Mode9, Nigeria’s bravest lyricist
You know that feeling you get when you discover something special, something rare or extraordinary? It’s the feeling of finding a sealed 1985 Dele Abiodun album in a dusty San Francisco record store. And it’s the feeling I got early last year when I first heard the music of Mode 9. His unique sound and fresh attitude immediately sets him apart from the often cliche naija hiphop acts and rappers, but we wanted to know more… so we decided to sit down and allow Mode 9 the opportunity to share a few words on himself, his music and the state of hip-hop in Nigeria.
bobo (naijajams.com): Mode 9 is a rapper, or better yet, an MC… and the music you produce is pretty distinct from much of the other Hip-hop coming out of Nigeria. How did this come about & how do you see yourself in the Nigerian music scene?
Mode9: I’m more of a poet, some sort of a lyricist like William Wordsworth. I read alot and take my music seriously, even though people in the Nigerian Music Industry do not understand what im doing they have no choice but to respect me. Most times they refuse to put me on major shows cos they think I’m not commercial enough, but people in Nigeria are not as dumb as they think. they feel my music… I see myself as the bravest lyricist in Nigeria i am not a gangster Rapper.
Interesting comparison to Wordsworth… are we talking about the same Wordsworth… the 19the century English poet? What particularly about Wordsworth do you identify with?
He was really nice with the quill, so I guess when I put pen to paper I’m kind of like the modern day Wordsworth.
Are you familiar with the work of the US-based poet Saul Williams?
Yes! I’ve got his album Amethyst Rockstar really cool, these days I’m listening to a lot of spoken word . They got a lot to say unlike most rappers these days.
You’re based in North-central Nigeria – in Abuja. Traditionally, what is the music like in Abuja? How does the contemporary music compare? And how does yours fit in?
I moved to Lagos in January 2005. Quit my job (Rhythm 94.7) moved to Lagos because a lot of people were not feeling the hiphop thing in Abuja even though we got far better talent over there, we were not respected. They rather bring somebody from lagos to perform at their shows.
I hear you, musicians are often only appreciated at home after they leave and “make a name for themselves” elsewhere.
Thats really true ! and now that I’m on MTV its a different cup ‘a tea.
How do you find Lagos? What’s the scene like there?
Lagos is hard as hell, if u ain’t strong you’ll go down fo’ sho’.
Are you still in radio, working elsewhere or focusing exclusively on music/reading/listening/poetry?
I’m not on radio at the moment but I am planning to do a sponsored Hiphop (real hip[hop) show on radio… I did an online radio program for www.africanhiphop.com (africanhiphop radio) I also got a 106&Park like show on TV in the works. I still read a bit even though I’m pretty busy.
You mentioned above that acts from Lagos were brought to Abuja to perform even though there was better talent locally… Do you feel that Abuja has a better musical (hip-hop) culture than Lagos? If so, in what regard?
I wont really say that , but in Abuja we got a lot of real emcees doing real hiphop . In Lagos, real emcees get caught up en try to do the other stuff for mainstream appeal , I feel its a waste of talent . There are a number of heads in lag but nobody gives em a chance in Abuja people don’t really care. I guess people just wanna dance.
Where do you draw your inspiration? Who are your influences? Who do you collaborate with?
I draw inspiration from most of the books i read, I’m basically a loner so i don’t really bother about featuring other rappers . rite now im listening to a lot of Justus League & Little Brother, production by 9th Wonder.
As some would say, “recording album no be yam o!” You’ve produced two albums to date. Describe the challenges associated with producing, recording, marketing and distributing music in Nigeria. Were there any special challenges you’d like to talk about?
Its crazy! You gotta be up and about and at the end of the day you still get cheated by your marketer/pirate. The recording part isn’t really bad . We gotta contend with wack studio engineers but apart from that everything is pretty smooth. For my mixtape malcolm ix… I had to do all the promo myself shoot two videos Elbow room and Formidable which are now on MTV Base… like I said its crazy! You gotta be strong.
Your story seems all to familiar – that seems to be the norm rather than the exception in Naija. You mentioned that you’re a bit of a loner and much of the work on those albums were done solo. Do you do all your own production as well? Do you work with other musicians &/or producers?
I produce a little but id rather somebody more competent on the boards to take care of biz , i worked with G-links , Seth , blast, Eldee and Freestyle. On my Mixtape now I’m working with Cobhams, Jonah Monarch and Paul Play on my new album.
What are your current projects? Is a new album in the works?
The new album will be called “E pluribus unum”...(one amongst many) presently im recording a mixtape with Jonah the monarch.
Which Nigerian artists are you feeling at the moment?
Are there promotors, venue owners, night clubs, djs, etc. in Lagos that are supporting original modern naija music, particularly the kind of music you’re doing?
....not really , I get people telling me to switch up my style like “you must relate to all the street people in Nigeria ” but I simply do stuff my way, thats why my songs are not hot in clubs over here. Most promoters don’t even know anything about hiphop thats why i ain’t gettin’ no big shows but i couldn’t be bothered a few dj’s show me mad love though i cant front.
What spots do you like going to?
Apart from the studio, well I’m not an out door person . I love watching TV at home
My experience in buying music in Lagos has been spotty. Where would you recommend someone in Lagos go to buy music? What shops are known for stocking “good” music, not just music that will sell (tokumbos).
Numetro silverbird galleria thats where you get some good stuff!
