KANYE WEST ANNOUNCES KIM KADASHIAN IS PREGNANT

According to several tweets from audience members at Kanye West's Revel Atlantic City show tonight the man has officially announced that Kim Kardashian is pregnant!

It looks like the moment that has been all talk and rumors is finally really coming true.

Team Kanye Daily tweeted minutes ago:

Culled from globalgrind.com

We wish KIMYE all the great things of life...seriously praying that THIS IS IT for KIM!

BANKY W ,THE VIDEO FOR YES/NO

I never imagined Banky W could dance..hmmmmn
Nice product placement from sansung note 11.....this video gets a 10/10...it is creative, has a great real life story line , its glamourous and the camera shots are on point..great editing too

Watch and Enjoy the video!


...nice one MR BANKY W..keep representing Naija

WATCH DAMMY KRANE SLIP ON STAGE DURING KOKO CONCERT

Dammy Krane slipped on stage while performing at the KOKO CONCERT, which took place on the 27th of December , 2012..but that did not dull his performance in anyway..I hope MY DEAR DAMMY KRANE did not hurt himself though

 Watch the Video courtesy www.events-pro.com

........LIKE THEY SAY IN SHOW BIZ..THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

WHITNEY HOUSTON MURDERED OVER DRUG RELATED DEBTS??

A Hollywood private investigator is claiming that Whitney Houston was the target of a drug-motivated crime.

Paul Huebal says that she was murdered by drug dealers for an outstanding debt and he has the proof to back up that claim.

“I have evidence that points to Whitney being a victim of high-powered drug dealers who sent thugs to collect a huge debt she owed for drugs,” he tells the National Enquirer.

 Huebel claims that two unknown men kept showing up at the Beverly Hilton, where Houston had been staying, and blending in with her entourage.

 He also alleges that the day before her death, Houston received a cocaine delivery and was later heard saying, “I’m tired of this s***.”

The statement, Huebel claims, referred to being harassed over her drug debt, which he says was in excess of $1.5 million.

Huebel says he pieced all of this together using a network of drug informants, watching surveillance video at the hotel and by studying the coroner's report, which he says is wrong.
HE SAYS

“Whitney’s body shows classic defense wounds that would have occurred while she was battling for her life,” he tells the Enquirer.

    The original report indicates that there was no foul play and that Houston accidently drowned due to heart disease and chronic use of cocaine.

Huebal adds that while watching the surveillance tape he noticed some key clues.

On the day she died, Houston was left alone in her hotel room for 45 minutes.That’s when one or both of her alleged killers apparently slipped into her room — and were captured on surveillance video.

 He is now handing over his evidence to the FBI in an attempt to have the case reopened.

Culled from globalgrind.com

The Conspiracy theorists first said he death was an ILUMINATI sacrifice..now they say it was drug debt related..She certainly did not deserve to go like this...Hopefully THE PEPERTRATORS OF THIS DASTARDLY ACT WILL BE BROUGHT TO BOOK...

DOWNLOAD "WE GOT MONEY" BY "TEAM REVOLUTION"

REVOLUTION RECORDS proudly presents ..... another unique song as always from TEAM REVOLUTION titled: “We got money” Ft: Mr. Revolution, Houston Grey & DREY. 

"WE GOT MONEY" is a fresh HIP HOP song, a party starter & a club banger that will take you dancing into the New Year with a positive mind frame and it will surely have you thinking like a BOSS!

Emulating their CEO – Ojie Okosun (Mr. Revolution), REVOLUTION RECORDS artistes are not just bundles of musical talents; they are focused young men who believe in the dignity of hard work.

Houston Grey and DREY are worthy youth role models who are committed to ensuring WORLD DOMINATION for the “NAIJA MUSIC” brand. They encourage a positive lifestyle attitude for the Nigerian youth. Good Quality Music is their pledge to the Entertainment industry.

This song tells a TRUE STORY about REVOLUTION RECORDS .It is their ANTHEM
“Call it pride but this is who I am, the boss of everything nice” – Mr. Revolution,

“We don’t fall, we somersault” – Houston Grey;

“Say hi to SUCCESS, we getting married” – DREY.


