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Homecoming: Beyonce Drops Live Album With Netflix Film
Beyoncé’s Netflix documentary, Homecoming, has arrived with a surprise: A new Beyoncé album.
The star, who perfected the art of stealth releases with a self-titled album in 2013, announced the new record just hours before Homecoming premiered.
Both the film and the album capture her 2018 Coachella set – which celebrated black power and liberation.
They include live versions of Crazy In Love and Drunk In Love, as well as her reunion with Destiny’s Child.
Fans also get one new studio recording – a cover of Maze’s 1981 hit Before I Let Go, which plays over the closing credits of the film.
Beyoncé’s Coachella performance – which took place over two weekends last April – marked the first time a black woman had headlined the festival.
The star pulled out all the stops, employing dozens of dancers and an elaborate marching band, acknowledging the importance of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) – institutions established in the US before the 1964 Civil Rights Act to serve the black community that was shut out by predominantly white establishments.
Lavished with praise at the time, the release of the Netflix documentary has seen a second wave of acclaim.
“For some of us who were actually there at Coachella, there might’ve been a slight fear that we were overselling the show,” said Variety Magazine’s Chris Willman.
“Rewatching it on film a year later, ‘high water mark in 21st century entertainment’ actually almost feels like it’s underselling it.”
BBC entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson noted that there was “very little documentary content, but as a concert film it’s up there with Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense and Prince’s Sign ‘O’ The Times”.
He added: “It’s like eight Super Bowl half-time shows back to back.”
The New York Times described the film – which is almost 150 minutes long – as consisting of footage “viewers have already seen (and, perhaps, seen again and again) this time through a greater variety of angles and Instagram-like filters.
“The ‘intimate and ‘candid’ moments touted by Netflix are brief in comparison,” they add, “appearing between long, uninterrupted musical segments from the show.
“Those moments will be enough to satisfy the overzealous Beyhive and probably more casual fans and admirers, too.”
“While the behind-the-scenes footage is only a fraction of the total film, Beyoncé is refreshingly candid about the hard work that it took to put the shows together,” wrote Brittany Spanos in Rolling Stone.
“Some of the film’s best scenes include the pop diva sternly but kindly dragging her team, who seem to have a hard time grasping her highly specific vision.”
Fans were similarly enthusiastic, with A Wrinkle In Time director Ava DuVernay writing on Twitter: “Gah! This has been my favourite thing for a whole year now.
“I can watch it on repeat and never, ever get tired. So much to see. So many moves to try in one’s mirror. If one were so inclined.”
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Others were left in awe of the vocal talents of Beyonce and Jay-Z’s seven-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter – who emulates her mother’s performance of the “black national anthem” Lift Every Voice and Sing.
Sarah V tweeted: “Listening to Blue Ivy signing on Beyoncé Homecoming album she is clearly a young star in the making!”
Blue Ivy is going to be something else. The seeds are planted
— Sunshine (@Wisdom_98) April 17, 2019
https://twitter.com/Sesh85/status/1118435229792968704
Wow baby #BlueIvy is not just singing #LiftEvryVoice on key, she's imitating her mama's runs. Give baby a decade, it's over for you other girls! #Homecoming pic.twitter.com/k3dTOZ96Ps
— Shadow and Act (@shadowandact) April 17, 2019
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RUAN-Badkid.96: The Unfiltered Voice Recommitting African Sound to Truth

RUAN-Badkid.96 is a Nigerian recording artist whose music refuses to live inside a single genre. Blending Afrobeat, Afrofusion, trap, hip-hop, melodic rap, R&B, and global influences, he creates records that move effortlessly between raw street energy, soulful storytelling, and infectious melodies. Whether delivering hard-hitting bars, emotional love songs, or rhythm-driven African records, his sound is defined by authenticity rather than limitation.
Inspired by both African culture and international music, RUAN-Badkid.96 embraces the confidence and ambition of global hip-hop while staying deeply connected to his roots. His lyrics explore love, heartbreak, betrayal, friendship, social injustice, hope, and the everyday realities of life. He doesn’t create music to follow trends, he creates music to reflect truth, emotion, and human experience.
