UPCLOSE WITH DJ BLAY

DJ BLAY

Simplicity defines the line between dreams and personality; Omari Ayirebi Kwaisey known as DJ Blay in showbiz was born on the 18th of March 1990
he hails from obo-kwahu in the eastern region of Ghana

Blay is Broadcast Journalist, Entertainer & a DJ .The youngest radio DJ / Presenter in Ghana started djing at the age of 15 in sakumono-tema inspired by dj black as he reveals the motives and inspirations behind his passion for djing and went to media solutions institute.

Hard work definitely pays as they say, dj blay's zeal towards his work landed him as a nominee in the current 2012 Ghana DJ Awards(Discovery DJ) which featured great dj's like DJ Black, DJ Andy Dorsty, DJ Abrantie and many more great DJ's. He can also be described as a very lively person who loves, caring, god-fearing, promising, hardworking and communicative.

Currently working with Obuoba 91.7 Fm and he is the youngest and finest DJ in Ghana and the world at large.  Blay is definitely in showbiz to stay and make his presence felt all round, he is also the brain (C.E.O) behind blayleak (www.blayleak.com) a new website in Ghana which is now one of the best and the number one fastest rising showbiz website so far.

Promising as he is, DJ Blay is like a force to reckon with when it comes to showbiz.  Just started and he is bringing a lot of new and better things to Ghanaian showbiz.

By Debbie Duah

C-Real’s Set To Release Debut Album – “Em.CEO”

The sharp increase in creativity around the world has brought the need for everyone to fasten their seat belt in order to meet the desire of the creative arts industry more effectively.

C-Real is one superb Emcee who has braved the odds to deliver unparalleled quality with regard to his craft. He is also a poet, writer, producer and entrepreneur.

The Ghanaian lyricist has over the years carefully studied the trends of music globally and has discovered how best to meet up the task with unbeatable talent. C-Real first tasted stardom when he partook in the Sprite Emcee Africa competition reigning over his peers in Ghana emerging as the champion and securing himself the second spot on the Continent, even though he was tipped as the public’s favorite. He has never looked back.

The Emcee has churned out HipHop hits like “I Be Swag” with a supporting classy creative video. That Video was nominated for “4syte Music Video Awards 2011” as “Best HipHop Video”. One of his other videos that’s recently turned heads is the “Em.CEO” which has also been nominated for the MTN 4Syte Music Video Award 2012 as the “Best Hip Hop Video”.
As a prelude to his upcoming album, he has released “It’s a Rap” and most recently a song titled “Kneel, Pray, Rise, Conquer” amongst others which has sparked a lot of speculation that the star might have shifted to gospel music.

This however is just one of the many ways the young icon would like his ever-increasing versatility to be known, as he has done something similar feeding the Global Azonto Craze with “Do the Azonto”.
C-Real has put in the work and laid down all necessary structures to help the successful release of his much anticipated debut album. – “EMCEO”. His style of music has attracted so many fans and admirers as his delivery encapsulates deep, grilling, and thought-provoking and intricate rap lines. Something truly missing in Ghanaian Hiphop and music at large. The star is know in real life as Cyril-Alex Gockel and hails from Hohoe in the Volta Region of Ghana.
C-Real has deep veneration for excellence as he foresees his career going to the very apex. He believes in positivity and this has geared him on to do music from his heart and with the people in mind. The Emcee’s upcoming album has got him busy, as he believes it will be one of the best albums in Ghana currently.
C-Real is enveloped by his passion for music. Anytime he thinks, breathes and sleeps, he still has his Ghanaian HipHop in mind as he describes it as the future.
His welcoming nature has urged him to stay interactive with the fans and he encourages them to follow him on Twitter: @C_RealGH.
The debut album features the likes of Songstress & Diva “EfYa”, Ace Producer and Songwriter “E.L.” as well as Chase, Jtown and Botswana’s own Emcee and BigBrother Africa Stargame contestant “Zeus”. The album with this host of stars will surely be something to look out for this Christmas season.

