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“I Lost Ksh6 Million At EMB Records” Cries Bahati

Sometime back in 2015 Kenyan gospel musician Bahati launched his record label EMB Records and was quick to sign big artists such as Mr Seed and David Wonder. Years later, the record label has been experiencing mass exodus especially the highly marketable ones. Some have accused Bahati of mishandling them.

It also looks like EMB Records has left a massive hole in Bahati’s pocket. He confessed that he has lost close to Ksh 6 million while trying to manage it.

“I lost 6 million when trying to manage my artiste and even execute a project. a song could cost me ksh450-500,000 but fewer returns and it is okay. So in the midst of all i spent a lot.”

Earlier this year, Bahati said that he sees the record label as more of a ministry than a money making venture. To him its more of a launching pad for those musicians signed under him.

“EMB entertainment is a business which wants to raise people, actually it;s more of a ministry because it doesn’t make money from artistes. So if money is not involved you cannot fall out with anyone. We are still building and its time for another artiste to be signed”

Adele might unveil heartbreak album by end of 2019

Adele.

British singer Adele, who confirmed her split from husband Simon Konecki over the weekend, will channel her break-up sorrow into her new album, which is expected to be out later this year.

“Adele has been writing and working on new material for a while,” a source said, reports mirror.co.uk.

“She has already had meetings with her record label, Sony, in London about her progress. Producers have been app­­roached about working with her. They are hoping the album will be released by this Christmas.”

Back in 2011, the superstar said of her creative process: “When I’m happy, I ain’t writing songs – I’m out having a laugh. If I ever get married, it’ll be, ‘Darling, I need a divorce. It’s been three years – I’ve got a record to write’.”

Adele was seen heading into a studio in New York last month to work on the album.

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Sam Smith bows out of Billboard Music Awards

British singer-songwriter Sam Smith during his 45-minute long performance at Grand West. The singer cut his show short because of a “strained voice”.

Singer Sam Smith will not be performing at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards as he is taking time to recuperate from vocal troubles.

The “Stay With Me” singer’s team on Wednesday announced that Smith would be cancelling his upcoming performances in Azerbaijan and at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards via a statement posted on his Twitter account, reports people.com.

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The note read: “In the wake of cutting his South African tour short last week, Sam’s medical specialists are requiring him to have further rest.

“Regrettably this means that he will be unable to perform at the Azerbaijan Gran Prix in Baku this weekend or the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas next week. We apologise for the disappointment for those affected, but the primary focus at this time needs to be on Sam’s recovery and health.”

As reported last week, Smith stopped his first-ever Cape Town concert just 45 minutes after it started due to vocal strain.

This is not the first time Smith has run into vocal troubles. In May 2015, he underwent surgery to stop recurrent vocal cord haemorrhage (bleeding).

At the time, Massachusetts General Hospital – where Smith was operated on – explained in a statement that “this condition is the result of unstable blood vessels in the vocal cord that can rupture and prevent vocal performance”.

Yemi Alade collaborates with hiphop star Rick Ross

Nigerian afro pop singer and songwriter, Yemi Alade and American Grammy award-winning rapper, Rick Ross are collaborating on the remix of her hit song, ‘Oh My Gosh’.

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The Johnny singer posted a snippet of the remix on her social media platforms, saying: “Africa to the world, #OHMYGOSH remix featuring @richforever (Rick Ross) coming soon.”

30-year-old Alade released ‘Oh My Gosh’ in 2018 before which she released her debut album, ‘King of Queens’ in October, 2014.

She has performed around the world and shared the stage and songs with the likes of Mary J. Blige, Shina Peters, Wizkid, Becca, M.I, Waje and others.

Earlier in the year, the songwriter hit a one hundred million view mark on her YouTube platform and emerged the second Nigerian artiste to attain the feat.

Alade made this achievement with the video of her hit single ‘Johnny’ which she released in 2014.

After which she promised her fans that she would be “putting in more work this year” as she was encouraged by the support from them.

Alade is yet to disclose the official release date for her remix with the international act. (NAN)

BEST OUTFITS FOR BLACK MEN THIS EASTER HOLIDAY.

MEN, it’s time to celebrate Easter in style! And when it comes to carrying an outfit with class, there is no denying that black men do it best. From three-piece suits to casual sweaters, there is absolutely nothing you cannot pull off! They say “A dress is a reflection of your personality” and that is exactly why you need to put effort into how you are styling your outfit.

While you may feel like you do not have a lot of options to choose from, that is in fact not true. So this Easter, we are here to help you put your best foot forward and impress the crowd with your A-game outfit!

Nothing beats a classic three-piece suit when it comes to dinner festivities and family gatherings. It’s formal, it’s classy and continues to maintain its popularity amongst men of all ages and color. And why shouldn’t it? It looks absolutely handsome and shows that you have a good taste in fashion! Of course, you can not always stick to the same kind of suit and will have to modify it as you go along depending on the type of event you’re attending or hosting this Easter. If you want to go more formal, pair your suit with a nice bow tie, or even replace the dress shirt with a pleated shirt as it looks more formal. You can also choose the color according to the dress code. A white suit is the most formal for white-tie events, followed by black.

If you are looking for something less formal, you may want to consider getting rid of the suit completely and simply carry the classic dress pants and a plain shirt look. There are a lot of other great options too such as a simple or turtleneck sweater with jeans or better yet, a leather jacket over a plain t-shirt. Here are a few more tips to keep in mind when dressing:

  • A dark colored suit goes best with a light-colored shirt as it complements the suit cuts prominently
  • Always wear a belt and a watch
  • Your belt must match the color of your shoes
  • Accessorizing your outfit with cufflinks is a good idea
  • If you’re wearing a tie, wear a tie pin to keep it in place at all times
  • A pocket square is a good investment for all the gentlemen out there

To give you a better idea, I have rounded up 20 different outfit styles for you to take inspiration from this Easter. Have a look!

