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With Burna Boy's international marketing for new album "I Told Them", Djaji Prime & The Bamyy examine his narrative of feeling underappreciated by Nigerians, what "I Told Them" sounds like and whether Burna is a good Nigerian Ambassador. They also discuss new albums from Ruger & Tekno, Jonzing World's new album, and much more.
Cover artist: Burna Boy
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro/ Preview
3:12 - Burna's "I Told Them" Album Review
5:33 - Seyi Vibez & Burna's "Giza"
6:25 - Is "I Told Them" Outstanding?
10:27 - Burna's Theme of Feeling Unappreciated
12:23 - Reaction To Burna's Rollout Narrative
14:21 - Does Afrobeats Lack Substance?
17:17 - Is Burna A Good Nigerian Ambassador?
19:39 - Joe Budden Calls Out Burna Boy Over Listening Party
24:41 - Will Burna Boy Hit Billboard Charts?
25:45 - First Thoughts On "Ruger's Ru The World"
27:32 - Tekno "The More The Better" Album Review
28:21 - Initial Numbers From "I Told Them"
30:08 - Godzilla, Jonzing World's New Artiste
31:07 - Candy Bleakz Calls Out Bloody CIV Over Headies Nod
33:42 - Is Asake A Copycat?
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This week on Afropop's most Essential audio magazine; Djaji Prime & The Bamyy examine new Mavins signee "Lifesize teddy", delve into the essence of streaming farms, define what an industry plant is, and analyze exactly who Seyi Vibez' target demo is. They also discuss Olamide's "Unruly", Wani & Sarz and much more!
Cover artist: Lifesize Teddy
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro/ Episode Trailer
0:58 - Afropop Corner
1:52 - Doja Cat / Kali Uchis / Sexyy Red New Music
3:10 - Is Sexxy Red An Industry Plant
11:38 - Life Size Teddy Bio
14:06 - Life Size teddy Track By Track Review
18:44 - Can Mavins Shift The Market Again?
21:27 - Olamide's "Unruly"
25:05 - What Is Seyi Vibez' Target Demo?
28:24 - Seyi Vibez' Top 5 Locations On Spotify
29:34 - Different Kinds Of Nigerian Listeners
39:16 - Portable & The Media
40:06 - New Wizkid Album?
44:36 - Wani & Sarz Are Razz
54:47 - What Is An Industry Plant?
58:01 - Industry Plant v Nepo Baby?
1:08:09 - Ads/ Stream Farms or Legit Views
1:12:56 - Is There Too Much Expectation On Tems?
1:14:55 - Is Tems' Brand Bigger Than Her Music?
1:18:04 - ILoveMakkonen Calls Out Metro Boomin, Sway Lee, Post Malone
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This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return to discuss their picks for the Headies Awards 2023, discuss Wizkid's Tottenham stadium concert, and give their first review of Travis Scott's "Utopia". They also discuss Liya's new singles "I'm Done" & "Powerful", and the drama/ rumours surrounding her departure from Davido's DMW.
Cover artist: Travis Scott
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro/ Episode Trailer
5:10 - Wizkid's Tottenham Stadium Show, Is This His Weakest era?
20:08 - Headies Nominations
22:17 - ROOKIE OF THE YEAR/ NEXT RATED
45:52 - ALBUM OF THE YEAR
48:10 - AG "Tequila Ever After”/ Psycho YP “Osapa London”
53:10 - Liya's "I'm Done" & "Powerful”/ Leaving DMW
57:07 - Simi's Drama For Features
1:09:40 - Doja Cat Controversy
1:16:28 - Utopia Review
Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo
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On this week's episode, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy share their thoughts on yet another new album from Seyi Vibez, dissect Davido's cheating scandal, discuss Fireboy's latest music and much more!
Cover artist: Fireboy
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
2:57 - Lady Donli's New Single
6:15 - "Till Thy Kingdom Come" Review
9:53 - Do The "Streets" Really Support Artists?
11:14 - Nigerian Show Promoters Not Breaking Even?
14:02 - Davido's Cheating Scandal
19:36 - Nigerians Come For Libianca
21:08 - Asake Doesn't Engage His Fans?
