EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS IN CALABAR

Cross River state calabar usually comes alive during yelutide seasons with a lot of celebration and merriment, you can't just but accept with me that this is just where the real Nigeria christmas is been celebrated. aside the presence of Tinapa Resort, calabar also house Obudu cattle ranch amongst others and these are making the state the unarguably best when it comes to tourism in Nigeria. i sincerely wish to be there, you need to check out the arrays of programmes lined up check http://www.experiencecrossriver.com

GRAMMY AWARDS NOMINEES 2009

hi everyone, i feel highly elated for comments i've been receiving from you all it makes me wanna do more, in this regards, i have taken a close look at the most frequent visitors to this blog and found out that they are mostly music loving people, hence i have resolved to bring you this great package GRAMMY 2009 NOMINATION LIST. I must tell you this is not all but just the categories i believe you are familiar with. check if your home boys are there and i also seize this medium to encourage Nigerian artists while challenging them to do more so that the world can also join us in celebrating them.

AND THE NOMINEES ARE...

Album Of The Year

Viva La Vida Or Death And All His FriendsColdplayMarkus Dravs, Brian Eno & Rik Simpson, producers; Michael H. Brauer, Markus Dravs, John O'Mahoney, Rik Simpson & Andy Wallace, engineers/mixers; Bob Ludwig, mastering engineer[Capitol Records]

Tha Carter IIILil WayneBabyface, Brisco, Fabolous, Jay-Z, Kidd Kidd, Busta Rhymes, Juelz Santana, D. Smith, Static Major, T-Pain & Bobby Valentino, featured artists; Alchemist, David Banner, Vaushaun "Maestro" Brooks, Cool & Dre, Andrews "Drew" Correa, Shondrae "Mr. Bangladesh" Crawford, Darius "Deezle" Harrison, Infamous, Jim Jonsin, Mousa, Pro Jay, Rodnae, Play-N-Skillz, D. Smith, Swizz Beatz, Robin Thicke, T-Pain & Kanye West, producers; Angel Aponte, Joshua Berkman, Andrew Dawson, Joe G, Darius "Deezle" Harrison, Fabian Marasciullo, Miguel Scott, Robin Thicke, Julian Vasquez & Gina Victoria, engineers/mixers; Vlado Meller, mastering engineer[Universal Motown/Cash Money]

Year Of The GentlemanNe-YoChuck Harmony, Ne-Yo, Polow Da Don, StarGate, Stereotypes, Syience, Shea Taylor & Shomari "Sho" Wilson, producers; Kirven Arrington, Jeff Chestek, Kevin "KD" Davis, Mikkel Eriksen, Jaymz Hardy Martin, III, Geno Regist, Phil Tan & Tony Terrebonne, engineers/mixers; Herb Powers, Jr., mastering engineer[Def Jam/Compound]
Raising SandRobert Plant & Alison KraussT Bone Burnett, producer; Mike Piersante, engineer/mixer; Gavin Lurssen, mastering engineer[Rounder]
In RainbowsRadioheadNigel Godrich, producer; Nigel Godrich, Dan Grech-Marguerat, Hugo Nicolson & Richard Woodcraft, engineers/mixers; Bob Ludwig, mastering engineer[TBD Records]
Song Of The Year

American BoyWilliam Adams, Keith Harris, Josh Lopez, Caleb Speir, John Stephens, Estelle Swaray & Kanye West, songwriters (Estelle Featuring Kanye West)Track from: Shine[Atlantic/Homeschool; Publishers: Will.I.Am Music/Cherry River Music/Chrysalis Publishing/John Legend Publishing/Cherry River Music/Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music/Larry Leron Music/Speir Music/Broke, Spoke and Gone Publishing]

Chasing PavementsAdele Adkins & Eg White, songwriters (Adele)Track from: 19[XL Recordings/Columbia; Publishers: Universal-Songs of Polygram Int.]

