D'BEAT

D'Beat to Release Debut Album July 5

Winner of 2011 Star Quest, D'Beat, will give fans what they’ve anxiously been awaiting since their burst onto the music scene last year. ‘D'Beat Goes On,’ the group’s debut release, will hit stores on July 5. The band will premiere the Patrick Ellis directed video for rising hit single "Oyoyo" at The place, GRA Ikeja.

The 10-track album, including their current single ‘Oyoyo,’ was co-produced by beatmaker Del B, along with hit veteran songwriter and producer Paul "Play" Dairo. The Phat E Produced "How you Make me feel" is said to be reminiscent of Jodie's Kushi Kushi.

Other songs in the album include "Se Lense", and "Fall in Love Again". The album, which will be released under Now Muzik, also touts contributions from T'Chux, Dekumzy, and more.

With roots in hip-hop but also drawing on pop, highlife, and RnB influences, D'Beat is on the verge of becoming one of Nigeria's most popular bands. Their positive lyrics combined with a socially conscious spirit have enabled the band to build strong ties both within the local scene and to the larger community as well.

For "D'Beat Goes On" the band members — Bassist Samuel "T'chux" Tochux (bandleader), drummer Efetobor "skilato" Oghenetega, keyboardist justice Adigho, and vocalists Beauty "B-dash" Aghedo, Adubi "Fragrance" Charity, and Eyube "e-wyne" Enid — wanted to create "an album that has something for everybody."

"Our goal was to create an album that pushes the envelope musically," says Now Muzik's  head honcho Efe Omorogbe. "We really wanted them to step outside of their box and showcase their growth, but at the same time remain true to the sound that their fans have come to know and love. We feel we did a good job of striking that balance on 'Oyoyo' and a host of other songs."

D'Beat are the winners of the seventh series of Star Quest musical talent hunt organised by brewing giants, Nigerian Breweries PLC. D'beat walked away with a recording contract supervised by Now Muzik, a brand-new minivan and N600, 000 cash for each member of the group.