Phyno 鈥� “Get The Info” ft. Phenom & Falz

Although he rarely gets the credit deserves, Phyno is one of the most consistent and versatile Nigerian artists in the game. Last year, he reaffirmed that fact with his third solo album, Deal With It, and now, he鈥檚 dropped a video for one of its most thoughtful songs, 鈥淕et The Info鈥�.

On the Major Banggz-produced track, which features Phenom and Falz, we get the rappers spitting about the ills of our society 鈥� tackling everything from tribalism to poor governance. Phyno advises listeners to stay informed about what鈥檚 happening in the country.

Phyno is fantastic on the track, seamlessly alternating between Igbo and English. Phenom is also impressive, proving yet again just how underrated he is. Falz, who is always a welcome addition, slows down the pace for a more introspective closing verse, ending things on a high note.聽

When the historians write about this era of Nigerian music, rapper/singer Cheque will be grouped alongside upstarts like Oxlade, Fireboy and Joeboy… and for good reason. The Penthauze signee has his peers’ zest for flitting through styles and inspirations. Getting signed to a label owned by Phyno would suggest the latter saw himself 鈥� a Nigerian rapper with a proclivity for timely pop hits 鈥� in Cheque.

On “Energy”, Cheque shows his palette is much wider. Producer Hitsound’s beat interpolates aspects of Atlanta’s thumping trap sound and the more moody chords of emo-rap. It’s the perfect backdrop for Cheque’s sing-rap delivery. “I just want to change my life, I don’t go time for negative energy, I don’t even sleep at night,” Cheque raps about his hunger for success and what he’s willing to do. It’s a familiar trope, but where others would emphasise their point with ferocity, Cheque covers his substance in style and multiple melodies.

As he tries to claim his place in Nigeria’s underperforming and heavily-saturated hip-hop scene, it’s a quality that will serve him well.

Listen to Cheque’s “Energy” .

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Ballerz – Wande Coal

Issa Goal – Naira Marley (feat. Olamide & Lil Kesh)

Power of Naija – 2Face (feat. Cobhams & Omawunmi)

Super Eagles Carry Go – Austin Milado

Osinachi – Humblesmith (feat. Davido)

Super Eagles- Solidstar

Nigeria Go Survive – Veno Marioghae

Penalty – Small Doctor

Ole ole ole – The Fans

Wavin Flag – K’Naan

Oh Africa – Akon

Waka waka – Shakira

When he’s not being a flawless man…

He’s delivering an awesome acting performance.

And this video of him rapping in a song with Phyno and Ghana’s VVIP recently dropped and he totally slayed.

It’s no surprise sha, he was a rapper before he went into acting. Dear Idris, please drop more bars for us, we love it!

So get a banging beat and you’re good to go.聽 But the fact that we don’t listen to the lyrics doesn’t mean there’s no limit. Sometimes, try. We are begging.

1. Check Up – DJ聽Mewsic POM ft. Skales, Vector, Hakym the Dream

This sounds suspiciously like he got this line from Ice Prince.

2. Export – MI ft Yung6ix

No. Ehn ehn. Nah.

3. The Game – Olamide ft. Phenom

This is just disgusting.

4. Icholiya – Phyno ft. Ice Prince & M.I

I’m hungry.

5. The Truth – Vector (Mode 9 Diss)

Smelling rap. You can do better?

6. RIP Drake & Meek Mill – Vic-O

Greatest. Rapper. Ever.

7. Prick No Get Shoulder – Brymo

What?!

8. Bullion Van – MI ft. Phyno and Runtown

Lyrical evangelist terrorist.

9. Freestyle – Davido

Well hello, Nigerian Iggy.

10. Thank You – Ice Prince ft. Choc Boiz

Dear Jesse, this is sad.

11. Kpansh – Yung6ix ft. MI

Now we know he can read the alphabet…wait!

12. Elbow Room – Mode9

Why in the name of all that is good and evil will I be holding a lemon and a torch?

13. The Infiltration Mixtape – Cyrus tha Virus

STOP!

14. 2Mussh – Reminisce ft. Sinzu & Ice Prince

How dare you, Ice Prince? How dare you?!

15. Comment Tu T’appelle – LeriQ ft. Burna Boy, Dammy Krane, Ozone, & Mojeed

Flying saucer ni.

16. Ta Lo Sobe – Omo Akin ft. Dotstar, IcePrince, Jesse Jagz, Shadow D Don

This. Is. Not. A. Good. Thing.

17. Too Much Money – Iceberg Slim ft. Banky W

That’s not even… Sigh…

18. Eziokwu – Lynxxx ft. Various artistes

This is why Glo dropped him.

19. Taxi Music – X.O Senavoe

We didn’t want to get it.

20. Ghostmode – Phyno ft. Olamide

Like a toolbox, I鈥檝e got all your tools.

21. Omo Naija Remix – Reminisce

Baba Hafusa, what is spastic?

22. Back When – Davido ft. NaetoC

Are you done with that Masters yet? We hope not.

23. Anamachikwanu – Ill Bliss

The horror!

24. Naija Delta Money – Pryse

Just as well there’s no balcony. I would have pushed you off for this.

25. In My bed – Wizkid

LMAO!!!! What??? How???

Look at all these lines. Just see.

Just stop. Please.

So seriously, what are the worst Nigerian raps/lyrics you’ve heard?