Cha Cha Music Review Podcast

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, and members of the Cha Cha Nation, my name is Hafeestonova; Your Music Plug, Creator of the Energy Force.

Welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on your award winning podcast Cha Cha Music Review Podcast

In today's episode, myself and Telemoh of Mainland 98.3FM discussed the new project by the newly formed band by Mr Eazi.

The band is called Choplife SoundSystem and the title thier debut project is Choplife Vol 1 (Mzansi Chronicles)

The 14-track album features Focalistic & Anaati, Ami Faku, Moonchild Sanelly, Major League DJs, Mellow and Sleazy, Nkosazana Daughter, 2woshort and Stompiiey, Mo-T and Aymos on Ziwa La. 

Production credit goes to DJ Tárico, Mellow & Sleazy, Ghetto Boy, Milan Rendall, LuuDaDeejay, Soul Jam and Mathondos, Type A

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I’m back with another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on your Award-Winning Podcast; Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, of course, my name is still Hafeestonova; Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force.

In today’s episode, I did a review of L.A.X's third studio album titled No Bad Vibes which was released on the 21st of April, 2023.

The album features the likes of Konshens, DJ Obi, Ayra Starr, Ronnie Flex, Loui & Black Sherif, Quessswho

The production credit goes to Shyno, Clemzy, A.T.G, Zerodix, Jordan Wayne, Smeez, Dean, and Sakpase.

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May is currently becoming notorious for heavy new music releases in the history of Afrobeats. May 12th of 2023 (Friday) is definitely the busiest Friday so far this year because of the gridlock of new releases that happened over the night

My name is Hafeestonova; Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force, and this is Cha Cha Music Review Podcast

That said, here are the songs I reviewed for the week;

Yes, I am your Musical Plug, the Creator of the Energy Force and this is definitely the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, so you should tell a friend to tell a friend, and let all and sundry know, Hafeestonova is back and I would be talking about these new songs released by top African artist during the course of the week.

Here are the songs for this week

Cha Cha Nation, I’m back with another episode of Cha Cha Album Review Series on your award-winning podcast Cha Cha Music Review Podcast and of course, my name still remains Hafeestonova; Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force.

In today’s episode, I and my guys from The Sample Axis Podcast did a breakdown of Davido’s 4th studio album titled Timeless. The album was released on the 31st of March 2023, it contains 17 tracks and features collaborations with Skepta, Angelique Kidjo, Asake, Focalistic, Morravey, Musa Keys, Dexta Daps, Fave, Logos Olori, and The Cavemen.

The production was handled by Young Alpha, Blaisebeatz, Rore, Magicsticks, Sparrq, Jon P, Shizzi, Darmie, Rage, 1da Banton, Rugged, Yung Wills, Caltonic SA, Tee Jay

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Cha Cha nation, I'm back with another episode of the Cha Cha Hit Makers Series, on your award-winning podcast Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, of course, my name is still Hafeestonova; Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Eenrgy Froce.

Cha Cha Hit Makers Series is a conversational series with music producers where we talk about what it takes to make a hit song and what it takes to be an outstanding producer. The series will also touch on some of the difficulties that producers face in the music industry.

The producer I had a conversation with in this episode is the renowned hip-hop producer Teckzilla. Teckzilla is a Nigerian-born producer/DJ/Writer and a founding member of the Hip-Hop group "Str8Buttah". As a producer, he has worked with a vast array of emcees from Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, Kenya, Canada, the USA, and the UK. He worked on the Choc boi nation compilation: The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation. He produced singer Maka and rapper Phlow's debut Eps and also worked with Illbliss, Mode9, and Mo’cheddah just to mention a few.

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Happy New Month Cha Cha Nation, It's going to be a conversational April as your award-winning podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast will be dishing out a lot of conversation series this month.

To kick off the Conversational April, I present to you this episode of the Cha Cha Let's Talk Music Series titled The Most Important Nigerian Songs (1999-2019) and my guest in this episode is no other than Jide Taiwo, the author of the book "History Made: The Most Important Nigerian Songs (1999-2019)".

Jide Taiwo is a Media Practitioner and Author and together we spoke about his book, the writing process, the challenges, and the criteria for picking the songs.

