a coming of age, but irl

a coming of age, but irl

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  • STROKE_MY_EGO_RE​.​MIXED

    Osadolor reworks his entire 'stroke my ego' (2022) series to carefully document their coming of age with recorded reflections, conversations, and candid moments of Blackqueerness. In this self-referential project, Osadolor further expands the sonic possibilities of podcasting to embody her ever-growing sense of self.


    'STROKE_MY_EGO_RE.MIXED' is an abstraction of an album pushed forward through Osadolor's fluid curation of fleeting yet thought-provoking interludes. As one seamless track with ebbs and flows, this ambitious episode reappropriates a podcast into the dynamic realms of sound art and design.

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    37 min
  • best albums of 2023

    Osadolor reviews this year’s music by ranking the top 20 albums of 2023 and the top songs on those albums. They also reflect on some of the most notable music trends of 2023. ⁠https://linktr.ee/osadolor

    55 min
  • VAYDA!

    If the R&B tweens of the early 2000s grew up, realized they're bad bitches, and could do whatever they wanted, I'd imagine they'd sound like Vayda (or at least play her getting ready for a night out). On this special episode, Osadolor has a fun conversation in Brooklyn, NY, with the ever-rising rapper born and raised in Atlanta, changing how we listen, think, and engage with rap music with a digital twinkle and a youthful spark.

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    37 min
  • Swarm: Stan Culture Interrogated

    Osadolor shares their thoughts on and reactions to Donald Glover's latest hit show, Swarm, and discusses themes around stan culture, grief, family dynamics, and the extent of parasocial relationships and comments on the reactions and critiques following the show's release. Listen to Osadolor analyze characters and reflect on his own experiences on Stan Twitter.  https://linktr.ee/osadolor


    43 min
  • best albums of 2022

    Osadolor reviews this year’s music by ranking the top 20 albums of 2022 and top songs on those albums. He also shares his most anticipated music releases in 2023 as well as a review of SZA's latest album 'SOS'. https://linktr.ee/osadolor

    55 min
  • stroke my ego_04: an ode to friends

    In the fourth episode of 'stroke my ego,' Osadolor sonically reflects on friendships and his journey in understanding the importance of communication, boundaries, perspective, and overall compassion for himself and others. linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl

    8 min
  • stroke my ego_03: a mirror to the erotic

    In the third episode of 'stroke my ego,' Osadolor sonically reflects on his relationship with gender, sex, and romance with different discourses and anecdotes sprinkled throughout the episode. linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl 

    18 min
  • stroke my ego_02: don't deny yourself of me

    In the second episode of 'stroke my ego,' Osadolor sonically reflects on his relationship to desirability and awareness of how it affects his life and expression of sexuality and attraction. linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl

    6 min
  • stroke my ego_01: protecting the interior

    In the first episode of 'stroke my ego,' Osadolor sonically ponders his childhood and growing need to protect his becoming of self. Here, he presents to you the start of the awareness of the imaginary, to live and experience, to learn, and reflect. linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl


    7 min

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The worldwide charting podcast, "a coming of age, but irl," follows Osadolor as he creatively comments on all things concerning today's youth. They offer entertaining insight on music, media, pop culture, and creativity while relaying her personal evolution through uniquely crafted sonic experiences. In 'STROKE_MY_EGO_RE.MIXED,' Osadolor reworks his entire 'stroke my ego' (2022) series to carefully document their coming of age with recorded reflections, conversations, and candid moments of Blackqueerness.