5 Nigerian Songs Perfect for the New Year
1. “This Year” by Jaywon A hopeful anthem for a better year, this song has become a staple for New Year’s celebrations because of its uplifting message. 2. “Celebration” by Joeboy This song, filled with positive aspirations and affirmations is a wonderful song to start your new year with. 3. “Odun Nlo Sopin” by Mrs. D.A. Fasoyin & CAC Good Woman Choir A gospel classic that prays for blessings as the year ends, beloved in churches across Nigeria for its spiritual depth and festive joy. 4. “Celebrate me” by Patoranking This song encourages celebrating achievements and life while one is still alive, resonating well with the New Year’s spirit of reflection and festivity. 5. “Uyo Meyo” by Teni A predominantly indigenous song filled with uplifting lyrics about personal success and joy, Uyo Meyo resonates perfectly with the spirit of new beginnings such as the new year. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or in solitude, these tracks encapsulate the Nigerian vibe during the festivities and will make great additions to your new year playlists if they aren’t already there.
The Artiste Guide BreakOutOfTheMonth – November ’24 Playlist Review
The BreakOutOfTheMonth playlist is a monthly playlist that focuses on promoting exceptionally gifted musicians. The BOOTM playlist is one of TAG’s many means for promoting future stars. In this playlist, we’re bringing you a variety of beautiful songs released in the month of November, 2024, and herein lies a review of the songs. 1. Diego – VaB This song about a playgirl toying with our artiste, VaB’s heart, attacks with melodies that mask the message and leaves you dancing along to it. 2. Cloud 9 – Nighteen98 This song brings justice to track one as this time, it’s the artiste that’s the toxic partner in the relationship. This song has a very rhythmic soundscape that’s sure to draw you in. 3. Bolo – E’Major This time, the artiste admits to being an ex-player but he’s now found a lady he can’t bring himself to treat badly. With a repetitive chorus, this song will have you singing along even on first listen. 4. Depression – Otriexx Just as the name implies, this song is about navigating life as a depressed person and the unhealthy decisions that come as a result of it. 5. Will I – Majeed From the stables of once bitten, many times shy, this song describes a man burnt many times by the flames of love who has not lost faith in it and doubts ever being able to give himself to it. The song is a perfect piece to listen to after a fresh heartbreak. 6. Forgive me – Lordeyang & Damo K This song addresses lost love from past loved ones and aims to plead for forgiveness for whatever caused the love to no longer be there and promises that he still got them regardless. 7. Port-Harcourt – Vicoka This song describes Vicoka’s life in Port-Harcourt and the struggles and experiences that shape his life there. With a sound almost reminiscent of Omah Lay, he pays respect to legendary acts that the place had produced by mentioning the likes of Burna, Omah Lay, and co. 8. Lowkey – Wezzen For the streetwise, this song describes a person that keeps to themselves all of the time and are focused on more important things than socializing. The melodies are nice, and it has a befitting production. 9. DND – Tayo kruz Almost like a prologue to the last song, this song emphasizes blocking out noises, distractions, and disturbances in his effort of “chasing the bag.” 10. One Vibes – DJ Bayorlesky, BhadBoi OML, & Nimoni Streethop in all its glory, this song packed with indigenous talents doesn’t disappoint to paint a picture of the streets and the ruggedness with which many hustle their ways out of the trenches to become big names in the country and often times, the world. 11. Order – Shallipopi & Olamide This song is a club jam specially made for the upbeat atmosphere where everyone is expected to be on their feet and bursting their most dangerous dance moves. With this collaboration, it is a no-brainer that they delivered exceptionally on this track. 12. Awuke – Davido & YG Marley Davido killed his part on this track and delivered exceptional verses and hooks, and with the Tiktok trend going, you already know the dance moves are already on lockdown. 13. Wanting you – Jzubix This track is filled with lamba-esque storytelling about a girl the artiste is really interested in. The chorus is catchy. 14. Melody – Dela Dela’s silky voice quickly encapsulates the listener for an exquisite vocal experience, and just as the title promises, the song is packed with melodic deliveries and sensational runs. 15. Closer – Badman Dafe This song is a classic love confession and declaration of desires in the form of a song. Safe goes on and on about how much he loves, wants, and desires his love interest on this track with infectious melodies. 