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NEXT 2 BLOW: We Are The Revolution – L.O.S
Written By Babajide Awonyinfa
If indeed, the words heard about them are not to be taken lightly, then they are likely to be, in the next few months, Nigeria’s next successful boys band. L.O.S., a quartet of young talented boys - three rappers and a singer - formed in 2008 is currently referred to as the “THE TAKEOVER” group in the music industry.Since debuting with their single “Home With Me” in 2010, the four-man ensemble has been endlessly working day and night on new materials. Currently LOS is the rave of the moment on the Internet, particularly on Twitter, especially after the release of their singles “Taking Over Me” and “Boys Are Not Smiling.” Since the release of three other new singles online namely “On Fire”, “Bad Guy P’ on January 30, 2012 and “Pamparampe” in June, the group’s fame and popularity skyrocketed.
In the words of Obi Asika, CEO of Storm Records, “L.O.S is what the industry has been waiting for, a group with the right blend of lyrical content and good music.” In this encounter, Entertainment Express meets the versed and versatile group whose blend of afro-pop, hip-pop and R&B is sure to make the boys the next household names in the Nigerian music industry. Excerpts.How did the band got its name?
We got the name in high school. At first it was just L.O.S. which stood for Lagos. But later on we decided to go with ‘Loud On Sound’. We all used to rap in school for fun. Then we met each other along the way and decided to form the group.
Why do you want to pursue a career in music as a group?
The fact that we believed in ourselves, that we want to take the Nigerian music industry to the next level, the level where it will be accepted and respected not by Nigerians alone but by the rest of the world too.
How would you describe your music?
We are different, in the sense that we don’t have one particular genre of music. We are very versatile with rap, soul or R&B.What was your first experience with music?
A song we did three years ago called ‘Home With Me.’ We were still in high school at the time. But we put it up for download on the internet and people loved the song. That was cool for us. We did a lot of songs back then that we didn't really promote but ‘Home With Me’ was the first song that we put out as a group.
What type of music did you guys hear the most back then? How does it differ from what you listen to now?
We listened to a lot of rap, R&B, Soul, Afrobeat. We still listen to old songs. Music does change with time. Music now is fun to this generation, and everyone wants to dance now. Our songs are about things we go through in life as we grew.
What has been your biggest break so far?
Our biggest show has to be the Loud On Sound concert. There was nothing better than performing in front of a sold out crowd that came to watch us do what we love doing best. Our greatest challenge has been combining school with music; but we are handling that fine.You’ve heard of the term “starving artists,” how do you hope to scale that hurdle?
We all come from comfortable homes; we don’t really think about that, plus if you believe in yourself and your brand and its quality people will buy into it.Do you have a fan club?
We have fan pages on twitter (@team_Los) Facebook (losofficial) Google Plus and other social networks. People tell us how much they love our music every day, even when we do shows they come around.. It’s nice everytime.
How will you rate your live performance?
We have been performing live now for two years. We get better with each performance. We try to be at our best on stage and in the studio. We are definitely better now because we have all grown as artistesWho does most of the song writing?
We all write our songs ourselves. We all have different styles, so we come up with different ideas and find ways to mix them together.What are your plans?
We are releasing new videos, more singles and a mix-tape before the end of the year as well as our collabos with Wizkid, M.I and other artistes we’ve worked with. We just came off a university tour around Nigeria with Spinlet/Samsung. We are currently planning our London/Dubai/US tour all scheduled for next year.
What record label are you signed on?
We are currently with Storm Records and Bankhead Entertainment; it is a joint deal between Storm as the record label and Bankhead as the management team.
Do you have any video and audio links where your music can be downloaded?
Our videos are on our Youtube page - http://Youtube.com/officiallostv. You can also access our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/losofficial
The team
Tomi Thomas:Born on November 9, 1992, he attended Greensprings High School, and has been an active member of his church choir for a number of years. In high school, he joined CR. He left the group with Olade Brisbe and joined the LOS. His vocal skill has attracted a lot of positive comments from music reviewers. He is the voice behind most of the LOS choruses. His musical influences include Usher, R Kelly and Chris brown.
Bolaji ladipo: Born October 8, 1993, his stage name is Yung. A rapper, song writer and producer, he signed with Bankhead management in 2007, and then in 2011 signed with Storm Records, under the LOS musical group. As the youngest of five children, he started rapping at the age of 13 after his cousin showed him the basics of rhyming and word play. Inspired mostly by rappers such as Method Man, Lupe Fiasco and Tupac Shakur, he developed love for telling stories in his lyrics at age 15.
Olade Brisbe: Stage name Briss, he was born July 5, 1994. He wrote his first rap song at age 9 when the family moved to Adeniyi Jones, and he joined an amateur rap group called CR with co-member Tomi Thomas. Later, the duo joined LOS. An alumnus of Greesprings High School, is often referred to as a “lyrical scientist” back in school because of his unique method of combining words. He admires the likes of Eminem, Twista and Andre 3000. Aside music, he is also interested in fashion.
