For years, the debate has ensued about what exactly the difference is between rap music and hip hop music, and the main crux of the argument centers around the type of culture that each type of music personifies. Other factors, though, are also included, such as: how the music is produced, the elements associated with the sound of the music, and what each genre tries to get across in its central message. Historically, Hip Hop comprises 4 elements, 1 of which is rap , as outlined by DJ Afrikaa Bambaataa. The four elements of Hip Hop are DJing, MCing (a.k.a. rapping ), B-Boying (a.k.a. break-dancing) and graffiti writing. Ask any two artists, fans, or other assorted members of the rap/hip-hop community to explain the precise difference between the two terms, and odds are you'll get different answers. Even so, most would probably agree that rap describes a type of music while hip-hop refers to a cultural phenomenon that includes graffiti, breakdancing, and fashion in

After the successful launching of AMMA Viewers Choice Award nomination list, viewers/listeners wasted no time in storming their website to vote their favorite contestants. This massive influx of people on their site forced the website to be on a temporary shutdown. When logged into the site, it showed that the bandwidth of the site had been exhausted. Hausa HipHop Blog wasted no time in contacting the C.E.O Cems Nigeria Ltd. On a phone chat, the C.E.O Mr Abdulrazak Abdulrahman stated that they never expected such massive visit on their website. With over 18,000 visit within 24hours, they had to face this technical issue. He later called for fans and the general public to be patient as the problem would be resolved as soon as possible as we (Hausa HipHop Blog) were talking. The C.E.O promised to get back to me for any further development. As at 05.55pm, Mr Abdulkadir called Hausa HipHop Blog on phone to notify us first-hand that the site is back as fans can now vote

AMMA AWARD UNVEILS PLAQUE AND NOMINATION LIST.   Alhaji Shuaibu Yawale delivering his speech The occasion was chaired by Alhaji Shuaibu Yawale. The occasion was graced by Actors, Actresses, Artists, Journalists/Pressmen, Bloggers and as well notable individuals. Among those present at the unveiling ceremony include Ibrahim Musa Gida (Daily Trust), Salisu Babangida (Radio Kano), Former Chairman NUJ   Alhaji Isma'il Maizare, Akanni Adebayo (Wazobia FM Representative), Director History and Culture, Kano Alh. Ibrahim Muazu duly represented by Alhaji Auwalu Musa (Head of Section Performing Act), Aminu Yusuf (General Manager Meena Events Centre), Mr Kingsley Obienu (General Manager Film House Kano),   Faro Waters Representative (Muhammad A. Musa), Alhaji Salisu Muhammed (Vice President AREWA & National President Arewa Film Makers)), Sir Hafizu Bello (Director), Aisha Kyauta (Producer), among others. Also artistes present include Tagwayen Asali, Ricqy Ultra, Nasiim, Don

Olayinka Abiodun David Bello popularly known as Evolushunz is a versatile artiste from Osun State, Oshogbo, born and brought up in Benue and Abuja part of Nigeria, his genre of music cut across Afro Pop, Naija Hip Hop and Dance Music. He has always got reasonable messages and sensible tunes in his music while he never denies his fans of the groovy rhythm to dance to. After coming out of the duo group with his younger brother FD to release his first solo single "African Girls" last year, Evolushunz is out again with another banging tune you can't afford to miss, he called this one "OwoAyo" produced by Wispabeats under his new management 100%Gees Without wasting much time, just download the song now and let's have your comment. DOWNLOAD   For Management Contact 100%Gees: Tel: 08022362510 and 08036579801 IG/Twitter: @evolushunz Facebook: supadupa Evolushunz bello Facebook Fanpage: Evolushunz  Email: evolushunzbaba@gmail.com

Beehive's Rap Maestro B.O.C Madaki 's album project titled NO ENGLISH which was scheduled to drop by the end of this month has been stolen. His intellectual property was swindled out of the studio he currently does most of his work. The dread-wearing artists stated this via his facebook account. Read below :- "The NO ENGLISH MIXTAPE & ALBUM 's Expected By Virtually Everyone To Drop By The Last Week Of November 2015.We Have Just But Few Days Before This Month Runs Out But The Project Release News Hasn't Even Started Buzzing On Any Of All The Appropriate Publicity Media. With A Great Depth Of Apology,I Announce On Behalf Of My Management That The NO ENGLISH Mixtape & Album Cannot Be Released At The Same Time Anymore As A Result Of The Theft Of The Studio Gadget(Hard Disk) That Contains Like 75% Of The Project Which Makes Postponement A Necessity. The NO ENGLISH Mixtape Is Now Set To Drop On The 18th Day Of December 2015 And The Album D