10 Ghanaian Male Celebrities Who Are Still Single

1.Sarkodie

2.John Dumelo

3.Yaa Pono(Nsemkua)

4.KK fosu

5.Micheal Essien

6.Kofi Adjorlolo

7.D-Black

8.Stone (Bradez)

9.Fokn Bois(Wanluv & Mensah)

10.Ekow Smith Asante

Ghana DJ Awards Set For October

Merqury Republic Events, the Ghana DJ Awards, which would witness performances from Chemphe, Kaaki, D3 and some selected music stars, was being organized to empower Ghanaian Disc Jockeys to create a loyal patronage for Disc Jockey driven events and also to create exciting activities or promotions that would help sustain public interest in the art of Disc Jockeying

Ghana DJ Awards would also honour one of the country’s most hardworking and dedicated Disk Jockeys who promoted Ghanaian culture through music, as well as skilfully played music to entertain music lovers in Ghana and other parts of the world.

He stressed that the event was expected to attract Ghana’s top musicians, stakeholders in the music and copyright sectors, a cross-section of music lovers and the general public.

The CEO noted that the showbiz industry in Ghana was a multi-million dollar worldwide business as well as a tool for immense magnetic tourism attraction.

He reiterated his outfits commitment to promote the showbiz industry as a whole, for economic development, adding that it would ensure that the industry got the necessary attention it deserved.

REVEALING! Smoking Marijuana Relaxes Me – Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve Nnaji

According to veteran producer, Charles Novia, Genevieve Nnaji has a secret dirty habit of smoking, which alot of people didnt know about:

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 I remember on the third day of recording, one night while shooting at a clinic in Victoria Garden City Extension, I came out for a bit of fresh air while the technical people were setting up for the next scene. I saw Genevieve in a dark corner of the building, smoking a cigarette. ‘Whoops!

You caught me’, she said, laughing. ‘You smoke?’ I asked, a bit surprised. ‘Now and then. It relaxes me ’ she said. ‘Do you smoke?’ ‘Never have. Never will. But I don’t have any problems with people who smoke though.

 But health wise, I hope you stop soon.’ I replied. ‘I am trying to. Sit with me a bit, lets talk about this scene ’ I sat with her and I explained some few things to her about the scene. We also talked about a bit of her stardom and how she was coping with it.

She was in a chatty mood and it was a revealing conversation. That evening, I saw a vulnerability in her, I had never seen before. This young lady, by a dint of her talent, hard work or fortune, had super stardom thrust upon her and seemed to have no private life anymore.

She had become one of the most recognizable faces in the continent and whilst enjoying the adulation, she was also coming to terms with the scrutiny of her Privacy, which was not too palatable to her.

 I admired her courage and somehow felt that she would go places beyond Nollywood. I remember I told her so. Genevieve was quite particular about make-up. She would spend many minutes, ensuring that her face was well-powdered.

Edem headlines Ghanafest in South Africa this weekend

Ghanaian rapper, Edem is scheduled to headline GhanaFest this weekend in far away Pretoria, South Africa. GhanaFest is an annual event to showcase Ghana’s ingenuity and culture in all aspect of dance, music, art and fashion. Edem, who is credited for showcasing energy, attitude, swag and variety anytime he performs, will hit the stage with Mzbel, Sherifa Gunu and others on September 23. 

Edem will be expected to perform songs from his award winning and multiple nominated “Volta Regime” and “Mass Production” albums. Hits like Hey Ba, Bougez, Bra Freme, Nyornuviadey, Too much, Over Again, Medekuku, Make money, Warrior for Peace, Kate, Ghetto & The One will definitely keep the fans on their dancing feet and earn for more.

Edem is also billed to do some radio and TV appearances to promote his Mass Production album, the VRMG brand and also collaborate with some artiste from the Southern and East Africa regions. When the rapper returns to Ghana, he is expected to premier the music video for his HipHop song “Medekuku” at a launch party at Rockstone’s Office is on Friday, September 28. The music video is directed by the award-winning Nana Asihene .

A Letter To Dr. Kwame Nkrumah By Nuhu Mohammed

Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

I am sincerely glad and highly honored writing to you this day (21st Sept. 2012), your very 103rd birthday celebration. Without any doubt at all I strongly believe that God`s own angels are at your service throwing the biggest party ever for you. 

I wish you a happy birthday and an ever lasting peace in your abode. A blissful Happy birthday to you and on this occasion, I want to bring to your notice, some pressing issues in our beloved Ghana. Dear Dr. Nkrumah, both my parents, the people I trust most have sincerely testified positively about your honesty to our motherland Ghana and the entire continent of Africa and its black race.