I'm YoursJason Mraz, songwriter (Jason Mraz)Track from: We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.[Atlantic; Publisher: Goo Eyed Music]
Love SongSara Bareilles, songwriter (Sara Bareilles)Track from: Little Voice[Epic; Publisher: Tiny Bear Music]
Viva La VidaGuy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion & Chris Martin, songwriters (Coldplay)Track from: Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends[Capitol Records; Publishers: Universal Music-MGB Songs]



Best New Artist

Adele
Duffy
Jonas Brothers
Lady Antebellum
Jazmine Sullivan
Field 1 — Pop

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

Chasing PavementsAdeleTrack from: 19[Columbia/XL]
Love SongSara BareillesTrack from: Little Voice[Epic]
MercyDuffyTrack from: Rockferry[Mercury]
Bleeding LoveLeona Lewis[J Records/SYCO Music]
I Kissed A GirlKaty PerryTrack from: One Of The Boys[Capitol Records]
So WhatPink[LaFace]

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
All Summer LongKid RockTrack from: Rock N Roll Jesus[Atlantic]
SayJohn MayerTrack from: Continuum[Columbia]
That Was MePaul McCartneyTrack from: Amoeba's Secret[Hear Music/MPL Communications Ltd.]
I'm YoursJason MrazTrack from: We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.[Atlantic]
CloserNe-YoTrack from: Year Of The Gentleman[Def Jam/Compound Entertainment]
Wichita LinemanJames TaylorTrack from: Covers[Hear Music]

Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
Lesson LearnedAlicia Keys & John MayerTrack from: As I Am[J Records]
4 MinutesMadonna, Justin Timberlake & TimbalandTrack from: Hard Candy[Warner Bros.]
Rich WomanRobert Plant & Alison KraussTrack from: Raising Sand[Rounder]
If I Never See Your Face AgainRihanna & Maroon 5Track from: Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded[Def Jam and also A&M/Octone]
No AirJordin Sparks & Chris BrownTrack from: Jordin Sparks[Jive]

Best Pop Instrumental Performance

Love AppetiteSteve Cropper & Felix CavaliereTrack from: Nudge It Up A Notch[Stax]
I Dreamed There Was No WarEaglesTrack from: Long Road Out Of Eden[Eagles Recording Company II]
Fortune TellerFourplayTrack from: Energy[Heads Up International]
Steppin' OutStanley JordanTrack from: State Of Nature[Mack Avenue Records]
Blast!Marcus MillerTrack from: Marcus[Concord Jazz]

Best Dance Recording (For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances. Vocal or Instrumental. Singles or tracks only.)
Harder Better Faster StrongerDaft PunkThomas Bangalter & Guy Manuel de Homem-Christo, producers; Thomas Bangalter & Guy Manuel de Homem-Christo, mixersTrack from: Alive 2007[Virgin Records]
Ready For The FloorHot ChipHot Chip, producers; Dan Carey, mixerTrack from: Made In The Dark[Astralwerks/DFA]

Best R&B Song
Bust Your Windows Salaam Remi & Jazmine Sullivan, songwriters (Deandre Way, songwriter) (Jazmine Sullivan)Track from: Fearless[J Records; Publishers: Nappy Puddy Music/Universal Music-Z Tunes, Salaam Remi Music/EMI April Music, Soulja Boy Tellem Music/Croomstacular Music]
CustomerI. Barias, Raheem DeVaughn, C. Haggins, K. Oliver & J. Smith, songwriters (Raheem DeVaughn)Track from: Love Behind The Melody[Jive; Publishers: Universal Music-Z Tunes/Ahmad's World/Universal Music/Nivrac Tyke Music/Fresh Paint Music/HC 1030 Publishing/Universal Music/Tetragrammaton Music/Melodic Piano Productions/HC 1030 Publishing]
Heaven SentKeyshia Cole, Jason Farmer & Alex Francis, songwriters (Keyshia Cole)Track from: Just Like You[Geffen; Publishers: She Wrote It/BMG Songs, J Vibe Publishing, Lex Project Publishing]
Miss IndependentM.S. Eriksen, T.E. Hermansen & S. Smith, songwriters (Ne-Yo)Track from: Year Of The Gentleman[Def Jam/Compound; Publishers: Pen In The Ground Publishing, Universal Music-Z Tunes]
SpotlightMikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen & Shaffer Smith, songwriters (Jennifer Hudson)[Arista Records; Publishers: Super Sayin' Publishing/Universal Music-Z Songs, Sony/ATV Tunes, EMI Music Publishing]

Best R&B Album
Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USABoyz II Men[Decca Records]
Lay It DownAl Green[Blue Note]
Jennifer HudsonJennifer Hudson[Arista Records]
The Way I See ItRaphael Saadiq[Columbia]
Best Contemporary R&B Album

