TIPTOPSTARS

Do your own thing and be a master of it. This seems to be the new philosophy propounded by young Cameroonian musicians nowadays. Ntube McBright Powell has had his own thing and is doing it the way he knows best. To him, Ndolo Dance which is one of the latest creations is his own way of powering his country’s music industry. In a new track already circulating, the USA-based Cameroonian singer displays the dance he calls Ndolo to the utter satisfaction of music lovers, home and abroad. Ndolo Dance whose video was launched at a recent event, staged in Maryland has won hearts and minds, yet the artist declares he still has more in store. Speaking on Afrikka Radio’s African Cocktail recently, Ntube McBright saluted the love and support he has enjoyed from fans, friends and the general public since Ndolo Dance became a widely admired project. Join Mr Ndolo Dance in the dance!

It could not have been done in a better way. Jovi’s latest hit track, B.A.S.T.A.R.D is surely the most befitting way the Cameroonian rapper sorted out to wish his fans and country folks a brilliant new year 2014. Once the video went online, it whipped across like a tornado. Not necessarily the back-to-roots message or drama in the clip, but the sound of the title of the track created the sensation. For sure Jovi’s B.A.S.T.A.R.D, though sounding like, is not derogatory. An abbreviation? Whichever way it goes, the track is a veritable display of the young urban artist’s innate creativity. But the news is that the single is another sensation Jovi has been reputed for since the Cameroonian singer sprang to the limelight.

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.