Charles Majek
The Life and Death of Sixth Cell
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lagos, Nigeria – Charles Majek is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated EP, the Life and Death of Sixth Cell, available on 2023-10-20. This 7-track EP showcases the best of Nigerian hip hop in all its flavors and subgenres.
Charles Majek’s “The Life and Death of Sixth Cell” – A Sonic Journey
Charles Majek, the artist formerly known as Sixth Cell, is gearing up for the release of “The Life and Death of Sixth Cell,” an exceptional musical journey that transcends genres. More than an EP, it’s a testament to Charles’s evolution, breaking free from former constraints and exploring uncharted musical landscapes.
The project’s title, “LADOS,” symbolizes Charles’s commitment to authenticity, blending elements of hip-hop and alternative vibes. It’s not merely a name change; it’s a middle finger to the forces of conformity.
In homage to his roots and Charles’s late friend and collaborator Killer Priest, on “Bread Part 2,” Charles continues the long tradition of chronicling life through song and verse while featuring a voice note from KP. On the 5-minute long Last-Call-esque Deliverance, he goes into details of his music journey, from long term collaborators, the triumphs, the struggles and the failures. The project is closed with Osai’s Outro, a heartfelt thank you from the Nigerian Boys, and a segway into their next project – Afrotronica.
The Birth of a Performer
The world got the first taste of Majek in May with the release of his hit single Mick Jagger, which has gone on to garner over 40,000 streams on all platforms, and co-signs from Industry greats. In October, Majek headlined Nigerian Boys’ Bus Stop event together with hip hop OG Paybac Iboro along with artistes like DOTTi the Deity, Oba Lurge, Inart, Ziggy Machala, Tawati, Y1nka, and Labamz amongst others.
Collaborating with an international team, including Copenhagen-based producer Llouis Beats (DK), Lagos-based Noah Airé (NG) for additional production and mixing, including contributions from Optimist Sounds, and the talented Sir Bastien (BE) contributing with production assistance, the EP guarantees an authentic global experience.
Inspired by the Past, for the Future
Creative Director and executive producer Osai and all their Friends, together with photographer Sheyi Owolabi, collaborated with Majek to recreate iconic poses from Nigerian icons including Majek Fashek’s pose on the cover of Little Patience and Victor Uwaifo on Guitar Boy Superstar amongst others. Taking further inspiration from the past, the typography is made with custom illustrations from Guitar Boy Superstar, using the font Danfo created by Da Design Studio.
“The Life and Death of Sixth Cell” was executively produced by Osai and all their Friends and is distributed by Nigerian Boys – Majek and Osai’s creative collective. Dive into this musical expedition on major streaming platforms, and stay connected with Charles Majek on social media @majekmakesmusic for updates.
Key Highlights:
- Release Date: 20. October. 2023
- Genre: Hip Hop / Rap / Alternative Hip Hop
- Number of Tracks: 7
- Featured Collaborations: Noah Airé, Osai and all their Friends, SirBastien, Llouis Beats
- Available Platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, Boomplay, TIDAL, Deezer and other major platforms.
- Charles Majek on LADOS:
“It took me more than a year to condense my 10 year journey into 7 tracks. LADOS is a goodbye to the man I was in the past, and a hello to the musician I want to be.”
Press Opportunities:
- Charles Majek headlines Bus Stop the Event with Paybac Iboro (Oct 11, 2023):
https://nigerianboys.com/2023/10/19/music-meets-art-at-nigerian-boys-bus-stop-event/ - Charles Majek on the DayGenius Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFU0WOglT80
- Charles Majek on hip hop in Nigeria with Playlist Central: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1BdxYyqdRnyxX?s=20
Upcoming
Charles Majek Twitter Space with Playlist Central
Charles Majek interview with WeTalkSound
Listen Now:
Interested listeners can stream the music on their favorite platforms via https://nigerianboys.com/lados
Social Media:
Connect with Charles Majek on social media for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/majekmakesmusic
- Twitter: https:/twitter.com/majekmakesmusic
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/majekmakesmusic
- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@majekmakesmusic
Charles Majek invites fans, music lovers, and the press to join them on this musical journey with the release of the Life and Death of Sixth Cell.
About Charles Majek:
Charles Majek is a recording and performing artist from Lagos and Ibadan, Nigeria, with roots in hip-hop, jazz, big band, Afrobeat, and contemporary alternative music. Charles blends braggadocious hip-hop with soulful highlife, old school, jazz, and more. Influenced by English rock and pop idols and surrounded by Highlife musical legends, Charles draws from a unique heritage of sound. With a mission to make music that shapes the world, Charles Majek is here to inspire, challenge, and celebrate. He garnered his first 25K streams in 3 months with the release of his single Mick Jagger, and went on to headline Bus Stop the event with Paybac Iboro. In 2023, he also opened stages for firebrand artists DOTTi the Deity, and Tawati amongst others.
Media Contact:
Ezim Osai
Artist Media Officer
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