Growing PainsMary J. Blige[Geffen]
Back Of My Lac'J. Holiday[Capitol Records]
First LoveKarina[Def Jam]
Year Of The GentlemanNe-Yo[Def Jam/Compound]
FearlessJazmine Sullivan[J Records]
Field 7 — Rap

Best Rap Solo Performance (For a solo Rap performance. Singles or Tracks only.)
Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)...Jay-ZTrack from: American Gangster[Roc-A-Fella]
A MilliLil WayneTrack from: Tha Carter III[Cash Money/Universal Motown]
Paris, TokyoLupe FiascoTrack from: The Cool[1st & 15th/Atlantic]
N.i.*.*.e.r. (The Slave And The Master)NasTrack from: Untitled[Def Jam]
Sexual EruptionSnoop DoggTrack from: Ego Trippin[Geffen]

Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group

Royal FlushBig Boi Featuring Raekwon And Andre 3000[LaFace]
Swagga Like UsJay-Z & T.I. Featuring Kanye West & Lil Wayne[Roc-A-Fella/Grand Hustle/Atlantic]
Mr. CarterLil Wayne Featuring Jay-ZTrack from: Tha Carter III[Cash Money/Universal Motown]
Wish You WouldLudacris Featuring T.I.[DTP]
Put OnYoung Jeezy Featuring Kanye West[Def Jam]

Best Rap Album (For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)
American GangsterJay-Z[Roc-A-Fella]
Tha Carter IIILil Wayne[Cash Money/Universal Motown]
The CoolLupe Fiasco[1st & 15th/Atlantic]
NasNas[Def Jam] Paper TrailT.I.

Best Gospel Performance

I UnderstandKim Burrell, Rance Allen, Bebe Winans, Mariah Carey & Hezekiah Walker's Love Fellowship Tabernacle Church ChoirTrack from: Randy Jackson's Music Club, Volume One[Concord Records/Dream Merchant 21 Ent.]
East To WestCasting CrownsTrack from: The Altar And The Door Live[Beach Street/Reunion Records]
Get UpMary MaryTrack from: The Sound[Columbia]
Shall We Gather At The RiverTake 6Track from: The Standard[Heads Up International]
Waging WarCeCe WinansTrack from: Thy Kingdom Come[PureSprings Gospel/EMI Gospel]
Just DanceLady Gaga & Colby O'DonisRedOne, producer; Robert Orton, mixer[Streamline/Interscope/Kon Live]
Give It 2 MeMadonnaMadonna & The Neptunes, producers; Andrew Coleman & Spike Stent, mixersTrack from: Hard Candy[Warner Bros.]
DisturbiaRihannaBrian Kennedy, producer; Phil Tan, mixerTrack from: Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded[Def Jam] Black & GoldSam SparroJesse Rogg & Sam Sparro, producers; Jeremy Wheatley, mixerTrack from: Sam Sparro[Universal Republic Records]

Best Rock Album (Vocal or Instrumental. Includes Hard Rock and Metal.)
Viva La Vida Or Death And All His FriendsColdplay[Capitol Records]
Rock N Roll JesusKid Rock[Atlantic]
Only By The NightKings Of Leon[RCA Records]
Death MagneticMetallica[Warner Bros.]
Consolers Of The LonelyThe Raconteurs[Third Man/Warner Bros.

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.)
Me, Myself And IBeyoncéTrack from: The Beyonce Experience Live Audio[Columbia/Music World Music]
Heaven SentKeyshia ColeTrack from: Just Like You[Geffen]
SpotlightJennifer Hudson[Arista]
SuperwomanAlicia KeysTrack from: As I Am[J Records]
Need U BadJazmine Sullivan[J Records]



Best Male R&B Vocal Performance (For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.)
You're The Only OneEric BenétTrack from: Love & Life[Friday/Reprise]
Take You DownChris BrownTrack from: Exclusive[Jive]
Miss IndependentNe-YoTrack from: Year Of The Gentleman[Def Jam/Compound]
Can't Help But WaitTrey SongzTrack from: Trey Day[Atlantic]
Here I StandUsherTrack from: Here I Stand[LaFace]

TU-FACE BABY NO 5 FINALLY ARRIVES

At last Annie Macaulay has raised Nigerian Popular Artist 's baby producing prowess to 5 after giving birth to a beautiful girl in the wee hour of Wednesday 10th December, 2008 in a califonian hospital. let me quickly add this for Pero's faithful, Tu-Face has decided to paly the good hussy role again as he celebrated their son amidst fun fair in Lagos. learnt big Bros where there also.

