I'm a major fan and I was pained when I heard a few days ago that DJ caise reported DRB lasgidi's "Toyin" video due to copyright issues on youtube and the video was taken off!
According to DRB lasgidi, they also had to take the track off Itunes because of DJ Caise. The track was on sale on Itunes for 99p.
I'm sure y'all will be wondering what DJ caise's issue is with DRB lasgidi! Apparently, BOJ, Teezee and FreshL (DRB lasgidi crew members) are clueless as to what the problem is.
DJ caise produced the track in February and there was no legal documentation or agreement pertaining profitable gains from the track. I guess DJ Caise didn't expect it to be this big! But 4 days after releasing the video, it gets 10,000views and DJ caise reports the video! A video that he apparently flew to London to appear in!
DRB Lasgidi released a video on their blog on Wednesday stating that DJ caise apparently wanted the track to be named; "DJ Caise presents TOYIN by DrB lasgidi" but it was named; "Toyin by DRB Lasgidi, Prod. by DJ Caise". According to them, he kept telling blogs that he is their mentor. All three members of DRB lasgidi have denied this claim and are thinking he wants 30% of DRB Lasgidi! He even involved their parents in the messy scandal!
This is just one side of the coin!
Efforts to get DJ caise's view on the matter proved futile!
I'll definitely get you guys a follow-up on the issue! Stick with me!
Download the Toyin Video
For those of you that know nothing about DRB, let me initiate you to the fan club;
" Exclusive Feature: DRB Season
DRB LASGIDI would comfortably wear the crown as the class leaders of the new school with effortless ease and abundance SWAGGA if there was ever an award category in this genre… DRB LASGIDI is an up and coming musical group bringing a new sound with a fusion of Afro-Beats, Hip-Hop and R&B to the international music industry for about six years whilst studying in England. The group is made up of 3 members, two dynamic and exciting rappers Ladi Ladinegan aka Fresh L, Teni Zaccheaus aka TeeZee and singer Bolaji Odojukan aka Boj.
As at last year December 'Christmas break' while the group was in Nigeria, they began getting bookings for a variety of shows including: Industry night at the Oriental Hotel, Harbor Point, and Boat Club, Lagos. After about 10 shows and numerous collaborations with already established artists in the Nigerian industry such as Adey, Davido & SDC, they decided to take the same momentum form back to the UK. January 2012 came & they went ahead to upload their first web presence on tumblr (http://drblasgidi.tumblr.com), the site had over 10,000 views in its first week and by the second month it had attracted 40,000 views(Numbers don't lie)and till date it has over 130,000 hits.
And February came, whichsaw the group stage their first showcase in Notting Hill London, where over 300 hundred fans and supporters showed up to watch the trio take to the stage performing some of their well known tracks such as "Swagga Mi Gbono", "Toyin", and "Gra Gra". They also went ahead to perform at the Afrogala (an annual African society event that attracts hundreds of students) hosted in Imperial College. The show subsequently earned them another two bookings in the same month. This was followed with a five-track EP release, which has gradually been invading the Capital of London. The EP has also been handed out across England and in Nigeria as a free promotional tool.
Their first official single titled 'Toyin' produced by the award winning Nigerian producer, DJ Caise from Chocolate City Records was also released. The song received over 25,000 downloads in one month which now airs on several radio stations in Nigeria including BeatFM, KissFM, and Rhythm alongside others. The single showcases the boy's unique style of blending the English language and accent with the Yoruba language and Nigerian street slang, also demonstrating their humorous side to tell a story driven by the distinctive rap style of TeeZee and Fresh L. Singer Boj is not left out as he provides that fantastic hook in the chorus that every song needs which has become a signature trait on most of their songs.
Then came the month of April which kicked off with 2 shows outside London (Manchester) along with bookings for an ACS University Ball in Sheffield and an appearance at a party in Reading. The group also got their first international booking for a show in Canada where they performed alongside Nigerian artist Davido. As the single "Toyin" continued to dominate in Nigeria, DRB were presented with an offer for a mobile initiative in Lagos (starfishmobile) who wish to license the song for ringtones. With plans in place for the premier of the "Toyin" video and single to be released (but this time for the for the online purchasing market), and more booking offers coming in from Nigeria and the UK, the summer of 2012 is shaping up to be a successful international roller coaster for the trio… justifying the hook line on one of their infectious singles.
By miloungemediagroup"
Ciao!
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