NEWS: NOMINEES FOR CRYSTAL AWARD 2014 UNVAILED

One of the most celebrated Gospel Awards in Nigeria, The Crystal Awards unveiled the nominees for this year’s award 2014 at the weekend. The Crystal Awards Nominations took place on Sunday 16th March 2014 in Lagos, Nigeria. The nominees in various categories were unveiled in a well organised event. Several Gospel artistes and stakeholders in the Gospel music industry graced the event.

This is the second edition of the Crystal Awards and it has been tagged: “Take Over”. The award ceremony is scheduled for the third quarter of the year.

Following the nominations, voting has now commenced and will end on June 10th 2014.

To vote: Text CRYSTAL (Space) CATEGORY (space) NAME OF NOMINEE to 33140.

Visit www.crystalgospelawards.com for more details.

See the full list of nominees below:

1. ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

a. Pita

b. Nikki Laoye

c. Mike Abdul

d. Eben

e. BOUQUI

f. Obiwon

2. SONG OF THE YEAR

a. “Why You Love Me So” ~ Nosa

b. “Morire” ~ Mike Abdul ft. Monique

c. “Who Tell You Say” by Sammie Okposo

d. “Nara Ekele” ~ Frank Edwards

e. “Blow My Mind” ~ Henrisoul

f. “Light Up My World” ~ Pita

3. BEST MALE VOCALIST

a. Samsong

b. Segun Obe

c. Freke

d. Obiwon

e. Solomon Lange

f. Frank Edwards

4. BEST FEMALE VOCALIST 

a. Ibitayo Jeje

b. Nene Soul Diva

c. Nikki Laoye

d. Efe

e. Lara George

f. Onos

5. BEST PRAISE SONG 

a. “Pentecost Praise” ~ Bethany

b. “Eze” ~ Pat Uwaje-King

c. “My Praise” ~ Vivien Stephen

d. “Turned It Around” ~ Sabina

e. “Praise Jam” ~ Ada

f. “Twale” ~ Pita

6. BEST WORSHIP SONG 

a. “Your Peace” ~ Kenny K’ore

b. “I Surrender” ~ Liza C

c. “All That I Am” ~ Isabella

d. “Yahweh” ~ TY Bello

e. “Only You” ~ Nikki Laoye

f. “You Alone Are Worthy” ~ Eben

7. BEST GROUP OR DUO

a. Tehila Crew

b. Gospel According to Rap [G.A.2.R] c. Tim Godfrey & Xtreme

d. God’s Own Radicals [G.O.R] e. Brand New Generation [B.N.G] f. PCE Crew

8. BEST RAP/HIP HOP 

a. BOUQUI

b. Provabs

c. IBK Spaceshipboi

d. TB1

e. Gameman

f. Sokleva

9. BEST CHOIR

a. Daystar Choir

b. TREM Choir

c. House on the Rock Choir

d. HICC Choir

e. COZA Choir

f. Grace Assembly Choir

10. ALBUM OF THE YEAR

a. “Marks of a General & Eve of Independence” ~ BOUQUI

b. “Good To Go” ~ Mike Abdul

c. “I Come In Peace” ~ IBK Spaceshipboi

d. “Noah” ~ Kenny K’ore

e. “As I Am (The Journey So far)” ~ Pita

f. “Justified” ~ Eben

11. BEST NEW ARTISTE

a. C-Stas

b. Sophiya

c. Preye

d. Liora

e. Minister Kenn [M.K] f. Taiwo Oladoye

12. BEST VIDEO 

a. “Yabo” ~ Solomon Lange

b. “You Are Great” ~ Ayo Vincent ft. Joe Praize

c. “Who Tell You Say” ~ Sammie Okposo

d. “Badman” ~ Henrisoul

e. “Morire” ~ Mike Abdul

f. “All That I Am” ~ Isabella

13. BEST TRADITIONAL GOSPEL

a. Tope Alabi

b. Kayode Olusoji

c. Psalm Ebube

d. Samnem

e. Kefee

f. Okiki Jesu

14. BEST PRODUCER 

a. Okey Sokay

b. Wilson Joel

c. Wole Oni

d. Phat E

e. VC Perez

f. Cobhams Asuquo

15. BEST REGGAE 

a. Buchi

b. Righteousman

c. Ed Gilbert

d. Dubem

e. Innerman

f. Lyn

16. BEST VIDEO DIRECTOR

a. Lawrence Omo-Iyare

b. Tolucci

c. Yinka Davids

d. Akin Alabi

e. Frizzle & Bizzle

f. Uvi Orogun

17. BEST ON-AIR PERSONALITY

a. Ira [Wazobia FM] b. DJ Gosporella [Beat FM] c. Charz B [Rhthym FM] d. Sabina Umoren [Naija FM] e. C-Mor [Rainbow FM] f. Holly Holla [Rhthym FM]

