D'banj News and Photos

Audio Atlas: Nigeria

Fri, May 17 2013 9:07am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Audio Atlas is our monthly series exploring different music from around the world.

Kanye West Is Back: Hear His 2 New Verses On D’Banj’s “Scapegoat” Remix

Mon, April 22 2013 5:32pm - Source: Idolator

Chances are you've never heard of D'Banj , even though the Nigerian musician saw moderate international success with "Oliver Twist" last year and he was on a Cruel Summer track.

Listen to Kanye West on remix for D’Banj’s “Scapegoat”, plus download early demo tape

Sun, April 21 2013 7:19pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

D'Banj is a Nigerian singer-songwriter who recently signed to Kanye West' s G.O.O.D. Music.

Our 2012 music features: Five of the best

Thu, December 27 2012 9:23am - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

Yesterday we offered you the undeniable treat that was five of our favourite Guardian music interviews of 2012.

PLAN B WINS BEST HIP HOP/GRIME AT MOBOS

Sun, November 04 2012 3:44pm - Source: Mixmag

Plan B bagged the award for Best Hip Hop/Grime at last night's MOBOs.

“To The World” – Review Of G.O.O.D. Music’s Cruel Summer

Wed, October 03 2012 7:43pm - Source: The Smocking Section

It would stand to reason that of all the heavyweight rap collectives that exist in 2012, Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music would have as good a chance as any to transcend the way in which the crew album has typically been reduced to second-tier status in the overall chasm of Hip-Hop releases.

Seye Announces 'Mexicana Bounce' Release Date - Listen Now

Wed, September 26 2012 3:16pm - Source: Stereoboard

African pop-singer Seye has announced that he will release his second single Mexicana Bounce on 8 October, via Stranger Records / Mercury - you can check out the video below.

Cruel Summer, Kanye West and G.O.O.D Music, 9/18

Wed, September 19 2012 6:24pm - Source: WRMC 91.1 Middlebury College Independent Radio

Previously unreleased "To The World" kicks things off (two of the listed producers have the $ symbol as part of their professional names), and, bizarre R. Kelly hook and all, it sets a pretty representative tone for Cruel Summer.

G.O.O.D. Music’s ‘Cruel Summer’ Tracklist Has Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, 2 Chainz & Lots Of Kanye West

Sat, September 01 2012 6:59pm - Source: Idolator

Summer is almost over, and while we have had some good music, we have not yet had any G.O.O.D. Music.

Download: Kanye West & Pusha T – New God Flow

Tue, July 03 2012 8:57am - Source: Swear I'm Not Paul

Kanye West and Pusha T debuted 'New God Flow' acapella at the BET Awards at the weekend, and already the proper version of the song has hit the internet.

The Very Best - MTMTMK

Tue, July 03 2012 7:21am - Source: The Four Oh Five

The appearance of Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig on the title track from Warm Heart of Africa – the 2009 debut album from pan-global genre-hoppers The Very Best – was telling in more than one way.

It’s The EDM Of The World As We Know It

Tue, June 26 2012 11:49pm - Source: Freaky Trigger

It is time for me to get back in touch with The Kids, by listening to the UK Top 40 and putting it in order of how much I like it as I go.

Eight Afrobeats artists to listen to

Sat, June 23 2012 10:11pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

Nigerian superstar D'Banj, who's had a UK top 10 hit with Oliver Twist (and who played the Hackney Weekend on Saturday), is part of a rising Afrobeats scene.

Nielsen's UK TV Airplay Charts: Rihanna track keeps TV top spot

Wed, June 06 2012 10:27am - Source: Music Week

Call My Name (5-4), The Wanted – Chasing the Sun (10-5) and D'Banj feat.

UK album sales hit 16 year low as Keane hold No.1

Mon, May 21 2012 10:28am - Source: GIGWISE

UK soft-rockers Keane held onto the No.1 spot in this week's album chart, but do so in the lowest week of record sales since 1996.

Bring your ID or get Throne out, Rihanna

Sun, May 20 2012 1:03am - Source: The Sun - London - UK

The rapper hosted the bash in London last night and security was so tight that guests were asked to bring photo ID — even though they were some of the biggest stars in the world.

Midweek Charts update: Keane now out in front

Fri, May 18 2012 10:04am - Source: Music Week

Having been ahead at the start of the week, Tenacius D's newly-issued Columbia album Rize Of The Fenix is now in second place, according to the Official Charts Company, with Keane's Island-issued Strangeland fewer than 1,000 sales ahead in first place.

Tenacious D set to top the UK Album Chart this weekend

Wed, May 16 2012 4:49pm - Source: NME

Tenacious D look set to top the UK Album Chart this weekend with their new album 'Rize Of The Fenix'.

Estelle, Jazz Cafe, London

Tue, May 15 2012 10:16am - Source: The Independent - Music

This cheeky retort at the start of her intimate Jazz Cafe show seems intended to shut down the many questions that have plagued the curious progression of the 32-year-old's decade-long career.

Rihanna to headline Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012

Sun, March 25 2012 2:26am - Source: Music-News.com

International superstar Rihanna has been added to the bill for Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012 on Sunday 24 June. She joins an incredible line-up which has already been announced, including Jay-Z, who will headline the event on Saturday 23 June.

The term 'world music' is outdated and offensive

Thu, March 22 2012 8:28pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

Not just online but in the real world too.

Example, Delilah and Lostprophets join Radio 1�s Hackney Weekend 2012

Sat, March 17 2012 1:18am - Source: Music-News.com

More acts have been confirmed to perform at Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012.

Jay-Z confirmed to headline Radio 1�s Hackney Weekend 2012

Fri, March 09 2012 8:12pm - Source: Music-News.com

American hip-hop superstar Jay-Z will be headlining Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012 on Saturday 23rd June. Announced this morning on the Chris Moyles Show, he is set to perform alongside a stellar line-up of acts already announced including Tine Tempah, Jessie J, Ed Sheeran, Florence + the Machine, Professor Green, Leona Lewis, DJ Fresh, Plan B, Flo Rida and Will.i.am. In the coming weeks, another international superstar will be announced to headline the event on Sunday 24th June. An incredible 100,000 free* tickets are available across the weekend which is part of the London 2012 Festival and will feature over 100 UK and international artists performing on six BBC stages including the Radio 1 Main Stage, Radio 1Xtra Stage, Dance Stage, In New Music We Trust Stage and the BBC Introducing Stage.