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Some of the songs that made the list are

Tony Tetulia -Omode Meta (1999)

Da Trybe -Oya (2001)

Ruggedman -Big Bros (2005)

PSquare E No Easy (2009)

Ice Prince -Aboki (2012)

Pyhno ft Olamide -Fada Fada (2016)

Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Spotlight Series on your award-winning podcast Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, I remain Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force, Hafeestonova.

The Cha-Cha Spotlight series is an interview series for fast-rising artists/music producers, the aim of this series is to introduce these artists to the world and introduce the world to their sound.

Today's fast-rising artist goes by the name Skillager. The talented singer, rapper, and dancer shared his musical journey with us, the highs, the lows, and the expectations.

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Allow me to reintroduce the Cha Cha EP Compilation Series to you, this series is to plug you into those good musical projects that might fly under your radar.

My name is Hafeestonova, Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force, and this Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

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Here are the EPs I spoke about 

The 8th of March 2023 was International Women's Day, so I decided to join in the celebration by releasing this episode titled Celebrating African Women in Music (I.W.D Episode). My name is Hafeestonova, Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force 

In this episode of the Cha Cha Let's Talk Music Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, a few members of the Cha Cha Nation and I celebrated some of those African female artists that made our childhood memorable and unforgettable. 

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I also took time out to create a playlist that included all the songs that were mentioned 

Here is the link

Cha Cha Nation, I will be presenting the final episode of the Cha Cha Top 10 Series, I have to be honest it’s an incredible month giving all of these Top 10s.

Today’s episode is a double-loaded episode, as I will be talking about the Top 10 songs of 2022 and the Top 10 Producers for 2022.

It’s going to be unfair to talk about the top songs for 2022 without talking about those producers that made the song possible, hence why I decided to add that to this episode

Interesting facts:

· There are only three solo entries in the top ten

· Three artists have multiple entries; Asake, Burna Boy, and Fireboy DML.

· EMPIRE and Mavin Records contributed to nine songs in the top ten; the former had 7 and the latter had 2.

· EMPIRE has seven songs in the top ten; more than any organization ever in a year (six as a label and one for distribution)

That said, the podcast will be going on a break, thank you very much for sticking with me throughout the season, it’s been a fantastic season and this won’t be possible with you, so once again thank you. 

In today’s episode of the Cha Cha Top 10 Series, I will discuss the  Top 10 Afro R&B songs for 2022.

Welcome to the award-winning podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, my name is Hafeestonova your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force, and as usual, these songs were songs that were released from December 2021 to November 2022.

Cha Cha Nation, I’m here with another episode of the Cha Cha Top 10 Series on your award-winning podcast Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, my name still hasn’t changed; I’m your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force, Hafeestonova.

Today I will be talking about the Top 10 Hip Hop/Rap songs for the year 2022, with me today is my guy Mustaphaaka Neonate

The songs on this list were songs that were released from December 2021 to November 2022 and these songs are not limited to Nigerian songs alone, it’s made up of all the hip hop/rap songs majority of the Nigerian audience listened to in 2022

No doubt 2022 was a successful and exciting year musically speaking, of course, the Afrobeat to the world movement got bigger this year, with Nigerian songs and even artists doing wonders across the globe and as the year comes to an end it’s only natural for us to look back at those songs and artists that made 2022 such a blast.

With that in mind, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, I present to you The Cha Cha Top 10 Series. The Cha Cha Top 10 Series is the end-of-the-year series where I talk about the year's top songs.

For the purpose of credibility these lists were gotten from the only official chart system in Nigeria, TurnTable Charts and they were able to do this using their weekly chart which combines the numbers of Streams and Airplay.

My name is Hafeestonova, Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force and you are listening to the award-winning podcast Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

Today on the Cha Cha Album Review Series, I will review Seyi Vibez’s Billion Dollar Baby album, which was released on the 2nd of November 2022.

The album 11 track album features Simi and Mayorkun with production from TBM, ENTA, Dips, Que, FreshVDM and Rexxie.

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Cha Cha Nation, I’m back with another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on your award-winning podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, with me Hafeestonova; Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force.

In today’s episode, I brought back my brother from another mother and one of the best OAPs from the north talking about Jerry Abe, we had a critical review of Black Sheriff's debut album titled The Villain I Never Was.