26:52 - Is Rave & Roses A Classic?
30:28 - Is Fireboy Done?
33:12 - Elon Limiting Twitter Scrolls?
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This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy have the definitive answer to the Asake v Seyi Vibez debate as the two street-hop juggernauts drop new albums, plus their takes on Omah Lay’s “Boy Alone” deluxe and more.
Time stamps:
0:00 - intro
3:32 - "Boy Alone" Deluxe Album Review
8:24 - Afro-Introspection/ Afro-Depression
12:30 - Asake "A work of Art' Review
14:06 - Fro Intro, can't make mid
20:57 - Does WOA Lack Dynamism?
24:34 - Album Of The Year Conversation
26:06 - Seyi Vibez Vibez Till Thy Kingdom COme Review
30:10 - Asake Promoting NO2
32:10 - Is Seyi Vibez A Rapper? (Intro Use)
34:23 - Asake v Seyi Vibez Better Album
35:54 - For Intro
46:46 - CKAY Sad Romance Deluxe
47:46 - CKAY's Hallelujah Verse Yarns
51:27 - Marker 25
In this episode of The.Wav NG Podcast, Afropop's most essential duo Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss Davido's shady comments towards Burna Boy, Zilla Oaks' departure from Apex Village, Bloody Civilian's new EP "Anger Management", as well as KCEE's "Ojapiano" and much more.
Cover artists: Davido, Burna Boy & Bloody Civilian
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro/ Afropop Corner
3:08 - KCEE Ojapiano & JHus x Drake
5:28 - Amaarae/ Seyi Vibez New Albums Review
15:07 - Bloody Civilian Profile/ "Anger Management" Review
21:58 - Bringing Nigerian Diversity to Afropop Music
25:14 - Davido & The "New Cats"
37:36 - Do Nigerians Hate Burna Boy?
43:41 - Did Nonso Amadi Commit Career Suicide?
52:08 - Zilla Oaks v Apex Village
1:05:02 - Is Odumodu Reviving Alte Music?
1:16:45 - Paybac Rushed Off-Stage For MI Abaga
1:26:56 - Hilda's Dog Meat Controversy
1:31:30 - AOT2's "The Year Of Death"
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Afropop's most dynamic duo, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return for another jam packed edition of the show. In this edition they breakdown new releases from Joeboy, Nonso Amadi & others, examine the "Yahoo" connections on Elon Musk boys, discuss art as a commodity following coronation and inauguration performances from Tiwa Savage & Buju/ BNXN respectively, and much more!
Cover artist: JHus & Shallipopi
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
3:31 - Teni's "No Days Off"
5:27 - J Hus Album Coming?
7:30 - Blaqbonez & Ludacris
11:51 - Joeboy Album
14:37 - Nonso Amadi "When It Blooms" Overview
17:43 - Wande Coal Legend/ No Legend Review
25:00 - Is "Elon Musk Boys" About Yahoo?
30:12 - Utopia Soon?
31:05 - Taylor Swift/ Ice Spice Drama
34:56 - Tina Turner & Abusive Lyrics
39:08 - Should Artists Have A Sensitivity Coach?
48:45 - Seyi Vibez v Asake (Again)
57:49 - Tinubu Inauguration Concert (Renewed Hope)
1:01:15 - Tiwa Savage's Coronation Performance/ Art As a Commodity
1:09:02 - AMVCA Controversy
1:12:17 - The Wav Polls (Tems v Tiwa Savage)
Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo
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This is week on Afropop's most essential show, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy dissect Burna Boy & Tems' Met Gala fits, discuss Rema's "secret" show, give praise to Victor Osimhen, preview what to expect from Wande Coal's upcoming album "Legend or No Legend", and much more.
Cover artist: Tems
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
2:42 - Burna Boy & Tems At Met Gala
4:00 - Met's Theme: Analysing Burna's Fit
10:54 - Rema & Asake To Headline O2 Arena
13:46 - Rema's Secret Rave In Lagos
21:27 - YKB's Yusful Music EP
24:47 - Do Young Creatives Get Paid Enough In Nigeria?
28:06 - A Cycle of Business & Creativity
31:03 - Creatives Balance Your Value & Reality
35:28 - Osimhen The New Football GOAT
36:32 - Where Is Travis?
