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Star announces rap competition for upcoming talents

This competition is a part of the rapper’s year-long celebration activities marking his 10th anniversary in African music.

D’banj has announced a rap contest for upcoming Hip-hop ethusiasts.

The DB Records CEO has made public the competition, via a post on his website, calling on young rappers to join in a contest to “be the next rapstar.”

All interested parties are to visit the competition page, listen to an instrumental titled ‘The King is here’, download and record a version. To conclude, the new version should be submitted via the page. The winner will be rewarded with a chance to guest on the single with D’banj on the remix and its video.

D’banj is set to headline the Sound Culture Fest coming up on Saturday, September 5, 2015.

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The DB Records boss will join Caribbean star, Machel Montano at the gig which organised to unite the African and Caribbean communities in New York.

The concert will hold at the Irving Plaza in New York, with popular UK comedian, Eddie Kadi, scheduled to host with other headlining and opening acts yet to be announced.

D’banj recently won the 2015 MTV Evolution award. The veteran singer clinched the award ahead of other African legends such as 2face, Asa, Black Cofee, Chameloen, Fally Ipupa, HHP. Samini and Psquare.

The MAMA “Evolution” award honours established artistes who have made an indelible mark on African and global music culture, taken African music to new territories around the world, pushed the boundaries of creativity, and shaped the soundscape of contemporary Africa.

D’banj dedicated his award to his erstwhile business partner and producer, Don Jazzy, with whom he began his journey as an entertainer, under the defunct Mo’Hits Records.

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“I wanna invite thank my father, even though we are not….God bless you Don Jazzy. This award is dedicated to D’banj and Don Jazzy.” D'banj said in an emotion-laded acknowledgement speech.

The video shot on location in Atlanta, was directed by Moe Musa. D’banj and Ice Prince take to the streets, and display immense wealth via shopping, expensive cars, and the best of women. The video also contains cameos from Kelvin Boj, and Tunde Ednut.

This release comes as part of the 10th Anniversary celebrations, with a visual EP scheduled to drop in August.

Watch 'Salute' video below.

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