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How Koffi olomide received recognition and respect from Diamond Platnumz and all parties involved in "Waah" music video.
Antonine Christophe Agbepa Mumba, known professionally as Koffi Olomide is a Congolese Soukus singer, a dancer, a producer, and a songwriter. He is also known as Grand Mopao. He has had several successful music records in his musical career. He is the founder of the Quartier Latin International orchestra with many notable artists, including Fally Ipupa and Ferré Gola.
By JESEREMI A MWIKWABE4 years ago in Beat
Examples of cultural sharing in modern music
Modern popular western music owes a lot to black folks. Blues, rhythm and blues, jazz, rock and roll and now Hip Hop, from W. C. Handy to Little Richard to Miles Davis to Biggie. It would be very hard to find a musical historian denying the fact that black musicians have been at the forefront of popular music for more than a while now.
By Julien4 years ago in Beat
Why I ONLY Listen to Lo-Fi Music & You SHOULD Too!
I fell in love with lo-fi music the second I heard it. It was perfect, almost like if it was created perfectly for me. I work 14-hour days and struggle to concentrate and lo-fi music helps me get SO MUCH done. I can literally work for hours and hours and don’t even realize that I have been sitting in my office chair for such a long time.
By TrendingModels4 years ago in Beat
My Second Favourite Album: El Dorado by The Electric Light Orchestra
The genesis of the Electric Light Orchestra was a band that would take over from the Beatles at the fade outs to “Strawberry Fields Forever” and ”I Am The Walrus” , both heavy on strings but still steeped in rock. The Beatles had not been scared of orchestral arrangements and “Eleanor Rigby” contained only Paul McCartney on vocals , the music being provided double string quartet arranged by George Martin.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Beat
7 Songs for Spooky Season
It's finally October, so 'tis the season. And by that, I mean Spooky Season when pumpkin spice and sweater weather meets decorations and wicked costumes. Why wait until the 31st to get in the spirit of things?
By Emma Laurens4 years ago in Beat
Halloween Playlist
To call Indian Cinema Bollywood would be a disservice. This moniker leaves behind an implicit misunderstanding it is a knock-off of western Hollywood.
By Eyekay4 years ago in Beat
Songs for Spooky Season
I love Halloween. It's my favorite holiday. I always go all out on my costumes, spending hours hot gluing, adding sequins, cutting fabric, you name it. I've dressed as the Bride of Frankenstein, a sparkling fairy princess, Twin Peaks' Laura Palmer, an astronaut, and even beloved icon The Babadook. I once spent 10 hours painting a giant canvas backdrop into a Pentagram design for a witchcraft-themed Halloween party, and I've strung enough spider webs to cover a whole graveyard. So yeah, I invest some time into Halloween y'all. (I can't wait to share what my costume is this year, but that's for a later story!)
By Samantha Hearn4 years ago in Beat
Halloween Parade
Halloween is all about the costumes and adopting a persona. Costumes are not just for kids. So welcome to the party! Here is a musical preview to encourage you to show up on our doorstep dressed appropriately and knowing what to expect. Charge your phone and bring your flashlight. It's dark out there.
By Natalie Wilkinson4 years ago in Beat
Halloween Playlist
I have always celebrated Halloween like Carnivale, a chance to become something I am not and might never be. It is also a chance to celebrate the living and the dead together, because we cannot have one without the other.
By Caitlin Gonya4 years ago in Beat
Halloween Fright Vibes
Ahhh, at last, it is the spooky scary season filled with costumes, candy, and lots of fright. But fear not, the Halloween vibes wouldn’t be what it is without music that just hits the nail right on the coffin! So here’s my wonderful playlist that’s sure to put you in the mood no matter what!
By Jay4 years ago in Beat
My 'Weenie Playlist!
Hello, one and all. Once upon a time, I used to be known as the 'List maker. I would often compile a list based of a favorite artist or genre and I would post it. My trajectory has changed somewhat, but without belaying the obvious; I love a great challenge as to what could be the definitive Halloween music list. So...here it is, and by the way; I do not play by the rules. Yes, there are perennial favorites you hear every year; but hey, I like to mix the sugar honey ice tea up!
By Carlos Gonzalez4 years ago in Beat
A Halloween Bash
It's that time of year again. Get out your costumes and house decorations. We'll be filling our days with holiday fun like pumpkin carving, bobbing for apples, and watching scary movies. There's so many fun things to do this time of year trick or treating, getting scared at haunted houses, and my favorite... Parties! Whether it be a night on the town having fun with your friends or a soiree at home setting up a whole bunch of fun festivities. You'll need the perfect Halloween playlist to kick off your kickback. These songs will be sure to get you into the holiday spirit.
By Aryonna4 years ago in Beat