40:47 - Good Afropop Album Arts
44:08 - What To Expect From Wande Coal's "Legend Or No Legend"
45:40 - Wande Coal's New Gen Inspirees
49:18 - Niniola Hints At New Album
50:54 - Does Niniola Have a Defining Album?
56:51 - AI Music, Legality & Creativity
1:00:23 - Ed Sheeran Wins Marvin Gaye Suit
1:01:59 - Why Do Artists Sample Marvin Gaye So Much
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It's another jam-packed edition of Afropop's most essential show! This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss new music from Zlatan, Rema's "Rave & Roses" Deluxe, homophobic statements from Fave & Israel DMW, plus Niniola's current trajectory, and more.
Cover artist: Rema
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Davido’s “Timeless” Achievements
5:38 - Afropop Corner
7:32 - Asake's Dubai Show
9:18 - "Rave & Roses" Deluxe
10:10 - Is Rema Nigerian Hov?
15:21 - Are "Rave & Roses" & "Timeless" Good Albums?
16:24 - Who Is A Pioneer?
17:38 - London Appreciation
17:55 - Young Jonn's Aquafina
18:46 - Afrobeats Subtitles In French?
20:32 - Does Young Jonn Need More Personality?
23:46 - Young Jonn v Kida Kudz
27:01 - Mr Eazi’s “Choplife Sound System”
29:17 - Eazi's Vydia Buyout Story?
32:57 - Zlatan x Odumodu
37:05 - Has Niniola Fallen Off?
42:27 - Not All Arstists Can Afford Hype
43:11 - Fave's Homophobic Snippet
45:26 - Is April The New December?
49:05 - Israel DMW's Enioluwa Comments
54:41 - 30BG Don’t Do Refunds?!
58:03 - Aki & Paw Paw Mobile Game
1:06:37 - Bamyy's New Show
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This week on The.Wav NG, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss Easter Weekend shows in Lagos, including Odunsi's first headline show in the city, the emergence of "Hyperpop", "Jersey Club Mix" & other diverse sounds in Nigerian music, Lagos state government's problem with "Gangs of Lagos", music videos from Davido, Seyi Vibez, Adekunle Gold, and much more!
Cover artist: Odunsi The EngineFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Episode Trailer
0:30 - Afropop-Corner Round-Up
2:54 - Odunsi's Headline Show In Lagos
4:33 - Nigerian Artists Making Hyperpop?
5:51 - What Is Jersey Club Mix?
7:34 - Odunsi's New Era?
9:49 - Element House & Nigeria's Emerging House Scene
12:48 - Developing Music Hubs Across Nigeria
16:47 - The Problem With Arewa Pop?
18:01 - How Should Cities Support Local Talent
20:08 - Gangs Of Lagos, Quality in New Nollywood
21:18 - Lagos State Government's Response
25:48 - The Problem With Nigerian Music Videos
26:21 - Davido's "Unavailable" Video Is Beautiful!
29:09 - Are New Nigerian Music Videos Phony?
30:03 - Party No Dey Stop Video (Adekunle Gold & Zinoleesky)
32:13 - Kun Faya Kun Video (Seyi Vibez)
38:09 - Stamina Video Review (Tiwa Savage/ Ayra Starr)
42:55 - Zlatan Supports New Artists
46:00 - Adekunle Gold's Effortless Rebrand
46:46 - Rema Is That Guy
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In this episode, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy share their opinions on new albums from Davido, Paybac, and Odumodu Blvck's new single "Declan Rice". The.Wav NG duo also discuss Abuja's role in the music industry, speak to Bloody Civilian and much more.
Cover artists: Davido, Paybac & Odumodu BlvckFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng
TIMESTAMPS
0:50 - Afropop Corner Catch-up
4:52 - Is Declan Rice Good/ Hyped
9:02 - What Makes a Good Song; Hype or Quality?
15:04 - Is Declan Rice a Hip Hop Statement
22:20 - Could Abuja Break The Music Market?
24:32 - Paybac's "West African Goat"
28:46 - Has Paybac Plateaued?
