Cazulee joins The.WavNG host Djaji Prime to share The Hustle Mode Boss Mode Story, working with TML on Hallelujah & The Importance of Hardwork.

Cover artist: Cazulee

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

1:55 - The meaning Behind Hustle Mode/ Boss Mode

3:00 - If Sapa Day catch you, no sleep!

4:14 - I make music for the soul, good music

6:29 - I make more than Afro-adura music

7:46 - Liya & TML Vibez are my favourite artists to collab with

9:19 - The Importance of hardwork; I don’t like to famz people

12:24 - the making of “Juru” & “Cana”

15:19 - Burna Boy & Seyi Vibez are my favourite artists

15:57 - Dapper's role in my career

17:25 - "Hooligan" & working with Dwillsharmony

19:40 - If my mum was alive, I wouldn't be making music

21:34 - I'll win a grammy in 5 years time!

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Nigerian pop-star Yarden joins The.Wav NG's Djaji Prime in the maiden edition of our series "Afropop's Most Essential" to discuss his new EP "Muse", his experiences clearing the sample for his hit "Wetin", his goal of reaching 1 billion streams, and much more!

Cover artist: Yarden

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - People Only want to listen to you when you’re successful

3:20 - Why Yarden thinks like an exec not an artist

6:55 - Yarden wants to build infrastructure for creatives

8:10 - “I feel things that I can’t describe when I make music”

9:50 - The influence of Nigerian radio and parents on Yarden’s music

12:00 - Is any creative original

14:18 - Yarden’s hit “Wetin” had sample issues 

20:05 - Career Beginnings at Yabatech

22:23 - Meeting and battling Victony, meeting Boy Director as well (TG Omori)

24:29 - Yarden’s hack to social media

27:03 -How Yarden made his debut EP “The One Who Descends”

30:50 - Carrying people along brings peace of mind

33:45 - What makes Yabatech a creative hub?

37:45 - Misdirected Ego is a bad thing, no one knows anything

39:25 - Yarden’s musical influences 

40:52 - Learning to use social media like Qing Madi, Odumodu & Rema

45:57 - Breaking down the creative process behind “Muse”

49:00 - Recording with Taves

54:29 - Allowing creatives thrive 

57:00 Nobody cares about the background once the content is good

1:02:10 - Yarden’s strategy to reach 1 billion streams 

1:05:55 - Why do Nigerians abandon the country when they succeed

1:11:00 - Most interesting country where they listen to Yarden

1:16:50 - What would a Yarden x Daft Punk song sound like?

1:17:56 - Creating a safe space for artists

1:19:45 - No one knows anything

With Burna Boy's international marketing for new album "I Told Them", Djaji Prime & The Bamyy examine his narrative of feeling underappreciated by Nigerians, what "I Told Them" sounds like and whether Burna is a good Nigerian Ambassador. They also discuss new albums from Ruger & Tekno, Jonzing World's new album, and much more.

Cover artist: Burna Boy

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro/ Preview

3:12 - Burna's "I Told Them" Album Review

5:33 - Seyi Vibez & Burna's "Giza"

6:25 - Is "I Told Them" Outstanding?

10:27 - Burna's Theme of Feeling Unappreciated

12:23 - Reaction To Burna's Rollout Narrative

14:21 - Does Afrobeats Lack Substance?

17:17 - Is Burna A Good Nigerian Ambassador?

19:39 - Joe Budden Calls Out Burna Boy Over Listening Party

24:41 - Will Burna Boy Hit Billboard Charts?

25:45 - First Thoughts On "Ruger's Ru The World"

27:32 - Tekno "The More The Better" Album Review

28:21 - Initial Numbers From "I Told Them"

30:08 - Godzilla, Jonzing World's New Artiste

31:07 - Candy Bleakz Calls Out Bloody CIV Over Headies Nod

33:42 - Is Asake A Copycat?

