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The multi award winning record label, Chocolate City, is home to some of the music industry’s top house hold names, such as M.I, Jesse Jagz, Iceprince, and Brymo. With the rapid growth of the label and increasing success of artist management, Chocolate City has proven to be a hub of talent exploitation, and manifestation.  It is no surprise that a lot of youth, internationally and locally, have reached out to be signed to the label, in hopes of achieving their dreams.  So far, Chocolate City has an all-male cast as its line up, and the general public have bugged the label to sign a female act.  Chocolate City, known for setting trends, decided to bide their time, and look out for the girl that possessed qualities of a Choc BOI – Bold, Original, Innovative. In came a young lady, full of energy and enthusiasm who welcomed the opportunity of being featured along-side, award winning Africa’s rapper numero uno, M.I on

Art is a multi dimensional process which would explain the huge variety in its outcome. When it comes to music, the various genres are obvious evidences of the process. And within these genres, various styles, pattern or approach have been employed to making enjoyable and marketable music. Young Pizzy a rapper who has overtime never relented in dishing out good songs, Is back again after dropping a hit song "Make You Clap" which features Hakym The Dream, This Time With A Very Creative Song Titled "Rumour Has It" Which Is A Cover To Adele's Rumour Has It, And It Is A Perfecting Rendition As The Song Was Covered Flawless. Young Pizzy is a quadruple threat - recording artiste, producer, songwriter and video director. Who was born to a father who was a showbiz promoter and artiste manager. His birth names are Agbambu Prince

Unlike Duncan Mighty who recently came out to deny the news that he bought a Rolls Royce ,close friends of Timaya, another south south based musician are insisting that he just took delivery of powerful Bentley car that would send tongues waging. Timaya (real name Alfred Enetimi Odom) who is currently in America to perform at various shows was said to have paid millions of Naira for the car.   Someone told gistmaster that that Timaya went for the Bentley to show off to Duncan Mighty his main competitor in the South South that he is far ahead in luxury."You know Duncan was said to have sponsored a fake report that he bought a Bentley but later denied it. Now, Timaya is for real"  In one of his songs, Duncan Mighty had said , he thanked God because the likes of Timaya, J Martins,Bracket and others are emulating his style.  On his alleged rivalry with Ducan Mighty,Timaya had this to say in an interview he granted sometime back "Duncan Mighty is my man and we are fr

Zyon one of Nigerian's most talented inspiration singers has released her album. She told gistmaster  that it took sometime to finish work on her album because she wants it to meet and surpassed the expectations of many of her fans. The album is titled 'Zyon' and it has 6 tracks- Zyon, I know who I am',Omewo Mnama,Moti seun rere,Jehovah and Instrumental.   The gospel album comes with a rich blend of traditional flavour of Yoruba and Igbo songs.  Zyon who is happily married also told us that she will forever be grateful to her husband,Chukky Chidi who is supporting her music career.She also thanked her Pastors-Chris and Anita Iyakhilome of Christ Embassy,Pastor Deola Okeowo her zonal pastor and others.  Television and radio stations have started playing the songs of this fast rising star. More on her later! -By Niyi Tabiti     

 We are excited that this December, it is the turn of beautiful traditional singer, Muma Gee to be married. Muma Gee's glamorous wedding to Prince Eke took place in Rivers State. Unknown to many people, Gulder beer played a very important role in their love story.   www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com gathered that they met shortly after the Celebrity edition of the Gulder Ultimate Search where Muma Gee and actor, Emeka Ike were participants. After the reality show sponsored by Nigerian Breweries Plc,there were speculations in town that Muma Gee and Emeka Ike had something in common. Rumour had it they started dating right from the location of the Gulder Ultimate Search.  Muma Gee denied that there was any such thing between them.As part of ways to douse the tension the rumour might have caused between Emeka Ike and his wife, Muma Gee went to visit the Ikes at their home. It was there she met Prince Eke, Emeka Ike's best friend.Initially, Muma Gee said she was reluctant but things l

