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Wednesday 12 September 2012

Darey Art Alade signs US-returnee Zaina to Soul Muzik

Soul Muzik has announced the signing of singer-songwriter Zaina to the label. Co-founder Darey Art Alade  who made this known in Lagos, today, says Zaina, who recently moved back home from Atlanta, 'is a supremely talented singer, writer and performer who has worked with some of the best brains here and abroad; a fierce entertainer who wants to make music fans happy'.



Soul Muzik, also home to Darey and Mo Eazy, joins other labels like Chocolate City, Mavin Records and EME who have signed female artistes in recent times. There had been a huge drop in the number of active female singers in the country; all that is changing now, and Zaina says she's 'here to stay, to play my part and add my voice to what's going on in my great country'.


Not entirely a newcomer, Zaina has in the past worked with eLDee, STYL Plus, Sasha, Lynxxx and received nods from the popular Nigerian Entertainment Awards.


And to kick off Zaina's stay at the label, her debut singles "Lolola" and "Totally Yours" (featuring multi-award-winning Jamaican dancehall star Wanye Wonder) have been released.


LOLOLA, Zaina's official debut Soul Muzik single, is a party anthem for every lady who's ready for that good love. The message is simple: "now is the time for love, no games, no preamble, no second thoughts, no pretence, let's get straight to the point, I'm ready for the next level so make your move!"


On TOTALLY YOURS, Zaina features Jamaican reggae sensation Wayne Wonder, for a soulful exploration of timeless love, submission and devotion. It's a sensual love song about friendship that has evolved beyond the platonic. It's about a commitment that has overcome the battles of loyalty and doubt. Zaina and Wayne collaborate 'wonderfully' to express the thoughts of a couple in love who have come to that special place in their relationship where they are certain beyond any doubt that they are ready to give themselves totally and completely to each other - body and soul. This is Zaina's 2nd official Soul Muzik single.


Both cuts are available on radio stations across Nigeria from today Wednesday September 12, as well as online, and on other platforms.


Her debut album is due next year.


Listen to Lo lo la herehttp://snd.sc/RR5REe

Lo lo la Embed Code: <iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F59410205%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-ztnw2&show_artwork=true&secret_url=true"></iframe>


Lo lo la Mobile Download Link - bit.ly/lolola2012


TOTALLY YOURS FT. WAYNE WONDER

Totally Yours Listen Linkhttp://snd.sc/RR5TMA

Totally Yours Embed Code: <iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F59377046%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-uhv2V&show_artwork=true&secret_url=true"></iframe>

Totally Yours Mobile Download Link   - bit.ly/totallyyours

61 comments:

  1. she looks freesh and young!

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  2. toh! hope she actually stays when she comes, too many one hit wonders. she's welcome.

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  3. She was d best performer amongst the whole upcoming artist that performed on that summer jam fest. She shld ve added that she performed on the same stage rozay performed to her long profile. Well I knew from dat very day she will go far in d industry. Good luck to u zaina Tiwa carbon copy.

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  4. Na y she squeeze face for d first pic?..if she no wan sing make she leave am.. 'a fierce entertainer who wants to make music fans happy'.and make money..who said we weren't happy b4
    I jus dey vex today..wishing her well jare..my parents and I are also releasin our album..d only problem is my dad has refused to sag his jeans 4 d video

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  5. Returnee or deportee?

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    1. Lol..bad belle fowl

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    2. Bad mouth,not every Nigerian got deported lik you,some pple jes decide to come back home of dir own accord. Idiat

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    3. If she is good enough, why can't she remain abroad and get record deal?

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  6. Neks ur a bastard...rotfl

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  7. @Anoy 12.47...awon aye

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  8. Loving the lolola track. The babe is really cool.

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  9. Zainab Agoro is a US citizen nd not a deportee. why so bitter?

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  10. She looks good, nt heard her yet but i think its a welcome development........ANGEL FROM THE MARS

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  11. Heard her song with Zara and her voice sounded terrible. I hope it was just that song because I've not really heard any other song of hers.

    Shes pretty! I will give her a try and listen to her other songs.

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  12. Hahahahah! Why must they always add "moved back from....." If u like move back from d moon, if ur music nor sweet, u nor go sell 4 Naija. They are always trying to package us Nigerians as if they are doing us a favour by coming back, if that side favour, u 4 come back?

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  13. lol @ NEKS abi o!

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  14. lol @ NEKS u re nt serious...Zaina welcome 2 9ja n i wish u al d best,u fine no b smal

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  15. Des music labels r looking 4 d next TIWA SAVAGE. Dey r all getting darkskin girls cos normally na so so yellow pawpaw den for put 4 show (no hating cos me i b yellow pawpaw too. lol)
    EME got dat cross-eyed Niyola or wateva. Very DULL girl and all.
    Now darey has dis one.
    Sorry but who is chocolate city's first lady??? HONESTLY DONT KNOW!!TIWA Savage wanna-BEs.
    Billie Jean

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  16. i like d lolola....it makes sense...lol madam tiwa has got some serious competition

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  17. @neks you are a very silly and foolish thinker.....if u dont talk trash in LlB u will talk in LLB if fear u no dey catch u post u picture na, so make she shine teeth coz she dey pose for picture abi....alika

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    1. Lwkmoh!!..been long I heard dat word 'alika'..sorry hon..nutn silly and foolish abt me..and derz no limitation on d numba of blogs I can comment on..start ur blog,I myt even b ur "favouritest" commenter..;-)

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  18. Lol @ Tunero and Neks, wetin the fine gal do una?