Winner Forster: Born on September 20, 1994, his stage name is Bridge. He can rap, sing and produce songs. Raised in Lagos, he became musically-inclined at the age five, but began rapping recreationally at age 11 while attending Dansol High School. He admires the likes of Jadakiss, Ludacris and Big L. In 2006, he performed at the final of a freestyle battle against now bandmate, Yung, where both ended the fial as draw. And they became friends and started free-styling and making mix tapes tracks which eventually earned them a spot at Jimmy Jatt’s Jump Off freestyle studio session.
HEIDI KLUM TO HOST 2012 MTV EMA FROM FRANKFURT ON NOVEMBER 11
MTV has announced that Heidi Klum, one of the world’s most renowned supermodels and superstars, will host the “2012 MTV EMA”. The multi-talented and multi-tasking entertainer and entrepreneur – whose accolades run the range from fashion guru to executive producer of a hit reality franchise – will be bringing her hosting A-game to the 19th annual awards show being held in Frankfurt’s historic Festhalle.
The “2012 MTV EMA” will broadcast on MTV channels around the world including MTV (DStv Channel 130) on Sunday 11 November at 22:00 CAT and on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Monday 12 November at 21:00 CAT.
“I’m honoured to host the ‘2012 MTV EMA’ on its return to my home country of Germany,” said Klum, a native of Bergisch Gladbach, just two hours outside of Frankfurt. “The MTV EMA is one of the biggest nights in global music, fashion and culture, and I’m thrilled to play a part in bringing this one-of-a-kind show to audiences all over the world. We’re going to have a blast!”
AKON STARS IN SEASON FINALE OF MTV BASE MEETS… MTN
MTV Base and MTN are to round off a fascinating second season of youth empowerment series MTV Base Meets… with MTN by screening a gripping interview with Senegalese-American recording artist and business mogul, Akon.
MTV Base Meets Akon with MTN will premiere on terrestrial TV stations across Africa including: TV2 (Cameroon), Wednesday 26 September at 21:00; Swazi TV (Swaziland), Thursday 27 September at 18:30; Rwanda TV (Rwanda), Thursday 27 September at 17:30; Viasat (Ghana), Thursday 27 September at 21:00; NTV (Uganda), Friday 28 September at 18:00; Muvi TV (Zambia), Friday 28 September at 17:00; STV (Nigeria), Sunday 30 September at 17:00. The episode will premiere on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Wednesday 3 September 2012 at 20:30 CAT.
Akon met with MTV VJ Vanessa Mdee and five passionate young Africans from all over the continent on Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles, California in September 2012. Among those lining up to meet with Akon were Zambian computer science student Catherine Nkonjera (20), Rwandan commerce student Marc Gwamaka (24), 20 year old computer science student Xolani Kunene from Swaziland, Ugandan economics student and music promoter Kenneth Tamali (22) and South African designer Annah Mabasa (26).
Among the topics discussed by Akon and the group are fame, ambition, education, how to find and develop your talent, cultural cross-over and the importance of fighting for what you believe in. Akon also talked about the importance of developing his art, the joy of collaborating with other artists such as Michael Jackson and The Fugees, his role in developing the careers of T-Pain and Lady Gaga and his latest reinvention – as a movie actor.
Like many of the previous panellists in the series, the youth involved in the interview were inspired by their meeting with Akon.
Comments Mark Gwamaka, “The great become great because they keep on learning all the time.”
“He has taught me to put the past behind me and focus and progress,” says Annah Mabasa.
Adds Catherine Nkonjera, “I love the fact that he talked about finding your talent ‘cause even if it’s uncool you just haveto do it.”
Akon is one of seven high profile ‘influencers’ to have featured in Season 2 of the youth empowerment series, including South African politician Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Hip-Hop pioneer and entrepreneur, Russell Simmons, South Sudanese supermodel Alek Wek, His Excellency Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria, Togolese international soccer star Emmanuel Adebayor and Hollywood actor Idris Elba.
First initiated in 2011, MTV Base Meets…with MTN connects African youth with the thought leaders, opinion formers, decision makers and role models who shape their world. Season 2 of MTV Base Meets…with MTN airs across Africa on MTV Base (DSTV Channel 322) and on terrestrial stations across the continent, including STV (Nigeria), Spectrum TV (Cameroon), Viasat (Ghana), Rwanda TV (Rwanda), Swazi TV (Swaziland), Muvi TV (Zambia) and NTV (Uganda).
In each episode of MTV Base Meets…with MTN, ambitious young Africans from all walks of life pose hard questions to high-profile “thought leaders” about issues close to their hearts – in an intimate and informal environment, with no questions off-limits. Topics on the agenda include entrepreneurship, education, youth culture, politics, sport, racism, gender issues and the African Renaissance. To date, youth panellists asking the questions have included students, journalists, bloggers, models, comedians, actors, musicians, humanitarian campaigners and poets.
Win Tickets To The Guinness VIP Party At La Mango Bar
It’s another exciting Arthur Guinness Day celebration. On this day, Arthur Guinness is celebrated worldwide and true Guinness Foreign Extra Stout lovers, the world over, traditionally hold the 27th of September as their own epic day of celebration where they toast to the legacy of Arthur Guinness.
