Cover Art Candy: The Illustrated Edition | Featuring Okey Sokay, Tonicode, Gameman, Nolly CIA

Cover Art Candy: The Illustrated Edition | Featuring Okey Sokay, Tonicode, Gameman, Nolly CIA

Over the past months, I have noticed an interesting trend with cover art for gospel artistes.  No, I am not referring to the overly photoshopped images and plastic postures.  Nope! I am referring to illustrations.  It seems gospel artistes finally got the memo: try something new and different.  Let's just say I am gbadun-ing this "something new."

So, I decided to share a couple of those illustrations with you.  Believe me, if I come across more of them, I will share them with you.  In case you beat me to it, you can send the link(s) to cover art you think should be featured to music@therelentlessbuilder.com.

And now for some cover art candy (yes, I just repeated the title):

1. Aka (Clap) - Okey Sokay

Comment: I love the color and the details in this cover.  Looks like the background is a photograph and Okey is sort of "painted on" to it. And he's wearing trads too.  Two thumbs up!

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This Friday's Free Downloads | Featuring: Okey Sokay, Nolly CIA, Emmykokz, Minor

This Friday's Free Downloads | Featuring: Okey Sokay, Nolly CIA, Emmykokz, Minor

This Friday is extra-special.  You know why? Because it's the last Friday in the month of July!

I don't know what you were expecting me to say. *straight face*

Anyway, before we officially start the weekend, here are three songs from Nigerian gospel artistes, which they have generously made available for free.  So, download and enjoy.  Or read the press release first :-)

1. Okey Sokay - Aka Remix 

Featuring Nolly CIA

The original Aka song was featured here.  Now, the remix is also available.  Which is your favorite version? Me, I like them both.  I can't decide. Here's the press release:

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This Friday's Free Downloads | Featuring Protek (Rooftop Clan), Okey Sokay, Propane (CIA)

This Friday's Free Downloads | Featuring Protek (Rooftop Clan), Okey Sokay, Propane (CIA)

This Friday, the following artistes' songs are available as free downloads (see what I did there):

1. Protek - Ayaya Featuring Okey Sokay
2. Propane of CIA (Christ I Abide) - Ekwulekwu 

1. PROTEK - AYAYA 

FEATURING OKEY SOKAY

Ayaya is an Ibibio word, not a Yoruba word, but I would like to classify this as "jelenke" (easy motion) music.  You just want to sway, nod your head, and even komole to this song.  Yes, I just confessed what I did when I heard the song.  Can you blame me?

Protek is a rapper who recently joined the Rooftop Clan (formerly Rooftop MCs). Ayaya is his latest single, released earlier this month.

You can read more about him in the press release:

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This Friday's Free Downloads | Featuring: Kinsu CIA, Okey Sokay, Ketandu "KK" Ezeji, Nolly CIA, Lima

This Friday's Free Downloads | Featuring: Kinsu CIA, Okey Sokay, Ketandu "KK" Ezeji, Nolly CIA, Lima

How was your week? Mine was so-so.  Let's just say I'm looking forward to this weekend.  To ease your transition to the much-anticipated weekend, here are three songs that the following artistes have shared with me.  Download and have a blessed weekend!

1. Kinsu CIA (Christ I Abide) - Mindful

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This Friday's Free Downloads | Featured Artistes: Paul Oti, CIA, Jhiedy, Emmanuel Hero, Juwon Johnson, Femi Okunuga, Kunle Kenny

This Friday's Free Downloads | Featured Artistes: Paul Oti, CIA, Jhiedy, Emmanuel Hero, Juwon Johnson, Femi Okunuga, Kunle Kenny

Can you believe that today is the last day of February?  Where did the month go?  Well, I certainly hope this month was an awesome one for you.  Here are seven songs to help celebrate all the wonderful things that happened in February (and usher in the month of March).  In no particular order, enjoy songs from the following artistes, followed by a short excerpt from their press releases:

1. Paul Oti - Malafakumo (Don't be afraid)
2. Christ I Abide (C.I.A) - All A'Dem
3. Jhiedy - Faith Realm
4. Emmanuel Hero - Nara Ekele
5. Juwon Johnson - Je Kan Mo (Let them know)
6. Femi Okunuga - Emi Orun (Holy Spirit)
7. Kunle Kenny - Ijo Ope

*Let me know which ones you really like!

1. Paul Oti - Malafakumo (Don't be afraid)

Paul Oti is a music minister and vocal coach with passion for God based in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. He has worked with Ebiere and Afy Douglas who are top notch gospel acts in the South-South region and has organised great concerts to promote the gospel of Christ. He loves training choirs and helping people that are not very good singers to be the best.

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6 Artistes You Should Listen to This Week

6 Artistes You Should Listen to This Week

Today, I will be introducing a new series on this blog.  Every week, I will share 6 Nigerian gospel / christian artistes that I recommend for you to listen to, followed by a hand-picked song from each artiste. If you have any artistes in mind, you can e-mail their music and information to music@therelentlessbuilder.com.

To kick off this series, check out the following artistes (Don't forget to leave a comment):

1.  MISTA SETH - Har'abada

Mista Seth is both a music producer and gospel artiste.  Originally from Jos, Plateau State, he now lives in Abuja where he operates his own recording studio, Mista Seth's Kitchen.  His focus is almost exclusively R n B and his skill in this particular genre has clearly improved over the years.  His debut 19-track album "My Everything" was released back in 2011.  Har'abada is one of my favorite songs from that album.  Listen below:

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MUSIC: Nolly CIA - Ndewo (Produced by First Degree)

MUSIC: Nolly CIA - Ndewo (Produced by First Degree)

Nolly is a member of the gospel hip-hop group, CIA.  This is another solo effort by him, and this track was produced by First Degree.

Oh, yes, in case you wondered, Ndewo means "Good Day."  It's not rocket science.  I just saw it on the cover art. *wink*  It pays to look twice!

Here's the press release:

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