Any way, congrat to African queen crooner. and Annie i think you should just make it two two all round. lol.

WITH LOVE FROM LAYO GARBER AND FRIENDS

PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH

Have you ever come across beauty cum intelligence, that is not just the best words to describe Skye Bank fair, music loving, reserved and elegance looking Layo Garber. cool, gentle, seldom get annoyed. after your first contact with her, you will always want to meet her again. check out some of her pix with friends and family. Want her num.... NO WAY !

POST EXPERIENCE: IT WAS SHOWER OF RAIN @ EXPERIENCE 2008

The much talked about biggest show of the year has finally come and gone, the anxiety is over and everyone has one thing or the other to say, the organisers actually lived UP to their promises and we concert goers can't but thank Pastor Paul for living up to our expectations.

WHAT WAS HOT:

OGANISATION: I have personal reservations astounching the unprecedented night, the car park arrangement supecede my expectation, the security was excellent, the venue arrangement lightening are all well structured.

ARTISTS:

Tye tribbett was at his best perfomance and i must confessed he actually kept me on my feet all through his perfomance, he put so much energy into his music that almost made me jump down from where i sat. he is unargualbly one of the top three for the night.

Mary Mary: they never disapointed their fans expecially the female ones, they were full of energy through out their performance, they kept everybody standing all through.

MidNight Crew: They are hot and nothing less, they gave more than we expected from them, i personally felt bad when they had to go. they were the bomb.

Kirk Franklin: it was time for worship and trust him never a dull moment, time to come close to God but the truth was that i wasn't in the auditorium, i dey outside.

Fred Hammond: His Ministration was as intimidating as his profile, he knows the rudiment of music to the letter. he also kept everyone standing all through.

Chevelle Franklyn: this jamaican brought out the best in every concert goer, despite her sieze, you can't but be amazed by how she lifted herself easily, good voice, she held everyone spell bound when she sang Nigerian lyrics and even Igbo songs. i was touched. others were Don Moen,Kurt Karr, Isreal Houghton, Donnie mcclurkin.

WHAT WAS NOT: i believe you all agree with me that MEGA SCREEN should be scolded severely for that blunder they made, you can't beleve it through ut the night one of their screen and even the biggest mal-functioned all through the night. i was so unfortunate to be sitting where the screen was suppose to serve. that was pure negligence and unprofessional.

MEDICAL ATTENDANCE: i commend the structure that was placed on ground but, professional could have been employed to do the job. i really apreciate those people any way they are cool.

Even DEKUNLE FUJI: Men, what is bad , poor, wack, the worst performance of the night, his stage lacked co-ordination, i guessed he suffered from over anxiety, or maybe that was the biggest event he has ever attended. he had problem identifing the crowds demand, hence even when he was to sing his popular demand he got it all wrong. honestly he was too wack.

The rain was no barrier at all it only brought the concert to a stop but trust them Nigerians will always remain the best when the issue is adaptation, concert goers really had swell time in the rain singing while does under cover wish they could also joined, so we started our own crusade, but trust lagos it was'nt long before bottles started flying up and down, this was term a peaceful and love exchange. if you were not at the event and you felt you are luvcky cos' it rained then you are mistaken the rain was part of the concert.

Where was Lagos State Deputy Governor, Sarah Sosan?

ELITECARZ: THE ONE STOP AUTO SHOP

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i have known this company for years and i can always tell you, this is one of the most reliable company who can handle your cars, they have other arrays of services like:
A/C Services, Car Washing and Detailing, Diagnositcs and Testing, wheel Balancing, Tyre Services, Engine and Transmission, Laser Alignment, Product and Accesories, service and Repair.

THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR, THE HOUR IA HERE, IT IS THE EXPERIENCE LAGOS AGAIN. YOU ARE ALL INVITED, CHECK THIS BLOG OUT FOR PICTURES OF THE EVENT. ME I DON DEY GO OO. http://www.theexperiencelagos.com/

LABO ENTERTAINMENT LTD

C.E.O Labo Entertainment Ltd.

The name LABO Entertainment Ltd was coined out of the name of the founder Olabisi Akanbi, since invention this organisation has organised various succesful events, and this has formed part of the company's credentials, the Company also have other ventures like Artist management, Catering Services, Event Management and so on. The most recent of their event will be coming up on the 5th of Dec 2008, tagged KONIKONI NIGHT, artists on parade for the Night includes Whytee, Sma-pee, Ex-Teenager, amongst others. African pencil-Gee will anchor the event, for more info call: 08022211400,

http://www.laboentertainment.com/Applausers will bring you sassy scenes from the event. WATCH OUT! Let's Play.

