creates Soulful Melody For Lovers and The Depressed

A Review of Johnny Drille's Home EP Album. Johnny Drille's Home EP Album Creates Soulful Melody For Lovers and The Depressed In this project, Trendybeatz writes on Johnny Drille and creates a sultry tune that gives warmth and compassion for people with mental health issues, about love, relationship, true bond, friendship and family. Johnny Drille rigged into genres of music ranging from Highlife, Soul, Afrobeat and Afropop.

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Ayra Starr 19 and Dangerous Album and Deluxe Review

Ayra Starr's 19 and Dangerous Album and Deluxe Review. In This Article, Trendybeatz analyses how the “19 & Dangerous” Album Deluxe by Ayra Starr is a redundant attempt to push the original project. It offers a wide range of the artist’s versatility, with her style leaning towards Gen Z demography. She rode colourful bops and soulful records as she explored themes like love, mental health, self-awareness and others.

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Black Sherif The Villain I Never Was Album Review. Black Sherif The Villain I Never Was Album Is a Personal Story and a Tribute to His Past

Black Sherif - The Villain I Never Was Album Review. Black Sherif's The Villain I Never Was Album Is a Personal Story and a Tribute to His Past. In his debut album, “The Villian I Never Was”, TrendyBeatz analyzes how he sings of himself. His story, his fear, his movement and journey through life, the yearning for adventure and his hunger to make something out of life while infusing relatable lyrics and unorthodox voice.

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Kidi 4PLay EP Album Review. Kidi 4Play EP Flows on Melody Dynamism

Kidi's 4PLay EP Album Review. Kidi's 4Play EP Flows on Melody Dynamism. In Kidi's "4Plays" E.P. Album Review, TrendyBeatz writes about how Kidi's melody is an intricate blend designed to create an intriguing type of Love and how the E.P. does not deviate from the image. In all of the songs, Love is truly a common denominator.

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CKay Sad Romance Album Review. CKay Sad Romance Captures His Emo-Afrobeats Genre

CKay - Sad Romance Album Review. CKay's Sad Romance Captures His Emo-Afrobeats Genre. On Ckay’s debut album, “Sad Romance”, TrendyBeatz analyses how this album meets Ckay in his sombre mood, how it runs with a cohesiveness of his last projects, and how it’s a testament to his “Emo-Afrobeats” genre.

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Erigga The Lost Boy Album Review. Erigga The Lost Boy Album Pays Tribute to His Past Experiences

Erigga - The Lost Boy Album Review. Erigga's The Lost Boy Album Pays Tribute to His Past Experiences. In “The Lost Boy” Album, TrendyBeatz analyses how this album pays tribute to his past while he’s keen on his future ambition and how the album reflects on his success story in the spotlight.

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Asake Mr Money With the Vibe Album Review. Asake MMWTV Is A Hybrid Of Street-Inspired and Soulful-party Tune

With “MMWTV”, his first album, TrendyBeatz wrote about how this album solidifies Asake as a party king. Revealing how his little secret lies in how much he calls for your participation in his songs. That call-and-response not only demands one to become a part of the music and contribute one’s vocal quota, but it also makes it larger than life and makes everything become an anthem.

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Carter Efe And Berri Tiga: The Battle For Song Ownership and Lessons to Learn from the Rift

In this article, TrendyBeatz analyses the source of the issues about the “Machala” song, the underlying stories of the two parties involved and lessons for upcoming artists on the need for music business education.

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Wizkid Seems to be On A Different Sonic Direction With His More Love, Less Ego Album

Do You Think Wizkid is on a Different Sonic Direction With the forthcoming More Love Less Ego Album?. In this article, TrendyBeatz analyses the new song by Wizkid, his evolution and how this track offers a sneak peek into his forthcoming album “More Love, Less Ego. (MLLE)”

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Mayorkun Back in Office Album Review. Mayorkun Showcases Growth on his Sophomore Album

Mayorkun Back in Office Album Review. Mayorkun Showcases Growth on his Sophomore Album. With his 12-tracked sophomore “Back In Office” album, TrendyBeatz analyzes how Mayorkun showcases growth on the new album, how the album proves the resurgence of his artistry and reinforces the fact that the creation of his beautiful melodies was never a fluke.

