The Sample Axis Podcast

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The Sample Axis Podcast episodes

July 26, 2025 88: Darkoo, Olamide and Mayorkun; Afrobeats Catchup, OD vs Blaq
New episode featuring 3 samples.
1 hr 57 min
June 13, 2025 87: The Feast Review; Gimme Dat // Wyclef Jean; Rema // Sade; Anytime Reimagined
New episode discussing Falz's new album - The Beast, Kizz Daniel's Lemon Chase and other new music. Samples featured are Ayra Starr ft Wizkid - Gimme Dat sampling Wyclef Jean's Diallo and 911; Rema famously Sampling Is It a Crime? by Sade; plus Anytime Reimagined by ID Cabasa which storytelling pattern is also present on QDot's Moriamo. Enjoy and share.
1 hr 25 min
June 13, 2025 86: 5IVE Review, Corona's Rhythm of the Night and some Wayne Wonder
Sample Axis episode for April 2025 Breakdown0:00 Afrobeats albums catchup49:00 Debarge, Corona, Black Eyed Peas - Rhythm of the Night samples1:05:00 Ruger "sampling" Wayne Wonder
1 hr 25 min
April 08, 2025 85: Sample Axis Back, Tolibian's Ramadan and Burna Back to Reality
You can listen to the podcast on streaming platforms.
1 hr 48 min
April 20, 2024 84. Bongos Ikwue's Peaceful Search and other Remakes
This episode is about old folks collaborating with a younger generation for preservation and other perks. We explore Chris Ajilo x Banky W x Korede Sax; Victor Olaiya x 2Baba; Bongos Ikwue x 2Baba and Orlando Julius x Seyi Shay.

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1 hr 2 min
April 18, 2024 Catchup Episode
Nelson and Gboyega reflect on the podcast's long vacation.
53 min
November 13, 2023 83. Post Disco Era and Familiar Names
A freestyle journeying through the famous Post Disco music genre.
55 min
October 15, 2023 82. Adekunle Gold // J. O. Araba; Asake // Alhaji Agba
This episode features sampling of Kelegbe Megbe by J. O. Araba on Adekunle Gold's 2019 hit song as well as Asake sampling Ayinde Barrister's Oke Agba on his debut album opener. Enjoy and share.
1 hr 3 min
September 12, 2023 81. Blaqbonez // Bill Withers; Wizkid // Se7en
This episode takes a look at Wizkid's breakout song "Holla At Your Boy" and the sample that forms the base of the song, Girls by South Korean popstar, Se7en. We are always happy to present this. Please enjoy and share. Your feedback and 5-star rating will be appreciated.
52 min
July 10, 2023 80. Fare Thee Well, Harry Belafonte
A tribute episode to the memory and legacy of American singer, actor, and activist, who popularized calypso music with international audiences in the 1950s and 60s, Harry Belafonte.
49 min