Rapper’s albums will not be sold on the streets anymore

Veteran Nigerian rap act, Modenine, has revealed his intentions to cease the release of his physical CDs on the streets.

“You give your CDs to the Alaba guys to market for you, and even though you see your CDs all over the place, whenever you call them to ask for your money, they tell you, e no sell. Should you decide to visit them at their shops, they will show you the CDs you gave them to sell, claiming, e no sell, all this in spite of evidence to the contrary. They simply copy the CDs, and sell their own copies, leaving the original copies unsold.” Modenine told The Nation.

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A seven-time The Headies Lyricist on the Roll winner, Modenine is the most decorated artist by the award show. Speaking further, the rapper plans to seek alternative distribution online, expressing his belief that CDs are on a downward spiral, with the rise of digital marketing.

“CDs are on their way out anyway. Digital music is the future, and so I have decided to release my forthcoming album online. It will only be available online via downloadsfor the enjoyment, and convenience of my fans.”

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This is why COSON’s mantra, Let the Music Pay is apt. Pirates continue to rip off Nigerian entertainers, who more often than not have nothing to show for their creative works. Many entertainers sink their energies, and hard earned money into creating songs and movies, only to end up having nothing to show for their efforts. Modenine said.

Modenine currently has seven studio albums and five mixtapes to his credit.

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