VIDEO: Switchfoot - "Dark Horses"

Multi-platinum selling rock band and worldwide chart toppers, Switchfoot, arguably one of CCM's biggest mainstream successes ever, hit hard with this comeback video/single, "Dark Horses",  in which they explore the themes of having to always be the ones to run against the grain, the 'dark horses' or 'black sheep', so to speak. Lovely stuff, with 100%  mainstream credibility as usual.

Directing Credits: Tom Aeillo

VIDEO: Lily Perez - 'My Life'

Perez Music is proud to present to the world, Lily Perez,  a fresh break-out act from Abuja. She is wife to much sought-after producer VC Perez, and is on the debut with this cut, titled 'My Life'. Crispy, down-to-earth cuts and bright colors make this pop joint a cool groove. Enjoy!

Directing Credits: GINI

MUSIC: TowerGate Records Presents Dr Sankty in "Nite Vigil" (Ft. Samnem)

Indie label TowerGate Records and its premier sign-on, Rapper/Producer/Medical Doctor, Dr Sankty, bring to you this monster joint, tagged "Nite Vigil", which features Yoruba rap sensation Samnem. Singing and rapping to a club banger beat produced by internationally renowned dj/producer David Guetta, this is a joint strictly for the clubs! Download link is below...

"Nite Vigil" [Prod By David Guetta]



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VIDEO: Kenny K'ore - 'Psalm 23 (Odeishi)'

Something hilarious and creative from ex-INFINITY member Kenny K'ore, a re-rendition of Psalm 23 in south-south 'wafi' dialect, aptly named 'Psalm 23 (Odeishi)' . Well shot, short, and well packaged (and ostensibly shot in the UK), this is a good candidate for the 'replay' button.
 Thumbs up Kenny! Kourire!

'...enemies go dey carry okpolo eye dey ask maka-why...'

Directing Credits: Gbenga Salu

MUSIC: J-Rhythm - "Don't Judge Me"

Another rapper on the radar (blip, blip) ! He goes by the name of J-Rhythm, and he drops this bomb single hard on us, titled 'Don't Judge Me'. Great crossover track with a good deal of bounce in it. Could easily acquire heavy mainstream radio spins if given enough push. Cop your free download at the link below.

"Don't Judge Me" [Prod By Spellz]



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MUSIC: Obiwon Presents His New Singles

R & B crooner turned urban gospel artiste Obiora Obiwon has witnessed enough transitions to keep the Nigerian urban music scene guessing and his followers constantly on their feet. Nevertheless, the successes of the albums “Overture” which spun the hit ballad “Onyinye” and “The Rebirth” equally heavily driven by the hit wedding anthem “Obi Mu O”, position him as a force not to be ignored in Nigerian popular music and

beyond.

ARTICLE: Recording Lead Vocals In The Home Studio - Frequently Asked Questions

By Paul White & Mike Senior of Sound On Sound Magazine, UK (www.soundonsound.com)

This one's strictly for the home studio geeks/tweakheads amongst you all. As the digital age really sinks into any and every facet of life, more and more music enthusiasts are setting up their studios at home and turning themselves into a one man army of musician, producer, and recording, mix and mastering engineer. Yet, without adequate knowlegde of some basic vocal recording techniques, this may become your most hellish nightmare yet!

A great lead vocal sound can make all the difference between an average demo and a potential single. Many tracks have been transformed into hits simply by an inspired vocal. It is in recognition of the importance of the lead vocal that top producers often spend such a large amount of time and money working on this one element of a finished track. Below are common questions relating to this one vital aspect of music production.

Q I'm currently using a dynamic mic for recording vocals, but I've heard that capacitor (condenser) mics are better. What difference would I notice if I bought one?

For a start, capacitor (or condenser) mics are generally more sensitive than dynamic mics, which means you'll need less preamp gain to get the same signal level. However, when close miking lead vocals there is seldom a problem in getting sufficient signal level. The main difference you're likely to notice moving from a dynamic to a capacitor mic is that the capacitor mic reproduces high frequencies more faithfully, producing a more open sound than a dynamic model with much more clarity and definition.