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↓20 – Velvet Blazer For Easter

Velvet gives off the perfect festive vibe, pair it with any shirt of your choice to make your outfit look fancy.

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↓19 – Outfit With Striped T Shirt For A Casual Look

If you don’t want to look too formal, you can simply wear a suit with a striped tee to give you a fresh young look.V

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↓18 – Turtle Neck Outfit

Turtlenecks have recently made a comeback in the fashion scene, so why not go for a turtle neck with a blazer this Easter?

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↓17 – How To Style A White Shirt For Easter

White button down shirts never go out of fashion and neither can you go wrong with them! It looks perfectly classy on its own when worn with a dress pant, or you could always wear a coat on top.

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↓16 – Pin Striped Suit

If you’re not into plain suits, this one is for you as it will give you a sophisticated and trendy look.

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↓15 – What Outfit To Wear For Easter Mas

When going for mass, it is better to go for a formal outfit and what better way to do so than a three piece suit with bow tie!VV

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↓14 – Outfit For A Sophisticated Look

Turtle neck, blazer and a hat makes one killer combination, especially when they are all in neutral tones such as this one!

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↓13 – Black Tuxedo Suit For Easter

Nothing speaks class like a black tux and being a black man, this outfit will totally compliment you!VV

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↓12 – Easter Outfit For Effortless Look

We get that you might not want to wear a suit every time, so here’s an outfit with long coat, sweater and denim jeans you can take inspiration from this Easter.

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↓11 – Double Breasted Suit

This kind of suit is perfect if you want to look modern and stylish.VV

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↓10 – What To Wear On Easter Sunday For Black Men

You can go for a simple shirt with a statement jacket or blazer and make all heads turn your way!V

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↓9 – Leather Jacket Outfit For Black Men

Keep it casual with a cool leather jacket, white tee and black pants. Don’t forget your hat and a pair of stylish sneakers.

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↓8 – Checkered Suit For A Modern Look

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↓7 – Black Outfit For Easter

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↓6 – Olive Suit For A Unique Look

Tired of black, white and beige suits? You can go for an olive one as this color is totally in trend this season.

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↓5 – Fancy Blazer For Black Men

Make a statement with a fancy or embellished blazer over a simple shirt to stand out.

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↓4 – Outfit With Suspenders For A Stylish Look

Who says suspenders are only for oldies? Check out this super stylish look, doesn’t it look amazing?

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↓3 – What Outfit To Wear For Easter Brunch

You can pair a printed shirt with a suit to make your outfit look interesting and fashionable.V

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↓2 – Outfit With White Pants For Black Men

White color pants look great with almost every kind of shirt and you should definitely consider it for your Easter outfit!

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↓1 – Beige Suit For A Classy Look

Beige is always a safe color to go for and looks fantastic!

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NEW MUSIC AND ALBUM RELEASES

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Florence + The Machine – ‘High As Hope’

Years & Years - 'Palo Santo'

Years & Years – ‘Palo Santo’

UNDERGROUND HIPHOP!

THE ULTIMATE RAP BATTLE #musicaddict

BRIAN: It’s all sounding the same, whatever you’re spitting

To the rhymes I’m committing, and the mic moans cause I’m hitting

You’re untamed, green like a virgin trying for the score

More but you’re retreating like ocean water from the shore

You’re the big man on campus? Yeah like 300 pounds

Jealous, cause I got you drooling more than some hungry hounds

Don’t sweat the technique, what you’re seeing is all me

I come hard like a beat that they’ve all come to see

Got it right, your rhymes are bad, but not LL like

You got skills, physch kid I got you exhausted like you took a hike

Take the hint and disappear from the limelight, just go away

MIANO: funny. I thought those two lines were fillers, but I guess I was wrong. Care for a battle Brian?

my beats are so tight they leave you with no place to go/ you can call me Hoover dam Coz I’m stopping ya flow/ just like the winning blow in championship fight/ your raps are so boring they put me out like a light/ don’t be stepping up to the plate if you aint ready to swing/ ill turn you black and blue like a flower in spring/ there’s no time like the present if you’re looking to battle/ when I’m done you’ll be running away like a herd of cattle/ you’re all just jealous of my crazy mad skills/ you can call me a cold front coz I’m giving yall chills/ I’m crossing your name off the list with a pad and a pen/ it’s my time now you’re nothing but a has-been/

Peace I’m out..

Know J.Cole…

Jermaine Lamarr Cole, known to the world as simply J. Cole, is an American rapper, record producer, singer, and songwriter.

Since then, the Grammy-nominated rapper has gone on to release several more albums that have mostly received positive reviews from critics. In April 2018, he released his fifth album, KOD, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 and has since been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Born on January 28, 1985, on a military base in Germany, Cole released his debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, in 2011. The album debuted at number 1  on the U.S. Billboard 200, and was certified platinum in the United States.

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#positivity

Besides music, J. Cole has also developed a non-profit organization called the Dreamville Foundation. He also houses single mothers rent-free at his childhood home in North Carolina.

As someone who started out from humble beginnings and worked hard to the top of his game, J. Cole has clearly tapped into his Everyday Power.


“One thing about your demons they bound to catch up one day
I’d rather see you stand up and face them than run away” – J. ColeFRIENDS
“I understand this message is not the coolest to say
But if you down to try it I know of a better way
Meditate” – J. ColeFRIENDS
“Feels so right to let things go” – J. ColeFRIENDS

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