Song written by: TEAM REVOLUTION, produced by dreybeatz (Revolution Records). It’s the REVOLUTION RECORDS ANTHEM.

 

DOWNLOAD "WE GOT MONEY" BY "TEAM REVOLUTION

 

 

DOWNLOAD "NWANYI NNAYA BU EZE" BY T-SIZE

T-spize is a young talented musician. He was born in Port Harcourt Nigeria.

While in Port Harourt he started his Music career as a Music Producer. In 2008 he released three singles with videos titled "CATCH ME IF YOU CAN", "I OWE YOU NOTHING"  and "HALAWAYIYE"

In  2009, Tspize made his debut on the Nigerian Music Stage as a Back Up Singer to Nigga Raw, Waje, Phyno, RXD etc .

However he has  a Brand New Song Tittled "NWANYI NNAYA BU EZE" which is a lovely love song with a beautiful story line and enchanting melody!

T-spize killed it on this one  ...

Please Download "NWANYI NNAYA BU EZE"

REVOLUTION RECORDS PRESENTS DREY!

His name is “DREY” and he is signed to REVOLUTION RECORDS as a producer and a RAP Artiste.

His uniqueness in production (dreybeatz) is the future of music..

He is Inspired by music producers like Timberland, Neptunes, Ryan Leslie and Ryan Tedder . DREY is gradually  redefining Music Production in Nigeria, Africa and the rest of the world.

Besides being a Music producer , DREY is also an amazing , passionate and fierce RAP artiste who delivers great punch lines , accurate rhyming skills and he spits 16 bars in a verse flawlessly! wow!

DREY is here to stay and takeover the Music Scene by REVOLUTIONIZING the Music Industry!

He has a new single  titled “My time to shine” Ft: Houston Grey ! ; it is an inspiring song and a much needed catalyst to ginger one into achieving positive dreams and aspiration .

Music is his lifestyle and Good Quality Music is his Mantra

He has a bright future ahead of him and he is ready to show Africa and the rest of the world that his creativity has no limits.

REVOLUTION RECORDS is proud to present Drey , kindly click on the link and download "MY TIME" !

CAUTION : DREYZBEAT IS ADDICTIVE!

DOWNLOAD "MY TIME TO SHINE"

2013 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS : JAY-Z, KANYE WEST, FUN AND FRANK OCEAN ARE THE MEN ON FIRE!

Fun., Jay-Z, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean and Kanye West top the 2013 Grammy nominations with six each, followed by the Black Keys and Miguel with five nods. E be like say Kim K dey give Kanye West luck o! hmmmmn

Kelly Clarkson,  scored four nominations; Taylor Swift,  received three nominations; and newcomer Carly Rae Jepsen, who earned two nods and Beyonce scored one!

Jay Z..sweet dreams are of him..lol..lucky Bey!

KIMYE ...She must be his lady luck! lol

The 55th annual Grammy Awards airs Sunday, February 10, on Channel O. Here are the highlights from the nominations:

Album of the Year
» The Black Keys - El Camino
» Fun. - Some Nights
» Mumford & Sons - Babel
» Frank Ocean - Channel Orange
» Jack White - Blunderbuss

Record of the Year
» The Black Keys – “Lonely Boy”
» Kelly Clarkson – “Stronger”
» Fun. feat. Janelle Monae – “We Are Young”
» Gotye feat. Kimbra – “Somebody That I Used to Know”
» Frank Ocean – “Thinkin Bout You”
» Taylor Swift – “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”

Best New Artist
» The Alabama Shakes
» Fun.
» Hunter Hayes
» The Lumineers
» Frank Ocean

Best Pop Vocal Album
» Kelly Clarkson - Stronger
» Florence and the Machine - Ceremonials
» Fun. - Some Nights
» Maroon 5 - Overexposed
» Pink - The Truth About Love

Song of the Year
» Ed Sheeran – “The A Team”
» Miguel – “Adorn”
» Carly Rae Jepsen – “Call Me Maybe”
» Kelly Clarkson – “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”
» Fun. – “We Are Young”

