Rapper Blackmagic parts ways with Lynxxx and Syndik8 Records

By Osagie Alonge

Apparently the breakup season isn’t over yet as another Nigerian artiste has walked away from his record label after both parties failed to reach a mutual agreement over recording contracts.

NET has gathered that Nigerian rapper Efemena Mukoro better known as Blackmagic has parted ways with his record label Syndik8 Records headed by the flagship artiste Lynxxx.

Sources tell us that both parties fell out as Blackmagic (fondly called Ejay) decided to walk away from the label when C.E.O Chukie ‘Lynxxx’ Edozien offered Blackmagic a contract which stated he would be signed JUST as an artiste on the label, with no executive stake.

We learn that Ejay wasn’t satisfied with the offer and wanted to be a part owner of the label.

Sources say the rapper who reportedly played an integral role in building Syndik8 Records felt he was getting the lower end of the stick. Lynxxx, according to sources familiar with the situation, disagreed with the rapper. And the pair fell out.

Recent instances buttress the development:

In Lynxxx’s most recent video ‘Eziokwu’ featuring Ikechukwu, Illbliss and Phyno, usual suspect Blackmagic is missing from the Syndik8 group’s photo. Other members including in-house producer and label president IKON, dancehall act Nedu, US returnee rapper Blink and in-house DJ Obi are all present. in the Clarence Peters directed cut.

Also, Blackmagic’s new video ‘Repete‘ does not carry the usual Syndik8 Records emblem in it. The rapper some months back signed a management deal with Osagie Osarenkhoe‘s M.et.al Management and has launched his own company ‘Based of Belief‘.

It’s not a bitter fight though: We hear Ejay will still be working with producer/label president IKON on their ‘ThreeWiseMen‘ project. The rapper also made a cameo appearance in Blink’s ‘Of life‘ video.

All parties involved including their management and publicists refused to reply E-mails concerning the matter but an insider at Syndik8 confirmed the story. ‘Yes, it’s true he left but Ejay is still family. People make decisions and I’m sure he’ll be fine‘.

Blackmagic, a talented rapper, singer and songwriter burst into the Nigerian music scene with his debut singles ‘Tomorrow‘ and ‘Rainbow‘ in 2010 under the Syndik8 umbrella. He released his debut album ‘Blackmagic Version 1.0‘ the following year. His style (a blend of Hip-Hop, Afrobeat and  soul) stands him out.