New Video: Major Lazer - Light It Up ft. Nyla & Fuse ODG

It was a massive year for Major Lazer and the group's creator Diplo, who won Grammy awards alongside Skrillex for Best Dance/Electronic Album for Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü and Best Dance Recording for Where Are Ü Now with Skrillex and Justin Bieber at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

Coming off the heels of their success, international superstars Major Lazer - the collaborative project of Diplo, Walshy Fire and Jillionaire - premiere their video for ‘Light It Up’ featuring Nyla and Fuse ODG.

The video filmed in Fuse ODG's native Ghana appears on the extended edition of the group's highly acclaimed 2015 release ‘Peace is the Mission’, and was directed by Sam Pilling.

“The whole sentiment of this Major Lazer track is about overcoming negativity and sadness, coming together, and rising up in dance to ‘Light It Up’,” says Pilling

“Because Fuse's family is from Ghana we thought it would bring a really interesting aesthetic to film the video there. Delving deeper into Ghanaian culture, we found that their traditional funeral ceremonies perfectly exemplify the sense of coming together to rise up against sadness. The whole community joins together, first in mourning the death, then in celebrating the life that was lived. We worked closely with a Ghanaian family and village, meeting the elders and receiving their blessing to film a real funeral ceremony.”

“I found a poem 'Kae' [Remember] written in traditioanl Ghanaian language - Twe - which felt like the perfect companion to the video as it is about reflecting on sadness but rising up and looking to the future and to new life.” Pilling went on to explain.

Major Lazer and Sam Pilling knocked it out of the park with the visuals to ‘Light It Up’, definitely heart warming.

Fuse ODG Announces UK Tour for March 2015

Following his fourth UK top 10 smash hit single ‘T.I.N.A’ featuring Angel, and a sold out headlined UK October tour, Fuse ODG announces a headline UK tour for March 2015.

The announcement of the tour comes shortly after the release of his debut album ‘T.I.N.A’ earlier today. The 5 date tour will see Fuse make stops at key venues around the country.

Fuse's new album ‘T.I.N.A’ features Wyclef Jean, Itz Tiffany, Angel, Mr Hackett and more, and is hoping to be the first Afrobeat album to enter the UK charts.

Right from March into April 2015, Fuse will take to the stage at some of the UK's most renowned venues - kicking off the tour in Birmingham's Institute before closing in London's KOKO. Full tour dates as seen below.

Fuse ODG 2015 UK Tour Dates
Thurs, 26 March - Birmingham - Institute
Sat, 28 March - Manchester - Ritz
Tues, 31 March - Liverpool - O2 Academy 2
Wed, 1 April - Bristol - Marble Factory
Fri, 3 April - London - KOKO

Tickets will be available to buy from Gigs and Tours on November 4, at 9am.
Purchase Fuse ODG's debut album ‘T.I.N.A’ off iTunes today!

Fuse ODG Unveils ‘T.I.N.A’ Album Cover, Tracklisting and Release Date

A couple hours ago, UK based-Ghanaian Afrobeat artist Fuse ODG took to his Instagram page to unveil the official artwork, tracklisting and release date of his highly anticipated debut album ‘T.I.N.A’. 

‘T.I.N.A’ the acronym for ‘This is New Africa’ is set for release via 3Beat records on November 4; with the album cover above and tracklisting further below.

‘T.I.N.A’ will feature his previously released singles like ‘Million Pound Girl’, ‘Antenna’, ‘Dangerous Love’, ‘Azonto’ and ‘T.I.N.A’ as well unreleased material such as ‘Bucket Full of Sunshine’, ‘This Girl’ and ‘Beautiful Sunray’ featuring Krept & Konan and G Frsh, plus more songs to name a few. 

Fuse has enlisted producers Killbeatz, Maleek Berry and more for the production of the 16-track-project and features from Wyclef Jean, Itz Tiffany, Angel, Mr Hackett and a few others.

