Explore every episode of the podcast Afrobeats: With An S
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| Reload It: Burna Boy's "African Giant" | 07 Oct 2024 | 01:04:00 | |
Burna Boy's African Giant album helped turbocharge Burna's ascent with its release in 2019. On this episode, we revisit the album, its impact on our conceptualization of Afrobeats and how it helped spotlight Afrobeats to a global audience. With its blend of Afrobeat, dancehall, and hip-hop, African Giant captured Burna's Afro-fusion genius. We share our favourite tracks and moments and explore the album's lasting impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Imaginary Enemies | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:44:50 | |
On this episode, Deji and Moyo review Oxlade’s “Oxlade From Africa,” Nasboi’s “In Nasboi We Trust,” Ckay’s “In My Bed,” Kizz Daniel’s “We Must” and Deto Black’s “Tease.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Let Us Vibe | 12 Aug 2024 | 01:27:05 | |
On this week’s episode, Deji and Bola review new music from the past week, including tracks from Darkoo, MOJO, Kold AF, as well as highly anticipated albums from Show Dem Camp and Asake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Reload It: Lady Donli's "Enjoy Your Life" | 09 Aug 2024 | 00:56:01 | |
On this episode, Deji, Mayowa, and Ify Obi revisit Lady Donli's debut album, Enjoy Your Life, which commemorates its 5th anniversary today. They reminisce on their favourite things about the album, and reflect on its impact on the alternative music scene in Nigeria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| With An SGaWD | 05 Aug 2024 | 01:12:35 | |
On this week’s episode, the gang is joined by multi-talented rapper and singer, SGawD. They discuss her career, aspiring for excellence, and coming up in the industry. They also get into new music from Amaeya, KiDi, Ema Onigah and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Aired, DFKM | 29 Jul 2024 | 01:20:41 | |
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers are joined by KP Fawehinmi, one-half of the Cruising Outwest and convener of Canada-based event platform and community, Afroverified, to talk about the Afrobeats scene in Canada. They also speak about new releases from LLONA, Yemi Alade, Odumodublvck, Boj, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bring Back Begging | 21 Jul 2024 | 01:05:43 | |
On this week’s episode, Sharon, Deji and Bola review music from the past week, including SPINALL x Omah Lay x Tyla’s “One Call,” Blaqbonez’s “Fire On Me,” Gabzy x JayO x Odeal’s “Too Fine,” Ayo Maff’s “Last Week” and Chike’s “Son of Chike” album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Let the Mavericks Maverick | 15 Jul 2024 | 01:35:26 | |
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review new music from the week, including Tay Iwar x Le Mav's "Gold II" (EP), Zamir x Odunsi's "1004," Tave's "Are You Listening?" EP, and Rema's "HEIS" Album. ___ We would love to hear your responses to this months question. Question: What song or project changed your life? Guidelines:
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| Olamide the Ally | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:57:58 | |
In the fiftieth episode of With An S, Sharon and Deji reflect on the year in music at its halfway point noting some of their standout records and mea culpas. They also dig into recent releases from Olamide and Burna Boy and the proliferation of Afrobeats to the world stage with recent performances by Flavour, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr and Tems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dancing on the Boundary Lines of Acceptabilty | 24 Jun 2024 | 01:04:06 | |
On this episode of With An S, Deji and Bola visit recent releases from Victony, Odunsi the Engine, Rema and Shallpopi, Babyboy AV and more digging into the deeper nuances behind the broader theme of experimental offerings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Reload It: P Square’s “Game Over” | 17 Jun 2024 | 01:00:50 | |
With their dance moves, memorable videos and poppy ear worms, Peter and Paul Okoye captured hearts across the continent in the 2000s. Their third studio album, Game Over captured their appeal. On this episode, Deji and Sharon are joined by recurring guest, Mayowa to relive our favorite twin duo's peak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cheering For The Problematic | 10 Jun 2024 | 01:03:19 | |
On this episode, Sharon and Deji review music from last week, including Ruger’s “Make Way,” Simi & Falz’ “Borrow Me Your Baby” and Juls and JayO’s “Best Interest. Mayowa then joins them to discuss Tems' album “Born in the Wild,” dissecting the project and her position in the music ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| From the Basement to the Grammys Featuring Tejiri Akpoghene | 24 Sep 2024 | 01:09:45 | |
