Flowssick, Rayce and Ms Jaie Storm Club DV8 Tonight For Hennessy

The much anticipated Hennessy Artistry club tour will finally kick off today!

Organizers of the annual music platform announced the supporting acts for this year’s Hennessy Artistry club tour at the video premiere event of Hennessy Artistry 2012 theme track, “Bartender” on August 16, 2012. Click to continue...

The supporting acts include: Flowssick, Dammy Krane, Burna Boy, Rayce, Solid Star, L.O.S, Ms Jaie, Mo’Eazy and Tunde Ednut.

These rising acts will perform in different clubs in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja.

Tonight, Flowssick, Rayce and Ms Jaie will be storming Club DV8 in Victoria Island, Lagos so fans can come out and party with their favourite acts.

Photos: Behind the scene of Hennessy Artistry theme song ‘Bartender‘

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Naeto C & M.I Collaborate For Hennessy Artistry Song

Remember Tee-Y Mix? The talented music producer who is behind hit tracks from top Nigerian artistes like Darey, Sasha, Banky W, 9ice, Naeto C, Ikechukwu amongst many others and also a judge on Project Fame is currently working with M.I and Naeto C to drop a banger. Tee-Y Mix is the one producing the first-ever duo collaboration between both rappers. And the song in question is the Hennessy Artistry 2012 track. Click to read more and see more photos.....

Yes I know they have featured on tracks together before, but have you ever seen a song by M.I featuring Naeto C? Or a Naeto track featuring M.I? I believe the answer is a big NO.

I can only imagine the level of competition between them in the studio. I know they’re acting now as if all that beef from back in the days has been squashed, but I refuse to believe it. I’m sure they were changing their verses over and over, trying to out-do each other.

Well, we’ll find out this FRIDAY when their track is finally released - Who is African Rapper No. 1?

Hennessy Artistry Announces M.I and Naeto C as This Year’s Headline Artistes

Lagos|Nigeria Hip-Hop superstars and pop-culture icons M.I and Naeto C have been revealed as headliners for this year’s Hennessy Artistry. The historic collaboration between these two heavyweights that have each made an indelible mark on the Nigerian music industry, was orchestrated earlier this year by Hennessy Cognac, the world’s leading cognac brand. Click for more info…

In continuation of last year’s Hennessy Artistry formula, the two rappers have not only been engaged to tour the leading clubs in Nigeria, but also to conceptualize, write, record and perform a theme song that will drive this year’s project. This year’s Hennessy Artistry track will be followed by a music video that will air on TV media across Africa.

The announcement marks the start of what will be a wonderful and unforgettable experience for fans of the Hennessy Cognac brand and the very popular Hennessy Artistry initiative.

Not a stranger to the initiative, this is the third time M.I will be involved with Artistry. “In 2009 I supported the Hennessy Artistry urban music competition by headlining the Finale concert. In 2010 I was privileged to be part of the collaboration with Sir Shina Peters, and then last year although I wasn’t part of the official campaign, I was invited by Hennessy to travel to France with Banky W, Eldee and Jesse Jagz. The Cognac trip was eye opening. I’m really appreciative that they called me on board this year and I’m revved up to go!” MI says.

This year, Storm 360 artiste Naeto C will join the likes of Eldee, Banky W, Tiwa Savage, Ice Prince, Nneka, Kas, Sir Shina Peters, Bez and Mo’Cheddah, and other prominent acts, who have been featured in the Hennessy Artistry initiative.

“It is going to be an experience you won’t forget in a hurry,” says Naeto C, the hip-hop impresario behind rave hits ‘Tony Montana’, ‘10 over 10’ and ‘Kini Big Deal’. “We are working night and day to see that this year’s Hennessy Artistry edition will be the best for Hennessy fans, music lovers and our fans. Many of our fans have been waiting for years for a Naeto C and M.I collaboration, and we both thought there was no time like the present to deliver this epic combination to them.”

According to Hennessy Marketing Manager, Tokini Peterside, “Hennessy Cognac is glad to be working with these exceptionally talented musicians. The fusion of their talent brings ‘the art of blending’ to life, which is at the heart of Hennessy Artistry, a project that seeks to further the interplay between our cognac, popular culture, people and good music.”

Hennessy Artistry 2012 will feature a collaboration track and music video by M.I and Naeto C as well as a 22-venue Club Tour putting the spotlight on rising artistes. The Club Tour will begin a few weeks after the track is released in August, and Hennessy Cognac is asking fans to nominate now the artistes they would like to see perform at this year’s Club Tour. Fans can nominate their preferred Club Tour artistes at www.facebook.com/hennessynigeria. The 2012 Hennessy Artistry project will culminate in VIP events headlined by M.I and Naeto.

HENNESSY ARTISTRY 2012- We know the deal

I have an exclusive scoop on Hennessy Artistry. Someone just sent me this text, saying they’ve just kicked off plans to start this year’s project. And as you read this, Hennessy is discussing with artistes, producers, directors, lawyers and all. I hear they’re as usual, trying to keep the gist on the low, but trust me; nothing is hidden anymore in this age of Twitter and BBM. Click to see the artists who won’t be returning this year…
First – Tiwa, eLDee and Banky W are not returning this year, from what my sources told me. But they’ve not decided who to use. I’m not saying artistes are lobbying o. But let’s just say discussions are going on.

There’s going to be a major concert this year, as well as all those big Hennessy parties around the country.

Hennessy Artistry has featured Ice Prince, Sir Shina Peters, Nneka, Bez, MI, Kas, Jesse Jags, Banky, Tiwa and eLDee in the past.

Can’t wait to hear who will headline this year. I’ll be the first one to tell you, don’t worry.