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