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Chocolate City Releases September Compilation Tagged Soulytude. Stream and Listen Now

Chocolate City Releases September Compilation Tagged Soulytude. Stream and Listen Now. Soulytude Playlist is a Compilation of Hit Songs that are Food for the Soul. Chocolate City Music returns with another soul-stirring playlist for their monthly themed Soulytude Playlists - coined from the combination of the two words "Soul" and "Solitude."

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Chike The Brothers Keeper Album Review. Brothers Keeper Is A Synonym To Melodic Excellence

Chike's The Brother's Keeper Album Review. The Brother's Keeper Is A Synonym To Melodic Excellence. In "The Brother's Keeper", the sophomore album offered a rich trove of insight into the mind of the artist and his sweet melodies and laid-back delivery. At TrendyBeatz, we wrote about how the 16-track Album also found Chike showcasing his versatility in composition and his knack for dropping dance floor-ready tunes with relevant and pithy lyrics.

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An Unbiased Review of The 15th Headies Award by TrendyBeatz

In this article, TrendyBeatz analyses some of the obvious reasons “The Headies Award” changed its location, the anomalies detected in the shows, and controversial takes about winners of some of the categories.

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Strategies Upcoming Artists Can Deploy In Their Music Career For Successful Growth to Stardom

At TrendyBeatz, we outlined some vital points and bullseye strategies upcoming artists can deploy to thrive and get noticed in this ever-evolving music industry. If you're an upcoming musician, a music enthusiast or a label manager reading this, then you've struck a gold mine.

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YBNL and MAVIN Records: The Powerhouse of New Generation Artists In Africa

YBNL and MAVIN Records: The Powerhouse of New Generation Artists In Africa. Amidst all these numerous entertainment industries, We at TrendyBeatz take a close look at two of the biggest Nigerian Record Labels at the moment, Mavin and YBNL, that are showcasing the new generation’s artists and giving them platforms to become independent.

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How TG Omori is Redefining the Nigerian Music Videos with Creative Visuals

There are video directors, and there is TG Omori, in a league of his own. We at TrendyBeatz dug deep into how TG Omori erupted amidst other legendary music video directors in Nigeria, how he's effecting a paradigm shift, redefining the game and infusing so much imagery that evokes enough emotions and creativity.

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These Wizkid Songs Were Hit but Were so Underrated

These Wizkid's Songs Were Hit but Were so Underrated. In the light of Wizkid’s upcoming 4th studio album, “More Love, Less Ego” which was rumoured to be released later this year, We at TrendyBeatz bring to you a list of Wizkid’s most underrated songs. In clear terms — these songs were curated on the basis that, even though some of these tracks were loved by many, they deserved more recognition and international exposure than they got. Ride with us.

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Buju BNXN Bad Since 97 Album Review. Bad Since 97 Solidifies BNXN Reputation As A Sound Connoisseur

Buju BNXN Bad Since 97 Album Review. Bad Since 97 Solidifies Buju's Reputation As A Sound Connoisseur. On Thursday, 25th of August, BNXN released his much-anticipated sophomore project, “Bad Since 97” EP. In this Review, TrendyBeatz wrote about how BNXN sticks to familiar narratives on his sophomore EP and how the album offers a sonic palette that is diverse yet cohesive.

