Thrills, frills of stars Trek Asaba

    First on stage were the Star Quest’s 2011 winners, Da Beatz, who set the tone for the evening. The band whose up-tempo beats have become its signature, utilized every minute of their performance to sell their brand of music to the crowd.  

    After years of being in the limbo, Eddy Montana of the defunct Remedies music group, made a surprise appearance in Asaba. Though many have since lost touch with his music career, Eddy still command some respect from a handful of fans that still fancy his beats. In what seems like a deliberate effort to stamp his authority, Eddy performed his monster hit, Sha Ko Mo, to the delight of fans. In deed, the song took many down the memory lane, when hip-hop music was set in motion.

    A potent combination of high-energy dance steps, sensuous lyrics and pulsating beats is gradually ensuring that sultry songstress; Sheyi Shay becomes a crowd favorite wherever she goes. Being the first of three females to perform on The Trek this year, Sheyi did everything possible to leave an indelible mark. Alongside his dancer, the returnee singer thrilled the crowd with her hit singles, including Irawo.  

     For Naeto C and Mr. Raw, the Asaba gig marked the end of their participation in the project for this year. Having earlier promised to make it a memorable ending, both rappers came armed with their best. It would be recalled that Naeto C, who was accompanied by fast rising rap star XBUSTA at the gig, was actually discovered in Owerri by M.I. All through his performance, the Imo State native got cheers from his fans, as he belted out rhymes and rhythms.

    No matter what you thinbk about his music career, Mr. Raw has a large followership in the east and South South, including Asaba. So, you can imagine the reception he got at the gig. From his old hits such as Obodo, a song he originally produced alongside comedian Klint Da Drunk, to I’m in Love with an Angel, Ko Gba Dun, Spiritual Konji, the Enugu brought up got the crowd singing along.

    “His performance was worth every minute of an almost 6 hour wait,” an impressed fan hinted.

    In his usual energetic style, the self-styled Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa, Timaya, captured the audience with a hat trick performance in the pouring rain. The artiste, who brought the crowd alive again with his act spared no effort to engage his audience on each of his songs, promising fans an even more memorable performance on the 9th leg of the concert which will hold in Agege, Lagos.

     Performing for the first time and only slot in the project this year, Tuface Idibia came fully prepared. Backed by his band, Idibia took the show to the next level with his recordings. By the time he switched over to his latest songs such as Spiritual Healing, Only Me, and others, the atmosphere got frenzy. A true performer, Tuface proved his worth as a leading light in the country’s hip-hop movement.

    Aside their performance in Asaba, Tuface and M. Raw took time out to reflect on their journey to stardom, urging upcoming acts to pay attention to their craft. The artistes dropped buy for a surprise shout out at Delta State Radio with radio vixen Ify Adagbo, a few hours before the 7th leg of the Star Music Trek concert.  

     Tuface whose multiple award winning albums and global fame is an enormous inspiration to many Nigerians, urged young talents to remain focused noting the need for discipline in their craft in order to succeed. Fellow Trek headliner, Mr. Raw, noted that the only way to improve is to consistently ensure that you are on the path of growth.

    “It’s a large industry and there’s enough space for every talent to make a mark. But you have to constantly improve yourself be willing to learn and be consistent, with that, there’s absolutely no way you won’t succeed,” he charged.

    Star Music Trek will still touch down in three locations – Abeokuta, Agege and Surulere. The grand finale of the 10-week music tour will hold at the National Stadium, Surulere in Lagos on August 10, 2013.