TIPTOPSTARS

The artist may not be in any respect trying to obstruct what has turned out to be an unending appetite for Hein Pere. He just has to move forward, at least to indicate his creativity doesn’t halt at number one. Stanley Enow has thus pinned on to the release of number two – TumbuBoss Deluxe. Its teaser has won several thousands of views, just days after it hit social media. That it’s because it’s their dear Hein Pere that TumbuBoss Deluxe’s teaser has gone viral, may be yes! But for sure, it is also largely due the tracks title that makes so much sense, especially to Cameroonians, born in the English-speaking half of the country. “Tumbu boss calabar…”, a typical indigenous interactive game among kids swiftly rekindles sweet childhood memories. Another creative strategy to win audience… Perhaps, yes! But for one thing, Stanley, just like Jovi, has displayed a satisfactory degree of music intelligence necessary in a contemporary, yet competitive artistic world. The entire piece is awaited with exciting anxiety.

Folere is a widely consumed locally-brewed juice Cameroonians would press their fingers on the table to bet for. It is savoured like mad and no one seems to be indifferent to it. In fact, mention Folere anywhere, you’ll have people salivating. But what business this juice (reddish) has in a Hip-Hop track, KOSY alone can tell. KOSY is a young Cameroonian urban music artist who like other colleagues, easily get inspired by their roots. And that is how Folere, his maiden single has swept its way across the music world just a couple of weeks on the heels of its release. “My mind is so active vis-à-vis song writing and each time it gets stimulated, something sassy comes out. 

Folere is just one of such tracks that popped up in my mind and sent me putting paper to pen,” KOSY explained.

KOSY who hopes to see Folere thrive within and without his physical environment keeps his music dreams intact. “That’s the reason I have embarked on a tireless promotion of this single and successive works,” he told us.

His music dreams were nursed way back in the days when the young and talented contemporary musician hit the road. “By 2006 when I shined under Morap-zy with a couple of songs produced by Bamenda-based music outfit, Sunshine Records, I conjectured this career propelled to the apex,” said KOSY.

But what accounts for this impressive up-shoot? “Hard work, commitment and humility,” KOSY explained. He philosophized further: “I write my songs but I don’t hesitate to accept proposals from other people. It’s not just a process but also a concept because nowadays, rap is more about conceptualization.”

At 21, the Cameroonian singer, born in Mankon (village in the North West region) has displayed a good mastery of the art of song-wrting and singing. His

songs are composed and sung in English, French, Pidgin and Dutch. Yet, KOSY who enjoys listening to the legendary Bob Marley’s timeless One Love track, thinks beyond music. “I consider myself leader of the youths,” he revealed. He added: “But mark you, there are many of us, young people whom I believe have set good examples. I can’t help being inspired by peers such Lil Wayne,T.I, Drake, M.I , Young Jeezy, Jovi, Ice Prince, Kid Ink and Wiz Khalifa.”

Away from music,  KOSY in his city Hasselt would always be caught playing Football or Basketball.

If you hate anxiety, stay away from watching the trailer of Sister Dearest. Else, you won’t rest your mind until you have watched the entire movie. That is the kind of impact, John Uche intended for the audience of the 2.11-minute long trailer when the editor cum director set to put together the ‘avant gout’.

“It’s a mouth-watering piece that keeps me awake on this up-coming movie,” a Cameroonian movie fan observed soon after the trailer for Sister Dearest went public. Also reacting, another observer called the appetizer an appealing piece of work that raises one’s appetite. “I can’t be patient enough to watch this movie whose story we hear is ground-breaking,” she said.

Within the Cameroonian filmmaking family, collaborators of Lilian Ndi have been acknowledging the young producer’s great effort in making this production one that will give their country’s film industry a good representation. “It’s our time, we must make god use of it,” Kenneth Ngamne, renowned actor/producer simply put it, referring to the Cameroonian film industry which is now generally considered to be growing at a fast pace. To the host of the up-coming premiere of the movie, Sister Dearest is a must-watch movie whose trailer is very indicative.