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  19. she's not a tiwa savage wannabe.. she's been singing before tiwa savage so go sit somewhere.

    By the way her best song is Moving On. I just love the song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP1t-AYjtTA

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  20. tunero...u said it...
    shes bringing coal to newcastle...she would have applied to be on love and hip hop atlanta nau

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  21. Ok
    Don't miss!

    http://africansweetheart.blogspot.co.uk/

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  22. Why do they always sign UK or USA returnees not even giving talented Nigerians who have been here the opportunity! it is so unfair.

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  23. na so dem go dey move back: from banky w to tiwa savage to this one now. abeg stay in jand or yankee and work in KFC or macdonalds. now una wan come chop naija money abi? well done oh. mstchew

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  24. hmmmmm i smell scandal, dare be careful o

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  25. na wah for una oh. na so so criticism everywhere. instead of u to first appreciate. o ga oh. u think it's easy to leave yankee and come to join the everyday hustle for naija ni?

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  26. lol @neks. really cant stop laffing at your comment.
    lets see wat the girl has to offer sha.

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  27. My aburo is not a deportee o, and na so deported dey fresh for ur face? Born, raised & schooled tl she got her degree n d US, u'v got no hold on this girl, like someone said Tiwa's look alike...lol, she doesn't think so though, she's always arguing that they don't look alike, am adding another one today; Linda's look alike when she has d 'centre parting' love u kid sis.

    Aunty S

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    1. Honey she looks nothn like Tiwa so stop decieving urself. Go 2 specsavers!

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  28. Abeg ZAINA ALL THE WAY. I jUST WANT THEM TO FLUSH TIWA SAVAGE SHE FEELS 2 BIG AS IF SHE IS THE ONLY IT THING IN NIGERIA ....TSK TSK ABEG ABEG NOT LIKE SHE IS FINE SELF. SOON MORE TALENT WILL COME PLUS YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE NAKED IN A VIDEO 4 IT 2 SELL. linda pls post my comment oh

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  29. @Anonymous September 12, 2012 2:40 PM

    You need to work on your sense of humour. It's really poor :)

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  30. Ah, I've found my wife. This babe is fine sha.

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  31. Please Darey, work on her fashion style and package her properly
    www.brandigest.wordpress.com

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  32. Come to think of it sef,where is tiwa savage???wat is she doing wt her life????hiiii Neks,bye Neks...*kisses*

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    1. Wow!!those kisses got me tingly all ova.;-)Kisses back at u hon..

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  33. Anon 4:12, ahh, ode ni e sha...do you have to insult Tiwa..Nna 4get it, Tiwa is gooood..we all know that.. She feels too big? you probably said that because she didn't pose for you to take her pic..E go tail,b4 anybody flush Tiwa..bcos she's good.. Oshi o da ni le pako..

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  34. She sounds like Tiwa.. Confirm wannabe...

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  35. US failure that came to Naija to succeed.....I pity my country!!! Tomorrow if you ask her if she is a Nigerian she will say that her parents are from Nigeria and she is an American citizen! Shame on Naija! Dare! and all!
    They will not look at the Nigerians in Nigeria and help them......it is an outsider....*hisses*

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  36. NEKS you try jawe. At least, I wasn't thinking of commenting till I came across yours. I don laff taya. Leave your ol'boi alone, jor. As for Zaina, she's good to go, I wish her well.
    @iwugideon

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  37. More like competition for Tiwa Savage.....with similar physical features; dark skin, hot bodies.

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  38. Tiwa n Zaina r 2 totally different people! Zaina is a talented artist! And she has an amazing personality!

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  39. @ Neks and Tunero, can't stop laughing at ur comment,na serious clown una be,meanwhile, i've seen one of Zainas song and i fell in love with her and d song immediately, wanted to download d song but "empty hen" network no let me that day.

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  40. she dey try, i think she will sell well.

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  41. Seyi shay does it for me,beauty ,talents and what an amazing voice,unfortunately she sef just come back naija

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  42. @Neks: ur comment made my day. Was reali pissed too. LIBloggers have a way of makin me smile. Abt d cute chic, let's give her a chance and see wt she has to offer

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    1. Awwww..I'm glad I could do dat..wishing u happier days ahead..;-)

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  43. Where is tiwa savag,why do u want to know,how is her life any one's business,or better still look for her and find out.Nawoooooo.Welcome jere Zaina.

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  44. I am Nneka,
    There is no satisfying u guys..on this same blog were people disin Tiwa for appearing @ all events now,una dey find am. I think we have seen 2 many of Tiwa's interviews to no she isn't a proud person....so to d haters,u can sip izal

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  45. Tiwa Savage the second

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  46. WHy must we always compare people to someone else? If a talented person wants to pursue her dream, why can't she regardless of who came before her. Why don't you people follow your dreams and then have someone tell you that you sound like someone else or you are stealing their look.

    Let the girl be jo...

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  47. She is finer than Tiwa anyway and sounds better to me.

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  48. She looks very much like tiwa savage tho. And nice songs. Soul musik ι̥§​ my dream record label. Kudos 2 her

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  49. She looks very much like tiwa savage tho. And very cool songs. Soul musik ι̥§​ my dream record label hapi 4 her

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