Behind his fearless image is an artist who believes in kindness, equality, justice, and genuine human connection. His appearance may be intimidating, but his message is rooted in compassion and authenticity. Every record carries a piece of his journey, proving that strength and vulnerability can exist in the same voice.
For RUAN-Badkid.96, music is more than entertainment, it’s a language, a testimony, and a lifelong mission to connect with people through honesty, versatility, and unforgettable sound.
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Meet the Man Who Turned Hype Into a Science: Emmy Blaq, Nigeria’s G.O.A.T. of Hype
If you have ever been at a Nigerian event and found yourself on your feet before the main act even stepped on stage, there is a good chance a hype man was responsible. But not just any hype man. Emmy Blaq, born Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima and raised in Auchi, Edo State, has spent the last few years quietly becoming the most talked-about name in that profession, and the Nigerian press has taken notice. Punch, Vanguard, The Guardian Nigeria, The Nation, and Independent Newspaper have all sat down with him, and every conversation leads back to the same thing: this man does not just make noise; he makes moments.
What makes Emmy Blaq different is the journey behind the energy. Before the stages, the collaborations with Waje on her “Waje 2.0” album, DJ Consequence, and DJ Kaywise on the massively streamed “Joor Party Mix” series, he was repairing generators, cutting hair, and sewing clothes in Auchi. His first professional hype gig happened at a local fast food spot called Valchi, and the crowd response that night changed everything. He told The Nation directly: “My passion for entertainment and desire to make people happy led me into the craft.” Punch also captured his bigger mission when he said that hype men deserve more than what they currently earn, a statement that sparked a real conversation across Nigerian entertainment circles.
With over 1.7 million TikTok followers, 23.6 million TikTok likes, a viral “Wife Material” challenge that landed on Pulse Nigeria’s top ten social media moments of 2021, and an international performance at the Cameroon International Music Festival that Cameroonian media described as electrifying, Emmy Blaq is not building toward something. He is already there. The G.O.A.T. of Hype is not a title he gave himself and hoped would stick. It is one the rooms keep confirming every single time he grabs the mic.
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Uncle Wisdom The Mind Behind The Motion – Talent Manager/A&R
MANAGER PROFILE
Uncle Wisdom is a Lagos-based music executive and visionary leader known for blending structure, strategy, and creativity in artist management. With a background in Mathematics and Statistics from UNICROSS formerly, Cross River University Of Technology. He brings analytical precision into talent development, positioning artists for both creative excellence and commercial success.
CAREER JOURNEY
Began his career in 2017 as an event coordinator for Eksu Olofofo, where he gained foundational experience in live events and audience engagement. By 2018, he transitioned into full-time artist management, driven by a clear goal to build a more structured and results-oriented system within the music industry.
In 2019, Started working as a road manager for Barry Jhay, gaining hands-on experience in touring, logistics, and artist operations, a refined career and mental awareness coach . He was also instrumental behind Barry Jhay’s 2025 sold-out homecoming concert, a key moment that fueled momentum for a successful UK tour, including sold-out shows in London and Birmingham.
PHLOX MGMT
Founded from the ground up, Phlox Mgmt is a forward-thinking management company focused on Career coaching, A&R, artist development, and strategic positioning. The company is built on a clear philosophy:
Develop the sound. Define the brand. Position the artist to win.
Phlox Mgmt has connections with @Roadgod_of Roadgod Agency and connects artists with top-tier producers, engineers, and creatives, ensuring a refined sound and strong market presence. The company continues to grow as a trusted platform for emerging and established talent.
INDUSTRY NETWORK & COLLABORATIONS
Uncle Wisdom has built valuable relationships across the industry, working with and alongside talents such as:
Barry Jhay • Asake • Ceeza Milli • Berri Tiga • Laime • Spellz • and many others
LEADERSHIP APPROACH
John Wisdom operates with a long-term vision, focusing on structure, consistency, and execution. His approach goes beyond traditional management he builds systems around artists that support sustainable growth, strong branding, and global competitiveness.
CONTACT & SOCIALS
Instagram & X: @Johnwisdm @phlox_mgmt
TikTok: @unclewisdom7
Email: phloxentertainment@gmail.com
Phone: 08038448478 | 09015668027
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