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  • “Yes, it touches the soul”— DJ Khaled on Blacko’s songs

    “Yes, it touches the soul”— DJ Khaled on Blacko’s songs

    Renowned American DJ and record producer, DJ Khaled, has showered accolades on the music of Ghanaian sensation, Black Sherif.

    In a video encounter with popular Ghanaian YouTuber Wode Maya, DJ Khaled expressed his admiration for Black Sherif’s music, emphasizing that it resonates with the soul.

    The conversation was sparked by DJ Khaled’s previous post praising Black Sherif’s track “Kwaku the Traveller,” and he reiterated his love for the song during the interaction with Wode Maya.

    “Yes, it touches the soul,” he said.

    DJ Khaled also added that he would be willing to visit Ghana sometime in the future.

    Black Sherif caught the attention of DJ Khaled in 2022 when the producer shared a screenshot and a video of the song on his Instagram Stories, praising it as “music that touches your soul.”

    Additionally, he offered words of encouragement to Black Sherif, urging him to maintain his excellent work. Timbaland, another renowned music producer, also conveyed his admiration for the song by commenting “So hard” under DJ Khaled’s post.

    “Kwaku the Traveller” is a song that tells the story of a young man’s quest for greatness, with a captivating storyline and amazing melodies.

    The track has achieved remarkable success, securing the top position on various global music charts and platforms.

    Black Sherif’s “Kwaku the Traveller” has not only garnered widespread acclaim but has also earned the artist several awards and acknowledgments, solidifying his position as one of the most streamed artistes in Ghana.

  • DJ Khaled: I ‘love’ Tems, I’d want to ‘do something special’ with her

    DJ Khaled: I ‘love’ Tems, I’d want to ‘do something special’ with her

    American Hiphop superstar DJ Khaled has revealed his earnest desire to work with Nigeria’s Tems.

    Khaled said this to a media personality while on the Grammys red carpet on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

    The record producer and disk jockey was asked who he would like to work with currently.

    Having mentioned legendary rapper Andre 3000, the music mogul quickly and ecstatically added: “I want to work with Tems. I want to do something special with her. I really want to work her. I love her. I love her energy. I love what she’s about. I love her music and I love how pure and real she is.”

    He met Tems thereafter and jabbered in excitement.

    “Yo, I’m your biggest fan. I don’t know if you know it,” DJ Khaled said holding Tems’ hands and taking a bow. “No, really,” he stressed and informed the star singer that he had just spent “20 minutes straight” talking about her in an interview.

    After telling her, “I love you,” he asked for a hug. That done, he exclaimed to Billboard on the red carpet that: “I just met Tems. She’s my favourite. She’s amazing.”

    Tems was featured on fellow Nigerian Wizkid’s ‘Essence’. The remix featuring Justin Bieber won the Best Collaboration trophy at the 2022 BET Awards to become the first African song to win in a major category at the BETs.

    In October 2022, Rihanna praised Tems for her writing skills on her comeback piece for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack; ‘Lift Me Up’.

    On Sunday, at the Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, USA, she became the first Nigerian female musician to win a Grammy when ‘Wait For U’ on which she and Drake were featured by Future was declared the winner for the Best Melodic Rap Performance award.

  • Watch Diddy give moving speech at DJ Khaled’s 47th birthday party

    At DJ Khaled’s 47th birthday party, Diddy paid tribute to his friend and fellow hip-hop mogul in an emotional speech.

    On a stage in what appeared to be Khaled’s backyard, Diddy delivered the speech to a small crowd in a clip that’s interspersed with the God Did artist dancing and getting smothered in champagne. “For real Khaled, I was trying to think about what I was going to say when I was giving you a toast and I was just like you’re one of the best friends a person can have,” Diddy said. “Your level of loyalty, your level of light, your fearlessness, your positive energy.”

    Diddy described Khaled as “so lovable,” and made it clear how much he appreciates their friendship. “I appreciate you loving me as a friend. You was king down here in Miami and look at you now. God did,” Diddy continued. “Khaled means immortal and I have to say the only thing to survive is the songs. The songs will survive. Your songs, your hits, and your talent will live on forever. Happy Birthday DJ Khaled make some noise!”

    Diddy isn’t the only one of Khaled’s friends to make headlines in celebration of his 47th birthday. Drake blessed him with four luxury Toto toilets, which Khaled said is potentially one of the “best gifts” he’s ever received.

