Music Premiere: DTone Martins - Sun kun Ife and Ife Gbabara

The Nigeria music industry has many good singers, yet there is one that belongs to a class of his own. His name is DTone Martins. His music has rocked Rhythm Unplugged, MTN Campus Jam, the Black Heritage Festival, Felabration, Hanger Lane Exhibition, Coca-Cola Road to the 2010 World Cup, but to mention a few. Before going solo, DTone Martins played with a jazz band called Jazz 38 with Tunde Kuboye. He was the second runner-up at Rhythm Unplugged 2008. He was the recipient of the Rooftop 1824 CAM Awards 2007. DTone Martins is the personification of soulful music. When you listen to his songs, you will definitely be convinced. Over the years, he has immensely developed himself from just being a singer to being one of the most developed talents of Nigerian extraction; an audience-captivating performer, excellent composer, brilliant storyteller, motivational speaker and lyrical poet.

 Although he is the son of a Jazzist father and chorister mother, DTone Martins says: “I never knew I was going to become a soul singer, even when I started singing, I just thought I could do something exceptional.” Indeed his singing is exceptional. The name, “DTone” is an artistic way of expressing his real name, Tony Dolapo Martins. “D” in DTone stands for “Dolapo”; it is to be interpreted as Dolapo’s Tone. The Business Administration graduate of Universal College of Technology, Osun State, believes that a song is good if its impact on people’s lives is nothing short of positive; if its lyrics is good, well arranged and properly produced.

His music intersperses beautiful lyrics and irresistible melody with local folk coloration. His singles, “Sunkun Ife” and “Ife Gbagbara” is out now and you'll be able to download them here. In “Sunkun Ife”, DTone Martins sings about an immeasurable love which cannot be compared to anything imaginable; the love that triumphs over all barriers. In “Ife Gbagbara”, he sings about how love is no respecter of persons. As much as the subject matter of the songs is captivating, DTone Martins’ pitch, voice quality, word combination, his rhythm and his flow are phenomenal. He co-produced the two singles with Daniel Iyere, P loop and Fatt Beat. 

Download Sunkun Ife here ---> Sunkun Ife

Download Ife Gbagbara ---> Ife Gbagbara

Artist Profile: Introducing DTone Martins.

DTone Martins

From Rhythm Unplugged to MTN Campus Jam; from Black Heritage Festival to Felabration; from the Hanger Lane Exhibition to Coca-Cola Road to the 2010 World Cup (the list is endless), DTone Martin is the epitome of good music. His singles, “Sunkun Ife” and “Ife Gbagbara” will be premiered on December 2, 2011. He is one of the most developed talents of Nigerian extraction. He belongs to the breed of artistes that skillfully lace music with traditional folk coloration, well-versed lyrics and seductive melody. As a result of his outstanding performances, he has garnered an increasing teeming population of amiable fans.

DTone Martins played with a jazz band called Jazz 38 with Tunde Kuboye. He also formed a band, "The Wave Jazz Band", with some friends. Out of hundreds of artistes, he emerged second runner-up at Rhythm Unplugged 2008. He received a Rooftop 1824 CAM Awards 2007 for the distinction of his music performance. DTone Martins participated in West African Idol which gave him the exposure of international acts.

In “Sunkun Ife”, DTone Martins sings about an immeasurable love which cannot be compared to anything imaginable; the love that triumphs over all barriers. In “Ife Gbagbara”, he sings about how love is no respecter of persons. As much as the subject matter of the songs is captivating, DTone Martins’ pitch, voice quality, word combination, his rhythm and his flow are exceptional. He co-produced the two singles with Daniel Iyere, P loop and Fatt Beat.

 Born to a Jazzist father and chorister mother, at his birth, the course of DTone’s life seemed to have been automatically locked in music. “I never knew I was going to become a soul singer, even when I started singing, I just thought I could do something exceptional”, DTone Martins says. The name, “DTone” is an artistic way of expressing his real name, Tony Dolapo Martins. “D” in DTone stands for “Dolapo”; it is to be interpreted as Dolapo’s Tone. The Business Administration graduate of Universal College of Technology, Osun State, believes that a song is good if its impact on people’s lives is nothing short of positive; if its lyrics is good, well arranged and properly produced.