After successful hits  like "WHY SEXY GIRL" and "LOVER OVERDOSE" in the past Peter Gyams popularly called peGYAMzee is back,bigger,better and re brand now as and hausa rapper with this dope tune "INTERNATIONAL"(reason my matter local). The midi tempo song was produced by GID and peGYAMzee   delivering a hook both in English/Yoruba and still punch the two verses well with his hausa flow. In my opinion I can boldly say this is not just a song but an anthem to all artist(indigenous),hustlers  and anybody that got big dreams for the future cause if them #ReasonYourMatterLocal you just smile and tell them that one day they must #TreatYouInternational.  Download and listen. DOWNLOAD   CONNECT VIA TWITTER: I-am_peGYAMzee Instagram:  I-am_peGYAMzee Facebook: peGYAMzeeYahaya

K CITY BASED & FINEST PRODUCER NEXCEZZ BEATZ DISHES OUT THIS INSTRUMENTAL COURTESY OF HAUSA HIPHOP BLOG. DOWNLOAD AND ENJOY. WE ONLY GIVE YOU NOTHING BUT THE BEST. DOWNLOAD CONNECT WITH NEXCEZZ BEATZ VIA TWITTER: @nexcezzbeatz Whatsapp: 08140427496

As we await his much anticipated PEDESTAL EP, Kheengz has decided to release a 10 track mixtape VOICE OF AREWA ( V.O.A.) ..with just two features on it and also production credits to DJ Steev, Zayne EF and Maazid.  The Niger born rapper is surely a sensation to listen too. His delivery is awesome. Punchlines are surely a K.O.  We get to see this northern emcee play with words a lot as he delivers heavy bars and punchlines both in Hausa and English. The road to fame starts for this emcee. Download, listen and share your views. ALBUM TRACK LIST 1 INTRO    DOWNLOAD 2 VOA         DOWNLOAD 3 DORCAS        DOWNLOAD   4 SUMBUKA    DOWNLOAD   5 POMO MEN   DOWNLOAD   6 JUMOKE        DOWNLOAD   7 KEKE (FREESTYLE)                DOWNLOAD   8 DOPE, SIMPLE AND SHORT  DOWNLOAD   9 THE KEYS (FEAT. SNOWFLAKE & CLAY) DOWNLOAD 10 IN ALLAH YA YARDA (OUTRO)                  DOWNLOAD Follow him @yungkheengz on Twitter

F & G_Party Tonight After much anticipation and a release of the Snippet, F&G finally release the visuals to their official classic single titled PARTY TONIGHT . The song features  the Rapchiatrist and HipHop Therapist RICQY ULTRA. The video was directed by BUREMA (for KASTIQ Media) . There are cameo appearances from KefaZz (Simple Touch), AB Kapon, Mic Flamer, Dabo Daprof, Chronic Fantasy(AIS B) among others. Download and watch this thrilling video. DOWNLOAD  You can reach out to these artists via L-R: Fagzee, Ricqy Ultra and Genius on Set Twitter: @Mr_genius01              @ricqyultra              @fagzee01 Instagram: @mrgenius01                  @ricqyultra

Enjoy this free beat Produced by KefaZz (Simple Touch) titled Hello. Download and use wisely. DOWNLOAD

Yung Sam drops this exclusive joint titled CONFAM . The song features AB KAPON . Produced by NexCeZz BeatZ, the song will definitely entice your brain. Download and listen. DOWNLOAD

ATM IYALI's rap artist GALI LANDMAK a.k.a DODON RAP drops this joint titled YAN MATAN K TOWN. The song is literally about Kano City's ladies. The artist told Hausa HipHop Blog that this song was dedicated to the Kano ladies for the tremendous love they have been showing to ATM IYALI's artists. Download, listen and share. DOWNLOAD