SKYE BANK END OF THE YEAR PARTY

Come 12th December, 2008, Skye Bank Plc one of the leading commercial Banks in Nigeria will be having their yearly get-together at the prestigious British school, Lekki, Lagos.

The M.D of the Bank Mr. Akinsola Akinfenmiwa has promised all that it will be a night of reward for all active staffs and customers. let me quickly tell you that the event is strictly by invitation, but I promise to bring you the scenes of the event, trust me i will be there. and for those of you that can always have your way maybe by clinching or talking to someone you knows that works with the bank, let me gist you the dress code: it is Denim Jean on either of the following, Horizon blue, Nav Blue, future green(looks like yellow), white, i heard with a lot of jewelries. and time is 8:oopm.

THE ARTISTS YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE WILL CHANGE YOUR MUSIC PERCEPTION,

WATCH OUT FOR

X-ELAW AND ELLAH

NIGERIAN YOUNG AND HOT LIST

The Nigerian music Industry is betting bigger day in day out, believe you me as the family gets bigger so also the numbers of young artist keeps increasing.

on this list we are giving you the hotest youngs artist comprising of all genre of music. topping my list is

Gt the Giutarman, though you may have a different perspection to this but this young guy is a conmbination of talent and creativity, The R&B vocalist, real name Gbemiro Olaolu Oluwatokunboh Akigbogun who hails from Ogun State was born in September 1984 in London, UK. meet him one on one and you will understand what am talking about.

DaGrin:

Simply called Olaitan, had his secondary school education in Meiran Community Secondary School, Meiran, He is one of Nigerian artist that has create a niche for themselves, he does his own kind of music yoruba rap irrespective of what people have to say, he is also one of few young artist that has not forgoten where they started from, though presently residing in Magodo estate, Grin will always give you new things, just check out YQ featuring Dagrin and you will understand what am saying.

Wande Coal

Born Wande Ojosipe on the 18th of October 1985, 1st child in a family of 2 Wande like most great musicians started singing in the teenage choir at his church. he got his break in the Nigerian entertainment industry as a dancer. the Ololufe crooner got his break after being signed by Mo hits records. won Hip-Hop Award Next Rated Award. Wande Coal is the all Nigerians expectially the female folks talk about, take him to a show and am sure you will be smiling to the bank.

Tu-Step

My name is Abayomi Olanrewaju Agunbiade, but my street name is Tu-Step. I am from Ogun State.
I come from a musical background; my Father was a producer for some Juju artists, so for me music has always been there. I really started out in music as a hobby. I later discovered that music was my calling and no matter how I tried to run or hide, it was just there calling me. When I started out in music professionally, back in 2001, I met stiff opposition from my Father; because he knew how hard the game was and he did not want that for me. I have risen above all odds now and I am taking Nigerian music to the next level.

MP

MP was part of the JJC and 419 Squad which was a Naija hiphop group based in the UK made up of JJC, Smokey, So Simple and himself. They had hits like Gbao, Atide and Kilonsele and won numerous awards both locally and internationally.MP was born Brent Adewunmi Gbadebo in Iperu Remo, Ogun state twenty something years ago to a polygamous family with his father having 13 wives and 40 children. However he is of African and Caribbean heritage because his mum comes from Trinidad and Tobago and his dad is Nigerian. MP has been obsessed by music ever since he was young. He grew up listening to 2pac, Biggie,Jay Z and Fela. if you have heard pasa pasa then you will have nothing to doubt, I personally love this music.

TERRY G

Born Amanyi Oche Gabriel to a business man dad and a school proprietress, the Hiphop R&B singer/songwriter and producer started out his music career in the church as a pianist. His decision to follow the secular music path didn’t augur well with his parents thus frustrated by their criticisms and pressure to further his education, When Terry G got signed on to Bluemoon Entertainment, he employed the production and vocal skilz of his former faze affiliate, Terry G. Impressed by his performance, the label’s C.E.O had to land him a recording contract. a regular face at clubs like Options @ Opebi Allen is another young artist that add alot value to his numerous fans.

I will be bringing you the concluding part of this report to you soonest.

Luv u

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