Best Pop Solo Performance
» Adele – “Set Fire to the Rain (Live)”
» Kelly Clarkson – “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”
» Carly Rae Jepsen – “Call Me Maybe”
» Katy Perry – “Wide Awake”
» Rihanna – “Where Have You Been”

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
» Florence and the Machine – “Shake It Out”
» Fun. – “We Are Young”
» Gotye feat. Kimbra – “Somebody That I Used to Know”
» LMFAO – “Sexy and I Know It”
» Maroon 5 – “Payphone”

Best Dance Recording
» Avicii – “Levels”
» Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo – “Let’s Go”
» Skrillex feat. Sirah – “Bangarang”
» Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin – “Don’t You Worry Child”
» Al Walser – “I Can’t Live Without You”

Best Dance/Electronic Album
» Steve Aoki - Wonderland
» The Chemical Brothers Don’t Think
» deadmau5>Album Title Goes Here<
» Kaskade Fire & Ice
» Skrillex Bangarang

Best Rock Performance
» Alabama Shakes – “Hold On”
» The Black Keys – “Lonely Boy”
» Coldplay – “Charlie Brown”
» Mumford & Sons – “I Will Wait”
» Bruce Springsteen – “We Take Care of Our Own”

Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance
» Anthrax – “I’m Alive”
» Halestorm – “Love Bites (So Do I)”
» Iron Maiden – “Blood Brothers”
» Lamb of God – “Ghost Walking”
» Marilyn Manson – “No Reflection”
» Megadeth – “Whose Life (Is It Anyways?)”

Best Rock Song
» Jack White – “Freedom at 21″
» Mumford & Sons – “I Will Wait”
» The Black Keys – “Lonely Boy”
» Muse – “Madness”
» Bruce Springsteen – “We Take Care of Our Own”

Best Rock Album
» The Black Keys, El Camino
» Muse, The 2nd Law
» Coldplay, Mylo Xyloto
» Bruce Springsteen, Wrecking Ball
» Jack White, Blunderbuss

Best Alternative Music Album
» Fiona Apple, The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do
» Bjork, Biophilia
» Gotye, Making Mirrors
» M83, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming
» Tom Waits, Bad As Me

Best R&B Performance
» Estelle – “Thank You”
» Robert Glasper Experiment feat. Ledisi – “Gonna Be Alright (F.T.B.)
» Luke James – “I Want You”
» Miguel – “Adorn”
» Usher – “Climax”

Best Traditional R&B Performance
» Anita Baker – “Lately”
» Beyonce – “Love on Top”
» Melanie Fiona – “Wrong Side of a Love Song”
» Gregory Porter – “Real Good Hands”
» SWV – “If Only You Knew”

Best Urban Contemporary Album
» Chris Brown, Fortune
» Miguel, Kaleidoscope Dream
» Frank Ocean, Channel Orange

Best R&B Album
» Robert Glasper Experiment, Black Radio
» Anthony Hamilton, Back To Love
» R. Kelly, Write Me Back
» Tamia, Beautiful Surprise
» Tyrese, Open Invitation

Best Rap Performance
» Drake feat. Lil’ Wayne – “HYFR (Hell Ya F—ing Right)”
» Jay-Z & Kanye West – “N—as In Paris”
» Nas – “Daughters”
» Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz – “Mercy”
» Young Geezy feat. Jay-Z & Andre 3000 – “I Do”

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
» Flo Rida feat. Sia – “Wild Ones”
» Jay-Z & Kanye West feat. Frank Ocean & The-Dream – “No Church in the Wild”
» John Legend feat. Ludacris – “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)”
» Nas feat. Amy Whinehouse – “Cherry Wine”
» Rihanna feat. Jay-Z – “Talk That Talk”

Best Rap Song
» Nas – “Daughters”
» Wale feat. Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb”
» Kanye West Featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz – “Mercy”
» Drake feat. Lil’ Wayne – “The Motto”
» Jay-Z & Kanye West – “N—as In Paris”
» Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa Featuring Bruno Mars – “Young, Wild & Free”

Best Rap Album
» Drake, Take Care
» Lupe Fiasco, Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1
» The Roots, Undun
» Nas, Life Is Good
» Rick Ross, God Forgives, I Don’t
» 2 Chainz, Based on a T.R.U. Story