You mentioned early on that there was some confusion over the type of music you’re making… something about you not being into afro hip-hop? From what I’ve seen of your music & style, I don’t get that from you. Mind explaining where that came from & what it’s all about? Is there anything else you would like to say to ad? Anything for your fans? Your critics?
Afrohiphop is a joke! so even if i rhymed directly over a Fela loop id still not call it afrohiphop … I’ll call it “africanhop”...REASON.. once upon a time there was an association called afrohiphop artistes of Nigeria and they almost messed up the whole game that is why i have a problem with being labeled afrohiphop its the name not the music, hell i did a song with Lagbaja didn’t I?
as for my haters ..i love u guys picture me rolling hahahha. my fans just keep the fire burning en stick with me. ...critics …say whut yall want ..yall can front i got some mad punchlines!!
February 15th, 2006 at 11:25 pm
mode9 is my hero man!
February 16th, 2006 at 11:33 am
bobo: Are you still in radio, working elsewhere or focusing exclusively on music/reading/listening/poetry?
Mode9: I’m not on radio at the moment but I am planning to do a sponsored Hiphop (real hip[hop) show on radio… I did an online radio program for www.africanhiphop.com (africanhiphop radio) I also got a 106&Park like show on TV in the works. I still read a bit even though I’m pretty busy.
truth be told i used to listen to modenine when he worked at rhythm 94.7 abuja (i’ve also heard d africanhiphopradio stuff) and for reals in my book he’s definately the best hip hop presenter/personailty on radio in naija. accent..check, ideas..check, confidence on the mic..check, sense of humour…check. man get your ass back on radio, we’re missing u. good luck with ur future projects though.
February 16th, 2006 at 12:30 pm
well i just like people to know that its not just about singing or rapping but with the mode hes great…i played his songs to alot of my friends here in sweden and really like to let them know that we got talents back in naija as a whole…my dudes in the states also feel u more than what he himself the mode thinks.
one love,timmy
fron lag naija representing naija to the fullest in sweden.
modenine…
February 22nd, 2006 at 1:56 am
Preach it, man! We won’t settle for ‘less’
February 26th, 2006 at 4:30 am
mode 9, you´re great men, I love your accent and your vibes, I have been in europe for more than a decade working so hard to produce an album, no deal yet. I´ve gat to come home. I´m proud of you guys, The Nigerian music scene has developed a lot, I´ve gat to be part of it.
TPRHYMES.
February 28th, 2006 at 5:43 am
[...] Talking of interviews, Naija Jams recently dropped a post on an interview with Nigeria’s hottest talent Mode 9. Mode 9’s is also popular for one of his hip hop songs “419 state of mind part II“. The song is a cautionary tale to the would-be advance fee fraud victim told over a beautiful, bouncy beat. “You know that feeling you get when you discover something special, something rare or extraordinary? It’s the feeling of finding a sealed 1985 Dele Abiodun album in a dusty San Francisco record store. And it’s the feeling I got early last year when I first heard the music of Mode 9.” [...]
March 1st, 2006 at 2:10 am
Keep it up my brother love what u doin ,know u also make bida crew proud.
love ya.
pender
March 1st, 2006 at 2:12 am
keep doin what u know best.
PENDER
March 1st, 2006 at 2:27 am
Cant wait to hear the lastest “E pluribus unum” from my bravest lyricist in Niaja.You r one among many.
pender.
March 5th, 2006 at 9:24 am
[...] In addition to profiling delegates and letting you know about resources, we want to use our shared webspace to talk about those other pieces of engagement – the culture, music, art, ideas, whatever – that capture our minds and make us excited to be part of a big world. What do you think of when you think “world music?” For me, its things like liveireland.com. It’s Amr Diab, Nancy Ajram and sugary Arabic pop. If I want something a bit more rebellious, it’s Fela Kuti. Whatever it is, the central defining feature of my “world music” is that its things that I’d be happy and excited to share with my parents – its music that is safe. A part of me has always put “world music” on a different plane because of this feeling of safeness. Music is a road into different ideas and cultures, sure, but is the world music we consume in America giving us the full picture? Its not that I don’t think the music we do have access to isn’t wonderful – its that I wonder if it represents the complete spectrum of music being produced. Recently, I’ve been excited by African hip-hop in the form of Emmanuel Jal. Emmanuel Jal is a former child soldier from Sudan who recently rose to the top of the pop charts in Kenya. He’s been featured on NPR for his incredible story and positive musical messages. But there’s still something strange about it. A former child soldier rapping with slow beats and positive messages…its inspiring, but where’s the intensity? Where’s the seething? Where’s the fucking Rage Against the Machine? Where’s the question of why Sudan continues to burn and child soldiers are forced to kill all over the world? As someone who’s always looked to angry music to find the sonic equivalent of my physical frustration, it seems off just a little bit. How excited was I then to stumble across www.naijajams.com a Nigerian music blog dedicated to giving exposure to lesser known local artists from Nigeria. I started to dig around the site; I read their pieces on Fela and Femi Kuti. I read their pieces on Afrobeat. And then I read their stories about Naija hip-hop. Bam – there was the intensity. Unsuspectingly, I opened a music video clip by an artist I’d never heard of – Mode Nine. With all too much cultural imperialism, I expected to hear the relatively weak beats and sloppy rhymes I associate with most world hip-hop. I expected lyrics that dealt vaguely with local problems, but don’t offer any real threat to the establishment. How wrong I was. Mode Nine is pissed. Formidable, the music video I opened, shows an Emcee who’d be just as at home in Detroit as in Lagos. Hell, he’d probably argue that Lagos is harder than Detroit. Describing the song on his website, Mode says he’s “battling the end of the world on this one.” In an interview with the site, he tells naijajams.com that he’s influenced by what he reads – going to so far as to call himself a modern Wordsworth. He talks about the frustration of navigating the underground/mainstream hip-hop divide in Nigeria. And he brags a bit. Mode Nine is only one of many artists featured on the site who offer a very different side of world music. Some of them are great – some are terrible. But they are there, they are speaking with interesting and relevant voices and we’ve got access to them. [...]
