Thursday, June 7, 2012

FIILA anniversary: The story


On Friday June 1 Blank Lynx and Mediamatic celebrated the third year anniversary of the popular entertainment TV show in the Gambia known as Filla at Jakarlo, Senegambia. By 1 a.m the presenters of the Fiila TV show, Xmylz and Blacka colourfully walked on stage with an hyper interactive approach to start off with official opening, followed by Fanta who sang the national anthem which led to the first performance by Humanity Starz Band injecting doses of undiluted homemade Mbalax songs to the crowd. Prior to the opening, a handful of acts like Silky, P. Mo, New Era, among others held down the freestyle session with DJ Alieu B flooding the place with powerful instrumentals warming up the crowd for the great show they are about to witness like taking a swig on a bottle of Youki. 

The night featured the country’s popular youthful entertainers like Jalimadi Afro manding sensation soothing the crowd with “Masanneh Ceesay”. The” Liv it Up “ hit maker Sing -A- Teh was also in the mix with a midget on stage with awesome dance moves tearing the whole place apart. One of Gambia’s reggae heads, Benjamin from Brix did an inspiring performance with his crew. A popular rap star Gee, made the best performance of the night, when Sandeng of Humanity Starz walked on stage serenading the crowd with “Yow La Buga” hook, the whole crowd turns into a firework of screams and massive crowd’s overpowering desire to see Gee lingering somewhere offstage right before he gently walked on stage to be engulfed by the satisfaction and love shown by the crowd, followed by New Era and Cyco on the song “Nakala”. Camera phones, photographers, were everywhere trying to take a clear shot and the crowd singing along. The ShyBoy Entertainment artiste, Brokay who recently have made name for himself from his popular song “Sunkuto” hyper activated the crowd reaction with incredible comic lines “Jang kang nganya” with the Humanity Starz Band giving him all he musical energy. Another regular of the show, BK City also add spice to the show. The show lasted with Humanity Starz Band backing almost all the artistes. 

Fiila TV show which is broadcasted on the national television every Monday presented by Xmylz and Blacka has gave the entertainment industry a new facelift, adopting the culture of showcasing, celebrating and appreciating the flavor of local juice or talent towards building a productive industry. The TV show is produced by Haruna Drammeh and Waagan since its inception promoting local talent.

Music enthusiasts who expressed their delight over the innovative TV show added that its a step towards building favorable artistic environment to cater for all genres emerging in The Gambia. Another keen follower of the Gambian music regarded Fiila TV show crew as “contributors in nation building”

Fiila celebrates third anniversary in colouful musical style

Friday the 1st of June will for a very long while remain indelible in the minds of music lovers in The Gambia. 1st Black Lynx and mediamatic celebrated the third year anniversary of the popular entertainment and music hit TV show - FIILA. It all came down at Jakarlo, Senegambia. The arena was filled to the brim by excited fans eager to be thrilled by The Gambian music stars and television entertainment impresarios- the FIILA crew.
The event which was supported by Africell and Youki featured performances by Humanity Starz Band injecting doses of undiluted homemade Mbalax songs to the crowd, but not before a handful of acts like silky, P. Mo, New Era among others held down the freestyle session with DJ Alieu B. flooding the place with powerful instrumentals. There was also great comedy and lots of fun.

BINZY: The Big Momma of Rap


Binzy, a young female rapper from Fajikunda ripped the "Rep your Ghetto" show part 1. organized by Down Home records on saturday, the 2nd of June. The show featured many Hip Hop artistes but it was Binzy's raw G-style performance that stole the show. She started by rapping on a hard, Hip hop instrumental claiming that Hip Hop is in Fajikunda. watch out for her! Today will keep you posted about binzy straight out of Fajikunda.

The Gambia Music Union gets a new executive

The Gambia music union on Thursday, the 24th of June 2012, inaugurated a new executive that will oversee both the activities of the union, as well as the welfare of its members. This was at the union's congress at Alliance Francaise.

The congress which brought together the artiste community and the NCAC officials is geared towards fostering unity and cooperation within members. Dr. Oliver Mboge, a musician became the president of the Gambia music union. Sambou Suso, Yusupha Ngum and Njie B, were made vice presidents I, II, and III respectively. Other members of the new Executive are Kalilu Banja: Secretary -General, Saikou Dibbasey (a.k.a omid Wisdom) Asst. Secretary-General and Yasally Njie of West Coast Radio: PRO.

The new president. Mboge, thanked the members of the union for entrusting him with the responsibility of the union and promised to adhere to the union's constitution. He also pledged to stir the affairs of the Gambia Music Union towards the path of progress. The new executive members are expected to work hard to curb the myriad of challenges facing the union presently. The NCAC officials emphasized on copyright issues, and urged the artistes to register their original works so that they can be protected when the collecting socities start collecting royalties.

Gambian artistes like Bala Ranks, Sambou Suso, Yusupha Ngum, Sir X, Hot B, Bilal, Tam50, Mighty Joe, Papa Lengthy, Sambou, Nova, Chess, Alieu of Humanity Band, Nasi B, and a host of other artistes graced the congress.


ENTERTAINMENT TIT BITS

HOME COOK FREESTYLE COMPETITION FINAL





On Saturday, the 9th of June, Speed Rebel will face Brain Kracka in the Home Cook Freestyle Rap Competition from 9pm to 11pm. The freestyle competition which commenced on 10th February 2012 at Capital FM with 13 mostly underground rappers is now left with the two rappers for the final showdown.

At the end of the competition on the 9th of this month, one of the two Rap music acts ( the winner ) will have secured a recording deal from Negrophil Recordz, a video clip, plus cash prices courtesy of Killa Ace (controversial Hip Hop emcee). A show will be also be staged at the winner's neighbourhood or place of choice. The Home Cook Freestyle competition is the first of its kind in The Gambia. The idea is to help expose and support upcoming music acts.

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Humanity Band is now Humanity Starz


The lead vocalist of the Starz made the announcement on stage after their performances on Friday June 1 at Jakarlo during the FIILA third anniversary concert.

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Places to hang out this weekend!

Do you want to enjoy live band music right in the heart of Kairaba Avenue? Alright, the place to be is Timeless Restaurant.

Friday June 8 

Five Star Band live! At Timeless Restaurant on Kairaba Avenue.

Saturday June 9

Chameleon Band offers the best of Salsa music live! At Timeless Restaurant 


Killa Ace's "Lyrical Assassination" mixtape coming on DVD real soon

On Tuesday, the 5th of June, Killa Ace broke the news of his impending mixtape entitled "Lyrical Assassination". The work, according to the Rap sensation, will be out on DVD very soon. The rapper dropped the hint in a chat by Bilal on Hip Hop On the Bench radio show on Unique FM.
Killa Ace or Alibaba is one of the country's most outspoken Hip Hop emcees. He had released a mixtape on CD last year, which did, and is still receiving many thumbs up by the Hip Hop Headz. During the interview he also said that Hip Hop is under attack and lots of people are trying to discredit the image of Hip Hop. The DVD is expected to be released real soon in The Gambia.