Would Zinoleesky perform better if signed by Olamide?

Let’s be logical and weigh beyond the Mohbad saga, would Zinoleesky's performance have been better if he had been signed to YBNL as opposed to Olamide's label?

Over time, it has become clear that Naira Marley's Marlian Records is really just a "cruise label" in disguise, despite having signed some of the biggest and most promising musicians.

On December 30, 2019, Naira Marley made an announcement about the launch of his label during the Marlian Fest. Four acts—Zinoleesky, Mobhad, Fabian Blu, and C Black—were automatically signed.

Notwithstanding this, Zinoleesky has proven he has what it takes to contend with Buju for the top slots in the Nigerian music industry by putting out hit after hit and campaigning hard to win the "Next-Rated" accolade. An honour that his boss, Naira Marley, received no recognition for.

Zinoleesky's label continues to limit his potential because it appears that he isn't getting the right vibe to help him reach even greater heights.

Why hasn't Zinoleesky become the headliner of a show, even if he has all the tools to do so?
Looking at Marlian Records, from the boss to the whole undefeated squad, it's clear that the label is nothing more than a smokescreen for smokers seeking to seem good, being periodically in the news for the wrong reasons all the time.

Along with all the other artists on the roster and other affiliates, Naira Marley, the main act and leader of the labels, and Marlian Fest have lost some of their original significance.

In the previous two years, less than 500 people have attended the Marlian Fest, which started with more than 4,000 people at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, alot of people departed the stadium before the performance even started because of the previous edition's more than five-hour show delay.

There would only be an hour remaining for Zinoleesky to entertain his fans and have another chance to demonstrate his identity to the world in a new setting.

A record company that isn't interested in growing and would like to work with musicians who play at international festivals.

The manager declared that he will host his Marlian Fest in London's SSE Arena Wembley in 2021, but the event was cancelled owing to a lack of funding.

Many concertgoers departed the venue before the music even started because of the nearly five-hour delay.

What difference do you think Zinoleesky would have made in his performance between signing with Olamide's label and Marlian Music?
One of the greatest musical groups in the country is now Olamide's record label, YBNL. Definitely one of the top three labels in the country.
Renowned vocalist Adekunle Gold, protégé Lil Kesh, boss Olamide, and other extremely successful singers are all products of YBNL, one of the leading record labels in Nigeria.

Talking about YBNL's legitimacy as a music label would be incomplete without acknowledging Olamide's love for the business and his constant quest for advancement.

Taking into account his achievements with musicians such as Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Fireboy (who was officially signed to the label), and most recently.

Fireboy transitioned from being an unrecognised up-and-coming performer to one who is now well-known, thanks to his formal YBNL label performances and private events for his artists.

transitioning them to respectable businesses that would present enormous opportunities for the artists and the brand as a whole. insisting that they release quality songs that are worth listening to frequently and maintain their attention.

Who brought Amapiano to Nigeria?

These are the tunes that made Amapiano popular in Nigeria.
Different accounts of the musical genres in the Johannesburg slums of Soweto, Alexandra, Vosloorus, and Katlehong have led to a great deal of uncertainty and debate regarding the genre's origins. Still, Katlehong, the township east of Johannesburg, became a hotspot for the genre.

Given its Bacardi-like qualities, some people assert that the genre was born in Pretoria.

It is, however, impossible to pinpoint the origins of the well-known genre due to the differing tales of its creators.

Songs that helped the Amapiano genre gain popularity in Nigeria

Zinoleesky - Kilofeshe

Every place that values music, including the streets, clubs, social media, and private areas, went crazy when Zinoleesky released Kilofeshe.

As Niphkeys had done, it had brought back street music and represented a full localization of the Amapiano sound, where Fuji and Afrobeat elements squared off against the ingredients to create a hit song.

Squander - Falz, Niniola

All or most of the Amapiano musical components, such as the bouncy basslines, light pads, loopy horns, and synth chords, are present in Squander.

After being released on December 4, 2020, the album, which was produced by Yung Willis and swiftly tailored for the Nigerian market, gained momentum in the music industry.

Hallelu – Masterkraft, Bella Shmurda, Zlatan

This was highlighted even more by Niniola's singing and Falz's smooth beat-making.

Masterkraft earlier shown a tendency to incorporate horns into his Amapiano songs with his horn-infused street hop hit, which he collaborated on with Bella Shmurda and Zlatan.

A number of tracks, including Hallelu, which was released on December 11th, 2020, concluded a musically productive year.

High Way – DJ Kaywise ft Phyno

December 2020's music featured a lot of Amapiano hits, one of which was DJ Kaywise's Highway, which featured Phyno.

Highway is an unstoppable song that was mostly performed in Igbo by Phyno. Yung Willis produced the single, utilising Amapiano's powerful basslines, snares, and synthesiser while maintaining the fast-paced style of Nigerian hip hop music.

Ke Star Remix – Focalistic and Davido ft Virgo Deep

Davido, a firm believer in the saying "go big or go home," jumped on the Amapiano bandwagon and remixed his song "Ke Star" with popular South African rapper Focalistic.

After the song became popular and served as a bridge for the adoration and love of Amapiano music between the two countries, Nigerians began to learn Amapiano dance routines with greater verve and flair.

Monalisa – Lojay and Sarz

A popular remix of the song Monalisa by Lojay and Sarz featuring American artist Chris Brown is currently available, proving how popular the original song was.

With its flute-driven, dreamy Amapiano atmosphere, the lead single from Lojay and Sarz's joint EP started out as a sleeper success before blowing up into a blockbuster hit.

Yaba Buluku Remix – DJ Tarico and Burna Boy feat. Preck and Nelson Tivane

A quick geography lesson about the different Swahili-speaking South African countries—including the DJ's own country, Mozambique—is provided by DJ Tarico and Burna Boy's Yaba Buluku remix. Mozambique and Nigeria share musical talent and cultures.

It's noteworthy that the two countries were represented on Yaba Buluku not just by musicians but also by hypemen, who elevated their countries' cultures by applauding the artist in their own tongues.