Chocolate Metropolis celebrates 50 years of Hip hop

Chocolate Metropolis, a Nigerian music label has introduced the discharge of a star studded Cypher in tribute to the golden anniversary of Hip hop.

As hip-hop celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, the report label honours its legacy by showcasing the very best of Nigerian hip-hop by means of the Chocolate Metropolis Cypher.

Since its emergence within the Bronx within the early Seventies, hip hop has grown from an area motion to a worldwide phenomenon, influencing style, language, and life-style.

The tribute monitor options an elite lineup of artists like MI Abaga, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, A-Q, Unfastened Kaynon, and Blaqbonez, marking a celebration of the style that has formed generations of Nigerian music.

“From the times of MI’s groundbreaking hits to the present period of Blaqbonez, we’ve got not solely witnessed but additionally formed the evolution of this style in Nigeria. This Cypher celebrates that legacy and our ongoing dedication to hip hop,” Abuchi Peter Ugwu, CEO of Chocolate Metropolis Music, stated in a press release.

In keeping with him, hip-hop has given a voice to the unvoiced and introduced numerous communities collectively. He stated additional that Chocolate Metropolis’s affect on Nigerian hip-hop could be traced again to the late 2000s, with MI’s “Protected” remix revolutionising the trade.

“MI’s lyrical prowess and storytelling set a brand new commonplace within the Nigerian music scene, paving the best way for future hip-hop artists to thrive,” Ugwu acknowledged.

He disclosed additional that the introduction of the Choc Boiz, a rap ensemble made up of MI, Jesse Jagz, and Ice Prince, marked a brand new period in Nigerian hip-hop, mixing Afro beats with up to date hip-hop rhythms that create a singular sound that resonated throughout the continent.

“So far, Chocolate Metropolis has produced over 25 hip hop albums, stamping its authority because the primary hip hop label on the African continent,” Ugwu stated.

In keeping with him, Chocolate Metropolis has continued to form the careers of a number of the most revered names in Nigerian hip hop tradition within the publish Choc Boys period, offering a platform for rappers like Unfastened Kaynon, AQ, Pryse, Sweet Bleakz and Blaqbonez.

“By this Cypher, we’re weaving the previous, current, and way forward for Nigerian hip-hop round music that followers will take pleasure in. The Chocolate Metropolis Cypher showcases our contribution to the style and reminds us of its energy to voice societal narratives. We’re proud to be a driving power on this journey,” Aibee Abidoye, vp, Music, Chocolate Metropolis Music, stated.

In keeping with her, the Chocolate Metropolis Cypher blends topical conversations articulated by means of sensible wordplay and effusive lyrics. “Every artist brings a singular fashion and perspective, making certain that the Cypher resonates with a variety of audiences. The monitor is out there for obtain on all main digital music platforms,” Abidoye acknowledged.