The nine-minute monitor options MI Abaga, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, A-Q, Free Kaynon and Blaqbonez, and is offered for obtain on all main digital music platforms.
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 way of life. It has given a voice to the unvoiced and introduced various communities collectively.
Chocolate Metropolis says the discharge of the cypher honours the style’s legacy by showcasing the very best of Nigerian hip hop and mixing topical conversations articulated by sensible wordplay and effusive lyrics.
“From the times of MI’s groundbreaking hits to the present period of Blaqbonez, we now have not solely witnessed but in addition formed the evolution of this style in Nigeria,” Chocolate Metropolis Music CEO Abuchi Peter Ugwu mentioned. “This cypher celebrates that legacy and our ongoing dedication to hip hop.”
Chocolate Metropolis vice-president of music Aibee Abidoye added: “By means of this cypher, we’re weaving the previous, current and way forward for Nigerian hip hop round music that followers will take pleasure in. ‘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.”
Chocolate Metropolis’s affect on Nigerian hip hop will be traced again to the late 2000s, beginning with MI Abaga’s ‘Protected’ remix, which the corporate credit for “revolutionising the business”.
“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. MI would go on to win [at] the MTV Africa Music Awards as Finest New Act in 2008 and quite a few different awards for his hip hop fashion,” the label mentioned.
The introduction of the Choc Boiz – a crew comprising MI, Jesse Jagz and Ice Prince – ushered in a brand new period, with the trio receiving important acclaim for his or her distinctive fusion of Afrobeats and modern hip hop.
Chocolate Metropolis has additionally continued to form the careers of revered names in Nigerian hip hop tradition. It has offered a platform for rappers like Free Kaynon, AQ, Pryse, Sweet Bleakz and Blaqbonez. Up to now, the label has produced some 25 hip hop albums.
Watch the video for ‘Chocolate Metropolis Cypher’ beneath:
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