When you are asked who are the most successful group ever in Nigeria, the first thing that will come into your mind are the two-twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye (a.k.a P-Square). Interestingly, they are products of the North (Jos, Plateau State specifically). There are equally two-twin brothers who are making the media go frenzy from the north down to the south. They are identical twin brothers. Identical brothers in the sense that what they wear, eat, how they smile, interact and live their life is/are almost identical. They were born in Kano State, one studied English Education while the other studied Public Administration. They have won a lot of accolades. They have hosted a TV series program. They have shared the stage with top music arts. They are not relenting. They have met with a lot of bigwigs in the music industry. Tagwayen Asalin with Adam A Zango at the AMMA AWARDS,2015 Tagwayen Asali at NTA Morning Breakfast Show at Abuja Studio Tagwayen Asali with Ice P

Mic Flamer is now out with a smash single. After a brief hiatus from the mic, he unleashed his lyrical venom on this song titled A NAN MUKA FARA. The song is talking about how he started his music thing. If you wanna take a ride with this flaming emcee on his past experience, you need to get yourself armed with seat belts, oxygen mask and some first aid box. Don't get it twisted, you will only use them to treat his punchy dope lines. DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN DOWNLOAD You can reach out to him via @micflamer666 on Twitter  Mic Flamer 666 on Facebook

Enjoy this free beat from NexceZz Beatz. You can only get the best from www.hausahiphop.blogspot.com. Follow us on twitter @hausa_hiphop and you can send your mails to hausahiphop@gmail.com any day, anytime. DOWNLOAD Follow NexceZz Beats on Twitter @nexcezzbeatz

Download this dope joint from GATAN AREWA also known as MORELL AQUILLA. The artist drops this exclusive joint titled AN KAWO WUTA. Surely, hiphop heads will roll on this one. Mind you, he has tendered his apologies on this one. Parental advisory Content. Strictly for the matured minds. DOWNLOAD CONNECT WITH MORELL VIA TWITTER: @iMORELL

Mercy Chinwo makes a gracious entry on the music scene this year with her very first official single "Testimony" Produced by Rotimi Keys . While many might think this is long over due, she believes this is just the very right time. Having been through her fair share of life's challenges, from the days of little beginning to her grasp with fame, she pens down this song of encouragement to as many embattled people out there hoping they can find expression and solace in the words of her song. "Very few people know where I am coming from and it makes perfect sense that a lot of people who never got to see my pain but see all of my Glory have the impression that I always had a silver spoon. My life in one word is a TESTIMONY " - Mercy Chinwo Download now and enjoy! DOWNLOAD   YOU CAN REACH OUT TO MERCY CHINWO VIA Twitter: @Mmercychinwo Instagram: MercyChinwo Facebook: Mercy Chinwo

Download this song from TYG titled SAHIBA. The song was produced by KefaZz (Simple Touch). The song also features CLARA with KefaZz as the back up artiste. DOWNLOAD

DODON RAP a.k.a GALI LANDMAK drops this exciting joint titled YAR MALLAM . The Artist/Producer is really dope on this joint. Indeed the hausa-hiphop genre is steadily rising nonstop. The song is one out of the rapper's recently released singles. The Lagos-based producer recently visited the ancient pyramid city of Kano for his media tour. This is official and you can only stick to the best blog for the best music from upcoming artists around Nigeria. Download and listen. DOWNLOAD CONTACT GALI LANDMAK VIA Twitter: @GALILANDMAK Facebook: www.facebook.com/GALILANDMAK Instagram: @GALILANDMAK

Kano City is now an official hub for so many artistes these days. Few months ago, Kano city was graced by the coming of artistes such as B-Meri, Vector, Wande Coal, Dija, Oritshe Femi, Joe El among others. It's quite alarming how artistes these days are storming the ancient city of Kano. After the visit of B.O.C last week, Lagos-based Producer, Sound Engineer, Vocalist and Emcee representing A.T.M IYALI,GALI LANDMAK (a.k.a Dodan Rap) hits Kano City. He came into the City while landing at Aminu Kano International Airport from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. Our correspondent had a one-on-one chart with the ace producer.Upon his arrival,Hausa HipHop Blog asked what brought him down here. He replied vividly by saying "I came for a media tour". Landmak at his studio in Lagos  In his own words, he talked about how he came into the music scene, his dream of being a footballer, his struggles in Germany, how ATM IYALI was formed, collaborations with top