Best Country Song
» Carrie Underwood – “Blown Away”
» Ronnie Dunn -”Cost of Livin’ “
» Eli Young Band – “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”
» Alan Jackson – “So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore”
» Eric Church – “Springsteen”

Best Country Solo Performance
» Dierks Bentley – “Home”
» Eric Church – “Springsteen”
» Ronnie Dunn – “Cost of Livin’ “
» Hunter Hayes – “Wanted”
» Blake Shelton – “Over”
» Carrie Underwood – “Blown Away”

Best Americana Album
» The Avett Brothers, The Carpenter
» John Fullbright, From the Ground Up
» The Lumineers, The Lumineers
» Mumford & Sons, Babel
» Bonnie Raitt, Slipstream

Best Blues Album
» Shemekia Copeland, 33 1/3
» Dr. John, Locked Down
» Ruthie Foster, Let It Burn
» Heritage Blues Orchestra, And I Still Rise
» Joan Osborne, Bring It on Home

 

Culled from thebuzzng.com

DOWNLOAD TWO HOT TRACKS "AHA" AND "AYANYAI" BY UZIKWENDU

Uzikwendu also known as "The fastest rapper in Africa" has dropped two new joints! Uzi is signed to WFA!

Our Sister blog www.ngozigold.com had a very interesting interview with UZI , and I quote our observation about this MEGA STAR!

"Meet  UZIKWENDU!! The fastest rapper in AFRICA! In this world of diminishing returns we need more celeb role models like him. I am still in awe of his humility, intelligence and positive  mind set  despite his celeb status. He has been  able to carve out  a niche for himself in  the  ‘cut throat’ music industry. He is a younger  brother  to Ikechukwu  otherwise  known as  kilz!....HIS NAME IS UZIKWENDU! "

He has sure lived up to our expectations..making NIGERIANS proud at home and beyond..we say well done MR UZI...

These two tracks are hot but don't take my word for it! .....DOWNLOAD  AND CONFIRM

DOWNLOAD AHA

DOWNLOAD 'AHA'

DOWNLOAD AYANYAI

DOWNLOAD AYANYAI

MEET 'JOAN PAUL' AS SHE PRESENTS " MO' LUV FT GENERAL SLIM

JOAN PAUL from Trinidad and Tobago , the third child of her mom,was born in Lagos , Nigeria , on Christmas day the 25th of Dec. 1979, to Capt. Neville Paul and Felicia Bassey; she had her primary and secondary education in Warri, Delta State and graduated from the department of International Studies and Diplomacy, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State in March, 2005.

 Her musical journey started from Word of Life Bible Church, Warri at age 7, doing solos and performances with her children’s choir, and a dance group. As she grew, she had the opportunity to perform along side artistes such as Margaret Ingram, Broda Martins, Dc Envoys etc. Music flows in her lineage hence, she had great encouragement from her uncles who were already into professional music at that time; they were known as 'Glad Tidings' under the management of Patrick Doyle. Her inspirations were drawn from icons like Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Shirley Cesar, Mariah Carey, Tevin Campbell, Yolanda Adams Cece Winans etc. It was no surprise that she even led the music club of her primary school ( N.N.P.C. Staff School , Warri), to do a recording with the then Bendel Broadcasting Service (BBS), Benin-City. A break came for her when a concert was organized in 2002 at Urohobo College Main Hall, Warri called 'CITY IN PRAISE' were she performed with the likes of Kingsley Ike, Samsong, Mike Aremu, Min. Osene Ighodaro, D.C.Envoys, Rexa and the Spirit of David,Osuofia (Ukwa) amongst other etc. After winning the award for BEST GOSPEL FEMALE at the south south music award (SSMA 2011) with first official single -“Ikhayere (Grateful)" featuring Meeme Excel - Her debut album was released on the stables of “Kbk Records” a subsidiary of Arkmuzik Int’l with hits like “Hold on”, “Best Friend”, “Till the End”,Jiro. MY LUV, MY LIFE has got other tracks like , “Jiro remix featuring Liora and Annivon ”, Heavens Champion, "Alade Ogo" and lots more produced by Noah 'kbkjnr' Momodu.

