This is who i am...

Catch me on any given day and you will probably find that i am energetic, full of life, annoying.
But catch me on a special Tuesday and you will find something else; an edginess, a sensitivy. I suppose on these special Tuesdays, if u touched me, however lightly, i would jump out of my skin.
It might be the cups of tea i drink on these special Tuesdays, or the coke, but its probably something more. You see, i joined a writers workshop.

Some people began singing in their mothers womb. Music was a journey that began in secondary school for me.
The one thing i probably was born to do, was write.
I started writing in nursery school (i assume). But i remember plays, little lines that i jotted down. I have books filled with words in my house, things i wrote. Writing has always been a release, and because when i wrote, i found release, i allowed myself to be free.
I wrote about fears and death. Love and questions. God and life. Pains and joy. The more i hurt, the more i wrote. Till (i confess), a part of me began craving pain, just so i could create.
s.h.a.r.ing my writing was itself a journey.
The first person who ever read anything i wrote was my father, and even then, it was fiction.
The true ones i kept hidden.
Over the years, only a few have read my real writings.

Giving my writings up meant exposing myself, and so, i wrote and hid.
I started s.h.a.r.ing them though. By letting people read, my having something i had written be performed on a stage.
I even started a blog (which i sometimes wish was anonymous), and got a column in The Guardian. Tweets. Facebook notes. Poems.... I wrote
But you see, it was still anonymous

The first time i read at Taruwa, i shook
And i hardly read there. Infact, i hardly read them anywhere

But i joined this workshop, where on special Tuesdays, i sit with a group of people, and we read what we have written.
It is the singular most complex experience for me.
First im at peace with the world, but once i start to read, a combination of factors set in
I am proud, cos i think i write well
I am afraid, cos i think my piece is stupid.
My competitive self wants the applause for my piece to be louder than everyone else’s
The perfectionist in me hates the thought that i missed something out or wrote something wrong
I feel exposed, because no matter how much fiction i put out there, a piece of me is tied in
And when i finish reading, the room is cold and silent. But i am sweating and i hear voices
They criticise the way i read each line, they scrutinise the faces that look back at me
And no matter what is said, i am on a high for the rest of the night

Meet me on a special Tuesday and ask me any question. I am at my most honest
Meet me on a Tuesday and communicate. I am at my most vulnerable
Meet me on a Tuesday and see me profess love. I am at my most flirtatious
I am high and wild and free and edgy and exposed and sad and amped and great

It is a special Tuesday and this is how i feel

Jeans for Genes 2 in pictures!

Hi guys!
So the pictures from JEANS FOR GENES 2 are now coming out!

THese twi posts show the first set, but there are more pictures to come!



http://thesegenes.blogspot.com/2010/04/jeans-for-genes-in-more-pictures.html

http://thesegenes.blogspot.com/2010/04/jeans-for-genes-in-pictures.html

back... again... ok

Its hard to explain why i have not been writing
Lets just say the universe has not been aligning properly for me to write
Yes o! I may not believe in chi (qi) and such, but i do know sometimes, you just need to be at peace to write
It doesnt mean you have to be happy, it just means you have to be at peace
It doesnt mean you have to be free, it just means you have to be at peace
And in my case, there is also the fact that i need my desk placed at the perfect place!

I moved a table at the Top Radio studios from where it was to another spot, and now i feel i can write a letter to Santa, you and everyone else in between!
But let this not be the storm before the calm o!

So knock on wood, i am back!
Forgive that i was gone so long, some things could not be said
Forgive that i ignored you, some thoughts could not be s.h.a.r.ed
But back i am!

HIP HOP WORLD AWARDS again!

NOMINEES FOR HIP HOP WORLD AWARDS 2010
THe list is finally out and as always, id be saying what i think about each category, and who i'd vote!
Last awards, i was confident enough to say id eat my bra straps if one of my predictions did not come through... i dare not try that again!
By the way, Nigerian artistes are on FIRE!



ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (in every realms: songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (sales, popularity)


C.E.O by DAGRIN; MUSHIN 2 MO’HITS by WANDE COAL; UN-DAREY-TED by DAREY; DANGER by P SQUARE, LEAST EXPECTED by BRACKET
Wande Coal might not win in the other categories he has been nominated but come on... While Da Grin's C.E.O gave him a run for his money, the truth is, Wande Coal's album held sway in the year of release and the year after that!



ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.


WANDE COAL; TERRY G; DAREY; BRACKET; DAGRIN

Here is the first tough category! Yikes! Im biting my finger nails here....gun to the head... Terry G.. but if i was breathing a little easier, Wande Coal



SONG OF THE YEAR

Most popular song from an album in year under review. Decided by voting



“YORI YORI” by BRACKET; "KOKOROKO” by KEFEE; “YOU BAD” by Wande Coal; FREE MADNESS Pt. 2” by Terry G; “ALANTA” by Art Quake

Yikes again! But not so much. Yori Yori was and is a massive hit. Full stop.



RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Best single recording (on-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential


“STRONG TING” by Banky W; “I LOVE U” by P-Square; “HEAVEN PLEASE” by Timi Dakolo; “KEEPER OF MY DREAMS” by Lara George

Last year, Etcetera won this category and i was very excited indeed. This year, some of these nominated songs were recorded so well done that its hard to choose a favourite. I particularly love 'Heaven Please'



PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed songs/album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.


TEE-Y MIX

Album/Song Title – “More”, “Love Truly

Artiste(s) – DAREY ART ALADE, IYANYA


COBHAMS

Album/Song Title – “Strong Ting”, “No Stars”

Artiste(s) – Banky W, Darey Art Alade


DON JAZZY

Album/Song Title – “Banana’s”, “U Bad”

Artiste(s) – Wande Coal


SOSSICK

Album/Song Title – “Everyday”, “Igboro”

Artiste(s) – Dagrin


DOKTA FRABZ

Album/Song Title – “Thank God”, “Ako Mi Ti Poju”

Artiste(s) – Dagrin, Naeto C

Id vote So Sick just because!




BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR)

Best conceptualised, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.


JUDE OKOYE for “DANGER” by P Square; WUDI AWA for “Kokoroko” by Keffe; CLARENCE PETERS for “Finest” by Knight House Ft. Sauce Kid & Teeto; BOBBY BOULDERS for Ako Mi Ti Poju by Naeto C; MEX for “Safe” by M.I

Videos!
Videos!
Videos!
This is actually not so difficult a category... Id vote Kokoroko, but a special mention and shout out goes to The Finest



BEST R ‘N’ B SINGLE

Best R&B single in year under review (by single individual or group)



“STRONG TING” by Banky W; “NEVER FELT A LOVE” by Femi; “I LOVE YOU” by P-Square; “NO STARS” by Darey Art Alade; “OVERKILLIN” by Djinee

I love 'Overkillin' but i have to question its inclusion in the R n B category. Id say this song is a pop song, where pop is POPular music!
But hey!
Femi delivers a powerful song in 'Never Felt A Love' but 'Strong Ting' is... well, the song did us 'Strong Ting' na!

Chei!


BEST POP SINGLE

Best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group)



“YORI YORI” by Bracket; “U BAD” by Wande Coal; “KOKOROKO” by Keffe; DANGER” by P-Square; “HOTTER THAN FIRE” by Dr. Pat and Sheyman

How do you even decide here?
Men!
I said that, looked at it again and realised... i just wouldnt be able to
Gun to head you say? Wande Coal, You Bad.
Breathe easy you say/ Yori Yori.
Another one just in case, you offer? Kokoroko!