March 5th, 2006 at 11:38 am
[...] In an interview with the site, he tells naijajams.com that he’s influenced by what he reads – going to so far as to call himself a modern Wordsworth. He talks about the frustration of navigating the underground/mainstream hip-hop divide in Nigeria. And he brags a bit. Here’s an excerpt: bobo (naijajams.com): Mode 9 is a rapper, or better yet, an MC… and the music you produce is pretty distinct from much of the other Hip-hop coming out of Nigeria. How did this come about & how do you see yourself in the Nigerian music scene? Mode9: I’m more of a poet, some sort of a lyricist like William Wordsworth. I read alot and take my music seriously, even though people in the Nigerian Music Industry do not understand what im doing they have no choice but to respect me. Most times they refuse to put me on major shows cos they think I’m not commercial enough, but people in Nigeria are not as dumb as they think. they feel my music… I see myself as the bravest lyricist in Nigeria. I am not a gangster Rapper. [...]
March 8th, 2006 at 2:00 am
[...] Making waves through the Nigerian underground rap scene, Mode9 is hero among the true hiphop heads. But if you’ve missed hearing about him, missed our interview with him, haven’t taken notice or never new he was Nigerian (based in Lagos), his videos Formidable and Elbow Room get airplay on MTV Base… so nap time is effectively over! [...]
March 17th, 2006 at 7:26 am
mode nine u are da bomb i fill every bit of ur lyrics ,especially the one u did yalking about 419…...keep keeping it real
March 19th, 2006 at 9:20 am
mode 9 is hot ive his mixtape n its nice,he his d only real hiphop rapper in naija,kip it up bro,u gat my bac
March 21st, 2006 at 6:17 pm
men mode feeling u men,saw ur video on mtv,ur tite,though i;ve met a lot of people playa hating u.just kip doing ur thing,game bringz hatred so my man kip gaming, and let them fake niggaz kip hating.
April 9th, 2006 at 10:38 am
am a radio presenter in raypower KANO and i will like mode9 2 know dat he got alotta fans here dat crazy 4 his style so he should hold on 2 his style he shouldnt compromise .One love bro ma regards 2 OD,PHOROSOUS,RUGGEDMAN,2HORT 4 CAVING THERE OWN STYLE ALSO DAZ WAT MUSIC ALL ABOUT MAN
April 23rd, 2006 at 3:26 pm
yo modenine, pple in england r feeling ur sturves. hope to work wiv u soon. peace
May 5th, 2006 at 10:30 am
The most substantial Nigerian rapper i’ve ever heard. I still have misgivings about the whole hip-hop thing in Africa, but i can only encourage mode 9. The guy has a strong grip on his craft and his confidence is real and strong. I’m sure mode 9 was one of those that grew up watching MTV, BET and such. What i’m starting to realize is that being real means doing what you understand most.
There’ll be more from me subseq, i really need to reflect on all this.
May 15th, 2006 at 3:15 am
hey modenine u are jolly strong love the way u kick dat game. Definitely u are the best rap emcee.much love to rugged man, 2 shotz and others from ur home boy(majesti) hope to join u soon
May 15th, 2006 at 9:31 am
mode nine whats up,
feeling your shit man but for the lagos cats talk that ish is bull shit cos i know a lotta lagos cats who are ripping it mayne.
May 19th, 2006 at 2:51 am
mode9 word is bond,we holdin it down ,but u gats rep ur mothrland instead of callin white mu4fakaz, like harrison ford u should use metaphors relatin africanz.listenin to that is like trying to smoke wet weed.deuce niggee.golden brickz 4 life
May 27th, 2006 at 7:45 am
i dig you dog 100% undiluted now vats what i call rap, lataro
tall em chief
May 29th, 2006 at 5:57 am
HEY
MODE I LUV UR SHITZ I MEAN UR RAP FORMAT GUY KIPIT UP AM WITH U
May 29th, 2006 at 6:05 am
MODE WELL I LIKE US 2 FIQURE SOMTIN I MEAN ONE OF MY SONG ( GANGSTA LIFE) AM A RAPER IN CAOL CITY ENUGU ALSO A GRADUATE 4RM ESUT. SOON MY SHITZ WILL BE OUT, BUT ONE THING IS HOE 2 CONTACT U I NEED UR PHONE CONTACT, COZ WE HAVE ALOTS TO DO WE ARE FAMILY HENCE HIPHOP CONCERN.
MODE U ARE A STAR KIP DA SHITZ UP NIGGA
AN IN JEFF RECORDS COAL CITY ENUGU A.K.A ( ENC-C )
MY PHONE CONTACT IS ( 08032740877 OR 08052860011 )
I LUV U I KW ONE DAY WE GOTTA MEET MA NIGGA.