18. BEST MALE ARTISTE IN DIASPORA

a. PCE Crew [U.S.A] b. Lawrence Ikiri [South Africa] c. Izzy [U.S.A] d. Dafidi [Malaysia] e. Jid~Vocals [Ukraine] f. Dare David [U.S.A]

19. BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN DIASPORA

a. Funke Akinokun [France] b. Peggy Otis [U.S.A] c. Isabella [U.K] d. Wumi [U.S.A] e. Anu [U.S.A] f. Lily Perez [U.K]

20. BEST ROCK 

a. Viva

b. Eben

c. T-Sharp

d. I.K Worships

e. Threadstone

f. Joe Praize

21. BEST USE OF INSTRUMENT

a. Nathaniel Bassey

b. Mike Aremu

c. Segun Oluwayomi

d. Ebele the Flutist

e. Bolaji Sax

f. Kunle Ajayi

22. COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR

a. Saco

b. Akpororo

c. Open Teeth

d. Jedi

e. Grand Kommanda

f. Emma Oh My God

23. BEST COLLABORATION

a. “I Stand Amazed” ~ Moji Olusoji ft. Lara George

b. “Morire” ~ Mike Abdul ft. Monique

c. “Like Jesus” ~ Kenny K’ore ft. Nathaniel Bassey

d. “Higher Octave” ~ Segun Obe ft. Samnem

e. “Your Love” ~ Anny ft. BOUQUI

f. “Hail My King” ~ Obiwon ft. Frank Edwards, Eben & Kenny K’ore

24. BEST URBAN/INSPIRATIONAL 

a. “Ordinary People” ~ Cobhams Asuquo

b. “Bobo Me” ~ Ada

c. “Little Drops” ~ Gaise

d. “Seasons” ~ Sokleva

e. “Kuli Kuli” ~ Nene Soul Diva

f. “What Is The Matter” ~ The Inspired Voices [T.I.V]

g. “Badman” ~ Henrisoul

MUSIC PREMIERE: SHUGABAN KASA BY PSALM DEE

A prolific gospel rapper born in the middle belt of Nigeria, music to him is not only a gift but an instrument and way of communicating God's grace to His people. Inspired to create positive change especially in the life of the younger generation through rap. 'Shugaban kasa' is his clarion call to re-establish Gods sovereignty over everything on earth. Download his debut single and be sure to be blessed.

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Twitter: @psalmdee1 

MUSIC:MUSIC:ROCKTOWN ALL-STAR | SOUNDCODE | FT. FRANK EDWARDS, VICTOR IKE, GIL & MORE

Rocktown is in the building again!!! It’s Frank Edwards, Victor Ike, Soltune and Gil this time making up the Rocktown all stars as they present to us this dance praise track titled “SoundCode.”

Enjoy!!!

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MUSIC PREMIERE: YESU (JESUS) BY NANCEE [Download]

Nancy Garba otherwise known as Nancee is a talented Neo-Soul, R&B gospel artist and song writer. She hails from Kaduna State and has being a blessing to many with her songs like Hold On, God dey by my side and many more. She’s here again with Yesu (Jesus) which is a song that reminds us that there is no other name by which men can be saved than the name of Jesus. It is a perfect blend of Hausa and English on a melodious tune which sets an atmosphere of worship. 

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For more info please contact

Paul

08036469178

gospelhypemusic@gmail.com/@gospelhype116

MUSIC: O'MBO BY YINQUE AFRIQUE

Here comes another blazing track from the MusiQue BanQue himself! YinQue AfriQue follows up his 2 previous singles (Tell the Truth & New Life ft Okiki Jesu) with O'mbo [ He's Coming]. The song which reminds us of the second coming of Jesus Christ and our readiness, a warning call for us all!

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MUSIC: AMEN BY TIM GODFREY [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Few days after he has announced his invasion with a great song titled Good Morning, the mysterious singer Tim Godfrey is back with the very first single off his sophomore double album Press Play and Switch.

Yes! The multiple award winning singer, Tim Godfrey will be hitting his fans with two massive albums in the second quarter of this year 2014 and off the project from the stable of ROX (Republic of Xtreme) comes this sizzling banger titled AMEN.

Amen is a touching danceable song that presages greatness into our life even as we sail through the year. The song is produced by the young and talented producer SMJ, a discovery of Tim Godfrey and also the in house producer for ROX (Republic of Xtreme). Amen is the leading single for the Press Play album.

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Twitter: @timgodfrey79 @timxtremecrew

{NEW VIDEO} POWER FLOW by MONIQUE

Monique is here once again with a brand new video POWER FLOW which is designed for a time such as this. Our nation needs healing, our homes need the manifestation of
the highest presence and unction, Nigeria requires the mercies
of the KING OF NATIONS.
POWER FLOW by MoniQue is your supplication and answer.
may JEHOVAH heal our Land.
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