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Interview: Nigerian Rapper, AcebergTM Talks Signing To SJW Entertainment, Creative Collabs, And Debut EP, “Far From Home”

AcebergTM is a rapper from Lagos, Nigeria with an international sound that fuses Hip-Hop, R&B, and Afrobeats. His Nigerian roots and Western influences play a part in his international sound, but his African identity is not lost in translation. Read more as AcebergTM details his transition to becoming a signed artist, collaborates with some of Nigeria’s best talent, depicts his views on the music scene and up-and-coming artists in Nigeria, and shares insight about his debut EP, “Far From Home”.

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Interview: K. Ray Discusses Debut Album, “The More You Know” And Navigating The Rap World As A Newcomer

Little Rock, Arkansas rapper and creative, K. Ray entered the world of raps and rhymes as a Hip-Hop connoisseur and connected with genres like Funk, Soul, and R&B—which can all be heard in his distinct sound. Read more to learn about K. Ray’s interesting road to rapping, his musical influences, navigating the music world as a newcomer, and a breakdown of his debut album, “The More You Know.”

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Interview: Jake Doe Discusses New Music And Journey As An Independent Artist In Nigeria

Jake Doe is an independent R&B artist from Lagos, Nigeria. When referencing his upbringing he explains, “it’s a lot harder out here compared to western countries—structure, government, the system is just messed up out here. Young people, youths, do not have the right platforms to use or to make good use of their creativity.” Despite this, his love for where he comes from isn’t diminished. He speaks boldly of the talent that the great continent of Africa possesses, “the world knows Africa for Afrobeats, but it’s not just Afrobeats… we can do almost anything.”