Even though they were a group of “wack rappers,” Maintain, which Olu co-formed, are still regarded as one of the pioneers of hip-hop in Nigeria. Before Rugged Man came, and changed shits and M.I Abaga arrived hot. After M.I came, it wasn’t “safe” out there, anymore. Many of the so-called hip-hop groups disbanded, everybody went solo, trying to break into a market that now understands what quality music is.

Then came Olumide Edwards Adegbulu with “Yahooze!” It must have sold millions of copies, because even we that were living in the village at that time had it. What am I saying? Every house had that CD, everybody could sing it word-for-word. It was deep inside the pop culture. The new rave of pushing your single with a dance started from there, too. Yahoo oh oh, yahooze.

The song talks about balling, some sort of TGIF song, and particular, it’s an ode to Yahoo. Yahooze was one of those few songs that were about the infamous act, then. (The video was a top-notch visuals.) “$1m ? Elo lo ma je t a a ba se si Naira ? Owo,” which translates to “How much will $1m be, when converted into Naira?” This spread out rumours on Olu being a yahoo boy, and that he actually got $1m. Some still refer to that, when they cite how unserious he got with the music, after that Yahooze. That is, he’s not living off music.

Olu Maintain, now 45, wasn’t doper than everybody then, but his “relatability” gave him an edge over other pop artists who only talked about love and how hot they were.
His major effort after the Yahooze-Era in 2007/2008, was 2015’s “Cinderella,” which featured Legendary 2Baba. A song that samples Sir Victor Uwaifo’s hit, “Guitar Boy.”

Today, he might not be one of those that are contending for Greatest Of All Time, but his “Yahooze” album remains a classic. Like Yung6ix sang on Respeck On My Name : “People rise and people fall.” But y’all remember there was a man called Olu Maintain who broke all the rules!

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Since “Gongo Aso” in 2008 (a decade, don’t forget), 9ice’s status has escalated (in a good way), his fame has gone down, and he has returned, again. Not to forget, his voice has deteriorated the more. Of course, being eligible for Greatest Of All Time has nothing to do with good or bad voice, but it isn’t a journey of just 10 years. Back as 1996, 9ice has been on this music grind, first as a Fuji artist, before switching. His not-too-good-for-pop voice carved him a Fuji-Pop niche. And, before there was anything like “frog voice,” there was 9ice!
Am I the only one excited by the announcement of a new album? While five years ago, the news might not have moved me a bit, I’m exhilarated now. Why? 9ice is the Greatest Of All Time. That’s what makes the difference.

The veteran Ogbomosho-born singer, might not have as much albums as Olamide (he does) but, he sure does have a bigger impact on the pop culture. In the past 20 years “Gongo Aso,” remains one of the best albums, in Nigeria. Free me now, what old skool mix is complete without “Gongo Aso” and “Pamurogo” ? His hit “Street Credibility,” which featured 2face Idibia, didn’t only give him credibility on the streets, it also took out of Nigeria. Not to talk of how “Party Rider” rode parties in ’09.

9ice’s style of music is characterized by meaningful indigenous lyrics, which usually backs the Yoruba adage “Owe lesin oro, oro lesin owe, ti oro ba sonu, owe la fi in wa,” which basically translates to “proverbs gives meaning to words.” He is widely respected for his witty use of proverbs, and wise sayings.

“No Be Mistake,” remains a hot birthday tune and “Wedding Day,” rocks all Wedding parties. And, even the least hyped of all his songs has the ability to impart you with some form of knowledge. What makes you G.O.A.T?

In 2016, the least of everybody expected to stage a perfect comeback, is 9ice, after such a long time away from the top of the game. BUT, he did. First, pushing a single “Economy,” a song which is half encouragement and half criticism of government (remember Fela?). His album “ID Cabasa,” named after the Coded Tunes boss, instrumental in the production of 9ice’s break-out album, in 2008. “Living Things” was off the album, and the album was such a perfect pop album, from a veteran. Everything about the album were “oro agba” (words from the elders). From “those wey live for glass house no dey throw stones” to “Money nor dey fall from heaven, shey you know,” they were all wise words from an elder. He even had love songs on the album, showing his versatility. There was new Coublon, and there was old Puffy T. Nobody could have done it better.

So when 9ice announced a new album, my heart leaped for joy. Not only ’cause I’m getting a new 9ice material, but ’cause 9ice is now aware of his GOAT-ship. Baba is the Greatest Of All Time. And, he ain’t even 40, yet.

We hope this helps bring home the Grammy!

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Small Doctor happens to be the street Ambassador and remains the Artiste with the hottest tune in the country this year. 

Penalty by Small Doctor was released late 2016, making it hit song of the year in 2017 The street Ambassador has been able to create more niche for himself in the industry. No one saw the single coming as an hit single but it took over the chart and playlist.

Will Olamide’s Wo! take over? Hmm!  We never can tell at the moment. Let’s see how long it last on the street,Although the penalty still remains in throw-in not yet in net. 

9ice’s living thing can never be underrated when it comes to hit single in this year, it also surfaced late 2016 and still the song of the moment that’s on every one’s lips ? especially our staffs at Mp3Bullet,we love the streets and the streets love us. 

Small Doctor keeps  disturbing the streets  with Penalty.

Penalty, Living Things and Wo!! Which of these tracks is your favourite at the moment? Let’s hear from you guys via the comment section.

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9ice enlists Davido on “Living Things” Remix. Awon Temi sashe loru moju! Kiku mapa mi,kaye ma se mi.

Living things is for working boys out there, Here’s a dedicated tune for  all “Wire Wire” on the streets.

Listen Up & Share your thoughts. kin sha ti Lowo, wire wire kin sha ti lowo. Ole lo bomo Je, kin sha ti lowo.

Everywhere I go dem feeling, all the girls you know dem feeling me, am giving things, Without my daddy money, kemi sa ti lowo.

Listen Up!

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Living things is for working boys out there, Here’s a dedicated Living things video by 9ice for  all “Wire Wire” on the streets.

kin sha ti Lowo, wire wire kin sha ti lowo.

Ole lo bomo Je, kin sha ti lowo.

Off his “ID Cabasa” album comes the visuals to the previously released hustler’s anthem entitled “Living Things”.

In the flossy video there is fast cars, private jets and a bevy of beautiful ladies.

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DOWNLOAD 9ICE Living Things VIDEO

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