    “Everybody knows, when you sit down and do the theory, that’s when you meditate and reflect on life,” he said.

    “So when you sit down and do the theory, ideas be coming. Some of my best ideas come from me taking a theory.

    Source: Complex.com

  • Drake blesses DJ Khaled with Luxury toilet bowls: ‘This might be the best gift ever’

    In celebration of DJ Khaled’s 47th birthday, Drake blessed DJ Khaled with not one, not two, not three, but four luxury Toto toilets. Khaled showed off the unique gifts via on Saturday, where he also laid out some of the toilet’s most notable features: It has remote control operation, a UV-light cleaning system, an air deodorizer, a bidet function, heated seats, and the Tornado flush system.

    “Listen this is not no regular toilet bowl. My brother Drake just bought me and my family about four big toilet bowls,” Khaled said. “This is called a Toto toilet bowl. If you ever been to Drake’s house, his toilet bowls are incredible.”

    He continued: “This is called a Toto toilet bowl. I’m not even joking, Drake, we’ve been wanting this. Me and my queen been talking about getting Totos for the whole house … If you’ve ever been to Drake’s house, you know its worth $500 million. It’s not about the money, it’s just about, he went and got the best of the best. He gifted us a few of these Toto toilet bowls … I ain’t try it yet, but I’m hearing there’s some music involved.”

    Khaled went on to say he planned the toilets in his en suite bathroom, the guest restroom, the movie room, and the studio; he said the latter toilet will be specifically reserved Drizzy.

    “Real talk. This might be the best gift ever,” he said. “… Everybody knows, when you sit down and do the theory, that’s when you meditate and reflect on life. So when you sit down and do the theory, ideas be coming.

    Some of my best ideas come from me taking a theory. Now that’s real talk. And I got one now that lights up and it sprays theory and it even makes it smell theory. And it’s like a big theory. Drake we love you, brother.”

    Source: Complex.com

  • You can sleep in DJ Khaled’s sneaker closet

    A majority of sneaker fans won’t ever amass the collection that DJ Khaled has, but the music mogul is giving a few lucky individuals the chance to tour his closet and spend the night at his house via a partnership with Airbnb.

    Today, Khaled and the vacation rental company announced they will host two guests for two, one-night stays at his house in Miami from Dec. 5 and 6 for only $11 a night, with the price nodding to his shoe size. This news comes on the heels of Khaled and Jordan Brand announcing the release of their much anticipated “We The Best” Air Jordan 5 collab dropping on Cyber Monday (Nov. 28).

    DJ Khaled Airbnb
    Image via Airbnb/Erick Hercules

    The booking will go live on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. ET. The lucky attendees will be given an exclusive pair of Khaled’s “We The Best” Air Jordan 5 collab, a handwritten note from Khaled himself, an exclusive access to Khaled’s illustrious sneaker closet. The guests will also have the chance to check out some of Khaled’s favorite spots in Miami including a catered dinner from his restaurant and a private shopping session at 305 Kicks.

    “Sneakers are an essential part of hip-hop culture and collecting them is an art – just like creating music,” DJ Khaled said. ”We bring the same passion and energy to the shoe game as we do the studio. That’s why we’re excited to share our sneaker kingdom with fans and give them a chance to walk in our shoes, literally.”

    Sneaker and music fans alike will be able to book a stay at Khaled’s sneaker closet starting on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. ET at airbnb.com/wethebest.

    DJ Khaled Airbnb
    Image via Airbnb/Erick Hercules
    DJ Khaled Airbnb
    Image via Airbnb/Erick Hercules
    Source: Complex.com

  • Meek Mill shares video for “God Did” freestyle

    Ahead of the release of his new mixtape Flamerz 5, which is expected to drop on a free mixtape platform later today, Meek Mill returns with a new freestyle over the title track from DJ Khaled’s 13th studio album God Did.

    Directed by Benjamin Carter, the new video for the freestyle splices footage of the Philly rapper performing at his concerts alongside clips that feature Meek hosting a lavish dinner and rapping his verse from the inside of a helicopter.

    “They underrated me, never paid me, but them streets did/Who brought the billionaires to the hood? Gonna tell you Meek did/Who bringing real n***as home for good? Gonna tell you Meek did” Meek raps to open the track.

    As he gears up to drop Flamerz 5, Meek recently revealed that fans shouldn’t expect the mixtape to be released on any major streaming platforms.

