The nominees for the #GhanaMusicAwards 2010 are out and Sarkodie, Ayigbe Edem, Wutah, 4x4, Bradez, Becca, Ohemaa Mercy and Obrafour lead the number of nominations for the awards ceremony slated for April 10.

Louise Carver’s new album ‘Look To The Edge’ was released in ....South Africa.... on February 15th, 2010. The album's 1st single ‘Warrior’ featuring Zulu Boy is currently being delivered to all South African contemporary radio. With ‘Look To The Edge’, Louise wanted to achieve an edgier electronic/pop progression with an infusion of South African rhythms and percussion into her sound that would have strong appeal to both South African and international audiences. This was a major theme in her approach to the song writing and production of the new album. ....

‘Look To The Edge’s 1st single ‘Warrior’ featuring Zulu Boy is the album’s leading example of this infusion. Louise Carver wrote ‘Warrior’ with a particular rhythm in mind and then combined Zulu drums into an exciting electronic sound to complete the song. Zulu Boy stood out as a great potential collaborator for ‘Warrior’ both to re-enforce its message as well as to legitimise the musical references that created it. His compelling rap and contribution to the percussive sounds in the song shot ‘Warrior’ forward as the best way to introduce ‘Look To The Edge’ as the albums 1st single to Louise Carver’s substantial South African audience......

Who likes free music? African gospel rap star, Richard Njau is providing free downloads to his music and others. First listed was Astar's The Light album released 21st April 2007.

Download Full Album - http://www.Kenyangospel.com/mwapi

Click song titles to download tracks.
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1. Who Am I?
Written By R. Njau, D. Muthami, Produced By David "BlackMan" Muthami, Additional Vocals By D. Muthami

God saved you by His special favor when you believed. And you can can't take credit for this; it's a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. (Ephesian 2:8-9)
"Who am I that you've given me life?"

Sénégalese music star, Youssou N'dour is out with a new album this month called Dakar-Kingston. It was released on March 8, 2010. The 13-track album was recorded in a legendary studio in Kingston, Jamaica in July 2009.

Youssou worked with the talented producer, Tyrone Downie, an ex-member of Wailers, which collaborated with other artists such as Tonton David and Tiken Jah Fakoly. Youssou also worked with Earl guitarist “Clouded” Smith, who in particular worked with Burning Spear, Bunny Wailer or max Romeo. With brass, percussion, bass and guitar lines all from Jamaican sources – the album was recorded at Kingston's Tuff Gong studios with Dean Fraser on saxophone, Michael Fletcher on "dancehall" bass and Earl “Chinna” Smith on guitar.

Kwabena Kwabena - Game Changer for African Music

Kwabena, Kwabena will be making his first appearance in America in New York City, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Park Central Ballroom courtesy of Boogie Down Nima Productions.

If there is a face to African indigenous soul music movement, it is probably Kwabena Kwabena. The respect he receives from other artists has been driven by his uncompromising success as well as from the unselfishness he has shown in support of other up-and-coming singers and musicians. A tirelessly touring artist, Kwabena, Kwabena vocals can be heard on countless albums by other artists such as Daddy Lumba, Okyeame Kwame , Tinny , Kontihene , Castro, and Obrafour. That peer love appears to only be exceeded by the near fanatical following he has among a surprisingly large fan base, both old and young, making him a sort of Highlife soul royalty. Kwabena, Kwabena has dominated African radio and he is quickly changing the game and the sound of African Highlife music.

The Best of New Nigerian Hip-Hop - OUT NOW!!

“Knighthouse have just confirmed that they are Nigeria’s premier hip hop production label”

“Copped it…now gonna listen to it for like a month straight”

“I don't know where to begin. This album has set my i-phone on fire for real. It's amazing quality and i know where all that hard work has been going. Keep it up KH you guys are awesome. 5* from me men.”

“Just heard d snippets... One word... Hawttttt!!! Proud of u guys... Grabbin my copy noooow”

“At last! Hallelujah..Allahu Akbar…It is here”

The above are just a few comments from people that have bought and listened to the album.

Busi Mhlongo, Big Nuz, Thandiswa, Black Coffee, HHP, Parlotones, Teargas, lead the nominations for the MTN SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS, 16th edition.

Below is the full list of nominees.

Album of the Year
Busi Mhlongo Amakholwa Believers
BLK JKS After Robots
Big Nuz Undisputed
Teargas Dark Or Blue
Selaelo Selota Lapeng Laka

Best Duo / Group
Big Nuz Undisputed
Teargas Dark Or Blue
Joyous Celebration Vol. 13 Live At The Mosaiek Theatre - JHB

This music video, directed and edited by Omari Pili, is Samini's personal version of the popular Damian Marley track Welcome to Jamrock. He sings about being in Ghana and welcoming people to Ghana.

Samini is a versatile artist out of Ghana, West Africa. Titled 'Welcome to Ghana', the video was done during a special production in 2007. They were there doing a documentary but then took some time out to do a music video. The directors met with Samini and loved his vibe and then chose to film a quick video. It was only now publicly released because the director was simply too busy to get it out.

From the producer, Firebon, "He is a talented guy who deserves all the success, if you can use it to help him I will help as much as I can".

The multiple Channel O Music Video Award winning artiste, Dama Do Bling (Ivannea Mudanisse) of Mocambique, has endeared herself to many African music fans with her rapping style, word flow, swagger and music videos. Recently, she's been collaborating with musicians from other African countries, such as Sasha P from Nigeria and Bleksem from South Africa. She's probably one of the most popular Portuguese rappers in the whole world. Museke.com caught up with her to inquire about a few things that had her in the news, her music, and her future plans. Read the chat transcript below.

Museke.com: Hello, how are you doing?
Dama Do Bling: I'm fine, thank you.

Museke.com: Can you tell us a little about your background and family?
Dama Do Bling: I was born in October 1979, I was the first child. I was raised by my grandpas in chamanculo in the suburbs. In fact, I was born in chamanculo hospital. I have a brother and a sister, my brother is a hip hop singer also, my sister nope …

Museke.com: How did you get the name Dama Do Bling?
Dama Do Bling: I love bling bling.. everything that shines just turn me up.. so dama means lady.. I called my self lady of the blings.. dama do bling

Sarkodie, Ayigbe Edem, Wutah, 4x4, Bradez, Becca, Ohemaa Mercy and Obrafour lead the number of nominations for the Ghana Music Awards slated for April 10. You can click the songs and artistes below to learn more about them.

Ameyaw Debrah reports - The nominees for the 11th Annual Ghana Music Awards were announced last night at an event that brought together industry players, keen to know who gets nominated for what in the foremost award for music in the country. The well attended event that saw performances from the likes of Kwabena Kwabena, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, Celestine Donkor, Ohemaa Mercy and Wutah ended with the big reveal of nominees. Sarkodie, touted as the fastest rapper in Ghana led the pack with 8 nominations plus one for his collaboration with Ayigbe Edem and Kwaw Kesse on ‘You dey Craze’. Edem also had 6 other nominations with Wutah following with 5 plus a nod for best male vocal performance for PV, one half of the duo. 4x4 and Bradez both had 5 tallies.

Here is there complete list of nominees:

Artist of the year
4x4
Wutah
Ohemaa Mercy
Sarkodie
Becca
Bradez