''SHATTA WALE $ SAMINI TO SMOKE PEACE PIPE '' - REGGIE ROCKSTONE

the showbiz industry, arguably, for sometime now - have been dominated by series of hits from dance-hall artistes,

 but instead of more entertaining hits from the now trending genre, there seem to be a turmoil in the dance-hall camp that has aroused the attention of staunch industry players.  

showbiz critics, believed the feud started as a challenge to claim the lyrical supremacy accolade and dance-hall king of the moment.   

and what may have started as a normal lyrical battle between dancehall artistes samini and shatta wale in recent weeks has gone sour as the two(shatta_wale + samini) seems to be at loggerheads now. 

 
not known to be the best of buddies, until the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards(V.G.M.A), nobody knew about their feud.

kaakie, percieved to be from samini's camp(high-grade-family) was given the dance-hall artiste of the year... instead of shatta wale... some music lovers disclosed.

tv3's owusu worae captured shatta wale on camera as he destroyed some chairs and props at the V.G.M.A venue - chanting derogatory statements at charter house, kaakie $ samini. 

angered by the decision from charter house, shatta immediately registered his displeasure by releasing a song titled 'letter to charter house'

this is how the so-called lyrical feud for supremacy in the dance-hall genre camp began.

to prove his maturity shatta apologized, and invited samini management for a collaboration 
which did not really yield fruits. 


 
and out of no where samini released a new single supposedly directed at shatta wale titled scatter bad mind (diss song).

evidently, the move by samini registered a revival of a feud that was almost dying.

in response to samini's song, shatta and his camp, replied samini in no time with a track titled 'sixth letter to samini'.

even fans of both artistes have taken sides, and at the just ended 4syte music video awards, fans chanted shatta wale's name as samini appeared on stage to perform as if to spite samini.

 

this development has generated controversies in the music industry and created uneasiness amongst some staunch industry players as a whole.

a league of concerned stake holders initiated by the office of the national hip-life director, reggie rockstone, in collaboration with musiga have initiated a peace process for the ongoing unrest in the dance-hall industry.

CEO of the last two records, hammer is part of the committee hoping to strike a truce between the two.

the process to thrash all sentimental engagements between the two artistes in order for a truce has been scheduled to take three days.

in an attempt to avoid contradictory statements and misquotes of the media on this sensitive matter the committee has decided that none of the two parties will grant interviews about progress of the peace talks until a truce is called. 

 













so we have our fingers crossed to see how efforts to strike a truce between the two top dancehall artistes pans out. 

keep tracking @amigocgh @newsontv3 @chosenlistowell entertainment news for more updates.

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FOKN BOIS releases "Cos Ov Moni" Part 2 movie on Christmas Eve.

They have the most controversial group name [FOKN BOIS] on the entertainment scenes in Ghana, with a massive following both locally and internationally on social network platforms.

Mensa(@mensamusic) $ Wanluv(@wanluv) undoubtedly are the most controversial music icons that have ever graced the entertainment industry in Ghana.
                                                                         News of them posting naked pictures of themselves early this year went viral, an attempt which did not only invite criticisms to their stance as musicians but also amassing their already enormous following on social media platforms.

'Cos Ov Moni' is a movie[video] the duo produced in 2010 to a sound track that revealed the living standards and ordeal one faces living in a ghetto[slums].

The first part of the 'Cos Ov Moni' movie was a successful creative piece that attracted numerous eyeballs on the entertainment scenes across country and during their international tours.

This year the duo disclosed their plans for releasing the 'Part two' of the 'Cos Ov Moni' movie on December 23rd, 2013 on Christmas Eve at the National Theater in Accra.

The information was disclosed to NEWSONE in an undisclosed 'barbering shop' in Nima-Accra, where the duo spontaneously took a decision to shave off their long grown dreadlocks.

M3nsa shaved all his dreadlocks to skin and added he was not going to grow his hair ever again - not now or in the future.
But Wanluv Kubolor who left four dreadlocks on his head after shave did not disclose his plans for the future on the issue.