BEST R ‘N’ B/ POP ALBUM

Best R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)



MUSHIN 2 MO’HITS by Wande Coal; DANGER by P-Square; LEAST EXPECTED by Bracket;
UN.DAREY.TED by Darey Art Alade

Like MC Hammer said, Cant touch this... when 'this' equals M2M



BEST RAP SINGLE

Best single released on-air recording of a rap song


“AKO MI TI POJU” by Naeto C; “OWO ATI SWAGGER” by Catiair; “FINEST” by Knight House ft. Sauce Kid & Teeto; “SAMPLE Remix” by Terry Tha Rapman Ft. Stereo Man & Pherowshuz; “SOMEBODY WANTS TO DIE” by M.I

See ehn, me i do not like to vote for rap 'tins' o!
Id say i have two favourites, The Finest, and Sample Remix



BEST RAP ALBUM

Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review



CEO by Dagrin; DAT IBO BOY by Ill Bliss; MORE THAN RAP MUSIC by Cartiair; THE INVESTMENT by Kel

Rap tins again?!
I promised myself i would not refuse to name names in any category this year so once again, i will say...
CEO!



LYRICIST ON THE ROLL

Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album



M.I

Song Title – Somebody’s Wants To Die


MODENINE

Song Title – Bad Man


OD

Song Title – Got To Love Me



PHEROWSHUZ

Song Title – Sample Remix (Featured by Terry Tha Rapman)

Mode Nine won this last year deservedly, and of course, Mode is still delivering depth on Bad Man and other tracks on his album, but this year, M.I may just pick up the Headie!



BEST COLLABO

Best R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review


“KOKOROKO”

Artistes – Kefee Ft. Timaya



“FINEST”

Artistes – Knight House Ft. Sauce Kid & Teeto



“AYE PO GAN”

Artistes – Ill Bliss Ft. Terry G



“SAMPLE Remix”

Artistes – Terry Tha Rapman Ft. Stereo Man & Pherowshuz


The Finest is THE finest for a reason



BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)

Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album



DARE ART ALADE on "NO STARS”; BANKY W on “STRONG TING”; WANDE COAL on "BANANA”; GT THE GUITARMAN on “KINIMATISE”; TIMI DAKOLO on “HEAVEN PLEASE”

Yes o. It is time. Darey, No Stars. Thank you


BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)

Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album



IBIYEMI on “DON’T LEAVE ME”; KEFEE on “KOKOROKO”; LARA GEORGE on “KEEPER OF MY DREAMS”; WAJE on “Kolo”; EVA on "NO CRY”

Kefee .v. Lara George. Im going to close my eyes and open them when the votes are in!


BEST STREET HOP

The most popular street-hop single in year under review



“FREE MADNESS Pt. 2” by Terry G; "IGBORO TI DARU” by Klever J Ft. Eedris Abdul Kareem; “FILE BE” by Jaywon; "ALANTA” by Art Quake; “ONE BY ONE” by Side One

Here's an idea.
Put the Free Madness of Terry G and the Igboro Ti O Ti Dary of Klever Jay in a ring, and then decide!
All the best o o o



NEXT RATED

Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review



GENERAL PYPE (“CHAMPION”); MO CHEDDAH (“IF YOU WANT ME”); JESSE JAGZ (“WETIN DEY”);
D’PRINCE (“OMOBA”); SKUKI (“BANGER”)
Cough
I wont say that at least two names here have no business being here.

And as for the winner... Toss the coin... Heads Mo... Tails Pype



HIPHOP WORLD REVELATION OF THE YEAR

Best New artiste in the year under review


WANDE COAL

Real Name(s): OJOSHIPE WANDE JNR.

Album Title: Mushin 2 Mo’Hits


KEL

Real Name(s): KELECHI OHIA

Album Title: The Investment


DJINEE

Real Name(s): NOSA OSAYAMWEN

Album Title: Djinee


ILL BLISS

Real Name(s): Tobechukwu Ejiofor

Album Title: Dat Ibo Boy


OMAWUMI

Real Name(s): Omawumi Megbele

Album Title: Super Woman

I might have to get re-educated as to who a new artiste is o o
Haba!


So the awards will take place again!
Will we get a perfect venue? Fab hosts? Dissenting opinions? Dissatisfied artistes and fans? Fab music? Glam dresses?

As reality show hosts would say...
Only Time Will Tell

Soap can burn ur face!

Thats all im saying... for now
FUller article coming soon!