In this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers are joined by Grammy Award-winning producer Tejiri Akpoghene. Long before Future, Drake, and Tems’ track “Wait for U” was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2023, Tejiri had already envisioned his moment of Grammy recognition. Though unsure of how it would unfold, his belief never wavered. This conviction has fueled his inspiring journey through the music industry. He discusses honing his craft from childhood, learning from Dede Mabiaku and Cobhams Asuquo, the creative scene at Covenant University, creating Tems’ “Higher,” and navigating life after his Grammy win. Watch the video episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Introducing: Free The People | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:01:33 | |
We all have stories to tell, so every fortnight Ada and Mayowa ply friends with food and drinks in exchange for those stories. It’s group therapy, meets open-mic, meets kickback. Our goal is simple: archiving the Nigerian experience to capture all the nuances of today's culture. Subscribe via Spotify and Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sabi Nation Assemble | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:58:55 | |
On this special episode, Deji and Sharon are joined by Mayowa to talk all things "The Year I Turned 21." They have an in-depth conversation about Ayra Starr's latest album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Keep On Imagining | 27 May 2024 | 00:54:35 | |
On this episode, Deji and Moyo share their opinions on last week’s releases, including Fave’s “Controlla,” Shenseea ft. Wizkid’s “Work Me Out,” Zerry DL’s “O.U.A.T,” and Deto Black’s “Naija Babes.” They discuss Ayra Starr’s listening party and debate on ID Cabasa’s reimagination of Style Plus’ "Olufunmi" featuring Fireboy DML, Odumodublvck, BOJ & Joeboy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Applaudise For The Women | 20 May 2024 | 00:47:08 | |
On this episode, Moyo, Sharon, and Deji are back reviewing their favourite tracks from last week, including Sarz & Lojay’s “Billions,” Kel P & Blaqbonez’ “Warning!,” Lifesize Teddy ft. Major AJ’s “Selina” and more. They share insights on why Tems’ "Love Me Jeje" track may be overtaking the algorithms on Spotify before they go through the nominations received by Nigerian Artists for 2024’s BET Award Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dey Your Dey | 13 May 2024 | 00:49:29 | |
On this episode, Deji and Sharon are back with another fun episode reviewing their favourite tracks from last week. They discuss Ayra Starr ft. Seyi Vibez’ “Bad Vibes,” Victony ft. Asake’s “Stubborn,” Tiwa Savage’s “Water & Garri soundtrack” and more. They also speak about the Tshwala Bam remix featuring Burna Boy and the peculiar comparison of BNXN and Ayra Starr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Reload It: M.I's "MI2: The Movie" | 09 May 2024 | 01:03:16 | |
With two projects under his belt, M.I rewrote the rules of Nigerian Rap. His sophomore, "M.I 2: The Movie" only solidified his claim to being one of the most prolific rappers in Nigerian music history. On this episode, Bola and Mayowa are joined by music content creator, Emmanuel Owoniyi, to revisit the masterpiece that is "M.I 2: The Movie." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Shoutout To Intentionality | 06 May 2024 | 01:35:03 | |
On this packed episode, Deji, Sharon and Bola are joined by recurring guest, Wale Oloworekende. They review new music from the past two weeks including Tems’ “Love Me Jeje,” Adekunle Gold's “Rodo,” Yimeeka’s self-titled EP, PsychoYP & Azanti’s “Naija Funk,” Fireboy DML’s “Everyday” and much more. Wale gives some inside scoop on what to expect from Ayra Starr’s upcoming album “The Year I Turned 21.” Then they all discuss the messy X debacle between 2 of Afrobeats’ Big 3. Our weekly updated playlist is now available on Spotify. Listen to all our favorite tracks reviewed on this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Farm Responsibly! (Reupload) | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:20:33 | |
Enjoy this episode from our archives, where Deji, Sharon, and Bola explore the controversial topic of streaming farms. They explain the different forms of streaming farms and their implications for the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| All These Threes | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:58:06 | |
On this episode, Moyo, Bola and Deji are joined by Tobi Owopetu of Cruising Outwest podcast to review music from the last week including Ruger and BNXN’s “RnB,” Ckay ft. Olamide’s “Wahala,” Joeboy’s two-pack “Concerning/Adenuga ft. Qing Madi” and more. They discuss Davido’s new record label Nine+ Records and Tems’ upcoming album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Reload It: Asa's "Asa" | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:57:11 | |
Almost a decade ago, Asa dropped one of the most remarkable albums of our time. On this episode, Deji and Mayowa are joined by A&R and hype man, Tolu Daniels, as they take a journey back to the moment in 2008, when they heard the hypnotic strings and voice of Asa. Join us as we dive into the brilliance of Asa’s debut album, and consider the legacy it laid for the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Extra Booster | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:49:38 | |