From your time of   departure from us, your successive colleagues in government have really shown us that you were truly an angel, a man of Dignity, a Peaceful, Loving and Caring angel in a human flesh, in fact we have really known the true meaning of politics and political parties and politicians.

They have messed up the country, sold us to slavery once again, looted our resources into their personal foreign accounts, brought back the poll tax ordinance, destroyed our educational system, made our farmers poor, and above all collapsed the numerous factories you built to provide employment for us and now they have sold all the remaining ones to white foreigners.

We are forced to sleep in the deepest of darkness without electricity, the little electricity is sold out without accountability , we are swallowed up by swamp of flies,engulfed  by filth, forced to sell on the streets , In a nutshell we have been deceived, lied to, enslaved, suppressed and taken for fools in our own motherland.

Our dire appeal to you is, we beg you to forgive us, on behalf of our old people and the current generation, we have come to our senses how we made our enemies fool us without us giving it a second thought. We pray you ask God to permit you to come to our rescue once again before they begin to sell us in boats and ships like they use to do.

Corruption and bribery and pen-robbery has engulfed us and we are sinking in its silt like never before, please save us.

Hoping to read your positive reply, Thank you.

Nuhu Mohammed

P.o.box CO 3065

Tema/GA/GHANA.

tel: 0277-0696-19

Miss Ghana contestants try construction

Finalists of the 2012 edition of the Miss Ghana beauty pageant last week visited the three-bedroom apartment being put up by Manet Properties, as part of the prize package for this year’s event.



While on site, located at the Plush ManetVille Estates on the Spintex Road, the finalists got down to the serious business of construction, working the various equipments on site and putting them to use.


The house, known as the “Miss Ghana Official House”, will house the first three winners during their one year reign.

Whizkid Gets Mad At Ghanaian Artist 'DXD'

DXD

It has come to our notice that Nigerian BET award winner,who is making lots of his unique style is not happy with current happenings as some artiste are biting on his style of music.Report from close source.

First on his list is Ghanaian Dawunixdawuni ‘DXD’ who released his ‘bump N grind’ video shot by pascal aka.The Bump N Grind video which claims has DXD singing exactly like him is set to start rolling across Africa through MTV base,Channel o,trace tv and sound-city. This big budgeted video is also definitely an investment for DXD’s label 360Degrees wouldn’t want to lose because of wizkid claims.DXD released “Bump and Grind” and Like Juju first week in August and “bump and grind” video premieres soon under his new management.360 Degrees believes these songs are forces to reckon with within the Ghanaian music industry and across the world hence they understand wizkid fear as DXD is equally capable of taking over his fan base especially in Ghana.

DXD is a Ghanaian Afro-Beat or Afro-pop /(Rapper/Singer) /composer/song writer/performer and a well rounded Musician who was Born and raised in Accra but hails from a Royal family in the northern part of Ghana Tamale to be precise.Born Suleihu Dawuni Adams, DXD loved music as a kid, but truly discovered his music potential at age thirteen during his JHS days. Prior to him discovering his talent, he was widely influenced by music’s from his parent’s collection from the likes of UB-40.BOB MARLEY, KOJO ANTWI, SIRINA ISSAH and the likes, then at the age of thirteen he started listening to the likes of NAS,JAY-Z,2PAC,NAUGHTY BY NATURE and a host of other hip-hop musicians.

 

DXD started out as a Hip-Hop artiste moving from one talent hunt to the other, one Radio station to the other for Rap Battles and was highly celebrated back then by his numerous music fans who knew him back then as SUPA SLAM, until quite recently, past experiences and maturity in growing up made him realize he needed a name that best suit him as a Ghanaian and an African for that matter, and that’s how come the name DXD came to being, with the D standing for DAWUNI which happens to be his middle name and the X standing for “xtraordinary” without the E and then the D standing for DAWUNI again.

 

DXD’s Music career got effective after the change of name when he decided to take to more singing than rap. His first commercial mainstream single after he slowed down on Hip-Hop was “BREAK YOUR BODY” which really got him into the public eye with heavy rotation all over the Night Clubs, Pubs and Radio Stations as well as heavy rotation on the African Beat on VOA (voice of America).
He did some major TV appearances like appearing on ETV’s Late Night Celeb Show as a discovery, also appeared on Crystal TV as the Guest Host for the entertainment show “SOUND BLAST” and also on Crystal TV’s Saturday Morning Show.

