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  • I didn’t have sex for three months- Skales

    I didn’t have sex for three months- Skales

    Raoul John Njeng-Njeng known by his mononym Skales has revealed that he was celibate for three months , adding that he is proud of himself.

    Skales who signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment after meeting Banky W in 2009, recounted what it felt like practicing celibacy for three months.

    In a chat with Vanguard, he said: “The funny thing is that last year, I practiced celibacy for about three months. I won’t lie, I was proud of myself. I just decided I didn’t want to have sex with any woman but after three months I couldn’t hold it anymore. You know say body nor be firewood now.”

    The singer cum rapper known for his versatility has said he is single to stupor and focusing on his music.

    “I’m still single to stupor, just like Falz would say. Right now, no sex for me, I’m just focusing on my music. In fact, for now I’m working on my next album”, he said.

     

    I almost committed suicide after having sex with my daughter’

  • Buhari is the worst president in the world- Skales declares

    Buhari is the worst president in the world- Skales declares

    Nigerian singer and rapper, Skales has lamented over President Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership style, adding that he is the worst president in the world.

     

    The singer who couldn’t hide his disdain for the state of the nation, expressed his angst on his Twitter page on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.

     

     

    “Buhari is the worst president in the world yes I said it ….this human abuse has to stop …u lied to us when I wanted to be voted in …shame !!! I love my country and I want the best for my country. Worst government worst leadership my country is a tragedy and a joke and it’s crazy how we adapt to this nonsense….big up naija people…it’s time we come together and stand against this bullshit end sars and bullying from our president he doesn’t care about us”

     

     

    In recent times, Nigerian entertainers have been expressing their distaste over the state of the nation. The likes of 2face, Daniel Wilson and Charly Boy have also condemned the sorry state of the Nigerian nation.

     

     

  • You can advise us, but don’t insult us- Skales tells Eedris

    You can advise us, but don’t insult us- Skales tells Eedris

    The controversial rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, is known for condemning new Nigerian artistes and other professionals in the music industry.

    Recall that Eedris recently threw a jab at Timaya, calling him an ingrate. Timaya lashed out at the rapper calling him a dirty Indian hemp smoker.

    In a recent interview, Skales was asked to express his opinion about Eedris’s assertion. He said:”Big ups Eedris, i mean no disrespect but i feel like he’s going about everything immaturely.

    You are someone we look up to if you want to advice us, you don’t have to insult anybody because you don’t know what these people have done to bless other peoples lives”. Skales said.

     

     

  • Timaya housed me when EME kicked me out- Skales

    Timaya housed me when EME kicked me out- Skales

     

    Rapper cum singer, Skales has said dancehall singer, Timaya gave him accommodation when his former record label, Empire Mates Entertainment(EME) kicked him out.

     

    The 26-year-old singer made this known in a post via Twitter on Friday.

     

    He said: “Timaya housed me when EME kicked me out, gave me his pent house to stay that was where I recorded most of the songs on my debut album. Bad belle no dey progress.

     

    “Let’s respect each other, everyone is working hard”.

     

    Reacting to Timaya’s recent rant, where he called Eedris a dirty Indian hemp smoker, Skales said: “ Eedris Abdulkareem is just a sad man, nothing is working for him now and he is coming for everybody, seeking attention.Who you don help, when you reign?”

     

     

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  • Olamide gave me money to shoot my music video- Skales

    Olamide gave me money to shoot my music video- Skales

     

    Afropop singer and rapper, Skales has revealed the humane part of indigenous rapper, Olamide people hardly know about. The singer said Olamide assisted him in paying for the video of his hit song, ‘Shake Body’.

     

    ‘Shake Body’ was a lead single in his debut album, ‘Man Of The Year’. He made this known in a series of tweets.

     

     

    He wrote: “Guys I’ve been holding this back for so long but I gota let the world know @olamide_YBNL …actually gave me cash to shoot ‘shakebody’ vid. Back then I was super broke and couldn’t afford to shoot a video for that song I will neva forget it bro thanks a lot bro @olamide_YBNL

     

    “And since then my life has never been the same….GOD BLESS ALL THE REAL AND TRUE ONES OUT THERE,” he said.

     

    Olamide in his response wrote:”God for all bro ?? we agreed to keep this coded dough lol ??‍♂️,” he tweeted.

     

     

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    READ ALSO:I will love to have sex in an aeroplane’-Skales

  • I don’t see myself getting married ten years from now- Skales

    I don’t see myself getting married ten years from now- Skales

    Nigerian rapper and singer, Skales has continued to wax stronger against all odds. The Baseline artiste whose song, Temper is ruling the airwaves has said getting married is not in his plans for the next ten years.

     

    According to him:” Based on the plans I have for myself I don’t see myself getting married ten years from now. Things might change, but for now I am not thinking of getting married ten years from now”.

     

    Over the years, the former EME artiste has switched his sound from hip-hop to Afropop and it has worked for him immensely. Speaking on the metamorphosis in his music, Skales said:” I like to make party music that is who I am. Yes, sometimes I love to chill but I like to party. That is who I am. If I like to party, I have to do the same thing that makes me turn up”.

    When asked If its right for celebs to put their personal lives on social media, Skales said:” I have been a victim of so much bashing on social media I will say it’s a bad thing when artistes put their personal lives on social media. It has its good and bad side though. I have been a victim I put my private life in the open , It was like I shot myself in the leg. I see myself like the kid everybody saw growing up. I have never been married, shout out to the person who made that up. I woke up and I heard that I am now a father. Fame is a gift and a curse. It is just crazy”.