Before the release of his highly anticipated LP, Fuse ODG will hit the road for his UK tour this October and will be touching base in; London, Manchester and Birmingham. 

‘T.I.N.A’ is already available to pre-order via iTunes https://itun.es/gb/21bR2 - take a look at the full tracklisting below.

Fuse ODG ‘T.I.N.A’ album tracklisting

Letter to TINA

Bucket Full of Sunshine

Million Pound Girl

This Girl

Antenna

Over

Thinking About U ft. Killbeatz

Dangerous Love

Azonto ft. Itz Tiffany

Ye Play

I'll Be Back

T.I.N.A ft. Angel

Office Work ft. Mr Hackett

Disappear

Keep on Shining ft. Wyclef Jean

Beautiful Sunray ft. Krept & Konan and G Frsh

What songs are you most excited to hear? ‘T.I.N.A’ officially out Tuesday, 4 November, 2014

Fuse ODG Announces Headline Show, May 21st!

Gearing up for the release of his debut album ‘T.I.N.A’ and already having three chart his in as many singles - Fuse ODG is becoming a certifiable mainstream star. 

Ahead of the release of his new single ‘Dangerous Love’ featuring Sean Paul, Fuse ODG has announced a headline show this May at The Garage.

New single ‘Dangerous Love’ featuring Sean Paul brings together two of the most prominent talents from Africa and the Caribbean, and they prove to be quite the team. With its infectious chorus and Afrobeats-Dancehall-Pop fusion, ‘Dangerous Love’ has all the hallmarks of a summer anthem that is sure to not only become a common request on dance floors across the country and radio favourite, but also make an impressionable dent on the UK charts.

Fuse ODG headline show event details:

Venue: The Garage, 20-22 Highbury Crescent, London N5 1RD

Date: Wednesday, 21 May, 2014

Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Tickets to see Fuse ODG are currently on sale, and are priced from £12.50 upwards and can be purchased from TicketWeb here

Fuse ODG's new single ‘Dangerous Love’ featuring Sean Paul will be released on 18th May while his debut album is scheduled for release Summer 2014.

New Music: Fuse ODG - Dangerous Love ft. Sean Paul

It's either you love him or you hate him, but you cannot deny the fact that Fuse ODG has been putting out hit after hit since his career took off with his smash hit debut single ‘Antenna’ in 2013.

His single ‘Million Pound Girl’ has been getting crazy radio plays and even reached #5 in the UK charts. Now in 2014 - Fuse ODG releases his fourth single ‘Dangerous Love’ featuring Dancehall act - Sean Paul and produced by Di Genius and Killbeatz.

‘Dangerous Love’ alongside ‘Azonto’, ‘Antenna’ and ‘Million Pound Girl’ will all appear on Fuse's forthcoming debut album ‘TINA (This is New Africa)’

Let love lift you off the ground with Fuse's new number ‘Dangerous Love’ below!

LoveDough Presents: ‘Fukk Fashion’ - March 7, with Fuse ODG and More!

LoveDough bring the fourth installment of ‘Fukk Fashion’, London's most exciting new fashion show dedicated to youth street wear. On the 7th March LoveDough brings you the biggest one to date with five fashion brands and five artists including a very special guest... ALL LIVE ON STAGE.

The March edition of ‘Fukk Fashion’ will see Fuse ODG as the headline act for the night, Rory and Lexy are going above and beyond making this installment of ‘Fukk Fashion’ their biggest one yet. Kiwi & Yam will be the headlined fashion brand for the night, alongside some many over amazing brands. 

Rory and Lexy are giving us everything and then some, and I can't wait to be in attendance.