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MI Abaga The Guy Album Review. The Guy Is Self-celebratory and A Lyrical Statement Of Fact

In this album review, TrendyBeatz writes about how MI showcases his ascension into a legendary status that is conveyed through helmsman-like lyrics and delivery. How he embarked on a long introspective journey where he's ravished by self-worth and revolves around themes like responsibility, romance and pride for one's work, and the music - a blend of Afro-pop, Hip-hop, Traditional Pop, Highlife, and R&B sonics

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MI Abaga: The Consistency Of Nigerian Hip-Hop Revivalist

The Consistency Of Nigerian Hip Hop Revivalist, MI Abaga. Jude Lemfani Abaga, popularly known as M.I has written his name in the golden book of the Nigerian music industry, from impacting hip-hop culture for over a decade and a half as one of Africa’s biggest rap acts and also owning a standard record label that discovered some of Nigeria’s most remarkable talent. In this article, we wrote about his feat in the hip-hop evolution, his just released album, and everything in between.

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Fireboy The True King Of Modern Afrobeats

Fireboy, The True King Of Modern Afrobeats. In this article, we delved deep into the obvious facts on why it's undebatable to give Fireboy the tag as the leader of the new school generation artiste, and also his achievements so far that justify these claims.

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Asake Is Taking Africa and The World By Storm With Afro-Street Pop

Of all the music coming out of Nigeria's Afro-street pop scene, none is as precise and truthful as the songs of hedonism, lingua, and wealth springing out. In a place like Nigeria where lives are pressed against the edges, we at TrendyBeatz wrote about how Asake's music is an escape, his music career journey, and how he's dominating the music industry.

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Fireboy Playboy Album Review. Fireboy Achieved A Trifecta Status With Sybaritic and Frolic Melody with Playboy Body of Work

Fireboy Playboy Album Review. In Playboy Album, TrendyBeatz analyzes how Fireboy cemented his pop hall of fame status and legacy. Transitioned from a nerd, lover boy, an introspective persona to a philanderer. We also wrote about how he explored a broader spectrum of sounds and took his listeners through his pedantic obsession with words and versatility.

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Maybe Omah Lay Needs Another Pandemic to Score Another Hit Song

Maybe Omah Lay Needs Another Pandemic to Score Another Hit Song. Omah Lay is finding it hard to score a hit song lately, or perhaps let's say one proper sound that will go mainstream as he did with his "Get Layd" and "What Have We Done (WHWD)" project. In this article, TrendyBeatz looked into Omah Lay's Career Trajectory, why he's finding it hard to score a hit song and what he could do.

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Tems on the Pathway to Becoming the Queen of Afrobeats

Tems on the Pathway to Becoming the Queen of Afrobeats. The Nigerian music industry is structured in a certain way that gives the majority of the listening audience to the male artistes, while, unfortunately, the minority goes to the female artistes. Only a few female artists like Tems, Ayrra Star, Teni, and fave are changing the narratives. Amidst these female artistes, we gave a clear and thorough in-depth piece on how Tems is truly the Queen of Afrobeats, her feats in the Nigerian music industry and the world at large.

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How The Headies Disqualification of Portable is Possibly Unfair

Nigerians Woke up on the 26th of July to meet an announcement from The Headies Award stating their Disqualification of Nigerian Singer Portable from all Nominated Categories in the forthcoming Award Ceremony: the Headies 2022 scheduled to hold on 4th September. The news made the headline and trend for a few days and the Nigerian Music Listeners were divided between those who support the Disqualification of Portable by the Award organizers and those who don't. TrendyBeatz, as an unbiased platform, analyzes the disqualification and why it might be unfair in this article.

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The Benefits Of Collaborating With International Artists

These are the Benefits Of Collaborating With International Artists. Ever since the emergence of technology, the distribution of music has undergone a paradigm shift. From the days of stereo, sharing music via Bluetooth, iPod & to music-playing smartphones and here, different streaming media platforms are responsible for the music distribution around the world far more than the artist who sings it can travel to.

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Music Video: The Major Catalyst To Artistes Range

Music Video: The Major Catalyst To Artiste's Range. This decade has witnessed a great dimension in music releases strategy. Ranging from the backend team of the artist engineering plans in the studio and the frontend team cementing the artist persona on the faces of the audience.

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