The ginger your swagga crooner, Terry G has denied recent reports that he had a secret wedding with a Lagos based lady known as Mimi. He made this known in an interview he granted ONTV and monitored by www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com   this afternoon. Terry G said the wedding story is all lies. However, some still believe that the Benue State born musician is the one hiding his present marital status to people.  On his best and worst shows since he started professional music, Terry G said it was the Kennis music fiesta that holds every year.It was the best because the crowd was so much and they loved my music. It is also the worst because the crowd overwhelmed the security and remove the barricade. "I was ringing the bell and the crowd were following my songs" he said - By Niyi Tabiti

The news being spread around that international music act, Akon is dead has been described as nothing but a false news.Those close to Akon has classified the information which has it origin on twitter as a figment of some peoples imagination.Akon, according to the news item allegedly died of AIDS related ailment. Akon who was born in America to a senagalese father,he was taken back to Senegal where he spent his early childhood.The 38 year old Akon has made several million of dollars from album sales,concerts,royalities and endorsement deals.    Akon shot into limelight in 2004 after he was released from prison. He released his debut single 'Locked Up' from his debut album 'Trouble' He followed this up with another album known as 'Konvicted' He has performed in different parts of the world. www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com gathered from Forbes that Akon grossed $21 million in 2010 alone. The twitter death rumour also affected Missy Elliot another award winning musici

Wizzkid the rave of the moment in Nigeria's music industry is making all the dole and as this picture below shows, he is enjoying life to the fullest!lol  Don't blame wizzy, within a short time he has made so much money to last him a life time from performance fees, record sales and endorsement deals.   Before now, he was said to have dated actress Tonto Dike but they both denied it.Some also said he impregnated someone, they even went as far as changing his name from wizzkid to wizz daddy but he also denied it.  Will he deny this picture too?

D'banj has finally opened up why he could not make it for this year's Channel O awards.In a statement made available to Gistmaster this morning by the publicist of Dbanj,there is no ill feelings between Dbanj,Mohits and the organizers of the award. Dbanj did not attend Channel O awards because he could not fly the night he was billed to fly. He was booked on a Business Class seat but placed on waiting list, so on getting there, he and his crew discovered there was no seat available for D'banj.  All efforts to get him to fly that night proved abortive.

 Olusegun Osaniyi a.k.a Lord of Ajasa has just released a new single entitled 'Anywhere I go' produced by ID Cabasa.  Gistmaster is providing you the link below so that you can download for your listening pleasure. The song was officially released this morning.

 Lanre Teriba, popularly known as Atorise was not lucky recently as armed robbers invaded his posh home inside Magodo Estate in Lagos,beating him and carting away several valubales.  Atorise confirmed the incident to Afolabi Oyekoya . He said that he was shocked to see the dare devil hoodlums in his home around 2 am. They were all armed to the teeth. Immediately they stepped in, they started harassing Atorise and his band boys. They took all their phones and robbed the Yoruba hip hip gospel musician of about N500,000 (Naira).  Just last year, Atorise was robbed at his Maryland, Ikeja home before he relocated to the new place in Magodo. Hear him, "Last year, i was robbed at my Maryland residence. I was just driving out of my house to a show when they approached me inside my Hummer Jeep. They asked me to come out of the car and lie on the ground. On sighting my face, the leader asked me to get up and sing for him. He said his wife loves my music and he will not hurt me. All that

                      Skuki is out with out with a new work.This duo is definitely full of surprises. After introducing new words like Peeshaun into our dictionary, and just when it looked like they were getting predictable, Skuki has switched the style up.   HALLELUJAH!- This new song from the brothers is a classic, covering over a range of essential topics from God to children to marriage to money. With lyrics enmeshed in the flow of a superbly danceable beat, it gives us every reason to get up and move our body. HALLELUYAH- is a celebration song, the kind of jam that automatically puts u in a good mood whenever it comes on.. Something for everyone in the society from all age and classes. With the production skills of a profound E-KELLY, enjoy Skuki's- HALLE, HALLE HALLE, HALLEUJAH!!!! Click here to download the new single by Skuki   

Lagbaja  Bisade Ologunde, the creative artist who we all know by the stage name 'Lagbaja' has come out to say that Sunday Are, the manager of Mo'hits crew was never his manager, rather he was a mere sound engineering apprentice anytime he had a show.