On this episode, Deji is joined by culture writer, Chibuzor Emmanuel to review new releases from last week, including Amindi x Amaarae’s “Lockjaw 2,” Pa Salieu’s “Allergy,” D3an x Smeez x Ema’s “Sabali,” and Onigah x DanDizzy x Kold AF’s “Kaution” (EP). They present compelling arguments for their artist of the year selections and explore the media’s responsibility in spreading both positive and negative news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Shakespeare Dey Shake? | 15 Apr 2024 | 01:14:24 | |
On this episode, Deji and Bola review tracks from the previous week including Young Jonn's “Jiggy Forever,” Shallipopi's “Shakespopi,” Ruger & BNXN's "POE" and more. They also speculate on Ruger & BNXN’s forthcoming joint EP and discuss his (Ruger’s) falling out with Jonzing Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Risk It All | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:57:41 | |
On this episode, Deji, Bola, and Sharon review tracks from the previous week including Wizard Chan’s “Messenger” EP, Simi & Tiwa Savage’s “Men Are Crazy” and Funbi’s “Love Lust” EP. They rave about the upcoming Young Jonn project and the rumored Burna and Jhus EP before ranking their favorite Burna x Jhus tracks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Again And Again With Wonu Osikoya | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:57:36 | |
On this episode, Bola and Deji are joined by Wonu Osikoya, A&R and host of popular music podcast, Osikoya Speaks. They get into their favourite releases of the past two weeks, including Candy Bleakz’ “Better Days” EP, Tim Lyre & BOJ’s “All Night” and Tyla’s self titled album before discussing the current state of the music industry. We get a peek into Wonu’s journey, exploring the nuances of her experiences, including the impact of being from an 'industry family' and the passion and dedication it takes to contribute to the music ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Reload It: Wande Coal's "Mushin 2 Mo'Hits" | 25 Mar 2024 | 01:06:33 | |
We’re excited to introduce our new segment, “Reload it” where we review our favourite Nigerian Albums of all time. The first episode takes a deep dive into Wande Coal’s debut album “Mushin 2 Mo’Hits” and the legacy it had in the music industry. Deji, Sharon, Bola are joined by Mayowa Idowu as they take us back to the moment they heard the project in 2009 and reminisce on their favourite things about it. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Made In America | 18 Mar 2024 | 01:04:53 | |
On this episode, Deji, Bola, and Sharon review their favorite releases from the past week, including TAR1Q & Khalid’s “Jigga,” Kizz Daniel’s “Thankz Alot” EP, Tiwa Savage & Odumodublvck’s “100 Million,” and Bella Shmurda’s “Loner.” They touch on Wizkid’s rant disowning his Afrobeats heritage before discussing the future of Afrobeats and the artists likely to usher the genre into a new era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Power To The Women! | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:55:03 | |
We’d love your feedback in shaping With An S' future work. Please fill out our quick survey here. On this episode, Sharon and Deji get into the releases from last week, including Lojay & Jae5’s “Loveless” EP, Taves’s two pack “Bodija/Folake,” Glassface & Odunsi (The Engine)’s “MINDREADER,” Candy Bleakz’s “Para” and Plug Music’s “Celine Vol. 1” EP. They then explore the highlight of the week in the industry, including Jonzing World’s new artist, Bagetti, Shallipopi and Odumodublvck’s upcoming joint tour and Ayra Starr touring alongside Chris Brown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Laughter, Tears and Grace | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:54:47 | |
On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Bola review the latest music releases including Skepta and Portable’s “Tony Montana,” Young Jonn, Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez’ “Big Big Things,” Tolani ft Qdot’s “I believe,” BNXN and Ruger’s “Romeo Must Die,” and much more. Following news of Mavin Records' deal with UMG, the team discusses the effect it will have on the industry and end the episode on Fireboy’s new genre ‘Afro-life’ and its viability. Listen to our earlier episode on the Mavin Records deal, "What The Potential Sale Of Mavin Records Means For Afrobeats" on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Afro-steal Your Girl | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:18:47 | |
On this episode, Deji and Bola switch things up by revisiting previous reviews made on some music, and sharing their new opinions on them. They revisit Wizkid’s “S2” EP, Shallipopi’s “Presido La Pluto” album and more before briefly discussing the Omah Lay concert drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Are We Tired Of Amapiano? | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:48:55 | |
On this episode, Moyo and Sharon review their favourite releases from the past week, including Wizkid’s “One Love,” Joeboy’s “Osadebe,” Bloody Civilian’s “Natural Mystic,” YKB’s album “Yusful Music Reloaded” and more. They share their opinion on Amapiano’s dominance in the Nigerian industry and question if is it’s time for something new. They then discuss the music rollout culture in Nigeria and suggest the need for artists to do better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| We're One Big Family | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:48:25 | |