Is Black Sheriff truly a hero or just a villain in disguise, click on the play button to find out

Artiste: Black Sheriff

Album: The Villain I Never Was

Released Date: 7th October 2022

Track: 14

Featured Artistes: Burna Boy

Producers: Joker Nharnah, LiTek, Whyjay, RND, AoD, Jae5, Black Sheriff, Dystinkt Beats, Zailor, London, Samsney, Ghanaian Stallion

Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series, on your award-winning podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, I remain your humble host, Hafeestonova aka Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force

Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha EP Compilation Series on your award-winning podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, with yours truly Hafeestonova, your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force.

Just in case this is your first time listening to this series, the Cha Cha EP Compilation Series is where I get to plug you into some of the random EPs I have been listening to that I think it’s worth your time, as your musical plug, it’s only natural I plug you to good music you might not find on your own.

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Here are the EPs on this episode

1.  Guchi- Purple Dairy: The 6-track EP was released on the 4th of November and it has LadiPoe and Yemi Alade as featured artists, the production credits go to Duktorset, Chech and Soundboy.

Cha Cha Nation, I’m back with another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on your award-winning podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, with me Hafeestonova; Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force.

In today’s episode, I brought on my brother from another mother and one of the best OAPs from the north, Jerry Abe.

He helped me break down the new album from Blackbonez titled Young Preacher, want to find out what exactly the sermon is about? Click on the play button to listen

Artiste: Blaqbonez

Album: Young Preacher

Released Date: 28th October 2022

Track: 13

Featured Artistes: Lojay, Amaarae, Blxckie, Cheque, Tay Lwar, Tekno, Takura Bein (Sauti Sol)

Producers: Ramoni, Jae5, Ozedikus, Blasie Beatz, 10ten, Telz, Gangstamadeit, Joffstar, BMH

Cha Cha Nation, I’m back with another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on your award-winning podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

With me on this episode is Merit and together we spoke about CKay’s debut album titled Sad Romance, want to find out the if truly romance can be sad? 

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Artiste: CKay

Album Title: Sad Romance

Tracks: 12

Released Date: 23rd September 2022

Features: Ayra Starr, Davido, Focalistic, Abidoza, Mayra Andrade, and Ronisia,

Producers: CKay, P2J, Christer, Abayomi Iilerioluwa, BMH, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Ramoni, Abidoza, Sarz, and Blaisebeatz.

Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another Cha Cha Spotlight Series on your award-winning podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, I'm your host, Hafeestonova; Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force.

In today's episode, the artist i will be shining the spotlight on is oddFelix, who started rapping at 9, after learning rap from a primary school textbook. He also shared his music creation process, spoken word journey, his latest EP Odd for President, and many more. 

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To connect with oddFelix and listen to his latest EP click the link below

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, I present an exciting conversation on the Cha Cha Let’s Talk Music Series on your award-winning podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

In today’s episode, I brought on my good friend Helena Yanenwen Nelson and just like the topic, we spoke about s*xual songs, songs that would turn you on and put you in that s*xual mood, in summary, Songs for Knacks.

Helena Yanenwen Nelson is an actress who has starred in a number of flicks, including her most recent work as Zainab in Little Black Book season 2 and is well known for her impressive performance on MTV Shuga Naija as a 16-year-old "bad girl" named Diana.

She owns ArtYanen Colour Therapy; a brand inspired to encourage authenticity, self-expression, self-love and self-care amongst Nigerian Women, Men and Children specifically, Africans holistically and the world in general.

She’s also a Bead Artist, Content Creator, Conversationalist, Dancer, Entertainer, Lazy Cook, Leisure Writer, Model, Social Media Influencer, Tour Guide, Translator, Trader, Radio/TV/Live Presenter and Radio/TV producer.

Here are links to her films

MTV Shuga 3&4:

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on the best music podcast in Africa, the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast

In today’s episode, I brought a certified Cha Cha Geng who goes by the name Scqrr, and together we did a total breakdown of Erigga’s latest album titled The Lost Boy

Artist: Erigga

Album Title: The Lost Boy

Release Date: Sept 2, 2022

Tracks: 13

Features: EBII, YUANG, Jay Teazer, Oga Network, Igosave, Jeriq, PsychoYP, Mephyz & Odumodublvck.