Doffing her hat to her fellow producer, Elaine Mambo, praise the producer of the coming Cameroonian movie. With love from a sister, the USA-based producer simply said “Good job Ma.”

In Maryland where Sister Dearest is shot and produced, the movie’s trailer is said to attracting more and more people to the production who are anxiously looking forward to being part of the premiere come Saturday, March 22, 2014. “It’s a commendable effort worth supporting. I’ll be at the premiere, so too will be my peers,” said a Nigerian MD resident.

Meantime, the producer of Sister Dearest is herself caught in the frenzy the movie’s trailer is creating. “I can’t believe it is pulling this attention…more than nine hundred views in just a few days…it means we did something pleasing to the audience. I’m more than grateful for such love and I must say I’m as excited as ordinary potential viewers,” Lilian Ndi told us when we contacted the producer earlier today.

Speaking from Maryland, Lilian urged fans and the general public to turn out en masse on March the 22^nd and support the project. “I and the entire Sister Dearest team will be anxious to welcome everybody and show our gratitude. We love our fans and their support will help keep us on the rails,” the actor cum producer insisted.

Produced by Lilian Entertainment, Sister Dearest which will be premiered at 8844 Washington BLDV, Jessup, MD, 20794 was shot last year. Starring in the movie are Pridine Fru, Lilian Ndi, Kang Quintus, Claudio Oben Eyong Jose, Rajah Roger Muntu, Obaseki Paula, Mirabel Asongong, Jenille and Alison Mungo.

Who would have imagined that Cameroon would at one point, be having more ambassadors in the domain of music than elsewhere? Arguably, that is the fact! Missy BK is one of such ambassadors her country now takes pride in having, not only because the Canada-based Afro pop artist resides in the diaspora, but also because she displays a palatable mastery in the art she practices – music.

After the March 2012 Mama, I Love You from where observers assessed her as a fine-tuned singer, Missy BK has bounced back with yet another ground-breaking single. “I’d impatiently waited for the next and I’m glad she has dropped it,” said Marienne, a Missy BK fan we happened to come across in Ohio. “And, you know what, this one grips me like nothing ever did,” she added, referring to My Baby, Missy’s newest song first put out for public appreciation on Sunday January 12 this year.

An audio version to advertise My Baby whose official video released is billed for Saturday January 25, 2014 has been on YouTube for a couple of days with positive reactions from fans. According to the singer whom TIPTOPSTARS contacted for updates, all is set to host the grand video launch in Montreal where Missy resides with her family (husband Hillary and two daughters Mandy and Serena). “I’m calm and ready for the event, yet excited because I hold My Baby so dear to my heart,” she explained. Also speaking to TIPTOPSTARS Editor, Constance Bih Kimal (Missy’s real names) said she put in everything to make My Baby a sellable piece including her emotions, passion and desire. She indicated; “I feel fulfilled.” In short, Missy’s team is ready, so potential guests can start packaging their support for the singer whose ultimate dream is to get her country to the world stage.

Recorded in the sumptuous Mich2050 studio in Montreal, Canada, Missy, upon rising from an inspirational fit, wrote down My Baby, now presented by SCM Production in two hours. “Then, it took us six weeks to complete the recording of the four-minute song,” the 2013 Horizon Nord Sud, HNSS Excellence Awards best artist revealed. “Even before I fully have this song in the market, I keep being caught listening to it over and over and I think it is thanks to the sound engineer who did a great job,” Missy said further.

Missy BK, a multi-talented artist (radio broadcaster, songwriter, singer and back-up vocalist) has collaborated with several renowned musicians including Meiway and Annie Anzouer and is said to have songs to that effect that are upcoming.

Songs like Set Me Free and others found in Woman For Woman (a mixed taped album she did with eight women from three different continents) have propelled the young but hyper inspired singer to great recognition. Perhaps that explains why Missy secured nominations at some recent highly rated recognition platforms such as the African Entertainment Awards, Canada and the Cameroon Academy Awards, Sonnah recently held in Yaounde, Cameroon.