With Africa on My Sleeve
It feels like an eternity ago now. Somewhere by the middle of last month, I had carefully planned a run of playlists with the fourth slated for Wednesday…two weeks ago. The day I started to execute was on the fateful May 25th. If I had to narrow down the type of hip-hop records I like...Continue reading
And here comes my bow tie to May 2019. I had a great rush in compiling three playlists to present to you in a three-day span — though, I don’t look forward to repeating the experience so often 😅. As we get into the thick of summer, I will enthusiastically nudge you to listen to...
Much like when “One Love” came out, I won’t need much convincing to start off with Fally Ipupa and his latest single, “Jus d’orange”. And you’re in for quite a trip here as we celebrate some amazing voices such as Fally, Sam Smith, Ruby (of Tanzania) and (yes!) Bryan Adams.
Wizkid’s “Fever” is the latest in a surge of surefire hits and crowd pleasers from the Nigerian pop scene. These singles are strategically released in the buildup to December, with its madness of shows that defy hype and record attendance limits. The visual treatment wherein Tiwa Savage revisits her video vixen days will only add...Continue reading
We’re entering the last quarter of 2018. As far as music goes, it has been an unbelievable ride so far. And we’re poised for an incredible finish. I have been enthralled by the latest EPs from ATLiens EARTHGANG and Young Thug. In parallel, I have also immersed in the worlds of Burna, Cassper and a...Continue reading
There’s a growing number of hip-hop afficionados that believe South African rapper Nasty C would soon vy for the title of rap supremo on the global stage. As excellent as “King” (a single off his latest album Strings and Bling) may be, that’s just a glimpse of what a coasting Nasty C can do. The...Continue reading
I start off with “Stay”, one of my favorite songs off my favorite Mac Miller album, The Divine Feminine. (I had a couple more joints off the album on earlier playlists.) There was a way to kill two birds with one stone so I took a shot. What do I mean? I have a bit...Continue reading
The DJ is mOma. I’ve already gushed about his prowess on the 1s & 2s a couple of times. However, I failed to mention his range. My bad! A couple of years back, mOma put out an 80-mins-long mix of smooth, at times suggestive, R&B that would have warmed many chilly nights. A couple months...Continue reading