In a previous review of Rema’s “Heis” album, we noted that the album lacked lyrical depth and sounded relatively rough in terms of production. However, Rema has since provided insights into his creative process, offering a defense for his artistic choices. Rema’s Defense of His Sound Rema has explained that his intention with the “Heis” […]
Ayra Starr has solidified her place as one of the hottest exports from the Nigerian music industry. She burst onto the scene with her debut album “19 & Dangerous,” released under Mavin Records, and has not slowed down since. Her talent, coupled with the support of a strong record label, has enabled her to stay […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of music streaming and record labels, the pressure to deliver hits and rack up numbers has undoubtedly shaped the industry. Artists like Rema, already established in the music scene, face unique challenges in balancing artistic integrity with commercial demands. His latest album, while showcasing some strengths, raises questions about artistic growth […]
The Complex Dynamics of In-House Competition In the intricate world of music, record labels operate as profit-driven entities, steering the careers of aspiring artists. Yet, unlike conventional businesses, the losses faced by musicians extend beyond mere financial setbacks. An artist’s time and relevance can dwindle due to intense in-house competition, a phenomenon that plagues talents […]
Mavin Records is undeniably one of the most successful record labels in Nigeria. Since its inception in 2012, it has produced some of the biggest music stars in the Nigerian music industry, including Tiwa Savage, Rema, and Korede Bello, among others. However, as much as the label has been successful in creating hit songs, the […]
Magixx is a rising star in the world of Afrobeat music, with hits like “Loyal” and “Colors” that have captured the hearts of fans across Africa and beyond. These two songs showcase Magixx’s talent as both a vocalist and a songwriter, but they also feature unique beats that set them apart from other songs in […]
Ladipoe Running: Embracing Afrobeats and making Hits Some time back we at cillacritic had criticized Nigerian Rap musicians for not embracing the Nigerian beat in their song creation. This affected the level of acceptability of their songs by the Nigerian population of music lover. This was because most of them preferred Afrobeats/Afropop songs from singers. […]
Johnny Drille before We all fall Asleep Album Review Before you blow abroad, you have to be a local champion first. That the basic rule any creative person has to take seriously. And Johnny have always had to take this serious especially as his sound is more of a foreign sound than Nigerian. He has […]
Ruger Pandemic Review Over the past few month that I have been off line with no post, one new artist who have gained some real attention is the Jonzing World/mavin Records upcoming star Michael Adebayo (whose stage name is Ruger). Taking the route which was taken by KeyQaad record label when introducing Omah Lay, Jozing […]
Dija Aphropop Vol.1 EP Review When you are the only female artiste in one of Nigerians biggest music Record label, then you have to live up to the status. Dija have never been that kind of artist who would go all out with her music hence she got settled down even when she was at […]