On this episode, Sharon and Bola review the latest music releases including Portable’s “Tony Montana of London” (EP), Wurld ft. Odumodublvck “No Suffer,” Khaid & Gyakie “Run Away” and Victony’s “Everything.” They also discuss changes in the Jonzing World roster; Ruger’s departure and The Glorious Boy’s emergence. The episode ends with their opinions on the Headies Awards moving back to Nigeria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| I Don't Want To Be A Mechanic ft Abuchi Peter Ugwu | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:44:18 | |
On the latest episode of With An S, the Afrobeats Avengers are joined by Chocolate City CEO, Abuchi Peter Ugwu. Ugwu who grew up in the label’s spiritual home, Jos, first came to prominence as an Audio Engineer who leveraged his proximity to Jesse Jagz, M.I. Abaga and Ice Prince into star turns on Ice Prince and Brymo’s Oleku, and Davido’s Dami Duro. He digs into his brief spell as a mechanic, taking the Chocolate City job at an inflection point in the label’s trajectory, the current state of the industry and the strategies he deploys in building a cutting edge label. Watch the video episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Times Are Hard | 05 Feb 2024 | 01:11:52 | |
On this episode, Deji and Sharon review new releases including Ayra Starr’s “Commas,” Zlatan & Asake’s “Bust Down,” Usher ft. Pheelz’ “Ruin,” Iyanya’s “Once Upon A Cat” (Album) and Ajebo Hustlers ft. Odumodublvck’s “Celine Dion.” Amongst other things, they discuss Joeboy's departure from Empawa and launch of his new label, the potential impact of the United Music Group and TikTok dispute on Afrobeats artists and debate the viability of Manny Wellz’ approach to streaming platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who Will Bring Home The Grammy? | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:53:47 | |
On this episode, Bola, Deji and Moyo review music releases from last week, including Kizz Daniel ft Davido’s “Twe Twe” (Remix), Ckay’s two pack “Is It You/Mysterious Love,” Fave’s “Belong to You,” Jeriq & PsychoYP’s “Evil Twin” EP and Candybleakz ft Simi - Wale (Remix). The 66th Grammy Awards take place next weekend and with a host of Nigerian artists in the running, Deji and Bola share their predictions on who'll be leaving with gold-plated gramophones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Even The Lion Does Affirmations | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:49:08 | |
On this episode, Sharon, Bola and Deji highlight their favourite tracks from last week, including Skepta, Odumodublvck & Idris Elba ft.Tribal Mark’s “Jangrova,” Major League DJz ft. Victony’s “Margaret,” F3line’s “Day One” and Joyce Olong’s “Disappear.” Triggered by the brouhaha involving Prettyboy D-O and Teezee over the past week, they delve into D-O’s artistry and relevance in the industry. To close out, they draw a parallel between Prime Video's recent withdrawal from the African market and question if Afrobeats is doomed to suffer a similar fate. ____________ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @withanspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Music Fuelled By Hunger Hits Differently | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:49:35 | |
On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Moyo are back with insightful and humorous opinions on last week’s music releases, particularly on Black Sherif’s “January 9th,” 21 Savage ft Burna Boy & Metro Boomin’s “Just Like Me,” Deela & Somadina’s “Lagos,” and Vector & Bella Shmurda’s “If They Are Real.” Using Fireboy’s statement on the reason behind his shift in music, they discuss the different experiences that affect the quality of music artists put out. To close out, they highlight Tave’s recent singing into Atlantic Records and summarise the trajectory of his career thus far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ita la wa | 08 Jan 2024 | 01:26:40 | |
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review their favourite music released in December 2023, including Wizkid's S2 (EP), Chike & Mohbad's "Egwu," Brazy's "Afro Sexy" (EP), Kizz Daniel's "Too Busy To Be Bae / Twe Twe" and more. They review Rolling Stone’s inclusion of three Nigerian albums in its 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time list, criticizing it as a lazy choice that does not reflect the plethora of great albums from the country. Lastly, they share opposing views on Fave’s reaction to Davido performing their hit record “Kante” without her. _________ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @withanspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bring On The New Year! | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:32:16 | |
On this special episode, the hosts of With An S reflect on their personal experiences in 2023, highlighting both their victories and the valuable lessons they learned. They also dig into their goals for 2024, emphasizing their dedication to personal growth and the importance of billing for their expertise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How Was Music In 2023? | 25 Dec 2023 | 01:04:52 | |
