Kanye makes bold claim about inventing current rap genre.
Perhaps one of the most influential global artists of all time, Kanye West’s emergence did not only change the hip hop style but also across fashion. In an exclusive interview with Big Boy, fans were quick to notice Ye’s comment on inventing the new styles such as auto tuning of music experimented by Drake, The Weeknd, Future and Young Thug over the last two decades. However, while some fans agree about this take, others have pointed to T-Pain being the pioneer of auto tune.
“I invented every style of music of the past 20 years. I created this genre. I created Weeknd's genre, Trav, Drake. I'm gon' head & say it, Future & Thug also.” – Ye
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) March 15, 2024
New trailers for three HBO blockbusters to be released this week.
According to reports, HBO is planning to release consecutive trailers for some of its movies including “Dune: Prophecy”, “The Penguins” and the season two of the acclaimed TV series, “House of the Dragon”. Fans have taken quick interest as they continue to prepare for the release dates of these upcoming films. Whilst the release date for Dune is yet unknown, “The Penguins” and “House of Dragon” will be released late this year.
Trailers for ‘DUNE: PROPHECY’, ‘THE PENGUIN’ and ‘HOUSE OF THR DRAGON’ (Season 2) are expected to release by the end of next week. pic.twitter.com/iNLu9AAF8C
— The Streamr (@The_Streamr) March 16, 2024
Chris Brown’s “Sensational” with Lojay and Davido wins NAACP award.
RnB star, Chris Brown broke the internet with his collaboration with Nigerian duo, Davido and Lojay. The song, “Sensational” has since debuted on the official Billboard top 100 chart, making it Davido and Lojay’s first ever Billboard awards. The hit collaboration has just won the NAACP award for the Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album and Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) categories. These are Davido and Lojay’s first NAACP award wins.
Congratulations @chrisbrown, @davido, and @Lojaymusic for your sensational win. 🎥 The award for Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album goes to you. 🏆✨ #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/ii9ZqfnTGs
— NAACP Image Awards® (@naacpimageaward) March 16, 2024
Mavin artist, Ayra Starr teases new collaboration with Seyi Vibez.
After releasing one of the biggest Afrobeats song of the year so far, “Comma”, Ayra Starr does not look to be slowing down. The Grammy nominated artist has just teased a new collaboration with Seyi Vibez. In a shared video, Arya reveals that Seyi Vibez had just sent his verse in with a song playing in the background. Fans have since shown great love in the slow, vibey rhythmic style. In other news, Ayra Starr also confirmed that her sophomore album is 80 percent complete.
AYRA STARR ➕ SEYI VIBEZ
SNIPPET 🚨🔉 pic.twitter.com/o0Hrjy4J4X
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) March 16, 2024
Wizkid further explains reason for denouncing the Afrobeats genre.
Global superstar, Wizkid took to his Instagram story to denounce being an Afrobeats artist on Friday evening. This however came with huge criticisms from fans and critics who feel this denouncement would hurt the genre’s global appeal. He has however taken to his Instagram to explain that while he is an African artist, his range goes beyond just one genre and as such, must not be boxed under the Afrobeats label. Recall Burna Boy also shared similar observations about African artists being labelled as just Afrobeats artists despite doing all sorts of music. Perhaps, with two of the biggest African artists raising awareness about this, the global music market will become more conscious about not boxing African artists with just the Afrobeats label.
🗣️ Wizkid via Instagram stories:
“Don’t be ignorant and stupid. Am I African? Yes. But I do all sorts of music. But I don’t want these labeled as just Afrobeats. That’s like saying every American does rap.” pic.twitter.com/4ZqxtkGhwU
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) March 16, 2024