34:29 - Davido's "Timeless" Album
38:56 - Davido speaks on Making "Timeless"
41:14 - Davido's New Artists
45:11 - Lagos v Abuja Rappers
52:51 - Bloody Civilian Speaks On New Release
55:01 - Soweto Remix
1:05:09 - Teni: Year Of The Bounce
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This week on The.Wav NG Podcast, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy discuss Rema's new singles "Holiday" & "Reason You", his NBA All Star halftime performance alongside Tems & Burna, Rihanna's Super Bowl performance, Ayra Starr's "Sability" video, Burna Boy's AKA tribute, plus MUCH MORE!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Start
0:17 - Afropop Corner
2:48 - Cash & Nigerian Banks
3:53 - Rema Holiday/ Reason You
5:27 - Did Rema Sample Santi
6:10 - Sability Video Gen Z anthem?
8:16 - Ayra Angelique Kidjo and other homages
8:59 - Abracadabra Remix, Is The Hype Dead?
10:11 - Wizkid affected the reception?
10:38 - Burna's AKA Tribute
19:52 - Rihanna's Super Bowl Performance
25:26 - Rihanna's Vogue Cover
29:42 - Afropop Halftime Show
Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return this week to discuss the response to Ayra Starr's new single "Sability", how Amapiano artists have taken over TikTok, Mr P's back and forth with Seun Kuti, Cruel Santino/ Poco Lee & much more!
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Afropop-Corner (Wahala Report)
3:58 - Santi x Poco Lee
6:12 - Maison2500 x Yeat
9:00 - Ayra Starr "Sability"
16:06 - Amapiano, TikTok & International success
19:23 - AKA's Passing
24:20 - Mr P v Seun Kuti
38:43 - Alingo v Chop My Money
44:00 - TG Omori Video Royalties
56:23 - Soundcity Awards
Hosts: Djaji Prime & The Bamyy
Artwork: Shina Ladipo
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This week, Djaji & The Bamyy discuss their Grammy predictions, the meaning behind Asake "Yoga", Blaqbonez' new song "Breaking The Yoke of Love" & his opinions on Love, Seyi Vibez receiving attacks from parts of the Muslim community, Portable x Trippie Redd & much more.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Start
4:35 - Zlatan x Seyi Vibez
7:53 - Portable X Trippie Redd
12:06 - Seyi Vibez Backlash From Muslims
21:22 - Asake's Yoga
25:34 - Senegalese Culture In Yoga Video
30:09 - Meaning of Yoga
34:47 - Blaqbonez New Music
39:09 - Misogyny & Alpha Culture?
53:36 - Grammy Awards & Afropop/ Afrobeats
Hosts: Djaji Prime & The Bamyy
Artwork: Shina Ladipo
Audio Engineer: Dan Akins
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Welcome to '23! The.Wav NG's dynamic duo of Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return to discuss comparisons between Seyi Vibez & Asake, their projections for Afropop in 2023, Wizkid & Davido's joint tour, & much more!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:52 - Teni's Rebrand
4:48 - Naira Marley Resurgence
8:14 - Somadina's EP & Nigeria's Alt-Rock scene
9:58 - Asake v Seyi Vibez
14:21 - Fuji & Sakara's influence on Afropop music
23:41 - QDot & Terry Apala as pioneers
26:26 - Did "More Love, Less Ego" flop?
30:40 - The impact of streaming farms?
37:21 - Wizkid/ Davido Tour
40:55 - Bella Shmurda on the Mohbad/ Marlian situation
43:58 - Hope for 2023?
46:35 - Simi & Tems Collab?
Hosts: Djaji Prime & The Bamyy
Artwork: Shina Ladipo
Audio Engineer: Dan Akins
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It’s been an amazing year of Afropop. As we take a moment to end what remains of 2022, The.Wav NG presents a definitive list of the best artists in Afropop/ Afrobeats of the year.
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Where will Asake, Wizkid, Ruger, Tems, Ayra Starr and other Nigerian/ Ghanaian pop-stars land on the list? Let’s find out!