     

    Read Also: Skales acquires new car for birthday

  • Wizkid inspires me, but we are not really friends-Skales

    Wizkid inspires me, but we are not really friends-Skales

    Former EME artiste and label mate to Wizkid, Skales has revealed that though Wizkid inspires him , they are not really friends contrary to what many believe

     

    The ‘Temper’ sensation made this known in a recent interview . According to him:“Even in EME, we were just cool for the business and for the music – and whatever happened happened.

     

    “We are doing great in our different lanes. He’s doing great with Drake, I’m doing great with Nicki Minaj.”

     

    “I can’t deny the fact that we started together and he’s doing really big things. We are all doing really great in our different ways, in our different lanes and I’m inspired by his work and stuff,” Skales said.

    Speaking on how he met the sensational rapper, Nicki Minaj, Skales noted that it was masterminded by Diplo. “It’s still crazy to me how I keep getting DMs from her.

     

    “Nevertheless, I can never give props to anybody else than Diplo of Major Lazer.

     

    “It was Diplo that hooked us up and he’s the reason why I can communicate with her and share my sound.He gave me that platform to share my sound with the world.”

    The Jos born singer also revealed in the interview that he never really intended to sign with the Banky W led Empire Mates Entertainment (EME).

    He said: “I wanted to have something that’s mine. I never wanted to sign to any label.I wanted to do stuff my own way but as an artiste, you need that financial support, you need that platform, hence the reason why I signed to EME.”

     

     

  • 5 contemporary Nigerian songs inspired by Fela’s Afrobeat

    5 contemporary Nigerian songs inspired by Fela’s Afrobeat

    It is impossible to consistently listen to contemporary Nigerian music and not perceive elements of Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat rooted in it.

    The Afrobeat maestro who passed on the 2nd of August 1997, was the son of a quiet Anglican priest and an activist mother who was supposed to be fine doctor like his elder brother ,Olikoye or his younger brother Beko.

    Fela the black sheep of the family, danced to his own drumbeats, refusing to conform to already established music genres .

    In no particular order TheNewsGuru takes a look at 5 contemporary Nigerian songs inspired by Fela’s Afrobeat.

     

    1. Wizkid- Jaiye Jaiye

    The self-proclaimed Star Boy, Wizkid who has been flying the flag of Afrobeat features Femi Kuti , son of the Afrobeat legend in this groovy Afrobeat tune. The song was released in 2013 and produced by Sarz

     

    1. Tiwa Savage featuring Don Jazzy- African Waist

      African Waist is an upbeat Afrobeat song produced by Don Jazzy.The song glorifies the waist of African women and its efficacy. From usage of horns and groovy African beats, the song commands attention whenever it is being played.

       

    3.Tekno- Rara

    Tekno’s socially conscious song, Rara also falls into the zone of contemporary African songs that needs falls into the Afrobeat genre. The song is produced by Selebobo

     

     

    4.Seyi Shay-Yolo

    The soulful RnB singer, Seyi Shay soars in this Afrobeat song titled Yolo. The song is produced by DJ Coublon

     

    1. Skales featuring Burna Boy- Temper

      Baseline Records artiste, Skales collaborates with Burna Boy in this slow paced Afrobeat song. Amazingly, young people find it difficult to leave the dance-floor, whenever this song is being played. The song is produced by Krizbeats

  • ‘I will love to have sex in an aeroplane’-Skales

    Popular Nigerian rapper, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, known as Skales in the music industry has revealed his sexual fantasy. The Shake Body sensation said he will love to have sex in an aeroplane. He made this known during an interview with TheNetng.

    When asked about his first sexual experience, he said: “I don’t even know when or how must I recall that between age 13 and 15 with an older girl.

     

    “She took me through so many things, she taught me a lot of things and it was needed; the lessons were very essential. My wildest sexual fantasy is having sex in the aeroplane; sex in a plane is dope.”

     

    He also stated that his favourite part of a woman is the buttocks.

     

    Skales said, “My favourite part in a woman is her booty (buttocks)”

     

    Skales, who did not hide anything about his sexual relations in the interview, mentioned that he had once had sex with a girl in her boyfriend’s car.

     

    He said: “The weirdest place I ever had sex is inside a girl’s boyfriend’s car; it was like magic.”

     

    Reacting to the backlash he has suffered in his music career, Skales wrote: “It’s crazy when people think Skales has not gone far. For over four years, I have been touring the world.

     

    “I’m not just the type that does a thing and shouts about it. I would start doing that now because I guess the world is beginning to like it and appreciating it, like lately, I have been receiving recognition, especially for the song I did with Major Lazer and Nicki Minaj.”

     

  • ‘Managing fame is a problem for celebrities’- Skales

    ‘Managing fame is a problem for celebrities’- Skales

    Many talented youngsters dream of being rich and famous, but they also don’t know that fame comes with its own pain. Nigerian rapper and singer, Skales has revealed that celebrities have a problem with managing fame.

    “Fame is a problem, he told HIP TV, that image you put out there, you have to live up to it.

    “I don’t expect anyone to live a fake life, but you work hard to make sure that your lifestyle fits the image you put out there. But make sure you keep it real. I try my best to keep it real. At the end of the day, there are people that are looking up to you, you don’t want to misguide them or mislead them”.

     

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    Skales got signed to EME in 2010 and left in 2014 following the expiration of his four-year recording contract. His new album, ‘The Never Say Never Guy’ was released under the Baseline Music imprint.