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Phyno | Zikoko!
  • #BumpThis: Phyno, Falz & Phenom’s “Get The Info”

    There’s so much new music being released that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to wade through the trash to find the gems. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a Friday series that features new songs, by and featuring Nigerians, that you absolutely need to hear.


    Phyno — “Get The Info” ft. Phenom & Falz

    Although he rarely gets the credit deserves, Phyno is one of the most consistent and versatile Nigerian artists in the game. Last year, he reaffirmed that fact with his third solo album, Deal With It, and now, he’s dropped a video for one of its most thoughtful songs, “Get The Info”.

    On the Major Banggz-produced track, which features Phenom and Falz, we get the rappers spitting about the ills of our society — tackling everything from tribalism to poor governance. Phyno advises listeners to stay informed about what’s happening in the country.

    Phyno is fantastic on the track, seamlessly alternating between Igbo and English. Phenom is also impressive, proving yet again just how underrated he is. Falz, who is always a welcome addition, slows down the pace for a more introspective closing verse, ending things on a high note. 

  • #BumpThis: Cheque’s “Energy”

    There’s so much music out there that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to stay up with their favourite artists or what’s new and hot right now. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a daily series that features the one song you need to listen to, every day. Don’t say we never did anything for you.

    When the historians write about this era of Nigerian music, rapper/singer Cheque will be grouped alongside upstarts like Oxlade, Fireboy and Joeboy… and for good reason. The Penthauze signee has his peers’ zest for flitting through styles and inspirations. Getting signed to a label owned by Phyno would suggest the latter saw himself – a Nigerian rapper with a proclivity for timely pop hits – in Cheque.

    On “Energy”, Cheque shows his palette is much wider. Producer Hitsound’s beat interpolates aspects of Atlanta’s thumping trap sound and the more moody chords of emo-rap. It’s the perfect backdrop for Cheque’s sing-rap delivery. “I just want to change my life, I don’t go time for negative energy, I don’t even sleep at night,” Cheque raps about his hunger for success and what he’s willing to do. It’s a familiar trope, but where others would emphasise their point with ferocity, Cheque covers his substance in style and multiple melodies.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Op3xAhD_2/

    As he tries to claim his place in Nigeria’s underperforming and heavily-saturated hip-hop scene, it’s a quality that will serve him well.

    Listen to Cheque’s “Energy” here.

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  • The World Cup starts tomorrow and while we are praying and hoping it’s not only fine aso-ebi we have to offer, we’ve come up with the perfect playlist to get you ready.

    Road 2 Russia (Dem go hear am) – Olamide & Phyno

    Our official 2018 world cup song

    Ballerz – Wande Coal

    We are stepping into Russia like

    Issa Goal – Naira Marley (feat. Olamide & Lil Kesh)

    For everytime we score a goal.

    Power of Naija – 2Face (feat. Cobhams & Omawunmi)

    Even though we are playing Portugal we still have hope

    Super Eagles Carry Go – Austin Milado

    We are readyyy!!!

    Osinachi – Humblesmith (feat. Davido)

    After we collect the cup from Germany.

    Super Eagles- Solidstar

    Croatia go clear road!

    Nigeria Go Survive – Veno Marioghae

    Even though we are playing Argentina, fear not.

    Penalty – Small Doctor

    We have a small prayer for Iceland – won ti gba penalty lo throwing

    Ole ole ole – The Fans

    For when we carry the cup

    Wavin Flag – K’Naan

    You can’t leave this classic off your World Cup playlist

    Oh Africa – Akon

    A win for Nigeria is a win for Africa.

    Waka waka – Shakira

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdojnHySFGk
    Did we leave any songs off the list?
  • Idris Elba Is In A New Song With Phyno And We’re Loving It!

    Can you see this really fine man called Idris Elba?

    When he’s not being a flawless man…

    He’s delivering an awesome acting performance.

    And this video of him rapping in a song with Phyno and Ghana’s VVIP recently dropped and he totally slayed.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jid8ky-4jw&feature=youtu.be

    It’s no surprise sha, he was a rapper before he went into acting. Dear Idris, please drop more bars for us, we love it!

  • QUIZ: Which Phyno Song Are you?
    Just because Connect is all the rage!
  • You never listen to mainstream Nigerian songs for the content. If you need content, find Asa or Bez.

    So get a banging beat and you’re good to go.  But the fact that we don’t listen to the lyrics doesn’t mean there’s no limit. Sometimes, try. We are begging.

     

    1. Check Up – DJ Mewsic POM ft. Skales, Vector, Hakym the Dream

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    This sounds suspiciously like he got this line from Ice Prince.

    2. Export – MI ft Yung6ix

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    No. Ehn ehn. Nah.

    3. The Game – Olamide ft. Phenom

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    This is just disgusting.

    4. Icholiya – Phyno ft. Ice Prince & M.I

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    I’m hungry.

    5. The Truth – Vector (Mode 9 Diss)

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    Smelling rap. You can do better?

    6. RIP Drake & Meek Mill – Vic-O

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    Greatest. Rapper. Ever.

    7. Prick No Get Shoulder – Brymo

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    What?!

    8. Bullion Van – MI ft. Phyno and Runtown

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    Lyrical evangelist terrorist.

    9. Freestyle – Davido

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    Well hello, Nigerian Iggy.

    10. Thank You – Ice Prince ft. Choc Boiz

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    Dear Jesse, this is sad.

    11. Kpansh – Yung6ix ft. MI

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    Now we know he can read the alphabet…wait!

    12. Elbow Room – Mode9

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    Why in the name of all that is good and evil will I be holding a lemon and a torch?

    13. The Infiltration Mixtape – Cyrus tha Virus

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    STOP!

    14. 2Mussh – Reminisce ft. Sinzu & Ice Prince

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    How dare you, Ice Prince? How dare you?!

    15. Comment Tu T’appelle – LeriQ ft. Burna Boy, Dammy Krane, Ozone, & Mojeed

    ozone

    Flying saucer ni.

    16. Ta Lo Sobe – Omo Akin ft. Dotstar, IcePrince, Jesse Jagz, Shadow D Don

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    This. Is. Not. A. Good. Thing.

    17. Too Much Money – Iceberg Slim ft. Banky W

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    That’s not even… Sigh…

    18. Eziokwu – Lynxxx ft. Various artistes

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    This is why Glo dropped him.

    19. Taxi Music – X.O Senavoe

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    We didn’t want to get it.

    20. Ghostmode – Phyno ft. Olamide

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    Like a toolbox, I’ve got all your tools.

    21. Omo Naija Remix – Reminisce

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    Baba Hafusa, what is spastic?

    22. Back When – Davido ft. NaetoC

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    Are you done with that Masters yet? We hope not.

    23. Anamachikwanu – Ill Bliss

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    The horror!

    24. Naija Delta Money – Pryse

    pryse

    Just as well there’s no balcony. I would have pushed you off for this.

    25. In My bed – Wizkid

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    LMAO!!!! What??? How???

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    Look at all these lines. Just see.

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    Just stop. Please.

    So seriously, what are the worst Nigerian raps/lyrics you’ve heard?