EX-RULLE.
May 31st, 2006 at 6:10 pm
I KNOW THE NEW ONE IS GONNA BE DA NEW MADE BOMB, I TRUST MA NIGGA MODE9
June 23rd, 2006 at 6:55 am
I LOVE MODE9 IS THE BEST RAPPER WE HAVE FOR NW IN NIGERIA APART FROM THE ONES THAT ARE IN ABROAD WHO IS COMING IN GRATE,KEEP IT UP MY BROTHER WE ENJOY YUR MUSIC.
June 24th, 2006 at 2:35 am
man mi mode your rhymes don slap werrre comot for my head ooo. na u bi the realest thing ever to com out of naija period,we be bumpin yr music in los angeles and all my akata boys wan know when u the come tru. halla.
June 29th, 2006 at 8:35 am
Hey mode 9 for reala u da bomb man, i love yr songs most especially “cry”, i like the lyrics, video hmm too tight men keep it up.
I used to hear abt u wen u did the africanhiphop thing, i have a friend who talks about u and yr stuff alot. I guess u know him, his name is Harry.He also works for africanhiphop.
keep it up
am out…cmurder
July 4th, 2006 at 11:47 am
he is really brave in lyrics write up
July 10th, 2006 at 9:56 am
hello
nigeria guys your doin good job
July 10th, 2006 at 3:03 pm
hey mode, ur too good… well thats a fact but there’s one thing which i find quite pissing.Ure having beefs wif an old time nigga of urs and its becoming a gangster kinda beef coz all them rappers formerly in Abuja have got ur back.i mean OD,TERRY DA RAPMAN, SOURCEKID…
ITS OBVIOUSLY CLEAR THAT ITS BETWEEN OVERDOSE AND 2SHOTS SO ALLOW THEM 2 TRASH IT OUT THEMSELVES.
BIG UPS TO MURPHY DREAD FOR KEEPING IT REAL ON RAYPOWER…URE WAY TOO ADVANCED…MAYBE MORE ADVANCED THAN TERRY[LAUGHS]
I’M OUT
July 12th, 2006 at 3:29 am
mode 9, is the only realest emcess in 9ja and his lyrics is da bomb,i do rap music also and could love 2 work with him.we are 2 in the group i “fabulous”and my second “thrimendous”mode 9 keep doing the good work i love ya.contact pls halla +2348032374735
July 14th, 2006 at 1:12 pm
i just watched the cry video on http://generationnubian.blogspot.com/
i must say u got me… naija has talent…
July 23rd, 2006 at 8:06 am
men Mode 9,am abdul by name a Student of Unimaid,Men u whart an Award of the best Rapper in Naija,men u to Much i LOVE UR RAPS AM R BEST FAN KEEP IT UP.
July 24th, 2006 at 11:36 am
A fan from American. i can feel the vibe baby, you really hook it up and got it right. good job
July 25th, 2006 at 7:05 am
hey modenine u are 4ked, u need 2 go home and get some sleep bcos u dont know what naija people need,when d ass aint shakin da music aint sellin,so give some partyjamz and dont believe u no what realhiphop is dick head.
July 25th, 2006 at 7:29 am
I think mode9 is the best right now in nigeria,so awizzle go home and listen to his song and stop the rubbish ur mama thought u.
July 25th, 2006 at 7:42 am
i mean wow,mode 9 is the bomb,while in nigeria i loved him n now im soo still in love with mode 9 but i cant listen to his songs on line can someone pls give me a website
July 26th, 2006 at 4:57 pm
I am a student of OAU and also a presenter on radio. Mode 9 has real fans here in school. Guys are feeling real hiphop. I just got his mixed tape yesterday morning and guys were like asking where did I get it.
Mode 9, more power to your elbow. I cant wait to blast CRY on Music Mega Mix.
August 2nd, 2006 at 4:02 am
modenine u r tha don of rap music in naija men,any body tring to hav a beef witchu let me hav’em aiight
August 2nd, 2006 at 10:43 am
Mode 9 reminds me of KRS-1…to o late to blow…...fans got new needs…..the fans of today are a younger generation and its hard to appeal to a younger generation when you are about 36 yrs old.. im not buying it…. i dont care if he comes out with a NEW JOINT u’re still a OLD ASS NIGGA…...go back to radio and leave the room for terry and OD…they might have more appeal. WHY? coz they are much younger/........and they can rap to a certain extent!
August 3rd, 2006 at 1:38 pm
Mode9, like da way u blend ur lyrics, aint no tricks. U r cool, we all know u r good in da hood, dont leave it 2 rest, just go on, put in ur best as u do, u aint done yet, keep doin’ wat u do cos It’s GOD dat’s ur stength, we all c it, cos u never cease. U c !
I know wat it takes 2 be where u r 2day. A lot u must have heard. Thanx be 2 old skool 4 keeping it cool. & 4 d lyrical secrets imbibed in our heads.
I’m a lyricist with many write-ups in the bag, still, wanting 2 meet u 4 ur advice, support or watever good. 9ja has talents, 12yrs 4rm now, we would rule…................
Welldone!
August 5th, 2006 at 8:05 am
mode9,ur de best,keep it dat way.dont let any one bet u in any way or u will [BOMB YA ALL] i love ur kind of muzi UNDER GROUND HARDCORE. biggest fan barbara.
