The Man Dem Show

Ep 206: Akia on Sold-Out Tours, R&B's Evolution & Growing Up in Arkansas


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On Episode 206 of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz (@eldelnegro) and DJ Laz Vagez (@officialvftv) link up with R&B powerhouse Akia (@whoisakia)!

Fresh off performing on a sold-out tour , Akia drops by to discuss her journey from singing in church in Arkansas to catching her big break on Lifetime TV. She gets real about the vulnerability of songwriting , why she named her track "My Girl Gina" , and how her music embraces the "dumb, crazy, stupid" feelings of relationships. The Man Dem also try to teach her some Toronto slang and convince her to try curry goat —which is a tough sell for a famously picky eater.


In this episode we cover:

  • How Akia's Facebook Live supporters paid for her studio time

  • The realities of mental health while on tour

  • Whether R&B is dead and the impact of artists like Chris Brown

  • Southern Soul Food vs. Toronto Caribbean spots


Make sure to follow the podcast on Spotify so you never miss an episode, and go stream Akia's project "Dumb Crazy Stupid" on all platforms!


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