Martell Nigeria has unveiled the 2019 edition of its annual Martell Cypher series.
The Martell Cypher 2019 (also dubbed The L.A.M.B Cypher) features none other than Chocolate City‘s all-star rap roster – M.I. Abaga, Loose Kaynon, A-Q & Blaqbonez. All of whom came correct with their bars and flow.
And that other Cognac, this is how to spend your budget – M.I. Abaga
As expected the cypher has already generated a lot of buzz online, as well as some controversy. Nigerian rapper Yung6ix has indirectly alleged that some of his lyrics were plagiarised by all four rappers featured in the cypher.
So someone sent me a video of four rappers recycling my lines and then tagged that shit a cypher. You’ll jokers ?
— Swaggalomor on a Spaceship ? (@Yung6ix) January 11, 2019
Apparently everyone did,these kids are jokers bruh, It would have been an honorable moment for me if they gave credits. You don’t need to steal my shit to get my audience when you can acknowledge it and get ur verse endorsed by the owner of the lines. https://t.co/gYDRcvUHS1
— Swaggalomor on a Spaceship ? (@Yung6ix) January 11, 2019
At this time, we cannot confirm which lines in particular Yung6ix is laying claim to, but we’re sure his fans would reveal that soon enough.
Regardless there seems to be a general appreciate for the rap talent showcased in the cypher. Could this be the resurrection of hip-hop in Nigeria?
SA rappers winning but guess what? Naija is back in town – M.I. Abaga
Be sure to checkout the official Martell Cypher 2019 lyrics on Genius.