Producers: Heze Chris, Hyperactive, Yuang, Chech

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, I’m back with another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series your award-winning podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series your award-winning podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Pak Lokito, a Cha Cha Geng and together we did a breakdown of Asake's debut album titled Mr Money with the Vibe

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Artist: Asake

Album Title: Mr Money with the Vibe

Release Date: Sept 18, 2022

Tracks: 12

Features: Burna Boy and Russ

Producer: Magicsticks

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, I’m back like I never left with another episode of the Cha Cha Spotlight Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

In today’s episode, I have fast-rising artiste Comfort Arewa popularly known as AREWA, a vocal powerhouse and a professional singer with over 10 years of experience in the music industry.

She shared her musical journey with me, how she started from the choir, her Project Fame journey, being a backup artiste and also her latest EP titled DAWN, which was produced by Grammy Award producer, Vtek

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Ladies and gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, I’m back like I never left with another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, I'm back like I never left with another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on Cha Cha Music Review Podcast and today I will be talking about Fireboy DML’s new album titled Playboy

In this episode, i had my friend Mustapha Neonate and together we gave a breakdown review of the Playboy album

Artist: Fireboy DML

Release date: 4 August 2022

Features: Asake, Chris Brown, Rema, Ed Sheeran, Euro, Shenseea,

Producers: Bizzouch, P.Prime, Blaise Beatz, Phantom, Zaki Amujei, Shizzi, Kolten, Type A, Telz, Eskeez, Kel P

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cha Cha nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, where i get to Amplify the African Sound by bringing the best of African music into your EARS!!!

In today's episode, i have new songs coming from Rema, Zinoleesky, Tekno, Toby Grey and a lot more 

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T for Thanks 

Songs for the week

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, I welcome you to another episode of the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, my name is Hafeestonova, Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force.

Today I have new songs coming from Laycon, Idahams, 9ice Skengfyaand a lot more

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Here are links to the songs

Ladies and gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, I’m back with another episode of the Cha Cha Spotlight Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

In today’s episode, I had fast-rising artiste, Ukwu Valentine Nnadozie better known by the stage name Valdozzy.

He shared his musical journey with me, talking about how Burna Boy singlehandedly inspired his decision to do music and many more.

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Listen to his two projects here

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, I'm back like I never left with another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on Cha Cha Music Review Podcast and today I will be talking about Burna Boy’s new album titled Love Damini.

Artiste: Burna Boy

Album:  Love Damini

Track: 19

Total length: 60:34

Features: Ladysmith Black Mambazo, J Hus, Vict0ny, Popcaan, Blxst, Kehlani, Ed Sheeran, J Balvin, Khalid

Producers: The Elements, P2J, Telz Danitello, MdS, Chopstix, Kel-P, Off & Out, Ruuben, Kvng Vinci, Jae5, Anju Blaxx, Smith, Blxst, Sellars, The Monsters & Strangerz, Jon Bellion, FnZ, Noble, Kleinman, Uzowuru, Skread, ATG

Ladies and gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Let's Talk Music Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast with yours truly Hafeestonova aka Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy.

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, it’s me Hafeestonova, your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force. I’m back like I never left with another episode of the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

In today’s episode, I talked about the new songs from Psqaure, M.I Abaga, Iyanya, Yemi Alade, Shatta Wale and a lot more

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Here are links to the songs

Yo!!! Cha Cha Nation, I'm back like i never left with the most requested episode of the Cha Cha Let's Talk Music Series, The Beef in the Nigerian Music Industry Part 2. 

Yes, i remember when i dropped the first part, a lot of you requested that i do a second part, and some of you even said i should do a whole series, so today i took the first step by bringing you the second part of the episode.

In today's episode, i featured a dear friend and a true Cha Cha Geng in person Sadia, she was joined by her newborn baby and together we spoke more on the Beef in the Nigerian Music Industry.

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Today 11th of July 2022 makes it one year since Nigeria lost one of its finest ambassadors, I decided not to say Nigeria lost one of its finest artists because Sound Sultan was more than an artist, he was one of the few people that I know on a personal level that believe in the Nigerian dream and through his songs like Area and King of my Country, you could tell Sound Sultan was truly the Naija Ninja. 

Today in remembrance of the Musical Icon, I will give you my top 10 Sound Sultan classic songs. 

