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Beyonce To Perform At 2015 Grammys In A ‘Selma’ Tribute

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(Photo : Getty Images/Monica Schipper) Beyonce will perform at the Grammy Awards to make a tribute for the film 'Selma'.

Singer Beyonce Knowles is expected to perform in a tribute performance to "Selma" at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, according to Ace Showbiz. 

Sources say Beyonce will join R&B artists Common and John Legend onstage during the awards show. The trio is set to perform "Glory", a track from the Oscar-nominated film's soundtrack, Billboard reported. Common and Legend were involved in the making of the song.

Both Common and Legend have previously been announced to be performers at the awards show. Representatives for both the Recording Academy and Beyonce have yet to release official word on whether she will be joining the tribute performance.

Whether or not Beyonce will perform at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, she is still expected to appear at the show. She is nominated for six Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. In this category, the singer will be up against Sam Smith's "Lonely in the Hour," Pharrell's "GIRL," Beck's "Morning Phase" and Ed Sheeran's "X," according to the official Grammy website.

Beyonce is also nominated for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for "Drunk in Love." Her self-titled album is also up for Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best Surround Sound Album. The "Beyonce & Jay Z: On The Run Tour" is up for a Grammy in the Best Music Film category.

Other performers have already been booked for the awards show. The list of performers includes Adam Levine, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Miranda Lambert and Usher, according to Ace Showbiz.

Taylor Swift has announced she will not be a performer at the awards show, but will still be in attendance as a presenter. The 57th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will take place Feb. 8 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj to headline BET Experience in June

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Kevin Hart and Nicki Minaj will headline the events leading to the BET Awards.

The network announced Tuesday that Hart will perform at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 25 as part of the three-day "BET Experience."

Minaj will headline on June 26 and Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube, with "special guests," will perform on June 27.

The 2015 BET Awards will take place June 28 at the Staples Center. Tickets for "BET Experience" go on sale Feb. 20.
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Wale Freestyles On Wizkid’s Afro Beat

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Speculations have it that African-American rapper Wale just freestyled on Wizkid’s beat. Don’t know how true it is but it’s an Afro beat.

See for yourself and leave your thoughts.

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Sir Victor Uwaifo Releases Double Album

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Sunday, 1st of Feb, witnessed an evening of great music with a contemporary fusion of hip hop that brought back memories of the good old days of the Nigerian era.

960 Music Group and Hypertek Digital hosted Sir Victor Uwaifo, Nigerian living legend, to his “LEGEND REBORN” album listening session at Club Rumors, Ikeja.

The event hosted by Cordelia Okpei, General Manager of Metro 97.7 Fm had in attendance Patrick Doyle and wife, actress Ireti Doyle, 2face Idibia, Efe Omorogbe , Dotun Omotoye, Chinedu Chukwuji, GM of Premier Music and other dignitaries of the Nigerian music industry as well as various media representatives. His young musician/music producer son, Andre Vybez who is one of the producers of the album was also present.

Leriq, J sleek, Del B and J Martins also produced songs on this double album which boasts of features from 2Face, Ice Prince, Waje, Ozone and Queen Moda

A documentary of SVU’s legendary sojourn in the music industry with a commentary by SVU infused with anecdotes was broadcast to the members of the audience. Snippets of his popular songs like Joromi, Guitar Boy as well as Tupepe and No Leave Me Alone which features 2face and Waje respectively were played while the music maestro humorously answered questions asked to the amusement of everyone present.

The Legend Reborn album promises to bring nostalgic memories of the 60s and 70s as well as create new memories for the younger generation and incite a deeper appreciation for the high life genre of music. In the words of SVU on the Legend Reborn album, ‘to marry digital technology and analog has given birth to what we call a mongrel of sound’

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Dbanj showing Amber Rose his Awards at his 10th Anniversary Event

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Just when we thought the show was taking forever to start, Amber Rose and D’banj arrived on the red carpet in their all-black outfits and we were left wondering if we didn’t get the memo that says: ‘All-black.’

With all the half nude pictures we had seen of her lately, we almost assumed she’d step out in one of those daring and jaw-breaking pieces but this time, Amber Rose covered up and truly left something to our imagination.

The model and mother of one wore a floor-length stretchy black dress with a plunging neckline, and the back was quite open. She looked beautiful as ever, with her curves very noticeable.

With her smile, we could tell she was out to catch a lot of fun.
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Beyonce 7/11 African remix

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Naija Boyz who are popular with dishing out funny musical videos are back again with yet another of their trademark video this one they titled Beyonce 7/11 African remix.

Released on Super Bowl Sunday as Naija Boyz own Halftime entertainment for your viewing pleasure. This one features a cameo from their mother Summy Fowora. Download and share your thoughts.

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Skales - I’m better off without EME

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Following the release of his smash single “Shake body“ last year which he topped with two more “Je Kan Mo” and “I am For Real“ last month, Skales full name Raoul John Njeng-Njeng is definitely one to watch out for this year.

In a recent interview with Encomium magazine, the artiste whose album is set to drop come March, shed light on matters regarding his exit from former label EME, his rise to fame, switch from rapping to singing, his “father-to-be” status, and lots more.
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Skales is one of the fastest rising artistes now, what is the secret?
If I tell you, it won’t be a secret anymore. (Laughs) God, hard work, focus, Baseline Music, persistence, dedication and the greatest team ever. Last year, I sat with my team and we decided on where the Skales brand is going. It has been about 10 months since I got a new team, and all hands have been on deck. We have worked and we can say that we are about to tick the final segment for our 12-month plan which is my debut album. It has not been easy, but we grind every day, and we thank God and pray for a better 2015.

You are known to be a rap artiste, why are you doing songs now and not rap?
I see myself as an artiste, and that means that I can do whatever kind of music I want. I can be a rapper, I can do pop music, I can do dancehall music or even soul music. Heading for a Grammy is rap, Mukulu, Take Care of me and Denge Pose is a fusion of rap and pop, Shake Body is pure afro pop. My new song, I am for Real is dancehall and Jekanmo is popular music. I am a musician, and my unique selling point is my ability to be versatile and do music that will make money for my mom, my management team, the label and myself without watering down the quality of my music.

When should we expect your album?
March, unfailingly. I have submitted the album to the label. We are in the process of selecting which songs will make it and which ones will not. I am excited about the process. But I also cannot wait for people to hear what I have in the album. It has been a long journey, and I really just can’t wait.

Will you say Skales is better off after leaving EME?
Yes, but without going through EME, I doubt I would be here. I will say my time in EME was a learning process. You know the saying that without fire, you can’t get gold. That is how my stay in EME is for me. I am grateful for the period I was signed there, but Baseline is home now, and we are making this work.
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VIDEO: Yemi Alade – Taking Over Me ft. Phyno

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Effyzzie Music Group presents the music video for Yemi Alade‘s smash hit single “Taking Over Me” which features hip-hop royal Phyno and was produced by GospelOnDeBeatz.

The video shot in South Africa and Nigeria was directed by Justin Campos and Taiye Aliyu.

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Video - D’banj featuring Akon – Feeling the N* (Remix)

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A few weeks ago D’banj released the first version of his new song, Feeling the N*, and now he has released the second version which features Akon.
We got a peek into the making of this video a couple of months back so it’s nice to see it officially released.
D’banj premiered the video at his 10th anniversary celebration kickoff party.
Check on it below:

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