    “When a label gave me a plaque I thought they was tryna trick me lol … show me the financials that my art made … that other shit a mental trick … give me a plaque with how much my song made and how much I got paid … I’m shying away from that whole system it’s not for us!” he wrote on Twitter.

    He added, “I don’t want FLAMERZ 5 on no streaming service. This strictly underground music. Billboard can’t rate it. Just rate the music. I’d bet you a million I can make the UnitedStates/world play it with one upload button been doing it since MySpace lol.”

    Later this week, Meek will celebrate the 10th anniversary of his debut album, Dreams and Nightmares, with a a special homecoming concert at Wells Fargo Center on Nov. 26. Tickets for Meek Mill + Friends Dreams and Nightmares 10-Year Anniversary concert are available at WellsFargoCenterPhilly.com.

    Source: Complex.com

  • Wakanda Forever: Rihanna releases Lift Me Up from Black Panther

    Rihanna has released her first solo single in six years, a song from the upcoming Black Panther sequel’s soundtrack.

    Lift Me Up was released on Friday, following the singer’s social media tease of her return to music earlier this week.

    The song will be featured in Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which is due out in November.

    Director Ryan Coogler said Rihanna’s involvement in the project was to honour the late actor Chadwick Boseman.

    “Honestly, I think it was Chad,” he said. “A lot of improbable things needed to happen for it to come through and Rihanna was very clear that she did that for him.”

    Boseman starred in the first Black Panther film and also appeared in Da 5 Bloods, 21 Bridges, and the James Brown biopic Get On Up.

    He died in 2020, four years after being diagnosed with colon cancer. Last year, Boseman was posthumously nominated for an Oscar for his performance in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

    Coogler added: “We knew [Rihanna] was at a point in her life as well where she was focusing on different things – focused on business, motherhood, which is a big theme in our film. We were holding out hope that maybe it could work out and boy did it for this song.”

    Lift Me Up has been co-written by Rihanna, Coogler, and Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems, who has previously worked with Drake, Justin Bieber, Future, Wizkid, Beyonce, and Khalid.

    The song is produced and co-written by Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson, who scored the first Black Panther film as well as Creed, Venom, and Tenet.

    It is downtempo but uplifting and sees Rihanna’s distinctive vocals projected over a smooth accompaniment of delicate keys and strings. The singer is accompanied by a subtle backing choir as the atmospheric song builds to its climax.

    She sings: “Lift me up, hold me down, keep me close, safe and sound / Hold me when you go to sleep, keep me in the warmth of your love when you depart, keep me safe and sound.”

    Fans warmly welcomed the release of the single on social media, with many joking via a string of memes that the song was making them levitate, but others described it as a “disappointing” comeback and “definitely a movie soundtrack song”.

    Chadwick Boseman
    IMAGE SOURCE, REUTERS Image caption, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler said Rihanna wanted to pay tribute to the late actor Chadwick Boseman with the song

    Lift Me Up is the first solo single from Rihanna since the release of her album Anti in 2016.

    Since then, she has collaborated with other artists such as PartyNextDoor and N.E.R.D. and appeared on the hugely successful Wild Thoughts alongside DJ Khaled and Bryson Tiller.

    But the singer has largely stayed quiet on the music front in recent years, as she focused on expanding her fashion, lingerie, skincare, and cosmetics brand Fenty, as well as recently having a baby boy with rapper A$AP Rocky.

    She also appeared opposite Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett in 2018’s film Ocean’s 8, an all-female reboot of the Ocean’s 11 franchise.

    Rihanna will headline the prestigious half-time show at February’s Super Bowl in Arizona, her first live performance in over five years.

    Her involvement in Wakanda Forever will increase fans’ anticipation for the sequel to Black Panther, which was a huge box office success and scored a best picture nomination at the Oscars.

    The movie, released on 11 November, will see stars including Letitia Wright and Lupita Nyong’o reprise their roles as the kingdom of Wakanda fights to protect itself from invading forces in the wake of King T’Challa’s death.

     

  • DKB defends Shatta Wale over a feature with DJ Khaled

    Ghanaian comedian, Derrick Kobina Bonney, popularly known as DKB, has disagreed with Bulldog for asserting that all of Shatta Wale’s money could not even afford him a feature with DJ Khaled.

    Earlier, when videos of DJ Khaled’s hangout with Burna Boy went viral, Bulldog took to social media with statements that suggested that the Nigerian singer is living Shatta Wale’s dream.