TIMESTAMPS
0:34 - Seyi Vibez (10)
1:04 - Wizkid (9)
1:36 - Ruger (8)
2:42 - Obongjayar (7)
3:17 - Tems (6)
3:35 - Burna Boy (5)
3:58 - Black Sherif (4)
4:44 - Rema (3)
5:19 - Ayra Starr (2)
6:24 - Honourable Mentions (Cruel Santino, Bella Shmurda, Pheelz & Young Jonn)
7:16 - Asake (1)
Who is your artist of the year? Mention them and any others we may have missed.
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Host: The Bamyy
In this episode of The.Wav podcast Djaji Prime and The Bamyy give their initial thoughts on Wizkid's "More Love Less Ego", Psycho YP's YP SZN 3, how Wiz helped Naira Marley find himself, the music industry using Asake, Lagos Fashion Week and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
6:15 - Azanti: Expect nothing
9:56 - First Thoughts on "More Love Less Ego"
11:14 - Ayra Starr on "MLLE", Her Worse Feature?
15:09 - "More Love Less Ego" Building on Wizkid's Legacy
18:09 - Who slowed Afropop's Tempo
23:55 - Naira x Wizkid
25:09 - Wizkid x Travis Scott
27:10 - Standouts on "More Love Less Ego"
30:48 - YP SZN 3
32:41 - YP's commentary on Nigeria
38:21 - Tiwa x Asake: Is the industry overusing Asake
48:33 - Davido loses his son & Takeoff's death
51:37 - Is Hip Hop declining
57:22 - Do women need men to get a smash hit?
58:44 - Rema's International Tour
Hosts: Djaji Prime & The Bamyy
Artwork: Shina Ladipo
Audio Engineer: Dan Akins
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Hermez joins The.Wav NG's The Bamyy to discuss bridging the gap between America & Nigeria, his new project "Oasis", developing his voice, musical inspirations, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:58 - Who Is Hermez?
3:56 - Developing his voice/ musical influences
4:44 - How Hermez stays inspired
7:25 - Hermez's most heartfelt song
8:38 - Working with Nigerian artists & community
10:49 - "I want to bridge Nigeria & America fully."
12:10 - Hermez's new album: "Oasis"
14:26 - Lagos show in 2023?
16:22 - The meaning of Hermez
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DMW superstar Liya discusses the emotions behind her debut project "Alari", how her "Adua" remix with Simi happened, Davido & being on the DMW roster.
Liya also describes what it's being like performing around the world, maintaining positive mental health, her new music, upcoming live headline show, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - What does "Alari" represent?
4:06 - How Liya writes songs
5:49 - New music & Liya's next era
6:25 - Liya & the Nigerian pop scene
7:47 - Who is Liya?
8:56 - Liya doesn't always like social media
9:40 - Liya's summer body workout routine
10:45 - How Liya's childhood influenced her music
12:06 - How producer Zaki Amujei helped Liya find her sound
13:49 - Challenges in the music industry
15:16 - "I want to create something I want to hear again"
16:36 - How Adua remix with Simi happened
17:22 - Working with Midas The Jagaban on 420
18:26 - Trusting her team
20:24 - Davido understands the music business
22:01 - What's it like being on stage?
23:05 - Liya's headline concert
24:11 - Artists Liya is a fan of
25:48 - Maintaining personal relationships
27:27 - Going through emotions to get better
28:53 - Advice for young artists
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Pop star, Azanti joins The.Wav NG crew as the first guest on the show to discuss his new single "Getting Hot", representing Nigeria in the diaspora, what it's been like working with Sarz on their much anticipated album, experimenting, & Psycho YP's friendship.
The singer/ songwriter also teases a possible Def Jam deal, what it's like balancing school and music, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Def Jam deal?
1:50 - Afropop's Youngest Star & The Nigerian Scene
3:01 - Behind "Getting Hot"
3:55 - Adlibs & Backing Vocals
4:41 - Azanti's Love For Music
5:52 - Inspiration Behind Latan
7:13 - Azanti Doesn't Like His Debut EP (Azanti)
8:33 - "I will always make a better song"
12:05 - What Should We Expect From The New Project
14:30 - How Has Multiculturalism Affected His Artistry
15:36 - Azanti x Sarz Project
16:30 - Recording Virtually vs Studio Sessions
18:16 - Psycho YP Is My Blood, He's Stuck His Neck
20:23 - Recording "Ji Masun" & "YP/ Azanti 2"
21:40 - Career Highlights
22:27 - Balancing School & Music
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This week on Afropop's most essential show, our dynamic duo, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy trade their thoughts on all the latest happenings in the world of Afropop culture, including Fireboy's "Playboy" album, Tems' appearance on Beyoncé's album, defining what Afropop is and much more!
