US rapper, Fabolous performs live in Ghana this April!

Top selling US rapper, John David Johnson simply known as Fabolous, is set to headline a major musical concert at the Dome of the Accra International Conference Centre in April. He is billed to perform alongside some of Africa’s best acts from Ghana in Nigeria.
Throughout his career spanning over a decade and a countless number of hits, Fabolous has earned himself a loyal fan base in Ghana and the concert would offer his fans an opportunity to see him performing live in Ghana for the first time. Although the organizers of the concert are keeping details concerning the show to their chest, more details will be unveiled ahead of what is touted to be the biggest event on the Easter calendar this year.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Fabolous begun from very humble beginnings in the underground hip hop world and subsequently carved a cult following for his style of music. He had his major breakthrough in 2001 with the hit song “Can’t Deny It” from his debut LP Ghetto Fabolous. Ghetto Fabolous reached number three on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 1.5 million copies by 2003. It was followed by Street Dreams in 2003, Real Talk in 2004, From Nothin’ to Somethin’ in 2007, Loso’s Way in 2009, There Is No Competition 2: The Grieving Music EP & Loso’s Way 2 in 2010 and Loso’s Way 2:  Rise to power released this year with his current hit release, “You Be Killin Em” proving to be a hit on airwaves worldwide.
His works has extensively featured award winning artistes such as Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, P Diddy, Jeremih, Jermaine Dupri and T-Pain among others. To date, Fabolous has released five albums, which have collectively sold millions of copies globally.
 The very creative hip hop act that is, Fabolous has been nominated for several awards. In September 2009, he was ranked number eight on MTV’s Hottest MC in the Game list and received a Viewer’s Choice award for his “Throw It in the Bag” duet with The-Dream. Last year, he was nominated in the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or a Group category at the 2010 Grammy Awards for the song “Money Goes, Honey Stays” with Jay-Z and also two BET nominations for Best Collaboration and Best Viewer’s Choice for “Say Aah” with Trey Songz .
His My Time track featuring Jeremih is also popular among the hiphop community here in Ghana.

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Lynx Entertainment cuts off Asem

Lynx Entertainment has severed ties with one of its most prolific artists, Asem. In a press statement signed by Albert Mensah, General Manager of Lynx Entertainment, based on recent events surrounding Asem, the rapper has been officially dropped from the record label pending further legalities which will be completed by the end of the week.

According to the release, the reasons for the action were as follows: that Lynx Entertainment and Asem have had differences in opinion as to the direction his career should go; For the past few months, Asem has been under a new management and certain decisions taken by the artist and his new management have not represented the general image the record label wishes to portray; and Lynx Entertainment also feels that keeping Asem on the label could limit him from pushing his career in the direction that he sees fit.

According to Albert Mensah, the termination procedure is being done amicably, and henceforth Lynx Entertainment will no longer represent Asem as an artist.

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Ghana's Hottest Hiplife Group - D2 (Dynamic Duo) Releases Official Music Video for "Shake Ur Body"

Ghana's hottest Hiplife artist duo; Dynamic Duo (D2) are blazing up the charts across West Africa with their latest release single "Shake Ur Body". The single is the first from their upcoming debut album with Canadian record label Hype Records (www.hype-records.com). The official music video was shot in Accra, Ghana and directed by Kwasi Oduro Jr.

Check out the official music video for "Shake Ur Body" with this link: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUlQzAW0J7s

Dynamic Duo (D2) consists of two cousins named Duke Thompson and George Ocansey. They both were former group members of local Ghanaian popular music group DADABEES, which had tremendous success between the years of 2004 and 2009 until the group's split. Duke and George decided to merge together and start their journey as the "dynamic duo". Since their separation with the DADABEES, they've worked tirelessly on making music and producing a string of hit music, that landed them a record deal with Canadian base label Hype Records. Due to a new management and label home, D2 was able to shoot their first international music video for their first single "Shake Ur Body". D2 is currently working on their debut international album, set to be release during 2011.

Hype Records is generating a new movement of African Artists around the globe. The independent company record label was established in late 2009 and is home to a list of artists based in Canada and Africa. The musical genres that varies among the artists are Hip Hop, Hiplife, Highlife, R&B, Gospel and Afro-Pop. www.hype-records.com

For Bookings Contact:

Hype Records

Ghana Tel: (026) 919-5350

info@hype-records.com

www.hype-records.com

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Ghanaian Movie: The Perfect Picture

I just watched the famous Ghanaian Movie "The Perfect Picture".

I am very much impressed by the overall quality of the movie. The choice of songs is very good, the actors, including some of the most popular in Ghana at this moment (Jackie Appiah, Chris Attoh, KSM) are excellent.