August 6th, 2006 at 3:47 pm
When i was leaving Nigeria, i knew that i was going to miss a lot of music stufsf from Mode 9, now i’m in America been infected with a disease called Lack of Mode 9 Lyrics.
Asubiaro Kolawole
Houston Texas, USA.
August 8th, 2006 at 4:40 am
I love u mode 9, u are the main man.I need more and keep it up
August 8th, 2006 at 4:44 am
You are the main man.I need more,more greece to your elbow
August 8th, 2006 at 5:27 am
Mod 9 is also tyalented musian and i think i like his music alot.
August 14th, 2006 at 4:35 am
im based in south africa and i saw mode9 videos on mtv and channelO i dig his rhymes and i want all his albums, how do i get’em because none of the stores ever heard of him in S.A
August 14th, 2006 at 6:02 pm
Mode 9 Wetin dey! Let me take you back to when we all started.Remember Jacob Taiwo At Tanko’s (TK)shop where you,Big AZ,Rashman,Tunde papa Ajao,Tanko TK, Tony and me some times with Eldee we all sit and do some Free style Back in the 90’s. Well coming out soon with ma single in Afrobeat and sure you go like am. SAY hi to all tha Fellas TK,Azeez,Rashman and others bye from now
August 16th, 2006 at 8:30 pm
i am loving that 419 mode 9. its so funny
August 17th, 2006 at 5:45 am
HI MODE.
AM GARY, BUT MA STAGE NAME IS EXRULLE D PRIEST. AM A GRADUATE IN ESUT, WELL ARAPPER ALSO HARDCORE, I GAT MA ALBUM READY NOW BUT 2 RELEASE BY NEXT MONTH, MEN I LOVE U SO AMAZING OF YA SONG ON MTVBASE ( CRY) MRN KEEP IT UP YA ARE D MAN U ARE THE GREATEST RAPPER IN NAIJA, MEN BUT 2 GET YA NUMBER NA WAHALLA I NEED YA CONTACT PHONE NUMBER, COZ MINE IS 2348032740877, OR 2348052860011, IM WANT US 2 SIGN FOR A BUSINESS, COZ U ARE DA BRAVEST IN NAIJA ( SERIOUSLY IAM )
TILL HEAR 4RM U NIGGA.
August 20th, 2006 at 4:21 pm
Cool stuff, thanks for Posting.
August 21st, 2006 at 4:40 am
i cant front,mode9 is da shit,besides myself,he’s the only person who aint scared to do real ass hip hop, hey modo hola at ur boy,amechi213@yahoo.com. fuck all that 2shots and big lo shit…..............hola
August 29th, 2006 at 8:10 pm
hey mode u are d greatest rapper i have seen in nigeria u are a bomb keep d flaming burning, i love ur lyric its very mature d sky is ur limit stay coooooooooooooooooooool ,get rich or u remain poor cos these mushroom rapper are making their money wit their useless noise i hail u bros
August 30th, 2006 at 1:56 pm
mode 9 is cool but not the greatest rapper from nigeria. i refuse to believe that one….... he’s been around too long not to make a mark known.. the greatest will be that person that will give us international acclaim.. the only 2 peopel i see in that frontline as of right now.. this moment is eldee and sauce kid and if they dont do it then we gotta find better parameters to find the greatest!......
September 6th, 2006 at 4:49 pm
RISPECK MAN !
wat i personally mean by saying rispeck man is KUDOS, BIGUP, you that kinda stuff….
anyway, i must confess, i love everything i was able to xplore so far and it gives me a unique mode of joy to know that naija is now getting its tables turned and wax bumping ans as for mode nine… – ironycally speaking
I HATE YOU…..but UR SOM COOL SHIT KINDA GUY - am just so happy
September 11th, 2006 at 7:35 am
IF YOU CALL YOURSELF AN MCEE THEN HOW COME YOU NEVER HAD THE GUTS TO REPLY TO GHETTO P BIG BABY?
I GUESS YOU RAN OUTA SPIT OR LIKE GHETTO SAID YOU WAS HAVING A BAD DAY ABI?
SWITCH UP YOUR FLOW B,YOU TOTALLY MESSED IT UP BY SAYING YOU WAS AN MCEE
September 11th, 2006 at 2:43 pm
omo that one na serious tasi oh…...... u mean switch his flow like what eedris did? that is not fair oh
September 14th, 2006 at 1:15 am
If you really appreciate music(Ron d Mc,A Tribe called quest,Dre Dre with due respect etc…) you find out that MODE9 is unique and real.he so much believes in himself and i do too.
He has brought a new flavour into our sterotype naija music.success is all about believing in what you are doing,consistency and trusting in BABA GOD
peace out
September 14th, 2006 at 1:16 am
If you really appreciate music(Ron d Mc,A Tribe called quest,Dre Dre with due respect etc…) you find out that MODE9 is unique and real.he so much believes in himself and i do too.
He has brought a new flavour into our sterotype naija music.success is all about believing in what you are doing,consistency and trusting in BABA GOD
peace out
September 15th, 2006 at 3:23 am
i listen to your album all day man (pentium IX) ifeel your lyrics , they are the bomb man,with such lyrics im bound to loose my marker,now you are one solo artist approved bythe masses,keep struggling like the second mouse in the cream, i hope you dont mind me using ur lyrics , not to rap but just chat with you.im not a rapper but i love rap alot,im not like one of those bad lyricsit trying to give you groupie stresses,..peace out
September 20th, 2006 at 5:20 pm
modeyou are d hottest rapper in naija,no mind all those ones wey dey try critcize you. you imitate no one and no one can imitate you.keep it up man, nuff love.
