Monday, July 9, 2012

NEWS: Usher's Stepson Declared Brain Dead After Lake Accident



Usher's eleven-year-old stepson has been declared brain dead after an accident involving a jet ski,TMZ reports.
Kyle Glover, the son of Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster, was riding an inner tube on Lake Lanier in Atlanta, GA yesterday when a passing jet skier collided with the boy, striking him in the head and knocking him unconscious. He was airlifted to Atlanta's Egelston Hospital, where Usher joined him last night. TMZ says that he has shown no brain activity since being admitted to the hospital, and that a decision regarding his life support has not been made.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is investigating the accident, and has ruled out alcohol as a factor. 
Culled from - Rolling Stone

Thursday, July 5, 2012

MUSIC: NIKKI LAOYE GOT YOU COUNTING....THE NU SINGLE "1, 2, 3" - AVAILABLE ON SPINLET !!




Gospel Diva, Nikki Laoye is back...hotter than ever with her brand new dance 
single titled “1, 2, 3” which is superbly produced by her brother and producer, 
XBLAZE aka Ade Laoye. Indeed, this would be one of the most played songs 
across Nigeria in 2012.

The song premiered on Friday 6th July, 2012 with TITI on 92.3 Inspiration FM and also with Teddy on the “ThankGodItsFriday” show on Star FM 101.5 FM.

“1-2-3” is an astounding dance-intensified song with outstanding drum 
patterns and bass thumping grooves.
With its infectious chorus count and the amazing harmonies Nikki is renowned for, “1-2-3” definitely reveals another interesting sound evolving from 
Nikki Laoye.
“I simply wanted to create a song that everyone can dance to…no matter who you are or where you are from….whether you are at home, in the club, in your car…wherever!  Cos We all do have something in common…we all have at least one thing to thank God for”, says Nikki Laoye.
Definitely a song for all… Perfectly arranged with your shuffling azonto feet in mind, your playlist for 2012 will certainly be incomplete without this new single from the Wahala Media 1st Lady.
Get Nikki Laoye's "123"
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ABOUT NIKKI LAOYE
With her award-winning hit singles - "Never Felt This Way Before" and crunk hiphop collaboration with Rooftop Mcs &Rap2Sai- "Taka Sufe", both from her debut album, ANGEL 4 LIFE, Nikki stands in a league of her own as one of the 1st three artistes ever to be interviewed and recognized from Nigeria on America's top entertainment channel, BET(Black Entertainment Television) in 2009.
Asides from her music and her responsibilities as a Project Manager with Wahala Media Entertainment, Nikki is committed to supporting the development of visually impaired and less privileged children,as well as promoting a campaign against Violence towards Women in conjunction with the United Nations, all with her NGO initiative, The Angel 4 Life Foundation.

After the heartbreaking loss of her father in August 2011, Nikki decided to take a brief hiatus off the music scene but to calm her restless fans, she made an online release of a new single, "No Be Beans" featuring the remarkable Yoruba HipHop Artist,Base One in December 2011.

Now teaming up once again with her amazingly talented brother, Xblaze, 
Nikki "done did it" again with her spectacular new single, "1, 2, 3" - 
she’s definitely back with a vengeance.

You wan lose weight? OYA 123
You wan parry? OYA 123
You wan just thank God? OYA 123
The Dance Theorem according to Nikki Laoye…
Certainly a song for all moments.

You’re truly about to be schooled!!
DO THE MATH…DANCE CLASS IS IN SESSION…NOW!!!



Note:
“1, 2, 3” is  available on SPINLET  and can be easily downloaded to your smart phone. Simply, download the SPINLET application at spinlet.com and grab your copy…NOW. LOL!

ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS:
WAHALA MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT
0802 341 5509, 0809 4848 096

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

WAHOLAAA'S FAVOURITE SONG OF THE HOUR: "CHOCOLATE BROWN" BY SIMI




Have you heard this girl sing? If you haven't , abeg, no waste time ...download this new single fast...You will thank me for it later...One of the most unique voices in the Nigerian Music industry at this very moment...At first hear, you might think she isn't Nigerian ....and with her Pop-Soul feel...she's totally in a class of her own. 
Simi is indeed a voice to be heard!!
Simi first came onto the Nigerian music scene when she launched her debut album in 2008 for which she got  impressive airplay on Naija airwaves at the time.. Produced in its entirety by popular producer, Samklef , it was released in June, 2008 with tracks including Ara Ile, Ogaju, Iya Temi and more. Since then, Simi has begun work on her sophomore album and earlier released two singles ‘Take a Chance’ (produced by JTreash) and Emi Lonijo (produced by Kollo).
And now she has released another single ‘Chocolate Brown’, excellently produced by Rotimikeys and mixed by Olaitan Dada, which is taking Naija by storm at the moment. Now this is what we call "Beautiful Music, Beautiful Sound" coming from the shores of Nigeria...Am really proud to hear this kind of music coming up from our very own naija babe.
Go On Soun jooor!!
Listen and Download - "CHOCOLATE BROWN" BY SIMI


ABOUT SIMI

Simisola Ogunleye aka Simi started out singing and dancing in her early teens as a member of the teenage church choir (at Daystar Christian Centre, Lagos NG). A Mass Communication graduate, Simi is known for her versatility and creativity, as she can do just about any genre of music required of her, although she simply loves the pop/soul sound.

Simi, who wrote her very first tune at the age of 10, has gone ahead to become an incredible songwriter.Her main point of inspiration is from her faith in God while she also gets inspiration from actual life happenings and scenarios and she’s determined to show that inspirational music can get to and touch people around the world. 

Her musical influences include artistes like Asa, Natasha Beddingfield, Michael Buble, Cobhams. Her mum, Olushola Jedidiah Ogunleye, as well as her Pastors, Rev. Sam Adeyemi and Pastor Nike Adeyemi, have also been strong rocks of assistance in her existence and career. 

With the right push, Simisola is destined for greatness and the sky is just a stepping stone.

CONNECT WITH SIMI

Follow SIMI on Twitter:  @SymplySimi