 A very vibrant soloist, she has served as praise team director, Head of the choir (The Inspirational Choir) and MD of the women's choir in the church wuth her husband who is also the Music Director of the same choir; (Miracle Assembly, Benin-City, Edo State.). Her involvements in recordings and multimedia/event projects are numerous and have all being a great success; some of her productions are –Rhoda King, Reda & Ella, I joy, producer/host of PRO-CLAIM TV SHOW. She has featured in recordings and stage performances with artistes such as Gloria Noren, Lynns Tokee-Opitokee, Best Paul, Bossman, Samsong, Liora, Asu Ekiye, Cobhams Asuquo, Sammie Okposo , D.C. Envoys, Buchi, Min. Osene Ighodaro, Kunle Ajayi, Rev. Victor Atenaga, Kingsley Ike, Jodie, Kefee, Panam Percy Paul, Rexa and lots more. etc. Joan recently started an N.G.O. for pregnant women and babies called PROJECT 3:16 (NIGERIA ), as instructed by the Lord as a result of a beautiful experience she had in 2008. JP as fans popularly call her says that, she owes it all to God and her late aunt – Deaconess Stella-Ann Oritsejafor whom God used to mold her for his kingdom work.

Watch her music video

JOAN PAUL-MOMODU is married to her Manager- Noah ‘KBK Jnr’ Momodu with a lovely son- NEL Momodu and they reside in Benin-City, Edo State, where they own a Multimedia Entertainment Company called ARKMUZIK INT’L with subsidiaries like the prestigious Proclaim Media Network (Pro-claim tv)

Download Mo' luv - Joan Paul Ft. General Slim

JOAN PAUL MOMODU has been nominated for NGMAWARDS 2012....click HERE to vote for her

'RXD' PRESENTS "CONTROL ME" FEATURING 'RUNTOWN'

Here come another Prolific Club banger from RXD who has done great songs with 9ICE , J Martins etc and this time he has teamed up with 'RunTOWN' who just Dropped a new single featuring 'Timaya' Titled "Anty Tolu" .
These two dance hall pop artiste have put together a great dance song for their fans and there is a great chance that this will be your new Ring back tune soonest.

Download " CONTROL ME "

NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS JENNIFER ELIOGU VISITS FLOOD VICTIMS CAMP AT ONITSHA ,ANAMBRA STATE

In pursuit of service to humanity delectable Nollywood actress Jennifer Eliogu, Founder / CEO, IDEAS (Initiative for Development, Empowerment and Absolute Stability) a non-Governmental Organisation and her team stormed the 2 camps where the persons displaced by the recent floods that ravaged parts of Anambra State are being camped at Onitsha to distribute relief materials.

The screen diva said ''i feel the pain of these internally displaced persons and my NGO is committed to doing the much it can to help ease their suffering''. As we know, charity begins at home, so she decided to start with her home state of Anambra.

She encouraged the IDP's to stay prayerful and advised the youth among them to shun social vices. Their joy knew no bound as they sang and danced with the star actress giving credence to the biblical injunction that say's "In all things, give thanks"

Actress Jennifer Eliogu premiered her debut film titled “From Within” sometime last year in Lagos, Abuja, Asaba, South Africa, United Kingdom and the United States. 

The family oriented movie was directed by Afam Okeke and starred notable Nollywood stars such as Kenneth Okonkwo, Ebele Okaro-Onyiuke and Thelma Okoduwa.  It also had emerging talents such as Dorothy Njemanze, Bibiana Francis, Paul Sambo, Habibat Lasisi and several others.

In a chat, the actress disclosed that the need to give back to the society, through such family oriented projects inspired the film. 

...Well done to Jennifer Eliogu

Culled from www.toomuchmuzik.blogspot.com

MADONNA BOOED FOR ENDORSING OBAMA

Fans at a Madonna concert in New Orleans have booed the singer after she told them to vote for Barack Obama in the US presidential election.

Fans were also outraged by Madonna's gun stunt at Denver

"I don't care who you vote for as long as you vote for Obama," she said.