The scene I enjoyed most is the one where the Doctor (KSM), advice the young couple to spice up their sexual life by doing unusual things like playing roles before making love. At the beginning of that scene, Chris Attoh has a look on his face that I could not understand.

To Shirley Frimpong-Manso and your team, you did a good job. Thumbs up. :)

Watch a trailler of the movie: www.theperfectpicturemovie.com

"I AM NOT MARRIED, I’M STILL SINGLE "– EAZZY

News breaking from unknown sources and speculations on marriages amongst celebrities is no new phenomena but when it is accompanied by pictures, it becomes somewhat controversial, especially when some very trusted individuals confirm such stories.

 Unfortunately the recent outbreak of a story which indicated a secret marriage between Producer of the year, Richie and first and only lady of Lynx Entertainment Eazzy has been finally cleared out by the management of the record label as a total lie and a misrepresentation.

Speaking to C.E.O of Lynx Entertainment, Richie Mensah who was clearing the air, “The pictures are from a video we shot of Eazzy’s “One Gal” song which features me. We have remained silent this long because we didn’t want to disclose the concept of the video until it was almost ready but as it stands the video is nearly done and would be released soon”.

 In regards to these recent developments, Lynx Entertainment would want the general public to know that there was no such wedding and that the pictures were from a video shoot, they would also want to state that anybody who validated the story spoke for himself and is hence responsible for his words.

In a related development, the video promises to be a ground breaking one. The song, an exceptional masterpiece is my favorite on the Twinkle album. The song is receiving massive airplay and deserves its place. Eazzy spoke to Quame Junior and had this one thing to say “I have never been married, and I’m still as single as ever”.

REGGIE ROCKSTONE & GYEDU BLAY AMBOLLEY LEAD MUSICIANS TO SAVE A HEART AT MUSIC FESTIVAL

It was fun for funds at the Accra International Conference Center on Saturday when some of the finest music stars in Ghana including Tic Tac, Reggie Rockstone, Tinny, R2Bees, Praye and Gyedu Blay Ambolley poured their hearts out musically to support The Golden Heart Trust to raise funds to facilitate the well being of the teeming number of children with heart disorders.

Although the Dome wasn't packed to capacity on the night, the audience had a rollicking time as most of the artists gave off their best making it a night to remember not only as a fund raising night but a fun-filled one as well.

Tic Tac, the Ambassador of the Trust, gave revelers a good reason why he is goes by the signature phrase 'The Most Wanted” by churning out an eclectic collection of his crossover hits including Fe Fe Ne Fe as the crowd yearned for more. “Tic Tac rocks”, a member of the audience exclaimed in an interview after the show. Gyedu Blay gave off his best but took the crowd though his predictable arrangement of songs which seem to be almost the same at all events lately including Citti FM's MOGO concert.

When, founder of Hiplife, Reggie Rockstone mounted the stage, all pointed to the fact that show had reached its climax – his appearance, the flow, charisma and prowess blended to set the tone for an awesome performance that would linger on the memories of the patrons.

Former Joy FM Dj turned Pastor; Azigia Jnr was there with Doreen Andoh to anchor the charity show which organizers say could turn an annual event.

All net proceeds of the event are going towards heart surgeries for Ghanaian children suffering from a variety of serious heart conditions. According to the organizers, approximately 200 children in Ghana are diagnosed with heart disorders every year. The proceeds are yet to be announced.

To date, Golden Hearts Trust has sponsored the open heart surgeries of over 35 children. All surgeries take place at the National Cardiothoracic Centre. Linda Oppong and Josephine Boahemaa are kids who have so far benefited from the Trust, having successfully undergone open heart surgeries at the center.

YAA PONO’S 2011 “FILLA SONG”, THREATENS ASEM

Yaa Porno the uptown energy soldier from Pigen Music world has released a new single with direct fingers pointing to ASEM, the alleged rapper rapist in the music industry.

In the song, Yaa Porno made known that, from the very beginning of ASEM’s “Give me Blow”, the artiste from the lynx camp knew he was going to be rapping ladies.

Yaa also added that, ‘no wonder he said “Wobe da ntem” (Literal meaning you will sleep early), so when we sleep early you rape little girls’.

The uptown energy rap soldier called for the arrest of ASEM by the police or else he will rape all the ladies in Ghana.

Is funny how lyrics of musicians can tie them down, Yaa Porno who said he heard it in the news and is only giving his filla for 2011 just like how ASEM did in 2010, hence has nothing to do with the story formation.

Is this a case of laughter, revenge or a test to see how close our Ghanaian musicians are?

click here: http://limelinx.com/files/53f08c9377a858f8177aab9b5da6157d and listen to the song.

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