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9jamusicmixtapes is an innovative new website that is bringing Nigerian music to the English-speaking world. While Nigerian music was traditionally based in folk music, today Nigeria’s music scene is full of modern musicians. Up and coming hips hop artists and DJ’s are saturating the scene with an innovative and diverse take on hip hop and afrobeat music. Using traditional instruments alongside modern electronic beats, Nigerian hip hop is breaking into American mainstream music and steadily gaining traction in the English speaking market.

9jamusicmixtapes seeks to spread the word about Nigerian hip hop music, as well as giving a platform to new performers and DJ’s to break into the scene. They sponsor new performers on their website, helping promote artists who otherwise may go unnoticed in the saturated marketplace.

The website’s founder brings an interesting diversity into the music world by supporting these artists and giving them a platform on which to be heard. He is a mover in the world of Nigerian music and hip hop and afrobeat in general, and is shaking up the scene by introducing new rhythms, instruments, and beats that currently are outside of the mainstream hip hop market.

Offering mixes by artists like: Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Kizz Daniel, Runtown, Yemi Alade, Phyno, Flavour, and Olamide, 9jamusicmixtapes gives a voice to some less than well-known artists and DJ's

Their website features: Audio and Video music Downloads Mixtape hosting for DJ's Discoverability for new artists Entertainment news.

This website is a necessary stop for anyone with an interest in hip hop and afrobeat singles and mixes.