For artists who delivered quality debut albums, the pressure to retain similar standards in the Sophomore is present, and for those whose with shaky debuts, the pressure to surpass the debut with a compelling second album is also present. Truly, many have caved under this pressure, thus leading to …
Read More »Here is a ranking of Olamide Baddo’s 9 albums
Ahead of the bittersweet moment ‘Unruly’ will usher in, listeners can take consolation in Olamide’s rich discography that packs timeless projects. Ranking Olamide’s albums is not an easy feat as the rapper always undertakes to outdo himself in a career that has seen him evolve from a smooth-talking young rapper …
Read More »2023 Mid Year Review: Top 10 Albums (EP & LP)
2023 saw a slow start to albums with the releases few and far between, especially due to the February 2023 elections. Activities picked up post the elections and six months into the year, there is a decent collection of projects competing for the best release of the year. From stars …
Read More »Davido’s ‘Timeless’ sets new first day streaming record for African albums on Apple Music
Nigerian megastar Davido has set a new record on Apple Music with his latest album ‘Timeless’. On March 31, 2023, Nigerian megastar Davido released his fourth album. The highly anticipated 17-track album came off the back of a rare quiet moment from the award-winning artist who has made a name …
Read More »A list of Nigerian albums released in 2023
Here is a list of Nigerian albums (LP & EP) released in 2023. Last updated: Monday, 23rd January 2023. Onyinye – ‘Stay Gone’ EP released January 17th Richie Money – ‘No Pain No Gain’ EP released January 20th Kendickson – ‘Love Series’ EP released January 20th Otega – ‘As it …
Read More »Albums turning 10 in 2023
KCee released his album ‘Take Over’ which delivered the smash hit single Limpopo. Both Reminisce and Olamide delivered new albums that ushered in the domination of local rappers. In the female end of the industry, Tiwa Savage released her debut project ‘Once Upon A Time’ which positioned her as a …
Read More »Top 10 Hip Hop Albums of 2022 [Pulse Picks]
While the veterans delivered bodies of work that reminded listeners of their super-talent, the emerging stars showed flashes of brilliance that inspires confidence that the future of Hip Hop is in safe hands. Pulse Music Desk has ranked the top 10 Hip Hop projects of 2022 (December 1st 2021 – …
Read More »Top 10 Albums of 2022 [Pulse Picks]
From pop to hip-hop to alternative, the Nigerian music industry ended up receiving quality projects in 2022, and picking the best of the bunch is no easy task. In selecting the top 10 albums in the year in review (December 1st, 2021–November 30th, 2022), the Pulse Music Desk considers the …
Read More »Asake’s ‘Mr Money With The Vibe’ and Omah Lay’s ‘Boy Alone’ on Fader’s Top 50 Albums of 2022
According to Alex Roberts, Fader’s editorial director, the albums on this list were bold and beat-driven, and some came from major label stars. “It’s tempting to look at 2022 as the year great music returned, glittering and triumphant, from lockdown-enforced misery. Squint hard enough and you might even see its …
Read More »Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’ ranks second on Billboard year end albums chart
Billboard has released the 2022 year-end list with ‘Made In Lagos’ ranking second on the list behind BTS’s ‘Proof’. Boosted by the hit single ‘Essence’ feat Tems and Justin Bieber, ‘Made In Lagos’ is the first album to spend 100 weeks on the World Album Chart and it holds the …
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