These songs would be in no particular 

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, I'm back like i never left with another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on Cha Cha Music Review Podcast and today i will be talking about the new Simi album titled, T.B.H (To Be Honest)

Artist: Simi

Runtime: 31 minutes, 11 Songs

Release Date: June 3, 2022

Genre: Afrobeats, Soul

Features: Fave and Adekunle Gold

Producers: Blaisebeatz, P. Prime, Ozedikus, Pheelz, AYKBeats, Ovonovo

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Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, I'm back like i never left with another interesting episode of the Cha Cha Spotlight Series. 

In today's episode, i had a chat with Oyin, Oyin is a German Nigerian fast-rising artist, she takes us through her musical journey from Germany to Portugal down to Nigeria. 

She spoke about her production journey, her connection with Qdot, her cultural influence growing up in an international community in Germany and so much more

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Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, I’m back like I never left with your favourite music podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, the only podcast that Amplifies the African sound by bringing the best of African sound to your ears!!!

In today's I reviewed songs from Dotman, Asake, Ckay, Gyakie, Ladipoe and many more, click on the play button to enjoy this episode

Below are links to the songs I spoke about, you can also check them out and let me know what you feel

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, I'm back with another episode of the Cha Cha EP Compilation Series Vol. 8 and in today's episode, i spoke about four different EPs.

The EPs i spoke about are from Diamond Platnumz (First of All), Young Jonn (love is not Enough), Lyta (Rafat) and Qdot (Orin Dafidi)

Also, i wasn't alone in this, i had my friend Rachel join me and we both reviewed one of these EPs together, you want to find out which one of them, click the play button to listen.  

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to the first episode of the thrid season of the Cha Cha Spotlight Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

if you are just listening to this, the Cha-Cha Spotlight Series is an interview series for fast-rising artist/music producers that is yet to sign to any major record label but are doing their thing on a low.The aim of this series is to introduce these artists to the world and introduce the world to their sound.

In today's episode i had a conversation with Tolu Estrella, she spoke about how she started her musical journey from the choir, doing backup vocals, her connection with ID Cabasa and a whole lot more

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Ladies and gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force; Hafeestonova is back with another Cha ha Album Review Series.

In today's episode, Veracity and i broke down Adekunle Gold's new album titled Catch Me If You Can

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Artist Name: Adekunle Gold

Album Name: Catch Me If You Can Album

Release Date: February 4th, 2022

Tracks: 14

Features:Fatoumata Diawara, Ty Dolla Sign, Stefflon Don, Foushee, Davido and Lucky Daye

Producers: Seyifunmi, Davoyo, Blaise Beatz, TMXO, Que Beatz, Pheelz, Kali, Synematik, Spax, Tay Lwar, Rhmez, Lekaa and Abayomi Ilerioluwa “Bigfish”

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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and my amazing members of the Cha Cha Nation, it’s me Hafeestonova, your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force and I’m back like I never left with another episode of the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast which is proudly brought to you by Absolute Hearts Media your number Online Media and Digital Marketing Agency in Nigeria.

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Here are the songs for this week;

My beautiful and amazing members of the Cha Cha Nation, it’s me, Hafeestonova Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force and I’m back like I never left with the Cha Cha EP Compilation Series Vol 7

Just in case you listening for the first time, the Cha Cha EP Compilation Series is where I get to talk about some of the recent EP that I have been listening to and here are the EPs I spoke about

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and my amazing members of the Cha Cha Nation, it’s me Hafeestonova, your musical plug and Creator of the Energy Force and I’m back like I never left with another episode of the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, which is still being brought to you by Absolute Hearts Media, the number 1 Online Media and Digital Marketing Agency in Nigeria.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and Members of the Cha Cha Nation, this is going to be the final episode of the Cha Cha Let's Talk Music Series for this year. 

in this final episode, I had two amazing guests who are Gboyega and Nelson (host of The Sample Axis Podcast) and we spoke about Kwam 1 or King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall. we talked about his longevity in Fuji music, how he has continued to redefine the Fuji sound, what makes his music connects with both the old school and the Gen Z generations and a lot more. 

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Just when you think maybe things would slow down in the Nigerian music scene, it looks like things are even moving faster, as new music continues to drop left, right and centre.

Hafeestonovais the name and this is the Cha Cha EP Compilation Series Vol 6 on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

Today I will be talking about four EPs

Good days ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and my amazing members of the Cha Cha Nation, Hafeestonova is the name and today I would be talking about four albums, yeah four different albums and come to think of it, I have already put out 13 episodes of Cha Cha Album Review Series, meaning I have reviewed 13 albums already plus this four, that would make it 17 albums already, wow.