Below is the list of the performers, DJ's, and featured brands on the night:
Fashion Brands: Kiwi & Yam, Frances Dawson, Misfits, Wolfish Minds, IWhorettes
Performing: Shiikane, Martel B and Che Lingo
DJ's: Martin 2 Smoove, DJ P, CJ Beatz

LoveDough Presents: ‘Fukk Fashion’ hosted by Amanda Star, details:
Venue: Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AH
Date: Friday, 7 March, 2013
Time: (doors open) - 7.30pm - 2.30am
Purchase tickets for ‘Fukk Fashion’ HERE! This is an 18+ event, so please remember to bring your ID! 

New Video: Fuse ODG - Come Closer ft. Wande Coal (In-Studio Version)

 

Last month in London, Fuse ODG joined Wande Coal as a special guest at his free London GTCrea8 show in the IndigO2.

 

Now the UK Afrobeats artist unveils the in studio video to his new track ‘Come Closer’. Still a bit on edge about this song – but I'm sure in due time it'll be a fav on everyone's lips. 

 

New Video: Sarkodie - Down On One ft. Fuse ODG

Multiple international award winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie is ready with yet another banger ‘Down On One’ featuring Fuse ODG off the much anticipated double disc album ‘Sarkology’ due later this year.

‘Down On One’ is produced by the celebrated Ghanaian producer KillBeatz is guarantedd to get you dancing and will certainly attest to Sarkodie's versatility as Africa's rap icon.

‘Down On One’ video was shot on location in the UK and directed by UK-based director Moe Musa. ‘Sarkology’ is carefully crafted and created by 13 celebrated music producers and is positioned as one of the best albums ever released by an African rapper.

MoeLogo: New Music - ‘What They Want’ ft. Fuse ODG + ‘Moe Is My Name, Music Is My Logo’ EP Trailer

From ‘Pangolo’, ‘Mary J’ to ‘Azonto’ and ‘Antenna’ comes ‘What They Want’ from two of the biggest Afrobeat artists MoeLogo and Fusde ODG!

The UK Afrobeat artists come together one ONE song - and one of the biggest collaborations of 2013, from the forthcoming self-titled debut EP from MoeLogo.

MoeLogo calls on in-house producer Bayoz Muzik for the production of this new song, Bayoz Musik has worked with many artists in the UK such as Giggs and Example and even with international rapper Wacka Flocka Flame. Bayoz Musik brings a touch of funky house meets Afrobeats on this record.

MoeLogo's music has a lot of airplay in the UK and Africa and as he continues to rise to the top, he unveils the trailer to his forthcoming debut EP ‘Moe Is My Name, Music Is My Logo’ - which can be seen after you check out the single below!

Mista Silva, DRB LasGidi, Fuse ODG, Dee Money and more will appear on ‘Moe Is My Name, Music Is My Logo’ - out soon and supported by We Plug Good Music.

‘Moe Is My Name, Music Is My Logo’ EP Trailer:

New Video: Fuse ODG - Antenna ft. Wyclef Jean

The Azonto dance craze has just gotten BIGGER!!!

It's reached the hands of Fugees' artist - Wyclef Jean as he jumped on the Fuse track 'Antenna'. This song has been catching major airways allover the UK and Europe. Check out the video for 'Antenna' featuring Wyclef Jean below.

Events: Nigerian Kings of Comedy & Love Afrobeats Festival

The award winning sellout concert promoters Cokobar are back again with two BIG events coming this August, both located at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London.

Nigerian Kings of Comedy: Olympics Special

Obviously, we Nigerians love a good laugh and no better way to end the Olympics with a comedy show from our very own Basketmouth on the 11th August of this year. 

Basketmouth will not be alone, he'll be joined on stage by other Nigerian comedians: 

Bovi, I Go Save, I Go Dye, Okey Bakassi, Akpororo, Buchi, Dalso Chaponda and with entertainment from Choc City artist Brymo! 

Tickets begin from £25, make sure you get yours before they are all sold out! And if you are fund of Cokobar's events you know they get sold out FAST!

Check out some of the hilarious skits below so you know what you're in for!

 

Click the link below to find out more about the 'Love Afrobeats Festival'.