Afrobeats: With An S

By The Culture Custodian

With An S is a music commentary podcast that brings fresh and interesting perspectives on new Afrobeats music and relevant topics within the industry.

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The podcast currently has 123 episodes available.

Afrobeats: With An S episodes:

October 28, 2024 Free Jiggy Economy
On this episode, Bola, Deji, and Chibuzo review new releases from the previous week, including Juls’ “Leap of Faith,” Magixx’s “Lemme Know,” Qing Madi’s “Goosebumps,” 2Baba’s “Kuku Google Am,” and more.
They also get into a spirited discussion about the criteria for a global hit, categorizing it into three tiers and ranking Afrobeats hits accordingly.

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1h 19min
October 21, 2024 We Love Chaos
On this episode, Deji, Bola and Chibuzo review last week’s releases including Ckay’s “Emotions,” Bnxn ft Rema’s “Fi Kan We Kan,” Lojay’s “Falling/Unleashed,” Wizkid ft Brent Faiyaz’s “Piece of My Heart,” Tiwa Savage’s “Forgiveness,” Blaqbonez’s “Of Many Colours’:Orange” and more.
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48min
October 17, 2024 I Want Violence ft Kold AF
On this episode, Deji is joined by rising superstar, KoldAF. They begin with Kold AF’s previous life, where she was studying to become a lawyer at Obafemi Awolowo University, and the push that encouraged her to take a chance in a career making music.

KoldAF takes us through a few of the highlights of her career so far, including her travels abroad, signing with Warner Music, and the creation of her most recent EP, “Kaution.” They break down the inspiration behind the EP and discuss her deviation from her usual R&B sound, exploring how she draws influences from Patois and incorporates elements of Caribbean rhythms.

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59min
October 14, 2024 Talent Choke
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review their favourite tracks and projects from the last two weeks, including Juls x Black Sherif x Projexx’s “Timing,” Blaqbonez’s “Haibo Freestyle,” Minz’s “By Any Minz,” Mavins x Andre Vibez x DanDizzy’s “Like,” Kaestyle’s “Happy People,” Toye’s “Wahala In Paradise,” Nasboi’s “in Nasboi I Trust,” Phyno’s “Full Time Job,” Reminisce’s “Sui Generis” and much more.
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56min
October 07, 2024 Reload It: Burna Boy's "African Giant"
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.
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1h 4min
September 30, 2024 Imaginary Enemies
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.”
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45min
September 24, 2024 From the Basement to the Grammys Featuring Tejiri Akpoghene
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.

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1h 10min
September 16, 2024 Extra Booster
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.
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50min
September 11, 2024 I Don't Want To Be A Mechanic ft Abuchi Peter Ugwu

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.

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45min
September 09, 2024 Mama Told me, Papa Told Me
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.
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43min

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