They stressed the decision to shave has no affiliations to some rumours and allegations from rastafarianism groups in the country but a spontaneous decision they took when they decided to 'pee' walking along the streets of nima.     
   
The duo being one of the most original and appreciated lyricists in the Ghanaian music game could also be referred to as the most traveled and featured artistes on international tours.

By far their originality in music composition and video production is a feat none has succeeded in matching over the years.

For the duo controversy and originality is what they represent and are never perturbed by the criticisms and negative rumours being spread about them.

And for the record m3nsa $ wanluv disclosed december 23rd will be a memorable day one must never miss - whoever fails to watch the "Cos Ov Moni" [Part two] show just jilted an opportunity to enjoy Christmas in a grand style.

'I AM THE BEST VOCALIST IN TEMA'- JM De VOICE

in recent times verbal assaults and lyrical battles have dominated the content music in ghana.


some entertainment critics have explained such engagements between artist are sometimes healthy and fun.


but could also go very vile, aggressive and violent and at such limits artistes involved must be called to other before casualties evolve.


interestingly generating a stir, is a member of the akessefuor group, joe mensah known in showbiz cirlces as JM de voice, in an interview on tv3's  entertaining and educative morning show program 'NewDay' made a statement that could trigger new battles in the industry.


the most debated and popular battle in the industry have always been the claim for the best rapper or vocalist of the game.

and currently, Tema can boast of some quality and outstanding artistes such as Kwaw Kesse, Ephraim, Chemphe, D-money, Criss waddle, D-Cryme and many more.


and the @amigocgh entertainment desk tried to find some male vocalists from tema who have come close to claiming the best male vocalist awards in recent times.


arguably, the music industry has enjoyed great works of ingenuity from wordsmiths(rappers), vocalists, composers, music video directors and managers.

the likes of Sarkodie currently the most influential artist in ghana, holding the patent right to a laudable BET award category (BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT).


he also swept away 4 awards in the just ended MTN - 4SYTE MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS with his $90,000 worth 'illuminati' video shot in dubai - at the just ended mtn 4syte music video awards.


one could easily attribute the current development and progress in the music and creative industry to these giants of the music game.


unarguably, they could easily boast to claim themselves as the current 'movers and shakers' of  the music industry.


but joe mensah now known as JM de voice, a former member of the akessefour group has claimed the title for the best vocalist in tema.


a claim that could stir a new lyrical battle in the industry.





                                                                                                                                                              during an interview at the tv3 newday show, Joe mensah also known as JM de voice in showbiz circles emphatically stated; "I AM THE BEST VOCALIST IN TEMA SO FAR, SO I WANT ALL MY FANS AND GHANA TO FEEL ME".


but mugeez of r2bees who masterminded the group's stance to be tops at the just ended Ghana music awards is not one to leave out of the hitlist.


could JM de voice's claim go unanswered or  would there be new heights of lyrical attacks from the male vocalists in tema??

so if the former akessefour member claims himself the best vocalist in tema - where do his fellow able vocalists in fall ???


or is JM de voice announcing his presence back into mainstream showbiz by stirring the airwaves with his 'contextual' claim as the best in the game ???

 
on another platform on TV3(spotlight), the afro pop, reggae, soul singer also disclosed he is not limited to any specific genre but a an all round musician who produces good music no matter the genre or form it appears.

as a guitarist, he advised his fellow musicians in the industry to adopt the nature of learning how to play at least one instrument in order to enhance the quality of their craft.


he admitted the guitar inspires and sometimes assists him in the producing and composing of his songs - apart from other sources he taps inspiration.

                                                                                                                                                            
he announced his first acoustic concert and album to be launched pretty soon.


currently, his hit singles 'BLUE SKY' & 'IS THIS LOVE' is enjoying massive airplay and he stressed he is here to stay and to entertain music lovers.


the @amigocgh @newsontv3 @TV3NewDay entertainment desks will keep fingers crossed to see what brews next in the showbiz pots of Tema.

from "POPA RAZY" to "IWAN"

Unarguable, he remains one of the few charismatic reggae and dancehall musicians Ghanaian music lovers pride themselves with both locally and internationally.