[caption id="attachment_3588" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Kate Perry"] [/caption] By Gistmaster.com [caption id="attachment_3583" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Lady Gaga "] [/caption] The 2011 Grammy awards is one of the world most anticipated event of all times. At the staple centre,USA, the biggest names in world music converge to make fashion statement and get reward for their talent. LIST OF THE GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS 2011 Best Country Album Need You Now - Lady Antebellum Best Rap Album Recovery - Eminem Album Of The Year The Suburbs - Arcade Fire Record Of The Year Need You Now - Lady Antebellum Best New Artist Esperanza Spalding Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals [caption id="attachment_3580" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Will Smith and Family"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_3579" align="alignleft&qu

[caption id="attachment_3455" align="alignleft" width="334" caption="Tunde and Wunmi Obe of TWO"] [/caption] If you want to see Tunde and Wunmi Obe this valentine, or enjoy again, the lavish opportunity for fun and romance that their annual valentine gig ‘Cupid’s Ball’ provides, then you may need to take a trip to the Garden City.  Although the couple is yet to confirm this, Sources are saying that for the first time in five years, they will be leaving Lagos to wine and dine with couples who are based in PH or who happen to be visiting.  An insider tells us: ‘I believe they’ve decided to start taking the show to different cities. In fact, they were initially considering taking it to the UK before the Port Harcourt offer came’.  We could not immediately reach the couple for comments, but enquiries to their publicists revealed they’re engaged to be in Port Harcourt on Saturday February 12. ‘I cant confirm right now if it’s Cupid’s Ball or not, but

[caption id="attachment_3448" align="alignleft" width="500" caption="Nina, Ola and Anis"] [/caption] ...As Audu goes missing in action Two contestants with the lowest votes were evicted at last Thursday’s result show on Nigerian Idol. The two contestants Nina and Ola were part of the contestants the audience voted in during the top 50 phase. While Ola made it to the final stage during the first group, Nina was the contestant with the highest votes in the fourth group.  But the Idol journey came to an end for both last Thursday as they recorded the lowest fan votes. After their eviction was announced, the audience was treated to a recap of their journey so far, and it was an emotional experience for the judges and the contestants. Infact Bibi and George couldn’t hold the tears. “It’s a tough decision to make, but if I had my way, I’d send Yeka Onka parking without looking back ”. Yinka Davies said right before Anis announced Nina and Ola as the

Story and photos by Niyi Tabiti Iyanya, the winner of the first MTN West Africa Project Fame reality show winner proved the has a deserving role to play in the Nigerian music industry on Sunday 4 October 2009 as he unveiled the his debut album.Tagged "Symphony of Iyanya", the ceremony had the cuts of a glam and history in the making for the Cross River state born star. Iyanya music videos shot in Nigeria and Johannesburg were also on the big screen for personalities gathered at Ultima studio,Omole (venue of the unveiling of the album).Comedians such as Seyi Law and M & M also gave us good dosage of humour.Those who worked on the album include Ty Mix,K-solo,OJB and Wazbeat. Top journalists from various media houses, Ayo Animashaun of HIPONTV,Ayeni Adekunkle of A.Y.E.N.I Entertainment,Timaya,MI (Whose birthday happens to be that same day), Sound Sultan,Kingsley of KC Presh,Charles O'Tudor of Adstrat and several others came to the event