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Timestamps
0:00 - Spotlight track (Flowers - Merry Lynn)
0:45 - Intro
4:22 - Boy Alone Revisited
6:28 - What is Afropop?
10:52 - Afrobeats' American Inspiration
24:01 - Tay Iwar's Understated Genius
29:58 - Playboy Review
38:07 - "Girlfriend" (Ruger Toxic Awards '22)
53:48 - "Playboy" v "Rave & Roses" in the mainstream
54:28 - The new big 3?
57:30 - Beyoncé Renaissance
1:08:49 - Tems the token African artist?
1:13:54 - Artists retroactively editing their music to be more PC
1:23:40 - Offset shades Wizkid?
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Afropop’s most essential show is back! This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy celebrate Tems’ continued global success, dissect Omah Lay’s debut album “Boy Alone”, and discuss drama involving Asa, Ruger, Buju/ BNXN, and much more!
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Timestamps
2:52 - Pop Corner recap
6:18 - P Square new single
11:00 - Ruger vs Buju/ BNXN
23:39 - Omah Lay vs Victony
26:11 - Omah Lay Album Review
33:48 - M2M still THE Afropop blueprint?
39:51 - Burna Boy says African acts should stick to African Music
44:16 - Big Tems stay winning
51:31 - Asa in legal drama
53:58 - JAE5 preaches producer rights
58:25 - Runtown Back!
59:31 - Kid Cudi rolling Loud
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This week, Afropop’s most dynamic duo; Djaji Prime & The Bamyy dissect Burna Boy’s latest studio album “Love, Damini” and debate whether Burna Boy need to drop an album so soon after his Grammy-award winning album “Twice As Tall”.
The crew also discuss the new collaborative album from A-Q, Blaqbonez, MI Abaga and Loose Kaynon on “LAMB”, how Asake has inspired TG Omori’s video direction, Afropop at Rolling Loud, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Start
3:22 - P-Square Reunion Concert
4:26 - Nicki Minaj v Kanye West Beef
10:37 - Rolling Loud-Gate
15:55 - Burna Boy misses Summer Jam & Wireless Fest
17:25 - Tems on a roll?
25:19 - LAMB (A-Q, Blaqbonez, MI, Loose Kaynon) review
37:49 - Burna Boy “Love, Damini” album review
54:44 - Is Asake inspiring TG Omori’s direction?
In this edition of The.Wav NG, hosts Djaji Prime & The Bamyy address recent criticism of their opinions from fans & Fresh L, review new albums from Simi & Naira Marley, and examine whether or not Cruel Santino has sabotaged his career. This and much more on Afropop’s most essential show.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
4:53 - Addressing Ladipoe & Fresh L Controversy
15:00 - Djaji Prime & The Bamyy Share Their CVs
18:25 - Simi Album Review
22:32 - Should We Credit Simi for Adekunle Gold’s Success?
24:42 - Naira Marley Album Review
32:01 - Ajebo Hustlers x Fave
36:30 - Could Blaqbonez Drop AOTY?
39:01 - Buga, Song of the Summer
41:32 - Fireboy Playboy Reaction
47:03 - Steff London & Burna Boy Drama
49:32 - Is There Power In A Wizkid Cosign?
53:30 - Is Santi Sabotaging His Career?
1:07:53 - Outro
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In this week's episode, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy are joined by Shin to discuss the reception to Rema's album 1 month later, Asake's "Palazzo" v "Last Last", whether Davido's "Stand Strong" is a good single, Burna Boy & Wizkid's evolution over the years, and much more.
Timestamps
0:27 - Palazzo v Loving You v Last Last v Stand Strong
2:22 - Stand Strong Is Forgettable
6:51 - Last Laast v Palazzo
10:50 - Rema Album Flopped?
14:22 - Rave & Roses Bad Sequencing
15:27 - Why Rave & Roses Take So Long?