September 26th, 2006 at 8:41 am
yeah man even if i havent listen to ya rap the recommendations above said it all.more egos man,naija is full of sh**t,just making em realise it bro kip it real.calling frm ondo state
September 28th, 2006 at 8:21 am
hello
nmode9,is the best rapper in ni africa,with time we are goin to realise wats it takes to be the best.he so special..
i do hardcore too.incase you want to hook up,my number is +2348020516411
my name is monsuru muritala
aka monsuate the hardcore venorm ijection
mode 9 watchout,cos am from the underground
September 28th, 2006 at 1:06 pm
HI MODE
I FEEL YOUR STUFF AND I MUST SAY AM IMPRESSED BY YOUR LYRICS. WELL MORE GREASE TO YOUR ELBOW. TRY ADDING A LITTLE DANCE TRACK TO IT
October 11th, 2006 at 3:52 am
Hey,mode nine u got to know dat u re good baby.But d problem is dat i dont feel ur stuff d way i feel d best rapper in africa, dat is talking about EEDRIS.But still u re d second bcos u are better than the fake rapper RUGGEDMAN.Call me on 08036378219
October 23rd, 2006 at 2:30 pm
9, U’RE DA MAIN MAN,MEN
I FEEL U DAY-IN,DAY-OUT.
October 23rd, 2006 at 2:41 pm
Mode nine, i feel you bad, i mean everything about your rap and all that, man you’re good, even in the state we have only the old rap that can rap like you do rap, not the litle kids, co’s they only talk about shury shury thing they ain’t got no message but as for you, i do respect your flow, keep it real man, am out of here.
October 24th, 2006 at 8:48 am
Are there any concrete plans for an Indian Jones part 4? I would LOVE to see that movie!
October 24th, 2006 at 9:19 am
Sweet! There are actual plans to make a 4th Indian Jones movie! I wonder when it’s coming out?
October 24th, 2006 at 10:29 am
to them that listen and to them that stare ,a word you might have missed
a sound unique.
check it out .
www.myspace.com/ezzklan
October 28th, 2006 at 10:04 am
Hey nizeee, feel ur album most time bro… preciate all ur effot on reviving hip…. hopin’ to hook u up on a track…..
holla at ur boi.
k’leb of judgez
IBCity reprensentah…
October 28th, 2006 at 10:08 am
keep it real son….............
we all love yah.
judgez brotha
November 5th, 2006 at 7:26 pm
fuck thiz niga he aint shit he gats to do beta than som lame ass old skool shyt wat ur story bee yutch
November 6th, 2006 at 12:27 pm
sauce kid is the number 1 africa out of nigeria…. mode 9 is probably next but definately not eedris or ruggedman….. come on now…... congrats to mode for the awards too…. 2 awards.. wow…. signs of better things to come!
November 7th, 2006 at 7:57 am
hello am searching nigeria girl age 18to21
November 9th, 2006 at 9:57 am
i listened to sometracks on www.myspace.com/ezzklan and was suprised to hear that the artist was nigerian ,i believe you guys should check it out .
santir
November 13th, 2006 at 11:27 am
yo mode9 iz real n probly tha best 9ja rapper…. but he aint tha only mcee up in hurr. we need to show ‘em more love n y’ll gon c sum real peepz komin out?
November 15th, 2006 at 12:09 pm
men, modenine i really feel you daddy,ur the only nigerian rapper dropping real hiphop.don’t mind them playahatas, just keep doing your thing the way you it should be done.peace.
November 28th, 2006 at 7:23 am
aye sup ix??u kool yea…menn we really feelin’ ur unique style of african hip-hop ova ere in London….mennn u rili gud …i love d ‘formidable ’ track…keep doin ur fin nd make all wat does haters say a scram mann…u ar rili safe…
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November 30th, 2006 at 10:34 am
hi moski ,just curious about which artist you talking about or if anyone else knows who it is pls holla.
November 30th, 2006 at 10:37 am
hi moski ,just curious about which artist you talking about or if anyone else knows who it is
pls holla.
December 5th, 2006 at 5:08 pm
mode nizzel,had 2 give d crown 2 whom it fitz.menn keep shavin hairs of afrohip hop wacks,they thruly need a barbber .o yaeh,keep killin they’r oftmetaphor fathers.
December 5th, 2006 at 5:15 pm
yo doug wats up wit o.d,menn get dat dude on air son am feelin’ him like ish.
December 6th, 2006 at 5:46 am
i am 16yrs old rapper i want to sign record ideal wit kennismusic but i dont kno how to go it pls help me to realise my dream and iwill not disappoint u helpkennis contact me thro xziblack@yahoo.com
January 12th, 2007 at 5:52 am
I FEEL DA MC…. MODE9 IS HOTTA THAN FIRE THINK IT’S A LIE? CHECK OUT NIGERIAN GIRLS. A WORD OF ADVICE MODE… WATCHOUT 4 DA ILLEST UNDERGROUNG RAPPER DA STREET PREACHERS….
