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Teintée Africaine

December 25, 2020December 25, 2020Teintée AfricaineLeave a comment

The idea behind ‘Teintée Africaine’ came about when I noticed a growing trend: European acts of African descent were increasingly tapping into the current popular African sounds and genres to innovate. The idea, then, was to pair those works with those made at the source. While the latter enjoyed less plaudits outside its locale,...

Le magasin des envies, Vol. 11: African Nights

September 25, 2020September 28, 2020Le magasin des enviesLeave a comment

And just in time to say goodbye to September, we’re back to delivering the playlists you’ve been so fond of. I was elated (and, I must admit, overwhelmed 😅) to see this little idea of mine stretch into a whole series spanning ten volumes…so far! I’m always eager to get into this particular zone...

Flying Over 2019, Pt. II: Africa to the World?

December 31, 2019September 23, 2020The SandboxLeave a comment

2019 is in the books and we’ve tried as much (and as quick) as possible to whittle down the music we’ve enjoyed to our favorites. It turned out that, between four guys, we had a loooot of them — in spite of overlaps! In the end, we agreed to pick out a few major...

Flying Over 2019, Pt. I: Ladies Flex On!

December 31, 2019September 23, 2020The SandboxLeave a comment

Trying to pull off a comprehensive year-end playlist at the last hour is not only close to mission impossible, but also a stressful endeavour that doesn’t make sense in the middle of a festive season. Still, here we are. We spent the year in the moment: constantly absorbed in the deluge of music as...

R&Cs: Joro

October 2, 2019June 9, 2020Roll and CoastersLeave a comment

As far as I’m concerned, Wizkid is arguably the best Afro Pop ambassador we have. (By the way, we argue a lot about that here.) First off, consider that he’s had a sustained run of hits to follow a (by-now-undisputed) classic debut album…that came out over a decade ago! Throughout, he has remained consistent,...

Do You Have a Better Summer Time Playlist?

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019Salute the MixLeave a comment

We’re halfway through the week people. I don’t know about you, but I’m getting ready to get my party hat on in less than 72 hours. And if I happen to be the one supplying the music, then I have a pretty good idea of what it will sound like. After all, I’m the...

These Are the Ten Most Popular Artists from Nigeria

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019A Lion Among MenLeave a comment

Over the past decade, Nigeria’s dominance in the arts has been on a steady rise. Today, Nigeria’s influence is simply undeniable. Look around you: more and more people are talking or trying to talk pidgin....

What You Need for Summer Nights with Friends

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019Salute the MixLeave a comment

I recently spent a nice evening with good friends of mine. We were catching up and kicking it over good tunes. That’s where I drew the inspiration for this mix. And I was concocting it, I kept thinking of the magic of music… It relieves anxiety; it offsets the daily stresses; and it offers...

R&Cs: Starboy

January 3, 2019January 4, 2019Roll and CoastersLeave a comment

We’ve reached the twentieth edition of Roll & Coasters and I feel like I’m just hitting my stride. This week’s is light work thanks to the likes of Solange (she always comes through with the videos for her songs), Vybz Kartel (he’s effectively let his video tap open) and The Weeknd (clearly on a...

Goodbye 2018: Reminisce

December 31, 2018September 23, 2020The SandboxLeave a comment

As my brother alluded, 2018 was a major year for us. A lot of lessons, tribulations, revelations, decisions and sacrifices. We’ve had successes, wins and losses but that’s how it goes. We are taking you through some of the popular tracks that made this past memorable for us. Thank you for the support. We...