Born to Mr. Issahaku Atta and Mrs. Ajara Mamudu, Abdul Razak Issahaku known in showbiz circles as IWAN (I_Win_Always_Naturally) demonstrated his musical talents in his early years at St. John's Junior Secondary School.



In 2001, IWAN proceeded to Accra High School to study Visual arts where he registered his zeal as an entertainer.

There he earned the accolade "microphone killer" by setting an undefeated status in lyrical battles across campus.

Known in senior high school days as "popa razy", he couched a niche for himself as a promising music artiste with a natural flair of lyrical dexterity.

He performed on various platforms lifting high the flag of his alma mater at the inter schools sports and entertainment competition levels.

As a huge appreciator of Arts, IWAN channelled his creativity, knowledge and  aesthetic qualities from his brush strokes into a microphone handler producing intriguing reppertoire of reggae renditions.

Otherwise known as the lyrical gunshot, IWAN later progressed to the university of Ghana to read theatre art, music and dance.

His love and passion for music gave him cue to acquire skills in music engineering.

And currently works as a music producer , sound engineer and song writer  alongside his profession as a reggae/dancehall music artiste.

He has recorded and produced songs for numerous music superstar wannabees in the industry and with no shred of doubt he aims at becoming one of the best music engineers on the african continent.

IWAN made his debut appearance in the music industry under the flagship of Bullhaus Entertainment, joining 5five and Nii soul after releasing numerous singles and remix versions of some hit songs.

And for the record, every remix song he released became a hit raising eye brows of staunch music lovers, sound engineers and producers in the showbiz industry and that generated a lot of followers for him before his music act entered showbiz mainstream. e.g runaway irene ft iwan, El shaddai, ''That Day'', etc.

Under the management of Bullhaus Entertainment, IWAN released his debut album "MY TIME"and later released his second album "12 september".

And arguably, he continuous to remain the only reggae/dancehall artiste in ghana who have released all his albums on his birthday.

In an interview with tv3's reporter listowell acquaye, IWAN stressed; "his birthday is a day set aside to always surprise his fans and to positively touch the lives of the vulnerable in society by giving them hope for the future".

On his birthday on september 12, 2013, he visited some `kayayei' on the streets of accra to distribute food and drinks advising them to be focused, persistent and positive in order to have a sense of purpose that will change their living standards and status on the streets.



With currently over 16 music videos to his credit and a tall list of records featuring artistes like Kesse, Sherifa Gunu, Black Prophet, Obrafour, Ruff & Smooth, Stonebwoy, Kimona, K_Tee, D-Flex, Irene, lil shaker, gino and etc.

He still producing more hits to prove his knack for creativity is tops in the industry as compared to other artistes.

In showbiz circles, he is revered for his consistency in producing inspirational songs that motivate the youth with very decent lyrical compositions and stunning stage crafts.

He disclosed his aspirations are geared towards making Ghana a hub for true reggae and dancehall music, adding his passion for humanitarian work and love for people as a force that drives him on.

With numerous award nominations and  tour to europe and other african countries, he has been one of the most featured musicians in ghana to perform at concerts and events across country.

In 2010 he won the best reggae music video on the 4syte music video awards and also earned the best reggae song of the year in 2011 at the ghana music awards.

Presently, his marital status remains single though there have been some speculations in the media of him dating.

But he rather prefers his relationship life to be personal and a secret not to be discussed in the public domain.

Quote;
The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear. - herbert agar.

Despite some challenges that inflicted his stance at some point in his carrier,
Iwan still proves his creative edge and versatility in music is still invogue.

Currently, iwan works as a radio presenter and runs the 'iwan radio' show on xfm95.1.

The promising reggae artist tells @amigocgh @chosenlistowell he has a new song brewing in the studios to hit GH and to congratulate his fans for the love and support to his music carrier over the years... Watch out for the big tune to rule the streets of music.