January 17th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
i love p-square they have like the bet song escept from weird-mc style pluse abd them they are my best nigerian singwers infact they are my singers they are cool lol any ways i love you people i can wait to go back to nigeria this canada is boreing belive me anyways i have to go love you hope to see your biggest fans
love efemena your biggest fams
February 1st, 2007 at 8:12 am
u were d best n stil d best n wil stil be d best thing in nigeria hiphop. probs to u men. pls can i b in ur fan club or something. my name is ther already n number is 08062365313
February 3rd, 2007 at 8:24 pm
i got somethin that willl blow yur mind, garunteed back in the day,,, way, befor i started to serve, i rode the bus to see my girl and go to work. workin 9 2 5 like a motha fuckin slave like mike say it time to make that change.
vujo…
02-03-07
February 19th, 2007 at 4:54 am
hi mode9, so so good 2 be on ur website, i know u wont be able 2 read this tho i wish u could, i dont knowif u can rememba me, u were ma fine art lecturer in high skool (akim akim model high skool), i really really hope 2 hear from u sometime tho i wish. alrite then, ure doing a good job in d music industry tho, u take care, later, bye.
February 20th, 2007 at 8:03 am
hi mode 9, its cool listerning to your music, and i think you are the best bestrapper in nigeria. your lyrics are great and it makes sense alot to me and i which to be like you, keep doing your thing.08069400902.
February 23rd, 2007 at 4:17 am
MODE 9 I MOST SAY U DA BEST DA CHOSEN ONE ONE LUV, I WILL LIKE U TO LINK ME TO CRU SO I WANT TO BE ONE OF PARS.MY NUM IS 08054756245.,MY EAMAIL IS skyfaze4kiss@yahoo.com.
March 6th, 2007 at 7:50 am
ur d best and still remain d best thang dat has ever happened 2 nigereian hiphop.keep it up
March 10th, 2007 at 6:49 am
i luv ur kind of music
u r d best i give it tu u
byeeeeeeeeee
bizzy miccz
March 12th, 2007 at 2:50 am
i really like mode nine lyrics he is one of the greatest rapper nigeria has ever had. so mode nine keep it up
March 14th, 2007 at 5:28 am
modie,
wassup
,ya tryin but buckle up coz there’s new season cumin in tha music industry,kno it * CHALENGES * i appreciate ya as tha best man eva
peace N**gA…
do ya thang klin
March 15th, 2007 at 2:38 am
What a great work guys!Go on my p’ple we are behind you! Loveth from manchester,UK
March 21st, 2007 at 1:39 pm
its not that i hate mode9 but i hate him being juxtaposed with ruggedman. its like comparing curry and thyme, they r not the same seasoning. so leave ruggedman alone. mode9 u r good no doubt but until u nigerialize ur thing you will still be square peg in round hole. even the greatest rapper after pac, nas escober will never make hit in nigeria. cry, was more like it. i have heard all ur stuff and even relocated to dublin with a couple of them.
lastly dont always try to sound like a poet. its what i call 2pacism. we all love hiphop.
March 22nd, 2007 at 10:35 am
hey men we love ur music over here in USA one love bro,
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April 4th, 2007 at 5:46 am
please and pls…...mode9 is simply d best rapper we have on this surface of the planet,can you pls send his phone number or how i can get n touch wth him cos im also a coming up rapper and im looking up to him.
April 6th, 2007 at 2:23 am
well…..pple like me who like hip hop alot tha cannot stay a moment wifout listening 2 a gud jam will say mode is fo now one of the greatest mc’s naija will ever produce.kudos to chaps like G.I(gino),ruggedybaba(rugged man),terry tha rap man,myself(watch out fo my mixtape),and a few others who are really doin much 2 see tha naija is not taken over by one music genre tha is worth calling music(did i hear u say konto abi gagala).
fo u rap cats,no matter the kinda hip hop u do,mainstream or fundamental,it’s all gud.KEEP UP UR GAME
(IT’S UR BOI SLIM">OJE
April 7th, 2007 at 10:10 am
who d fuck,hell,bitch,fag,dumbass,ugly,cocksucking agbero is ruggedman 2 dis d one n only noble mode9.mode men, i know u aint seeing those ants keep doing your thing.u is the best in your field is why i feel ur piegeon english skit.4ck d whack lyrics of rugged man
April 7th, 2007 at 10:15 am
come 2 think of it, i know u know d rich d white kid @ calabar with crbc.i know u mode.but u dont know me.no yawa.someday you will.
April 21st, 2007 at 8:05 am
Mode 9 is definately amongst the top 3 of Niaja’s finest hip hop artists, the other two being Freestyle and Overdose. He spits tighter than an igbo business man’s fist fuill of dollars. And he has depth and just doesn’t out words to rhyme without meaning. Yes he may not be commercial, but none of th commercial “rappers” can survive a rap off with him.Besides tight mcees like Common,Talib Kweli,Method Man,Black Thought. Don’t usually have commercially succcesful albums, but they are amongst hip hops most respected. I hope Mode 9 sticks to his style, because that is what make him one of the best, and some day he is going to be recognised for the lyrical genuisthat he is ,internationally.
April 22nd, 2007 at 4:33 am
Modenine is definately a good ambassador of Hip-Hop.I have been following him for sometime now and the guy really spits fire.One would be tempted to think he grew up in south central USA.I don’t think he has to water down his style of Rapping to sell his albums in Nigeria.Most of the Hip-Hop artistes we have in Nigeria today are wack.They play on the intelligence of Nigerians.Modenine has brought a fresh dimension to Nigerian Hip-Hop and should be appreciated for that.