16:31 - Rema's old Hits
18:46 - What Is Rave & Roses About?
21:14 - "Mushin 2 Mohits" v "Superstar" v "Rave Roses"
51:29 - What Has Changed In Wizkid's messaging?
52:01 - Wizkid & Burna Boy's Evolution
In the first episode of season 2 of "The.Wav NG", Djaji Prime and The Bamyy have an in-depth conversation on Nigerian Hip-Hop, breaking down the Twitter beef between MI Abaga, & Joey Akan; Psycho YP and DNDSection's trading diss tracks, Bamyy's problem with Fresh L, Dababy in Nigeria and much more.
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TIMESTAMP
0:00 - Introduction
1:13 - ABCs of Afropop
4:53 - Joey Akan vs MI Abaga
6:27 - Dababy In Naija
8:18 - MI's Abaga Is Not An Underdog
18:17 - The Problem With Nigerian Hip-Hop
22:55 - Is Music Twitter A Bubble
24:30 - Psycho YP v DNDSection
39:25 - Nigerian Mainstream Only Cares About Beef
40:33 - Bamyy's Beef With Fresh L
49:41 - Boj Gbagada Express Review
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Presented by Visionary Media.
Following the release of Rema’s highly anticipated debut album, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy review their initial thoughts on "Rave & Roses".
Later, they discuss it’s features including songs with Chris Brown & 6lack, examining the influences on the project, including the distinct sounds of Wizkid, debating if Rema’s debut lifts from "Made In Lagos".
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In this week’s episode, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy examine what to expect from Rema’s debut album “Rave & Roses”, what it takes to be a Nigerian pop-star, The Headies nominees for this year’s Next Rated Award, 30BG vs Wizkid FC, and much more!
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
3:21 - Rema's album listening
14:06 -What makes a Nigerian popstar
29:14 -Is It Harder Being A Female Artist?
41:38 - 30 BG v Wiz FC Stan Wars
46:47 - Headies 22 Next Rated
59:02 - Is Afropop Stifling Other Genres
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In this week's episode, Djaji Prime and The Bamy discuss the latest music releases in Afropop, including new music from Nonso Amadi, Olamide & Wande Coal, Paybac and more. They also discuss Asa's new album "V", Zinoleesky and Mohbad's arrest by NDLEA agents, Mowalola/ Motherland rape allegations and much more.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:29 - Week Recap
5:23 - Nonso Amadi Returns
8:35 - Wande Coal x Olamide
12:09 - Yard, Summer '22 Anthem?
14:04 - Paybac Afrorap
19:57 - Asa Album "V" Review
26:16 - Zino & Mohbad Arrested by NDLEA
35:11 - Donda 2
44:23 - Mowalola/ Motherland Drama
54:28 - What Makes A Person Influential
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On another explosive episode of#Afropop's most essential show, Djaji and Bamy review the latest music, including new releases from Teezee, Zinoleesky and Blaqbonez, examine the behind the scenes schemes in Afropop's global agenda, BNXN (Buju) namechange, same-sexlove and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
7:42 - No man is worthy of Rihanna
8:29 - Riri Bday/ legacy
10:36 - Can Davido sell out O2
13:18 - Jada's behind the scenes moves (for Wizkid)
14:37 - Is Davido gaining ground internationally?
19:26 - Is Buju hiding behind features
22:45 - Blaqbonez crusade review
25:29 - Does Oxlade care about sex trend?