    “Shatta Wale, all your money cannot buy this right here… I know your time will come, but until then, honour those who honour you. It brings more blessings and supernatural growth. Stop being bitter… be happy for everyone,” Bulldog’s post read

    Bulldog’s comments have sparked divided opinions among netizens, with some criticizing him for chastising his artiste in that manner.

    DKB, who also waded into the conversation, believes that favour is the driving force for uplifting human beings and not money.

    “Ah its favour, it finds you with time. Wale’s money couldn’t buy a collabo with Beyoncé but he got it,” he wrote beneath popular blogger Nkonkonsa’s post.

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    E-Forum: Unpacking Black Sherif’s ‘The Villain I Never Was’ album

    Source:ghanaweb.com

  • DJ Khaled hosts Burna Boy in his mansion, hints at a possible collaboration

    American Disc Jockey cum music producer, Khaled Mohamed, popularly known as DJ Khaled has joined the list of Hollywood entertainers who have linked up with Nigerian singer, Burna Boy.

    ‘Oluwa Burna’ has seemingly established a good relationship with most of these American celebrities particularly after he grabbed the ‘Best Global Music Album’ at the Grammys for his ‘Twice as Tall’ album.

    Ed-Sheeran, Beyonce, Trevor Noah, Diddy, Drake, and many others have already had their moments with the ‘Gbona Gbona’ hitmaker.

    Now it appears to be DJ Khaled’s turn as he has been spotted on social media, feasting on some lobsters and recording a tune with Burna Boy.

    Khaled shared interesting videos of their time together on his Instagram page and captioned one of them;
    “Ideas flowing.”

    DJ Khaled recently released his latest album, titled ‘God Did,’ which featured tons of American music legends.

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    Source:ghanaweb.com

  • Rick Ross questions DJ Khaled about how almond milk is made, says he’s afraid of it

    Rick Ross and DJ Khaled have been spotted in a video in which the two got into a hilarious discussion over how almond milk is made.

    In the recently released episode of Hype Debate by GQ, the two were tasked with talking through what each of them believed to be the best snack item. Ross went with his own “Rozay Cheddar” Rap Snacks potato chips, while Khaled suggested Cinnamon Toast Crunch, specifically with almond milk. Rozay was receptive to Khaled’s choice, but admittedly couldn’t get passed his choice of milk.

    “I’m still not up on the almond milk,” Ross said. “Rozay still frightened…I’m frightened.”

    “I just got up on two percent milk a couple years ago. Now y’all trying to conspiracy,” he continued before asking, “And this I the question: Is it from the almond of the walnut? Is they squeezing it out of the peanut?”

    DJ Khaled responded, “I don’t have that answer and I usually have every answer.”

    Khaled ultimately sided with Ross because he was sold on the argument that the “Rozay Cheddar” potato chips were a pivotal purchase when you’re perusing through 7-Eleven at 4:47 a.m. in search of the perfect snack, and you find a bag with the face of the Richer Than I Ever Been rapper on it.

    According to WebMD, almond milk is made by “grinding almonds with water, straining the liquid, and adding vitamins and minerals.” The beverage serves as a dairy alternate for those who are either vegan or lactose intolerant.

    Source: Complex.com

  • Nektunez signs managerial partnership with Akon’s Konvict Kulture

    With a knack for excellence and having lived it through his blossoming music career, Atlanta-based Ghanaian producer and musician Noble, known widely as Nektunez, has signed a label deal with Akon’s Konvict Kulture.

    With a successful blueprint in the music industry globally contributing to the success of huge artists like Lady Gaga, T-Pain, Wizkid, P-Square, Davido, French Montana, David Guetta, and DJ Khaled to name a few. Akon will provide professional expert services aimed at projecting and propelling Nektunez to the next phase of his career under the Konvict Kulture brand.

    The signing comes at a time when Akon has spoken highly of the enormous talents on the African continent and how they are gradually taking over the world with their sound.

    In 2021, Nektunez made a huge entry into the global music space as his production Ameno Amapiano (Remix), a casual mix he did to the globally acclaimed song by French new-age musical project Era, blew up debuting at number 7 on the Afrobeats US Billboard charts.

    Currently sitting with over 10 billion views on Tik Tok as of February 2022, Ameno Amapiano (Remix) went straight to Number 1 on the Billboard world digital sales chart for a historical 8 weeks, Number 1 on global Shazam, Number 1 song on iTunes in 22 countries including UK, Germany and USA.

    The song also topped the Apple Music charts in 39 countries.

