By Dimeji Ogedengbe
Over hearing ‘Third Avenue’ one would have thought it must be a description leading to a destination. But no. Oh, yes! For Lord of Ajasa to have titled his new album 3rd Avenue, he must be on his way to a destination. Of course to the promise land. The peak of his career as a musician.
The ‘pioneer’ of Yoruba rap, Lord of Ajasa gathered Journalists together yesterday at the Page night club in Lagos where he officially announced the release of his third album and revealed his intention to proceed from the 2nd turning by the right (his 2nd album) to the 3rd Avenue, the title of his new album.
Everyone thought Ajasa had gone for good as soon as Dagrin pulled down the walls of the ‘up and coming’ artistes’ camp and took over the centre stage with his hit-filled CEO album. Ajasa’s fame was threatened. And now, might it be rude to say Dagrin’s demise has availed Ajasa another opportunity to fine-tune his rap prowess and grab the fans by the throat before another kid siezes the opportunity?
Ajasa notes he never had any beef or contest with Dagrin. ’I don’t have any beef with Dagrin. Everybody knows I am the pioneer of Yoruba rap but Dagrin came with a different style and I loved it. He was my brother. I am even one of his fans’ he tells NET.
In all objectivity, with the rate at which young and gifted artistes are lurking around the walls of stardom, the industry seems to have gone beyond who started what style. Only the cat who has the balls to stand the recent charcoal-heated bars, lyrics and rhythms will sell the CDs, headline the shows, get the endorsements and rake in all the bucks.
Bearing this in mind, Lord of Ajasa has proven to be a true soldier with the release of his third album (3rd Avenue) produced by K Solo. He’s trudging ahead despite the odds. Packing notable names like YQ, Dagrin, Isolate, Klever J, Tha Suspect and Reminisce, this album he described as matured and rich in production will place Ajasa on the podium of relevance again.
Now, the question is, with all that talent and consistency, will Lord of Ajasa finally hit it big this time?
18 comments
na in turn to die so make una leav am
mr man, cool down now
segzy or whatever you called your stupid name, you will be the one to die not him by the grace of God….
@segzy,why will you ever utter such a big word,i guess you are a scallywag and remember what you wish for other will other be yours too,so death doesnt mean anything to you,oh k maybe they should loose you in your family or you loose who is closer to you then you know how it feel…
make unah free the guy jor….hiz gud but DAGRIN was way way way better than him………….but i don't fink he was beefing DAGRIN wen he was alive……………
i dont think something of such happen between them
they are both good just that dagrin"s style of rappin seemed inborn.
ajasa is never the kind of person u thought he is.d guy is good and smooth,but u can judge afar,even doe is d founder of yoruba rap,i beleive he is goina be glad see someone immitating him,so make u na free ajasa and let him continue with his good lyrical flow.
Ajasa cari go!! Weda u beef dagrin or not dats as gone so enjoy ur lyfstyl
Ajasa ride on. It is well with 'ur music career.
Do not fry wit petrol, ok' ajasa is gud dan DAGRIN in all ways, ride on my guy notin do u. I go fit buy ur new album. Ok
It normal 4 him 2 be envious.but i foot think he beefed him
ajasa pioneered yoruba rap? lol nah go ask about a.y that london guy pioneered it in the early 2000…ajasa came in 2004..
LORD OF AJASA ! Please keep up the good work and let people say what they feel like. Though everyone luv Dagrin but he;s gone(Though he lives in our heart with his songs),Why not let us support Lord of Ajasa that;s alive.
Who is this Ajasa nigga? Nigga need to shut up or somebody is gonna smack his bitch ass… No rapper can be compare to Da grin .. That kid is the best rapper cos he change the rap game in Naija while he was alive and he murdered other rappers, Nobody has ever done what Grin has done so far cos he is full of talent and he has been through a lots of shit in his life. so i wonder why ajasa has to raised this talk when he knew that kid was already dead. he should have said all these when Grin was alive.. Make him go sit down . RIP DRIN You are a real legend cos you speak for Gangsters and for hustlers……..
Egbon Ajasa , you be Akure boy …and me personally suspect say you get hand for that Boy's {Da-Grin} death … if na so , God go judge you ooo… enjoy the temporary fame while it last cos nemesis will surely catch up with every evil doer… me i no like you one bit … gbabe!!!
make doe by dagrin is a classic needs a video needs to be heard
Ajasa no be yeye yoruba rapper 4 9ja make una carry gooooo.