To close out 2023, Moyo, Bola, and Deji give an overview of the Afrobeats scene, highlighting the artists, producers, and projects that defined the year. Delving into the current global dominance of Afrobeats, they identify areas for improvement and highlight the industry's collaborative effort to create a more progressive industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Best Artist And Producer Duo | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:37:09 | |
On this episode, Deji and Bola run through their favorite Afrobeats artist and producer duos, celebrating the powerful dynamics that create the best music and moments for music lovers everywhere. They discuss stellar collaborations, including songs and projects from Melvitto and Gabzy, Asake and Magicsticks, Sarz and Wizkid, Spax Classic and Show Dem Camp, and a few more notable talents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Online Persona 101 | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:41:18 | |
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers share their favourite and least favourite interactions with artists. They also delve deeper into whether artists' online personas impact their success and their connection with fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why You No Wan Post Wrapped? | 04 Dec 2023 | 01:10:48 | |
On this episode, Deji, Bola and Moyo reflect on the year in music by sharing the data gleaned from Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music end-of-year reports, drawing conclusions on the top artists and songs via those formats. They also touch on some of last week's releases including Flavour's “African Royalty” album, Tyla's “TYLA” EP, Odumodublvck's “Eziokwu (Uncut)”, Pheelz' “Pheelz Good (Triibe Tape)” EP and GDZILLA's “High Tension”. Finally, they discuss the accusations of misogyny around Odumodublvck and the efficacy of his use of controversy as a marketing tool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mama Told me, Papa Told Me | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:42:15 | |
On this episode, Sharon, Deji, and Moyo review music from last week including Reekado Banks x Yinka Bernie x Bosco Soundtrack’s “Amazing Grace,” Tion Wayne ft Shallipopi’s “Forever,” Pa Salieu’s “Belly,” Alpha P’s “Welcome To The Pack” and mca$h x GMK’s “Love Dealer.” They discuss what makes a breakout star and present contenders for who might have been 2024’s stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Naija eh, SA ah | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:53:09 | |
On this episode, Sharon, Bola and Deji are joined by Praise Anyaoha, entertainment lawyer and partner at Stetson LP to speak about the bouts of legal drama that have risen in the music industry recently. Praise sheds some light on the reported convertible loan situation between Chocolate City and WEA International (a subsidiary of Warner Music Group) and also the claims of intellectual property theft brought against Nigerian emerging artist Smada by South African artist Deep London. The episode also includes music reviews on Lojay ft Olamide's “Arizona,” Victony ft Crayon & Bella Shmurda's “Ohema,” Lifesize Teddy's "Poisn EP" and Odunsi’s “SPORT.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Prince Of Afrobeats, King Of Props | 20 Nov 2023 | 01:23:08 | |
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers bring interesting and funny perspectives on some of last week's releases including Teni’s “Tears Of The Sun” album, Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” remix featuring H.E.R, Qing Madi’s self titled EP, Tim Lyre’s “Masta” EP and more. Subsequently, they delve into the rampant use of subpar PR stunts by artists, highlighting the risks associated with stunts that rely solely on ‘talkability’ without translating into actual streams. The trio then get into a passionate debate about various aspects of Rema's O2 performance, discussing the expected and unexpected elements, especially in relation to his choice of props. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Lack Of Lamba | 13 Nov 2023 | 01:04:23 | |
On this episode, Sharon, Deji and Bola delve into Bloody Civillian’s Deluxe EP “Anger Management: At LEasT wE tRIED“, Shallipopi’s “Presido La Pluto” album, Wurld’s “Don’t Get Used To This” EP and more. They also spotlight the remarkable Afrobeats’ artists nominated for the 66th Grammy Award show, while Deji clarifies the rules governing awards eligibility for persons credited on a piece of work. To close out, they discuss Nigerian artists charging performance fees in Dollars, sparking a passionate discussion on the need for artists to relax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Artists Evolving vs Alienating Their Fans | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:54:29 | |
On this episode, Bola, Deji and Moyo review their favourite tracks from last week, including Ajebutter, Boj and SDC’s “Sweet Life,” Victony’s “No Joke,” Teni’s “Malaika,” and Morravey’s “Ravi” EP. They then discuss the complexities that arise when artists explore new sounds and potentially alienate their fans in the process, and also the potential reasons behind Afronation’s cancelation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||