Anyway, in today's episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series I did a review of these albums; 

It’s amazing how what was supposed to be a one-time thing has now become a regular series, yes the Cha Cha EP Compilation Series was supposed to be a one-time episode but you guys kept requesting more EP reviews and here I am with the Cha Cha EP Compilation Series Vol 5.

Today I would be talking about four EPs from Buju, Ladipoe, Sess and SperoachBeatz but before then listen to this

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Here are links to the EPs

I won’t even lie it being hard keeping up with the songs coming out of Nigeria lately, singles, EPs, albums, songs just dey drop anyhow but then again, this is why I’m your Musical Plug, plugging you to the best of the best songs out there. 

That said, good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, my name is Hafeestonova and this is the Cha Cha EP Compilation Series Vol.4. 

This is series is where I plug you into some of the dope EP I have been listening to and in this episode, I talked about four EPs from Magixx (Magixx EP), Veeiye (Young & Reckless ), Seyi Vibez (No Seyi No Vibe {NSNV})and Ycee (Love Drunk)

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Here are links to the EPs talked about 

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, I'm back with another episode of the Cha Cha Hit Makers Series on Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, hosted by Hafeestonova aka Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force.

The Cha Cha Hit Makers series is conversational series where I get to talk with top music producers about their production journey and everything in between and my producer for today is Michael Archibong popularly known as Major Bangz. Major Bangz has worked with top artists like Olamdie, Phyno, Yemi Alade, Kizz Daniel, Ajebo Hustlers, Vector, Illbliss just to mention a few

In this episode, Major Bangz shared with us how he started his production by learning how to make beats from someone that was using a mouse to make a beat, how badly he wants to work with Burna Boy, a major hit song before the year runs out and many more 

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Here is the joint project with Terry Apala titled Major Vibes here

Happy New Month ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and every member of the Cha Cha Nation, it's Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force, Hafeestonova and I'm back with another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series.

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation. Welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on Cha Cha Music Review Podcast with Hafeestonova aka Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force

In today’s episode, I had my Ghanaian friend Krenbel De General on this and together we spoke about the No Pressure album from Sarkodie

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You can stream the album here

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, I’m back with Vol 3 of the Cha Cha EP Compilation Series, my name is Hafeestonova aka Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force.

This episode is an all-female affair as the EPs i would be talking about today are Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade and Liya's EP

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Good days ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of Cha Cha Album Review Series on Cha Cha Music Review Podcast which is now being brought to you by Absolute Hearts Media

My name is Hafeestonova aka Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force, today we will be taking a look at the Show Dem Camp new album titled Clone Wars Vol. 5: The Algorithm

I said we because I have another member of the Cha Cha Nation on this, his name is Adewale (Graphic Designer). 

The album was released on the 8th of July 2021 and contains 15 tracks including two skits

The featured artist includes; Reminisce, Ladipoe, Tomi Thomas, Shalom Dubas, Mojo, Jesse Jagz, Ogranya, Moss, Alpha Ojini and Tomi Owo

The production Credits goes to TUC, Toyin Ores, Tycoon, Spax, Sichangi, Kid Konnect and Inem Usoro

Click the play button to have a happy listening

Tracklist

1: Intro
2: YKTV
3: Align (ft. Ladipoe)
4: Rise of the Underdogs 2 (ft Tomi Thomas)
5: Draw me Close (ft Shalom Dubas)
6: Focus and Drive
7: Big Liko (Skit)
8: Tycoon (ft Reminisce & MOJO)
9: Big Dream (Skit)
10: New Norm
11: Vipers (ft Jesse Jagz & Tomi Thomas)
12: Ghost Rant
13: Streets (ft Ogranya, Moss & Alpha Ojini)
14: Human (ft Tomi Owo)
15: Bright Skies

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, this is Cha Cha EP Compilation Vol.2 on Cha Cha Music Review Podcast and of course, my name is Hafeestonova aka Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force.

So if you are new to the Cha Cha EP Compilation, this is where I do a quick review of some of the EPs I have been listening to for a while, I mean I’m your musical plug so it’s only natural I connect with these EPs

Cha Cha EP Compilation

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to the 8th episode of the third season of Cha Cha Music Review Podcast with Hafeestonova aka Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force.

