Hey y’all. Hopefully everyone is doing alright? No? Comment below, I’m sure we can work something out. Cool? Hehe. So, unto the business of this article – we gon be looking at the next big things, or better still, acts on the Nigerian music scene. They already out there but I say next big ‘cause they’ve not being formally introduced into the industry. Formal introduction being the release of a studio album and all the activities that go with it. Such activities include radio tours, album launch etc.

These artistes are going to be responsible for the biggest concerts this year; selling out Eko Hotel. They gon be headlining shows, lurking on billboards and our TV screens.  We probably gon catch a parent humming their song or some wayward instrumentalist playing their tune during church service. Basically, these artistes would become a part of everything related to us ‘cause they’ve got that ish, that magic formula, and are not hesitating in using it on us.  Since we’ve settled that they have abilities, let’s have a quick run through of the criteria by which we would choose and rank these artistes.

Firstly, singles; what songs of theirs are doing damage to airwaves; on radio, streets, clubs etc. Secondly, collaborations; artistes must have featured (or being on the songs of other) notable artistes. This is a technique that helps build their brand, fan base and music. Lastly, their album is to be released this year; 2012 A.D. No need for a definite date here and the album is gotta be the first the artiste is putting out ever (mix tapes don’t count). Remember, they are ‘new’ artistes.

The list, ladies and gentlemen.

 6. MAY D

May D, full name Awodunmila Akinmayokun Olusegun, is quite the crooner. With collaborations with P Square, Show Dem Camp, Akon etc. the heights this brother can reach are quite unknown. His hit singles are “Ilejo”, “Soundtrack” which are only a recent few out of a many Continue reading →