VIDEO: Zoe - "Your Love"

Here's a premiering cut from a new (or maybe not so new) blip on the industry radar, and she goes by the name Zoe. You may better remember her as being one of the top 6 finalists on the “Nigerian Idol" Reality Music Talent Show 2011. In this viddy, tagged, "Your Love", she sings about the love of Some One whose love never fails. Does she quite nail it in? You be the judge!

Directing Credits: Emeka Obefe

FEATURE: April City Entertainment's Debut Event, "COTERIE", In Pictures

August 20, 2011 was another memorable day in the diary of some celebrities and their fans as they all gathered at the Nubian Beach, a new seaside relaxation spot located at Ibeju- Lekki, Lagos to mingle and network at the event tagged “COTERIE: A Celeb & Singles Beach Rave".The epoch making event was staged by an event management outfit, April City Entertainment. The event created an avenue for many single young adults to have a chance to meet and mingle with some Nigerian celebrities. Prominent on the list of the celebrities were Koffi, Mc Abbey, Doris Simeon (Nollywood), Living Sax (second runner up at Britain’s Got Talent), Chidinma Ekile, Tolu Adesanya and Yetunde Orija (MTN Project Fame), Club X, members Samnem and Sam Jamz, and Gaise, with DJ Gosporella on the wheels of steel. The event was anchored by Mc Acapella. According to the coordinator of the event Atoyebi Atoyegbe, "Coterie seeks to bridge the gap between celebrities and their fans in a serene and relaxed atmosphere; it’s also an avenue to celebrate these celebrities. It also seeks to promote fresh talents and at the same time afford single young adults a chance to mingle and unwind in the ever busy city of Lagos."

VIDEO: T.I.V - "Komole" Remix (Ft Vector & Provabs)

T.I.V. (an acronym for The Inspired Voice), drops this remix viddy to their single "Komole", starring hip hoppers Vector and Provabs. T.I.V consists of Akin (the renowned music video director) & Bunmi Alabi. The viddy is highly power-charged with tons and tons of dance routines to make for an uninterrupted stream of eye-candy. Check it out.

Directing Credits: Akin Alabi

VIDEO: Miss Caroline - "Gifted & Proud" (Ft Onyeka Onwenu)

Happy New Monday, fam! Enjoy this fine release by a hot new act on the block, Miss Caroline, who happens to be the daughter of Late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya (PBO), and sister to explosive rap sensation Pastor J, titled "Gifted & Proud". The viddy co-stars the legendary Onyeka Onwenu, and boasts of cameos from her brother Pastor J, Provabs, Liza C, Bouqui, Victor Igbinigie of Gospogroove, and several more.
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Directing Credits: Tolucci

VIDEO: Deitrick Haddon @ Blesstival, London

Internationally renowned gospel uber-star Deitrick Haddon performs "He's Able" at the recently concluded Blesstival London. (Footage courtesy Set HIM OFF Music). Check it out, fam!

UPCOMING EVENT: EBEN Album Launch Party - "THE MR PHENOMENON"

Eben and the Hammer House Of Rock bring to you the launching of his sophomore album, "The Mr Phenomenon", also starring premium acts such as Timi Dakolo, Pastor J, Viva, J'odie, TB-One, Tim Godfrey, Joe Praize, Dr. Sankty, Lord E, Tolu of Project fame, Mamiska, BNG, BOUQUI, Rooftop MCs, Igos, Pita, Charles Granville, Uche Nnaji, Obi Shine, Samnem, JFC, Vivien Stephen, GA2R, Yaw, Mc Abbey, and several others. Peep the event details below...

VENUE:
SS Lounge, 7 Sapara Williams Street, Off Idowu Martins Street (Beside Mega Plaza), Victoria Island, Lagos

DATE:

Friday, 9th of September 2011

TIME:
5:00pm - 6:00pm - Orange Carpet
6:00pm - 10:00pm - Launch Party

GATE FEE:
Already Paid

ABOUT CLUB X: Club X Magazine, 2nd Edition (Free PDF Download)

Club X is two years old! Can you believe that? Wow! As a bumper reward to all our avid followers, friends and fans world-wide, we are putting up the digital version of the second edition of the Club X Magazine as a FREE DOWNLOAD! Did we hear a million 'yay!'s in the house??? Let's let you get down to it already!

Club X Magazine FREE DOWNLOAD