Here are the songs for today;

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of Cha Cha Spotlight on Cha Cha Music Review Podcast withHafeestonova

In today’s episode, I had a conversation with a fast-rising rapper known as Kenna Jay aka Odogwu, we spoke about how he started his music journey, how his first song was actually meant for someone else and what to expect from him in the nearest future.

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls members of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another Cha Cha Album Review Series with Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force, Hafeestonova.

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of Cha Cha Music Review Podcast which is now being brought to you by Absolute Hearts Media, my name Hafeestonova aka Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force.

In case you are new here, Cha Cha Music Review Podcastis where I get to critique, review, analyse and rate new songs from top African artist on a weekly basis. Simply put, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast is Amplifying the African sound by bringing the best of African music to your ears

Songs for the week

Good days ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of  Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, just in case this is your first time listening, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast is where I get to critique, review, analyse and rate new songs from top Africa artist on a weekly basis and my name is Hafeestonova aka your musical plug and Creator of the Energy Force.

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Spotlight Series on Cha Cha Music Review Podcast with Hafeestonova.  in today's episode i had an interesting conversation with a fast-rising artist whom I met on a short vacation I took, his name is Jaystar Fire and he is talented

Click the play button to listen to some of the conversation we had about how he started his music career and how working with a live band has been of great help to him.

Good day Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Spotlight Series on the ChaCha Music Review Podcast and on today's episode i had an interesting conversation with talent fast-rising artist DolapoTheVibe.

DolapoTheVibe is a Nigerian music artist based in the United States, she is also a soldier and a lot more, click on the play button to find out what we spoke about

You can check out DolapoTheVibe's songs on Spotify via here

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Spotlight Series on Cha Cha Music Review Podcast with Hafeestonova, Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force

Cha Cha Spotlight series is an interview series for fast-rising music artist where we get to talk about their musical journey. The aim of this series is to introduce the artist to the world and introduce the world to their sound.

In today’s episode, I had an interesting conversation with Martins Feelz, who started his music career at the age of 11 in the city of Ilorin before moving over to Lagos.

Click on the play button to enjoy the full conversation

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls members of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another Cha Cha Album Review Series with Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force, Hafeestonova.

Today I will be talking about the Blaqbonez album titled Sex over Love which was released on the 30th of April 2021.

The album has 14 tracks with featured artists such as Joeboy, Tiwa Savage, Cheque, PsychoYP, AQ, Laycon, 1da Banton, Buju, Amaarae, Nasty C and Badboytinz and the production credit goes to the likes of BeatsbyJayy, Type A, Blaise Beats, Xquisite Beats, Tuzi and Spaxx

Tracklist

1. Novacane

2. Heartbreaker feat. Nasty C

3. Bling feat. Amaarae & Buju

4. Never Been in Love

5. Don't Touch

6. TGF Pussy

7. Okwaraji

8. Fendi feat. Joeboy

9. BBC (Remix) feat. Tiwa Savage

10. Faaji feat. 1da Banton & Bad Boy Timz

11. Zombie feat. Laycon, PsychoYP & AQ

12. Best Friend feat. Cheque)

13. Cynic Route

14. Haba

Listen to the full album here 

Good day Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Spotlight Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast and on today's episode i had an interesting conversation with talented fast-rising artist Skengfya.

Skengfya is a Computer Science student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, click on the play button to find out what we spoke about

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, it’s your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force, Hafeestonova and I’m back with another episode of Cha Cha Album Review Series. Today we shall be taking a look at this brand new album from Big Brother Naija winner, Laycon titled Shall We Begin.

The album was dropped on the 30th of April 2021, it contains 12 tracks and features the likes of Joeboy, Terri, Teni, Mayorkun, YKB and the production credit goes to DJ Klem, Dwills harmony, Quebeats, Finito, Telz, Tytanium, Terri, Jaysynthsbeatz, Semzibeatz and Major Bangz. 

Here is the Tracklist 

1. And so She Spoke

2. God Body

3. Verified (feat. Mayorkun)

4. All Over Me

5. Wagwan

6. Kele  (feat. Joeboy)

7. Jeje (feat. Terri)

8. Bam Bam

9. Want You Back (feat. Teni)

10. Fall For Me  (feat. YKB)

11. My Lane

12. And So They Spoke

This is a public service announcement

Your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force, Hafeestonova, is pleased to inform you that the much-awaited Cha Cha Hit Makers Series will soon hit the airwaves. 