Madonna then, however, seemed to change her tune after being met with a mixture of cheers and loud boos.

"Seriously, I don't care who you vote for as long as you take responsibility for the future of your country … Do not take this privilege for granted. Go vote," she continued.

This is not the first time Madonna has drawn criticism for making a political statement during her MDNA tour: in May, she attracted the ire of French politician Marine Le Pen for superimposing a swastika over her face as part of a video montage.

In September she confused fans at a show in Washington DC by calling Barack Obama a "black Muslim"

WATCH THE VIDEO FROM HERE..

Culled from http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/oct/29/madonna-obama-new-orleans-concert

WE PRESENT TWO HIT TRACKS FROM REALGENT

'His name is David Ogoro and he is also known as "RealGent" , He is from Delta state .

He started singing professionally in 2010 and  shot his first video titled "Champagne" in 2011, the video was directed by Clarence Peters.

RealGent with Tuface

He has just released two new singles tittled "SHAKE BODY" and "MURDERER" and they have been getting massive  air play in radio stations around Nigeria, he will be shooting the video for  Murderer by next year February by GOD's Grace.

Watch out world! RealGent will be the next big thing in the Nigeria Music scene ...however he is yet to be signed to a Music label!





DOWN LOAD "MURDERER"

DOWNLOAD "SHAKE BODY"

RealGent and fans.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH  HIS VIDEO

JANET JACKSON CONVERTS TO ISLAM!

Janet Jackson is well-known all around the globe for her music and also her live music performances. But the latest news that is circling the International media is that Janet Jackson and her fiancé Wissam Al Mana are planning to get married in Doha, Qatar in 2013. Janet Jackson’s fiance Wissam is a billionaire who exercises a lot of influence in Qatar. The two got engaged last year when Wissam proposed to her with a 15 carat diamond ring. Wissam is ten years younger than Janet Jackson but age is not an issue between the two. “My mother always raised us to believe that age was just a number. All of us – my sisters, my brothers – we’ll just tell you our ages because it’s all about where you are mentally and how you feel about yourself. It doesn’t matter,” Janet reportedly said once

In 2010 while giving an interview to the Turkish television Network Adnan Oktar, a well known author said that Janet is a practicing Muslim just like her late brother Micheal Jackson. He said ““I sent that nice Janet Jackson a copy of my book,”. “I also sent her late brother a copy. Her brother was a Muslim. Janet is also, in fact, a Muslim. Like her brother, she keeps it hidden.” “She is a devout believer…like her brother”. Janet’s brother Jermaine is Muslim too.

According to the Western media the people who are close to Janet Jackson have reported that for the past few years she has been very secretive about her religion and it is unlikely that she will share the news with the public because of obvious reasons.
The couple plans to spend $3 million to fly in their 500 wedding guests from all over the world, according to reports. Wissam reportedly plans to offer all guests a $10,000 Rolex watch a piece as a thank you for attending.

Culled from http://www.dramasonline.com/janet-jackson-converts-to-islam/

WHERE EVER LOVE AND PEACE FINDS YOU....EMBRACE IT WITH BOTH HANDS...Wishing them joy , happiness and Peace which transcends all human understanding!

SEX AND THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!

Western culture makes a point of promoting the capitalistic notion that sex is a transactional tool. You can buy it. It is used to sell all kinds of products from teeth-whiteners to milk. You pay and you get. Pretty shallow-minded, but effective.

Screen shot from the video of birthday by 2chainz

Cassie & Nicki Minaj Give SEXED UP Sneek Peek Into "The Boys" Video

So it stands to reason that, as it's always been, sex will be a factor in some female (or male) music artists' careers.

The King of Pop..Michael Jackson..the famous crotch grab

Chris Brown...Crotch Grab

 In fact, the odds are markedly better for the would-be recording artist if looks and sex appeal are an obvious attribute after all image is everything in the music industry

Screen Shot of Rihana from video "All of the lights"

Should these artists be deliberately compelled to provide sexual favors in order to be considered? That would certainly be inconsistent with corporate standards – not to mention, contemptible behavior.