DXD has performed on a lot of big platforms like TV3’s “Music Music” as well as the TV3 festival trains. He’s also performed on giant communication platforms such as MTN, TIGO and VODAFONE Shows. He has also shared stage on Bola Rays Empire Entertainment with the likes of R2bees, Kwaw Kesse and any other big acts.

 

Quite recently DXD was hosted for an exclusive one hour interview on the African Beat on VOA with David Vandy..

Enough Of Your Signature Tunes - Ghana Sound Engineers

Zapp Mallet

Signature tune is a short, pre-recorded sample used by producers as segues between songs that give listeners a brief identification of the producer, generally about 20 seconds or less: . Since the inception of this idea a whole lot of sound engineers in Ghana have come out with their own signature tunes.
Any song you listen to in Ghana now, it’s likely to hear names of producers at the beginning or the middle of the song, eg. ‘Nacy fetsew nwom no”, ”Appietus in the mix”,” padi roro”, ”I don’t know what I go talk oo kase Kaywa”, ”Moris Baby Face”, ”George Forest: Play and Mix”, ”Bassy Mix”, ”Jay Master Jay baby”, ”Bottle Breaker J Q, Lynx and the Last Two Hammer just to mention a few.

Some of the earlier sound engineers to start this was Jay Q, King Cyrus, Hammer of the last two, Agyingo, Morris Baby Face, Appietus, RoRo, King Tyron and few others.
When signature tunes started in Ghana many music lovers in the country thought the  names they heard in the songs were the names of the artiste, until recently there has been some education about signature tunes.
Signature tunes are not bad, what makes it bad and unprofessional is the way and manner they are being used in Ghana. Some engineers put it in the beginning, middle and some few bars before the song ends, all in the name of promoting themselves in the songs they have produced. Do we have to place signature tunes in all songs? The answer is no because a cool worship song doesn`t need a signature tune. Some signature tunes don’t do anything good to the song but rather interrupt the lyrics and brings down the beauty of the songs.

Nana Kwaku Osei aka Nacy has explained the reason why he uses signature tunes. According to him most of the musicians he started working for when he entered into sound engineering were ungrateful. They failed to recognize and mention his name when they went for radio and TV interviews. He also said they fail to acknowledge his name on the inlays of their CD’s and cassettes.

Nacy also said at a point in time he decided not to put his signature tune in the songs again but the singers will complain and will insist that the signature tune should be put in the songs. This is the reason why he decided to promote himself in the songs he produce.

Nacy said it on the weekend entertainment morning show on 16 March 2012 on Rainbow Radio with Agyemang Prempeh formally of channel R’s Total Entertainment 205.
Some sound engineers also think it’s a form of promotion for them because, at certain times when they fail to put their signature tunes in the songs they produce, people give the credits to some sound engineers as the creators of the beats.

Mighty Zapp Mallet does not have his name mentioned on tracks he produces, and one can say he has produced for every credible artiste in Ghana. I like the saying in Akan “adepa na eton ne ho” meaning good things sells by themselves. I don’t think a producer needs to put his name in a song before he becomes popular in Ghana.

RudeBoi

My question is, if you put your signature tune in songs to promote yourself, do you pay the musicians for that publicity? Some of our sound engineers have been able to achieve that and a lot of Ghanaians can easily identify them by their beat.  Some unpopular sound engineers have also adopted this smooth way of promoting themselves, they sometimes put their signature tune in the song for about five to six times which is sometimes boring.

Signature tunes are used in some parts of the world especially America. Khaled Bin Abdul Khaled better known by his stage name DJ Khaled, is an American record producer, radio personality, DJ, rapper & record label executive. He is one person who will like to put his signature tune in songs he produces, he normally puts it in songs he is featured on.

I was passing by a church around North Kaneshie a suburb of Accra and the choristers were learning Ohemaa Mercy “Wobe Ye Kese” . I decided to listen to them while they were singing because it’s one of my favorite tunes. Surprisingly, when they got to some point they all shouted “Naacyyyyyyy” and continued with “fetew nwom no” which simply literally means “mix the song”. I asked my self do they really know that is just the signature tune of the producer?