29:07- Blaqbonez reveals gf
33:24 - Teezee "Arrested By Love" review
39:27 - Buju to BNXN
45:41 - Zino rocking
48:48 - Reading comments
58:14 - Same love in Surulere
This week on Afropop’s most essential show, we take a look at Rema’s new single Calm Down, Fireboy’s new Peru remix that no one asked for, Buju’s music NFT venture, Sextape leaks, Tik Tok & Social media, and much more.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:47 - Rema, Calm Down Review
6:57 - Fireboy Peru Remix feat. 21 Savage breakdown
9:53 - Basketmouth, Horoscopes Album
11:24 - Buju To Release Music NFT
16:16 - Sextape Season
19:45 - Super Bowl Recap
22:23 - Blaqbonez Crusade
23:14 - Yung Lean Trends on TikTok
25:54 - TikTok and Social Media Burnout
27:32 - Ye v Cudi (and Billie Eilish) AGAIN
Featured songs:
Steve Monite - Only You
Djaji Prime - Kolo (Oh No) [Feat. JVSH]
DonKK - Maka Chaa
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With the new year slowly gaining momentum, the unbanning of twitter has brought about very interesting conversations in Nigerian pop-culture. This week Djaji Prime addresses Ruger slander, Maison2500's Buffcore, Nigeria at AFCON2021, and much more. Time stamps below:
0:00 - Bella Shmurda Birthday/ ExPRESSION Anniversary
6:43 - Ruger Slander
10:3 6- Lady Donli on Colors
11:26 - Fave (Riddim 5) Review
12:37 - Maison2500 Review
15:18 - Music To Expect in 2022
18:39 - Secure The Tribe Breakdown
28:09 - Gunna v Weeknd
31:39 - Nigerians Should Stop Supporting Super Eagles
37:20 - Is Wizkid responsible for slow tempo in Nigerian music
42:00 - Neil Young v Spotify & Joe Rogan
Don't Let Go - Sensei Lo
OMG! - Maison2500
ExPRESSION - Djaji Prime ft. Ria Sean
Thunder Storm in Surulere - Lady Donli
2021 has been a magical year of music releases. In helping to document the Afropop culture, The.Wav chronicles the Top 15 Nigerian songs that captured the hearts and minds of music lovers all over the world.
From Adekunle Gold's "High" with Davido, "Essence" with Wizkid and Tems, "Ozumba Mbadiwe", Fireboy's "Peru", Buju's relentless feature domination on songs like "feeling" and so much more, here is the definitive list of Afropop songs of 2021.
In this week's episode of The.Wav, Djaji Prime and The Bamy examine the latest topics turning heads on the Afropop corner.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
3:03 - Wande Coal Appreciation
7:00 - New Music Recap
15:33 - Could Burnaboy Be A Good Mentor?
19:09 - CThaGod & Travis Interview Analysis
36:37 - Drake Withdraws From Grammys
38:55 - Apple Music Awards, A Step In Complete Music Dominance
50:25 - Madison Square Garden Announces Burna Concert
55:02 - Kanye & Drake Larry Hoover concert
1:09:57 - Kizz Daniel Calls Out Cabals
1:22:40 - Are Women Getting Fed Up With Men?
Music playlist:
Suzanna - NSG feat. Patoranking
Personal - Fiokee feat. Bella Shmurda
Make it all - Smada feat. Teezee
Mohbad - Backside
Background music by Dagi De Beatz
In this episode of Afropop's most essential show, The.Wav, Djaji Prime and The Bamy examine the top stories making news in Afropop culture, including Asa's new single Mayana, and her significance in today's music, paying homage to the memory of Virgil Abloh, Wizkid's historic o2 performance, Burna vs Davido and many other juicy topics.
The.Wav wouldn't be complete without the very best new music, this week's selection:
Kasien - Movie Shit (feat. Odunsi & MANU)
Afro B - Shi Sha (feat. Niniola & Busiswa)
Ronehi & Mojo - Galactic
In this explosive episode of The .Wav, Djaji Prime is joined by new co-hosts Dan Akins & The Bamy, as they examine new music, friction between DJ Neptune & Rema, Afropop at the Grammys, Chimamanda's "Becoming Lagos article, and who is artist of the year between Tems, Buju and Bella Shmurda.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
4:10 - New Music Recap (Sean Tizzle, Ruger, Alpha P & Victony)
13:37 - DJ Neptune & Rema Feud
29:35 - Afropop at The Grammys
34:31 - Wizkid's Vogue Article
35:00 - Chimamanda's "Becoming Lagos"
41:45 - Afropop Artist of The Year (Bella, Buju, Tems, Amaarae, Fireboy & wizkid)
In this episode of Afropop's most essential show; The . Wav, Djaji Prime examines new projects from Niniola, Reekado Banks, Davido's birthday charity, and what the Metaverse, and virtual reality could mean for the African tech and entertainment sectors.