Which artist will be the winner of the headies?
Which artist will be the winner of the
Headies 2014 Next Rated category? Which act will join the likes of Wande
Coal, Asa, Wizkid, Omawumi and Davido in the illustrious Next Rated
club of the Headies? Today, we look at each nominee's chance of winning
the Next Rated category.
1) Skales-
Early this year, Skales was written off as dead. Many perceived his
exit from EME as the death of a once promising act. Skales however
shocked the industry by releasing the instant hit 'Shake Body'. The
massive single has made Skales the biggest contender in this category.
His new record deal has given him a new lease of life and is one of the
most buzzing acts in the country. It seems the car might be heading to
Skales if he continues his resurrection and momentum.
2) Patoranking- In some quarters
this Dancehall upstart is seen as the act with the biggest chance of
winning the coveted Next Rated category, and not Skales. Within a year,
Patoranking has risen through the ranks to be one of the most promising
artists in the country. His 2013 single 'Alubarika' got him noticed, but
it was the remix to his follow up single 'Girlie O'
featuring Tiwa Savage shot him to the mainstream fame. He is a much
sought after act presently in the country. If this was down to a bet ,
Patoranking would have a strong shot at this too.
3) Orezi- Orezi isn't sort of a
freshman. His name has been buzzing in the background since 2008. The
year in review has however seen him to be consistent with good hit
singles. He currently has the singles 'You Garrit', and 'Shoki' under
his belt. These are two big singles that should help him sway some votes
his way. Unless he drops another banger before voting ends, its hard to
see Orezi getting more votes than Patoranking and Skales.
4) Runtown- This artist's rise
coincided with the rise of Patoranking. Several observers and critics
have tagged them as the leaders of the next class of pop acts to blow.
After an impressive verse on 'Emergency' and his hit single 'Gallardo'
featuring Davido, Runtown is a freshman who has highly
impressed music listeners and veterans in the music industry. The buzz
around him slowed down a little bit after 'Gallardo' but the newbie has
picked up steam with one of his recent singles 'Domot'.
Comment below and let us know your choice for the Next Rated prize.
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