    Speaking on the signing, Akon said;

    “I’m honoured to be able to add Nektunez to the KONVICT movement”. I’ve never met a more humble, hard-working, and talented producer like Nektunez. I was even more impressed by his artistic talents! He represents the new Africa and I’m determined to show the world his contribution to the beautiful sounds of Afrobeat and Amapiano.”

    Nektunez also expressed his excitement at the new partnership and promised to deliver to the expectation of everyone.

    “I am excited to start my next chapter with Akon; someone I have always looked up to growing up. He shares my vision and has a passion for the brand of music I’m creating. I can’t wait to continue sharing my music on a global scale. Now it’s time to go to work and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together,” he said.

    Source:ghanaweb.com

  • Black Sherif unveils cover art for his debut album

    High-flying Ghanaian artiste, Black Sherif has unveiled the cover art for his much-anticipated debut album, titled, ‘ The Villain I Never Was’, slated for Thursday, October 6, 2022.

    This comes off after an impressive global charting year with singles like Second Sermon Remix, Kwaku The Traveller, and recently, Soja.

    The 20-year-old rapper is poised for action as his sound has been co-signed by several industry greats such as Timberland, DJ Khaled, Busta Rhymes, and Popcaan among others.

    Black Sherif in a tweet opined, ”It took me everything to give life to this body. The one thing in my life that I gave everything up for. There is life in this body, I hope it treats you well and speaks to you as I want it to.

    My debut album, “The Villain I Never Was”, is available in all stores on October 7, 2022.”

    Born and raised in Konongo, a small city in the Ashanti region of Ghana, his cult following is now spreading across the globe as the local and national scenes in his hometown make headlines around the world.

    Source:ghanaweb.com

  • Black Sherif to release new single ‘Soja’ on September 22

    Black Sherif, a Ghanaian musician, will be making a comeback with the release of a new track.

    The song, titled “Soja,” is expected to be released on September 22, 2022, a Thursday.

    This follows the successful release in March of his number-one single, “Kwaku The Traveller.”

    Black Sherif to return with new single 'Soja' on September 22

    The song which topped charts across the various digital streaming platforms with its enormous global crossover prowess was co-signed by a lot of industry greats such as DJ Khaled, Timberland among others.

    The musician recently received the enviable Golden Club plaque from Boomplay.

    This was after he became the first Ghanaian artist to reach the 100 million streams milestone on the streaming platform.

    Meanwhile, Black Sherif’s announcement has set social media agog with fans taking to the various social media platforms to share their excitement.

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  • DJ Switch gets massive endorsement from DJ Khaled

    After she was spotted with American actress and author Octavia Spencer in Hollywood, DJ Switch has earned a massive endorsement from DJ Khaled.

    The renowned American DJ on Wednesday evening posted a picture of the 12-year-old Ghanaian DJ who was clad in an orange t-shirt and an African print skirt with a headset around her neck on his Instagram page.

    He urged the female youngster to “keep winning” while hailing her for proving her mettle.

    “Bless up! DJ Switch. Keep winning. Bless up Ghana. Young world; the world is yours,” caption of the post read.

    DJ Switch has earned many accolades after emerging as the winner of TV3 Talented Kidz 8.

    In February last year, she performed for African Heads at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    Her performance was on the sidelines of the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU.

    Prior to this, she had been invited by the Bill Gates Foundation to perform at an event in New York which was graced by high profile dignitaries including French President Emmanuel Macron, Naomi Campbell and other globally influential personalities.

    She also got featured on BBC and had a shout out from Jay Z.

    Early this year, DJ Switch was named among the top 100 child prodigies in the world at the Global Child Prodigy Awards 2020 in India.

    DJ Switch, known in her private life as Erica Armah Bra-Bulu Tandoh was recognised for her outstanding contribution and achievement as a disc jockey.

    The award came barely two months after she was crowned the Best DJ in Ghana.

    As part of her prize, she will be featured in a book about the best child prodigies in the world.

    The awardees will also get the honour to meet Eminent leaders and get global exposure. Also, they will be part of other significant international events as speakers or influencers.

    The 100 Global Child Prodigy Award is a platform to celebrate a kids talent and power in different categories such as dancing, music, arts, writing, acting, modelling, science, innovation and sports.

    In what seemed to be a surprise birthday present in December last year, Talented Royal School announced a scholarship package for DJ Switch.

    “From next term, till she writes BECE in 2021, she’s on scholarship,” Edward Afful, director of the school said.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com