DTone Martins started singing in 1997. In 2001, he decided to make a career out of it. “I first sang in public during my secondary school days, it was the end of a session party. My colleagues were amazed at my performance.” He is definitely worth listening to because he is original. He loves music so much that he says “If I had chosen any other career, life would have been so boring to me.” He effectively combines being a singer with being an audience-captivating live performer, excellent composer, brilliant storyteller, motivational speaker and lyrical poet. “When I was younger, I was fond of staying quiet and wondering what life could be if I was not born. The things I often think about are older than me”, DTone Martins says.

Always performing in sync with his guitar, bringing out the depth of his unique soulful R'n'B rhythm, all of DTone’s performances have been to resounding rounds of applause from the audience. Having shared the same stage with Dagrin, Dj Zeez, MI, Banky W, 2Face Idibia, 9ice, Sunny Ade, Femi Kuti and P-Square, DTone Martins knows his onions. Sometime in future, DTone Martins hopes to have collaborations with 2Face, Sunny Ade, Femi Kuti, Asa, John Legend, R. Kelly, Shade Adu and Seal.

Asked about the song he liked so such that he wished he sang, he answers “I wish I wrote Owuro L’ojo by Beautiful Nubia, and Kiss from the Rose by Seal.” Speaking on what makes him different from other musicians, he says “My talent, passion and intellect enthrone me as a worthy and prospective ambassador of Nigerian arts and culture. My work tenets are also hinged on values rooted in professionalism, excellence, integrity and hard work.” One of DTone’s highest aspirations is to receive the Grammy.

DTone Martins has also performed at the Colossal Entertainment Live Band Evolution Concert; the Nigerian Fashion Show Event; Celebrating Nollywood Star Show; Branding of Ondo State Concert; Princes Show at Muson Centre; LTV XMAS Fun Fair 2009; and An Evening with Chimamanda Adichie but to mention a few.

From Friday, December 2, 2011, when the songs will be premiered, you will be able download the songs here.

Nerd Inc Entertainment introduces 'Soti' with her debut singles, Paradise and Sound of Music.

Sotonye 'SOTI' Jane Pepple.

Sotonye Jane Pepple a.k.a SOTI is a Native of Rivers State. She was born on the 1st of November. Attended Nigerian Turkish International College, where she attained her 'O' level which also birthed the genesis of her career. 

Passing through all this, she has worked with seasoned music producers like TY- MIX, who produced her debut single ‘Sound Of The Music”. She has done collaborations with NAETO C AND IKECHUKWU, this songstress voice impressed NAETO’C and she did a track with him on his ‘U KNOW MY P’ Album at the age of 15. 

SOTI is also an amazing song writer, she wrote both songs on her debut singles. SOTI is passionate about music, and as a young Artiste, her motive is to influence the world positively with her brand of music, through inspiration from God. The name SOTI is culled from her name ‘SOTONYE’. 

Presently, she's working on releasing more singles so as to establish her brand of music which is under the genre of afro R/B and Pop. We believe her songs would enjoy massive airplay both locally and internationally.

SOTI is currently resided in the UK where she’s studying economics pursuing her graduate degree from the University Of East London. She’s currently managed by NerdInc. Entertainment

Also check SOTI out on www.reverbnation.com/soti 
Follow her on twitter @soti_p
Facebook Fan Page : http://www.facebook.com/pages/SOTI/110022709036314

To get Soti's Songs, pls download...... 

 www.goo.gl/P7d4j   (Sound of the Music)

 www.goo.gl/kVAVI (Paradise) 

For any inquiries, kindly send us an email on. info.nerdinc@gmail.com or call us on +234 803 439 2679
You can also follow Nerdinc. Entertainment on twitter; @mekistein @nerd_inc 
Facebook Group Page : http://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdincentertainment/

Photo Credits courtesy of SOTI's Facebook Page.

Priye Foundation Presents its Fashion Show Exhibition.

 So recently, I got a call to cover a fashion show put together by Priye Foundations. A foundation created to enhance skill acquisition and self-development among the Youths here in Bayelsa State. Mrs Okara and her Husband founded this initiative a year ago and decided to throw a fashion show to celebrate the anniversary. The Foundation trains youths in various aspects such as Modelling, Photography, Make-Up Artistry, Interior Decorations among many benefits enjoyed by Youths in these parts.

So without too much blah blah....Feast your eyes on the pictures from the event captured by yours truly, Sir Timmy.
 

Mrs Okara. Founder/CEO Priye Foundations.

Mr. Okara

Mrs. Okara