16. Delilah – Luddy Dave On this track, the artiste tells us about his woes with love and describes the woman of his nightmare who he gives the alias “Delilah.” It comes with a strong chorus that’ll capture your ears as much as engage your mind. 17. Pano Tona – Kizz Daniel & Adekunle Gold These powerhouses deliver a song about shining bright regardless of the people that try to dim their light. The chorus focuses more on storytelling while the hook comes ready to get you hooked. Gold’s verse is what you’d expect, golden. 18. Room 104 – SYEMCA This jam is a sultry song that almost explicitly describes the actions he’d like to carry out on his woman of interest in room 104. The innuendos paint beautiful pictures and almost makes it feel like a clean song. 19. Dark fantasy – Adao Adao is a female artiste with a unique and yet beautiful deep vocal texture. This track feels very spiritual, and this feeling peaks at the parts where there are renditions of chants. This is the type of track you listen to when you want to meditate. 20. Kese (Dance) – WizKid Kese is WizKid taking us back to his club banger era, and he doesn’t disappoint. Kese is a song that’s sure to get you in the dancing spirit and will definitely get repeated spins at fun parties. 21. Composure – Dinycee Dinycee takes us on a journey of melodies right off the bat and gives space for the instrumental to do its thing, and the whole song comes together nicely. 22. Orija – Officiallyfe This track gives off an alte vibe with its unusual flow, delivery, and lyrics. As unusual as it is, it still proves pleasant to listen to. 23. Overload – Famous Miller The beat production of this track is magnificent, the vocal delivery is great, and the lyrics are amazing. 24. Down – Lex Ash Lex has a lovely voice, and it takes extra effort to get past that, but when you do, you find his immaculate lyrical dexterity. This song will draw you
The Artiste Guide BreakOutOfTheMonth – May’24 Playlist Review
The BreakOutOfTheMonth playlist is a monthly playlist that focuses on promoting exceptionally gifted youngsters. The BOOTM playlist is one of TAG’s many means for promoting stars. After the long hiatus, The Artiste Guide is officially relaunching the monthly playlist and we’re kicking it off with these amazing songs from Artistes we know you’d love. Playlist theme: Melodies from within 1. Go lo – OG Bxby A perfect start to a beautiful listening experience, ‘Go Lo’ by OG Bxby is a song filled with beautiful melodies and catchy lyrics. It’s the type of song that’d be an instant hit if it was made my a mainstream Artiste. 2. Polo – kemuel Just when you think the playlist can not keep the energy it introduced you to, it hits you with another perfect song. Polo by Kemuel is a song that’s easy to connect with as the writing behind it is insanely good. The catchiness of the hook will get you singing back to it before you know it. 3. Rolling Dollar – Chemmie Chemmie with her Niniola esque voice and delivery did not fail to blow our mind on this song as she bled out the amapiano instrumental. A proper new school owambe party banger. It’s a song that’ll get you grooving at first listen. 4. Stamina – Gochi Right off the bat, you are captivated by the voice and delivery as the singer spares no time as he attacks us with falsettos before getting right into the song at the 11th second. An hook that’s easy to remember and a perfect lacing of beautifully written rap verses to complement it makes this such a great song. The cohesiveness between the message of the singer and rapper is another plus. 5. Only You – Tite Tunez Super talented producer, Tite Tunez enlists the super vocalist, Nikky Starr to take us on a surreal nostalgic Afrobeat ride. I don’t know why but this song reminds me of soundtracks used in Yoruba movies I used to love when I was growing up. With a story to tell and a sprinkle of English on a proper Yoruba song. A beautiful experience for real. 6. Blessings – Only1promzy This one is for all the lovers of Afro Adura out there. A song that preaches the importance of patience and waiting on one’s God appointed time while grinding and hustling our way through life. It’s a beautiful song especially for those that understand the language but even if you do not, you can feel the emotion through the melodies. 7. Puul – Lasmid Lasmid made baby making music with his unique voice and creative pronunciations. On the second verse, he did a crazy thing with the falsetto he carried it with and it was perfect. 8. Agbalagbi – OluwaMillar For the lovers of afrodrill. For the lovers of indigenous rap music. Agbalagbi is a song for agbas proper. Falz said, “flow’s sicker than person way get many disease.” I think OluwaMillar should’ve said “flow’s sicker than person way dey terminally ill cause he made a killing with it. From the 01:08 mark, he eased into a diabolical run of literal breathtaking flows. The chorus is catchy and the verse is filled with quotables. 