The Sample Axis Podcast

Another international episode.

The Reggae scene was a very big one in the Nigerian space during the late 80s and early 90s with some many superstars representing the genre. In this episode the guys talk about the culture and how important it is in the Culture of Nigerian music till date with a look at the pioneers in this part of the world leading to the early 2000s with artists like Stereoman giving it a new wave.

The Sample Axis chats with Modim on his music and finding his love for the Rock genre. Find @ModimX, @SampleAxisPod @NwaenieN and @gboyega_adeoya on Twitter. Send us feedback on [email protected].

We take a few samples from Tanzania and Sierra Leone

On this episode the guys talk about a very interesting topic. Talking about the influence of the group from the 80s called The Outfield with their song "Your Love" that was a big banger in the mid 80s which went on to inspire Wyclef Jean with his hit in the year 2004 called L.O.V.E which sampled the song making it a hit made from a hit. We also discuss at length the story of Musilu Haruna Ishola and his eccentrics and how Apala has been kept alive in maybe one of the weirdest forms with Veronica Vega'a A Million sampling the most essential part of a song of Ishola's Soyoyo album in 2003. Follow @SampleAxisPod and share widely.

This episode is about the Nigerian Raggae boy band that became a sensation in the early 90s - The New Waves. Also known as The Dready Boys. Enjoy this episode and share widely.

This episode we talk a lot about Tracy Chapman and the remake of her iconic 1988 hit song, Fast Car by Jonas Blue and Dakota. On the other side, Eminem's No Love featuring Lil Wayne samples Haddaway's What Is Love? Enjoy and share.

Back in 1966, Nigerian Afrobeat Legend, Orlando Julius Ekemọde did an interpolation of James Brown's global smash hit, I Feel Good. We discuss the connections plus other stories. Listen and share the podcast.

A recap of the last 12 episodes.

We interview the self-acclaimed West African Goat of hiphop music - Paybac Iboro as we talk about his early influences, albums and dealing with depression. Listen and share widely. Follow us on Twitter @SampleAxisPod, @gboyega_adeoya and @NwaenieN.