Nigeria is not left out in this worldwide celebration as we and the rest of the world raise our glasses to Arthur on this day and celebrate a truly inspiring brand, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout.
In the spirit of true brotherhood, Friday September 28th, 2012 has been set aside to celebrate with you and it’ll be going down at an all exclusive Guinness VIP Black Party taking place at La Mango Restaurant & Bar – 2, Adekunle Fajuyi Street, GRA, Ikeja by 17:59!!! Guinness lovers all over the world will be joining us in raising glasses and toasting to Arthur in recognition of the remarkable heritage this iconic brand represents, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout!
So, where will you be on Arthur Guinness’s day? La Mango in GRA, Ikeja is the place to be, DJ Xclusive intends to bring down the roof that night… Wow!and there are loads of free VIP tickets to give away!
All you have to do is like the Guinness Facebook page at www.facebook.com/guinnessvip, pay tribute to Arthur Guinness and you stand a chance to win and an iPad or tickets for you and a friend to attend the party. It is that simple! You can also join the ever growing community portal at m.guinnessvip.com or follow them on twitter at www.twitter.com/guinnessvip. Be part of this epic day, join in the celebration! Dress code – Black and Trendy.
Guinness Foreign Extra Stout encourages everyone to Stay On-Side and enjoy their drinks responsibly:
− Guinness is strictly not for sale to or consumption by persons under 18
− Drink water between drinks to keep you refreshed
− Eat a good meal before and after the big match
− Captain your team – keep an eye on your friends and make sure they get
home safely
− Don’t drink and drive
Want to stay in touch with everything football, lifestyle and entertainment? Just join Guinness VIP. SMS ‘Yes’ and your Date of Birth to ‘1759’ and you’re in.
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Bobbi Kristina And Nick Gordon Involved In Ugly Car Accident While Arguing!
Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina was involved in a scary car accident in Georgia, destroying the entire front end of the vehicle — and TMZ has a photo of the damage car.
EVENT ALERT!!!!! DBlast Presents MardiGras Party 2012
Have you ever thought of Concealing your identity for one night only ...where you can be as sleek as James bond, or be funny like Mr. Bean? Then the #MardiGrasParty is the place to be.
The Mardi Gras Carnival is one of the biggest carnivals in the world. Celebrated in over 15 countries. The Mardi Gras Festival in Orlando Florida. Dblast Apparel is bringing the Mardi Gras to Lagos for one night only.
Venue: The Place, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase One. Next to Fun Turf.
Date: October 6th 2012. Starts 10pm
Tickets: #3000 (Masks + Beads included)
For More info: 08121966751 or BB- 32F9102E
Beads will be giving out to everyone on the night, the beads can be exchanged for favours and requests. Use your beads to get a dance, a peck, a kiss or even a show of some skin. Be creative!! Anything goes. Let’s all just have some fun.
EVENT ALERT!!!!: CAMPUS TOURISM QUEEN CTQ 2012
SnABAFonline In Conjunction with Office of Mr. Ideal Nigeria - Tourism 2012 bring to you CAMPUS TOURISM QUEEN (CTQ) come October 2012. All Tertiary Institution come together promoting TOURISM and its beautiful HERITAGE in their States, schools and community. Six states to visit and lunch Campus Tourism Queen by the brain box Mr Ideal Nigeria - Tourism 2012 Nnamdi Aziude.
The States to tour are Calaber, Rivers, Delta, Lagos, and Akwa-Ibom, To start with his home town Enugu come October 2012 then Akwa-Ibom, Calaber, Rivers Port-Harcourt, Delta State, Lagos State.
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Places to tour are as follows: Igwe Nnaji Palace, Ngwu Forest for portfolio Pictures, Igwe Ojukwu Palace, Nike Lake Resort and Universal Hotel for Portfolio Pictures, IMT, Esut and UNN Enugu Campus, Then last day Fashion show/Pageantry with Crowning.
CTQ: Coming to your State Soon !!! go get your forms @ GTBank, Ogui Road, Enugu and Leenwayideal, Ogui Road. For only #5,000 Onlinewww.snabafonline.com or www.mridealnigeria.com you have the opportunity to represent your school at Miss University Africa 2013 MUA and Miss Omolewa Pageant Organized by Twitch and Styles Nigeria owners of Mr Ideal Nigeria not only that 1st prize go with cash prize worth five hundred thousand (#500,000) + plasma TV, 2nd prize (#200,000) + a flat screen TV finally 3rd prize (#50,000) + flat screen & generator.
"Enugu State Tourism Board, 7up, Nigerian Brewies, House Of Twitch, Eva3lazing Entertainment, Ob9ja.com, Tush media, Push Magazine, VERSEDonline, Cruise Media Proud partners/sponsors of Campus Tourism Queen "CTQ" October 2012. Mr Ideal Nigeria Tourism 2012 NNAMDI AZIUDE project."
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