Sexy Manly Usher Raymond!

 And if this is the trend in any industry today it may not be the best time to succumb to that motivation because it doesn't always produce the best results. And the music industry apparently needs results, albums have to be sold ,endorsements and appearance fees are all part of the expected result.

Trey Sexy Songz

Decision-making is not always a fully objective process no matter  the business and it will often be swayed by personal considerations, including arbitrary things like sexual favors - or, for that matter, just being in the company of attractive people.

hmmmmn! yummy Trey Songz..lol

In the case of socially accepted attitudes toward sex in the business world, there is a degree of temperament in favor of pragmatic objectivity - or just not getting sued.

Screen Shot from Usher's video for the song "SCREAM"

The entertainment industry day-to-day dealings in particular are compromised by the lax "rules of engagement" that permeate a so-called artistic industry. There's a lot of glamour and well, entertainment activity not to mention flighty, desperate young adults ready to give it up for a break. Who really has the "break" in their pocket and who doesn't is secondary to being "included" - and thus, being seen. Sexy, beautiful people are nice to be seen with and very sellable.

The Legendary Aretha Franklin

Getting in the music business has never been about submitting a tape and getting signed on that merit alone – although that probably has happened in the past.

Rihana's new album art work!

  A record label of today signs an artist with an understanding that there are multiple products to be developed that revolve around the artist's image, style, look, outspokenness, etc. - all notwithstanding the artist's musical contribution.

Screen Shot from the video of the song " SOUND TRACK "

To generate the scale of product sales needed to provision the promotion and marketing "machine" the record label must make use of every possible avenue to increase reach.  

Talk shows, entertainment news, fashion venues all cater to a demanding public and answer to demanding sponsors. Sexy, attractive artists fit the profile for these venues and supply what the general public wants to see. If record labels did not use sex as a promotional sell they would be out their minds!

Screen Shot from The video of My Lady by Flavor

Record labels also make revenue off of merchandising popular artists' images. Fees are collected when an artist is displayed on the cover of a popular magazine, in a movie or music video.

Screen shot from The video of the song Birthday by 2 Chainz featuring Kanye West..B

2 Chainz ...Birthday...na wah o

 Exposure and consumer awareness is a key factor that allows labels to up the asking price for personal endorsements, appearances, features in soundtrack albums, etc.

Tiwa Sexy Savage

The person who makes the decision to invest capital in the development of a talent must be able to ensure this type of return on investment. The artist image must be as marketable an item as their music is if the label is going to see sufficient product sales and the additional revenue from retailing the artist's image. Oh .. and BTW... Sex Sells.

Back to the question, I think. If sexy-ness is what everyone is looking for and it is standing there in your office - wanting to be noticed... well... this is not "The Others." It doesn't have a twist ending. Some careers are going to be decided on how sexy a person appears to be - (and I add..) to the beholder.

Screen Shot from Wande Coal's " GO LOW"

This only works as long as the target consumer market has the same interests as the beholder. But standards for the "commercial image" are pretty well defined.

Nicki Minaj

The Music Industry would like to promote the idea that they are mainly about music. But the fact is, as an industry, they are getting further and further away from it. CD sales do drive the industry's revenue model but the myriad of requirements around the central artist's profile has compromised that core value. Not everyone who is musically talented and has something significant to offer is going to be a sexy and attractive model-type that can grace the cover of a high-visibility magazine.

Screen Shot from the Video of  BUM BUM by Timaya

Brazilian COCONUTS from the VIDEO OF BUM BUM BY TIMAYA

 For the unfortunate "talent-only" artist there are few options to hit it the big time but some do make it. If all else fails and an artiste trys sleeping with a music industry executive ,oh well! he/she will have themselves  to blame and mourn their career when someone else fresher than them offers him/her the MAIN THING!. .... "GASPING FOR AIR"

WATCH OUT FOR A NEW HIT TRACK, A CLUB BANGER, A REDEFINITION OF WHAT SEXY MUSIC SHUD BE.....MAIN THING BY HIS ROYAL SMOOTHNESS ...M SMOOTH!

Culled from www.toomuchmuzik.blogspot.com