An elderly man once told me that in Ghana the best musicians whose songs he likes to listen to are Appietus and Nacy. I asked him why and he said they always come out with hit songs. I tried to explain to him that they are just the producers of the songs and not the singers.

On a lighter note, Appietus we need you more on the key board and not on the mic.

Photo: Irresponsible Parents Doing “It” While Child Watches In The Car

Yawa!!!!! Parents Doing “It” While Child Watches In The Car

Kesse Signs Management Deal With Buzzgh

Kesse

One of Ghana’s finest male vocalists and Project Fame runner-up Kesse has penned a new management deal with entertainment outfit, BUZZGH.
The deal, expected to kick off this month, is seen as a promising one that will effectively mark the re-launch of Kesse’s brand.

In a release issued this week, the company said it hoped to push the artiste to a higher level of creativity and success in the music industry.

The young and highly talented artiste picked up the award for Best Male Vocalist at the last Ghana Music Awards. He is one of the artistes who have been predicted by most to be the next big thing in the music industry and some of his recent exploits have confirmed this assertion.
His debut single ‘Oh Yes’, a soulful highlife ballad, got him an award and successfully introduced him to the local music industry. Since then, he has proved himself as a soulful crooner whose live performances have consistently impressed audiences in both Ghana and Nigeria where he has built a considerable fan base as a result of his exploits at the Project Fame music reality show.

His subsequent appearance on Okyeame Kwame’s ‘Sika’ and the hugely popular ‘Azonto Fiesta’ has given more credence to the hype surrounding the young artiste as one of the best male vocalists currently.
It is believed that the new deal will see the young artiste move into his own and truly live up to expectation, spreading his music throughout the country and beyond its shores as well.

According to Michael Osei, the operations manager of BUZZGH, the company’s decision to sign on the burgeoning artiste was as a result of his long proven ability to woo audiences across the continent in both his studio performances and especially his skill and sheer talent as a live performer.

He added that due to this well known fact, BUZZGH would be looking to extend Kesse’s fan base across the continent while solidifying his local appeal via his soothing music and exceptional live performances.
In a related development, a source close to the company has revealed that in the coming week, the artiste may be premiering the video for his new single with BET African Act of the year, Sarkodie.

Gone But Not Forgotten: - R.I.P Suzzy Williams

Suzzy Williams

Today September 8 2012 marks seven years (7YRS) since the renowned Ghanaian actress, Suzzy Williams left us in pain to join our ancestors.

"Chan Chan Lady' as she was called died at the age of 23years on September  8 2005 in a motor accident in front of the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. 

The accident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. while she and a male companion (a member of the Liberian R&B group, Soul Black) were leaving the Jokers Restaurant at La and traveling towards the Teshie Nungua Estates.

The old student of  Tema Secondry School featured in several films, notable among them being Bloody Mary, Tentacles, Together Forever, Sun City and Calamity.

Her career as an actress was launched through the African hit film Together Forever, with a screenplay by US-based Ghanaian producer Leila Djansi  

Suzzy was a quarter Lebanese, quarter Fante and half Ewe. 

 As her slogan gos "the sky is not the limit, but beyond the skies. It’s just a matter of time. I will surely get there [Hollywood]" SUZZY, WE STILL HAVE YOU IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES, MAY UR SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE!!!

REST IN PEACE SUZZY!!!

Picture of  her mangled Mitsubishi Pajero

RTP Awards 2012 Finally Comes Off On October 6

The flags are flying high and the music has resumed. The smiles and the surprises have inspired a new tune. The sound echoed round the valley and the RTP Awards is back.

It is back with a bang; it is swinging with a swag; and it is floating with the vibrations.

Let us join in the chorus and inspire PLEASURE, PRODUCTIVITY and PEACE as the media world gathers on the 6th of October 2012 at the Accra Int. Conference Centre (DOME).

Who will come out on top? Who will win the coveted prize in news presentation; entertainment delivery and many more awards?

The date is 6th October 2012, the time is 7pm and the place is the Accra International Conference Centre (DOME). It is the RTP Awards 2012.

Come and mingle with the personalities who bring you the news, and the entertainment, and who educate you on issues. Get prepared to buy your tickets now!!!

Regular ticket is going for GHc50 and VIP ticket is selling at GHc100.