Cha Cha Hit Makers series is a conversational series for music producers; this is where you get to know those behind those smashing hits, the top-charting singles and award-winning albums.

It is also being said that you would get to learn one or two things about music production from your favourite producers.

Cha Cha Hit Maker Series was supposed to launch in 2020 but due to the pandemic, it was postponed. Now the 1st of May 2021 has been chosen as the official launch date and this series is officially being brought to you by Absolute Hearts Media, your number one Online Media and Digital Marketing Agency in Nigeria.

Good day Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, this is a tribute episode to the late rapper DMX who died on the 9th of April 2021.

DMX whose real name was Earl Simmons was born on the 18th of December, 1970; he was an American rapper, songwriter, actor and transitional deacon.

On April 2, 2021, DMX was rushed to Hospital, where he was reported to be in critical condition following a heart attack and on the 9th of April 2021, sadly DMX was pronounced dead at age 50.

DMX might be gone but his music will ride with us through the rough times, till we meet again dog, I say rest in peace Dark Man X

You can click here to stream his songs

Good day Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, remember I told you I will be dropping some surprise episodes once in a while, well here is another surprise episode and this one is a compilation of some of the decent EPs I have been listening for a while.

As Your Musical Plug, it won't be fair not to share these sweet projects with you, so click on the play button to hear what I have for you

Below are the EPs I spoke about

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and every member of the Cha Cha Nation, it’s your musical plug Hafeestonova, creator of the energy force and I’m back with another episode of Cha Cha Album Review Series on Cha Cha Music Review Podcast which is proudly brought to you by Absolute Hearts Media.

Today I will be talking about Rum & Boogie, the debut album released by Peruzzi on the 9th of April 2021.

The 20 tracks album which is divided into two parts; Rum (10 Tracks) & Boogie (10 Tracks) features the likes of Don Jazzy, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Fireboy DML, Phyno, Patoranking, Boylexxy, Set Up, Wande Coal and the production credit goes to Speroachebeatz, Slow Beatz, FreshVDM, V Stix, Mr Eff, P. Prime, Clemzy, Lussh, Zaki Amujei and Rexxie.

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of Cha Cha Album Review Series with Hafeestonova your Musical Plug and Creator of the Energy Force.

The Prodigal album by Mr P dropped on the 2nd of April 2021 with 16 tracks and featured artistes such as OvieKelz, Simi, Teni, Tamar Braxton, Wande Coal, Singah, Mohombi, Tiwa Savage and DJ Switch and the production credit goes to Sarmy Fire, and OvieKelz, Mr P, Goldswarm, Shugavibez, DaiHardBeats, KealzBeats

You can stream the album here

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nations, my name is Hafeestonova aka Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force, so during the week I got a mail from the founder of this site called Feedspot, the founder of the site was congratulating me that my podcast is one of the Top 35 African Music Podcasts on the web. 

Cha Cha Music Review Podcast is among the top 35 music podcast on the web, honestly speaking, I didn’t believe it, so I clicked on the link that was in the mail, and there it was Cha Cha Music Review Podcast sitting at number 23, immediately all I could think of was you guys, my Cha Cha Geng, I mean, without you guys, nobody will know about my podcast, let alone being on any list and for that, I say thank you, Garcias, Danke Sehr, Merci beaucoup, Asante Sana, Xièxiè, i love you all

Good day ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and members of the Cha Cha Nation, this is the second episode of the third season of Cha Cha Music Review Podcast which is now being brought to you by Absolute Hearts Media in collaboration with OneStarStore, of course, my name remains Hafeestonova.

Below are the songs i will be talking about for this week

The way 2021 started you can tell it’s going to be a year full of great music, I mean we haven’t even gone pass through the first quarter of the year and we already have four albums and many hit singles but hey that’s why we are here right? That said Good day ladies and gentlemen, boy and girls and every member of the Cha Cha Nation, let me officially welcome you to the first episode of the third season of the Cha-Cha Music Review Podcast with me Hafeestonova aka Your Musical Plug Creator of the Energy Force. 

Here is the Spotify link for the songs, check them out and let me know what you think