9. Beauty is what you call it – Nathan Walid Filled with the oomz-iness that the Americans love so much at their parties, Nathan Walid seems to be catering for an alternative audience with this track. A beautiful chorus and a well written composition, this song is certain to catch your attention if you’re a lover of alternative pop music. 10. Bicycle Rider – Dayz ii A sultry song for those that do not joke about innuendos, Dayz ii spares not a single second as he starts the song off with the catchiest hook, and progresses into another catchy chorus before glazing the song with a bouncy rap verse. Sampling the viral “raise am, raise am” sound, the song gives off a fun listening experience. 11. 234 – Kemuel 234 reminds me of Wande Coal’s Again and the justice Kemuel did on it is immaculate. As usual, his pen is as coordinated and pure as always and the delivery is impeccable. 12. Instagram – Muyeez Instagram feels like a song made by two grown mainstream Artistes but Muyeez is a 16 years old popstar. A talented kid that stubbornly stood his ground with his label boss on this track and refused to be bodied. Instagram is even more amazing when you think of all the factors. 13. I no remember – Charis Daniel Charis gives a us a different feeling with his flow on this one. The delivery on the chorus is an interesting one that’s sure to keep you listening. A little improvement in the mix and this would be a perfect song. 14. See you soon – Adam Srae Adam is taking us on a song writing class with this one as he paints us an intrinsic picture with the words he sings. For the fans of music that are enthralled by lyricism and delivery that carry the intended emotion of the Artiste. See you soon is a beautifully written record performed by who knows how to emote properly. 15. Lost time – Tiwa Savage The instrumental could not get any better and number one African bad gyal, Tiwa Savage did a proper felony with the way she killed it. From her entry to the way she rode the beat and the catchiness of the song, everything reeks of perfection. From The first track to the very last track, the playlist offers you an experience that’s impossible to not love. Listen to the BreakOutOfTheMonth – May’24 Playlist on Spotify and Audiomack. All songs curated by The Artiste Guide. Instagram: theartisteguide. Twitter // X: ArtisteTag
How to get on the #BreakOutOfTheMonth playlist.
We relaunched the BOOTM playlist and have been getting submissions but if you’re yet to submit and you’re wondering how to get on the #Bootm playlist, below are tips on how to do that: First things first, make sure your song sounds great – we’re looking for good quality sounds that’ll give our listeners’ a memorable experience. Secondly, send us an email at Bootmplaylist@gmail.com with a short intro about your song – what inspired it, what makes it special, and why you think it’s a perfect fit for our playlist and a fanlink to the song. We know waiting sucks, but hang tight while we listen to your song. We get loads of submissions and we want to give each one the attention they deserve. The #BreakOutOfTheMonth playlist offers more than just a playlist placement as you may well know and the other added advantages like music reviews and Artiste spotlight run through the month.
Reintroducing TAG’s Break Out Of The Month playlist
As an Artiste that’s serious about their growth, you know you need to put your music in front of new listeners anyhow you can and what better way to do that while raking in organic streams if not by playlisting‽ That’s why we’re here – for you! TAG‘s Break Out Of The Month is back and better than ever, offering rising stars like you a chance to promote your music on music streaming platforms. Break Out Of The Month is more than just a playlist – it’s a platform designed to affect your career positively. By having your tracks added, you gain worthwhile exposure to new listeners, shout-outs from our media pages, and a song review on our blog. With our promotional efforts, your music will reach audiences hungry for fresh sounds, helping you to grow your fan base. But Break Out Of The Month isn’t just about visibility – it’s about community. Joining the playlist connects you with like-minded artistes, and industry insiders who can provide support, feedback, and opportunities for collaborations. It’s a chance to build lasting relationships and create connections that could push your career forward for years to come. Submitting your music is quick and easy. Just send a pitch with your song’s fan link to Bootmplaylist@gmail.com. Our team of music experts will carefully review each submission, selecting the most promising tracks to feature on the playlist. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, rapper, producer, or instrumentalist, Break Out Of The Month is your chance to break through the noise and put your work in front of new listeners. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by – submit your music today! Pitch to: Bootmplaylist@gmail.com Follow our media pages: Instagram: @TheArtisteGuide X / Twitter: @ArtisteTAG