Wole Soyinka does not write for everybody.If you’re able to read and understand his works,you are really intelligent.Modenine is a lyrical Soyinka.He does not rap for everybody.He is in a class of his own.Those that value his music will buy his CDs,while those that don’t like him will go for other artistes.And he wins awards anyway.Soyinka won a Nobel prize for his outstanding writing.Modenine will get a Grammy one day,if he continues with his style.He only needs to collaborate with major American Hip-Hop stars and producers.America is the home of Rap Music.Bronx,New York,right.Peace.
April 24th, 2007 at 2:49 am
HII MODE, I REALLY LIKE UR SHIT. I MEAN YOU ARE THE BEST RAPPER IN NIGERIA NO MATTER WHAT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. AND I WILL BE LOOKING FORWARD FOR UR NEW ALBUM.
May 3rd, 2007 at 1:18 am
Mode 9 is my best Naija artist.I wish him more on his new album.Keep it reel Guy.U 2222222 muchhhhhhhhhh.
May 14th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
I know mode9 is a very good rapper and God is realy putting him tru.I would advice he keeps duin his best to inpress both the world and most expecialywe,his fans. Am also using dis opportunity to announce to the world,expectialy Kennismusic that am a musician,presicely a rapper looking for sponsorship. I have with me four(4) songs with thier rap and vocals. With all sincerety sirs(Mr Kenny & Keke Ogungbe)i need your sponsorship my name is (TOKUNBO) a.k.a (sobgee),my mailbox is-(SOBGEERAPLIFE@YAHOO.COM),my phone no is-(08085828042).
May 14th, 2007 at 11:36 pm
Kip doing yah thang init Mode 9.One Trigdogg
May 16th, 2007 at 3:31 pm
u r d bomb….....................hala
May 16th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
u toooooooooooooo much M9
May 17th, 2007 at 1:12 am
mode9 ur my men lurv ur lyrices reminds me of LL cool jay
thank God 4 u men.
keep the beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeats on goin .
May 18th, 2007 at 1:26 am
i think u tight as a rapper n u need to be given some credit for ur effort no doubt, for the fact we gat some real wack emcees sittin up sum like competition. and about u been the bravest or the best rapper, this nigga dont think so, why, every body gat his own style n to every body they are the best, there aint no best u jsut doin ur thing. i think u kinda like common but get off the clouds men with those poetry stuff get alittle down to earth n u get apprecited more cos majority will feel u. peace out.
May 26th, 2007 at 3:04 pm
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May 30th, 2007 at 2:39 am
mode9 is d greatest rapper in nigeria,of all dis saying i know dat people loves mode9 even baby in the womb,i love you mode9 pls prepare urself cos im going to call u for my wedding,birthday.keep it up man
June 3rd, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Who tha fuck is that suleman… I beleive thats the name that trully fits u bitch… Guess u know nothing about music and u ust talking balderdash…Why would someone in his senses ever compare eedris and ruggedy baba and even going as far as calling him fake….
Mode 9, u is just fucked up talking shit all ‘bout 419 and even though u are a bit okay,i still dont feel you deserve all what these fake pple say about you both in and outta naija… Go get a better life hun..
June 5th, 2007 at 7:06 am
hey mode 9, i love ur music,
is different from the others, keep it up mode 9.
Hey Naija people.
Guess what ? Naija has gotting there own SNOOP DOGGY, but this one is called FELLY DOGGY, & he rap like him , with the same tone of voice, he drop it like is hot, like him,he is slim like him,& behave like him, but he still a young dude,i met him when i went to a consat in PHC,his great like him, well i believe soon he will be out.
June 5th, 2007 at 7:16 am
HI MODE 9, U ‘RE THE BEST, DIFFERENT FROM THE REST,
OR SHOULD I CALL U THE HOTTEST,
MEN JUST KEEP ON DOING UR BEST,
LOVE YA.
June 13th, 2007 at 10:58 am
mode you do good but i know Knine is much better than you…just wait and then you see….
June 19th, 2007 at 1:35 am
He’s gotta styl biggar than a NIGGAR HEAD but he’s gottar shit to pop.biggar than he thinkin.
June 25th, 2007 at 8:32 am
mode9 u are the rap man in nigeria
u are the bob
long live nigeria
long live plateau state
long live mode9
July 15th, 2007 at 10:35 am
mode 9 u r the don we were waiting 4 u have, u have really inspired young rappers
July 15th, 2007 at 10:42 am
mode 9 r u the don we were waiting 4, u have inspired young Nigerian rappas keep it up
July 18th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
yo modenine u doin good dog am some lose cannon about to blow up the industry so men i hope to meet u up there so we could do some hit tracks dog.
my crews the Getto squard so do watch out for that…...one B …. menis lagos bread
August 10th, 2007 at 9:24 am
kudos keep up the (rythem and poet) RAP long life man
August 30th, 2007 at 3:08 am
hi, modenine. i must say that u’re my mentor. though rap still get a place in naija but 4 dose who need 2 know u from the basics. i rap too but if God makes a way, i would love 2 do just 2 collabo wit u. stage name d.r.e.
tell me wat u feel about this rhymes
rap game just got better, stronger and thicker like that of an italian leather. stick on my mentor like glue, where underground rap icon cant get a clue. i break down my lyrics for simpler analy