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This week on Afropop's most Essential audio magazine; Djaji Prime & The Bamyy examine new Mavins signee "Lifesize teddy", delve into the essence of streaming farms, define what an industry plant is, and analyze exactly who Seyi Vibez' target demo is. They also discuss Olamide's "Unruly", Wani & Sarz and much more!

Cover artist: Lifesize Teddy

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro/ Episode Trailer

0:58 - Afropop Corner

1:52 - Doja Cat / Kali Uchis / Sexyy Red New Music

3:10 - Is Sexxy Red An Industry Plant

11:38 - Life Size Teddy Bio

14:06 - Life Size teddy Track By Track Review

18:44 - Can Mavins Shift The Market Again?

21:27 - Olamide's "Unruly"

25:05 - What Is Seyi Vibez' Target Demo?

28:24 - Seyi Vibez' Top 5 Locations On Spotify

29:34 - Different Kinds Of Nigerian Listeners

39:16 - Portable & The Media

40:06 - New Wizkid Album?

44:36 - Wani & Sarz Are Razz

54:47 - What Is An Industry Plant?

58:01 - Industry Plant v Nepo Baby?

1:08:09 - Ads/ Stream Farms or Legit Views

1:12:56 - Is There Too Much Expectation On Tems?

1:14:55 - Is Tems' Brand Bigger Than Her Music?

1:18:04 - ILoveMakkonen Calls Out Metro Boomin, Sway Lee, Post Malone

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This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return to discuss their picks for the Headies Awards 2023, discuss Wizkid's Tottenham stadium concert, and give their first review of Travis Scott's "Utopia". They also discuss Liya's new singles "I'm Done" & "Powerful", and the drama/ rumours surrounding her departure from Davido's DMW.

Cover artist: Travis Scott

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro/ Episode Trailer

5:10 - Wizkid's Tottenham Stadium Show, Is This His Weakest era?

20:08 - Headies Nominations

22:17 - ROOKIE OF THE YEAR/ NEXT RATED

45:52 - ALBUM OF THE YEAR

48:10 - AG "Tequila Ever After”/ Psycho YP “Osapa London”

53:10 - Liya's "I'm Done" & "Powerful”/ Leaving DMW

57:07 - Simi's Drama For Features

1:09:40 - Doja Cat Controversy

1:16:28 - Utopia Review

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On this week's episode, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy share their thoughts on yet another new album from Seyi Vibez, dissect Davido's cheating scandal, discuss Fireboy's latest music and much more!

Cover artist: Fireboy

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

2:57 - Lady Donli's New Single

6:15 - "Till Thy Kingdom Come" Review

9:53 - Do The "Streets" Really Support Artists?

11:14 - Nigerian Show Promoters Not Breaking Even?

14:02 - Davido's Cheating Scandal

19:36 - Nigerians Come For Libianca

21:08 - Asake Doesn't Engage His Fans?

26:52 - Is Rave & Roses A Classic?

30:28 - Is Fireboy Done?

33:12 - Elon Limiting Twitter Scrolls?

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This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy have the definitive answer to the Asake v Seyi Vibez debate as the two street-hop juggernauts drop new albums, plus their takes on Omah Lay’s “Boy Alone” deluxe and more.

Cover artists: Asake & Seyi Vibez

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

3:32 - "Boy Alone" Deluxe Album Review

8:24 - Afro-Introspection/ Afro-Depression

12:30 - Asake "A work of Art" Review

20:57 - Does WOA Lack Dynamism?

24:34 - Album Of The Year Conversation

26:06 - Seyi Vibez "Vibez Till Thy Kingdom Come" Review

30:10 - Asake Promoting NO2

32:10 - Is Seyi Vibez A Rapper?

34:23 - Asake v Seyi Vibez Better Album

46:46 - CKAY Sad Romance Deluxe

47:46 - CKAY's Hallelujah Verse Yarns

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In this episode of The.Wav NG Podcast, Afropop's most essential duo Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss Davido's shady comments towards Burna Boy, Zilla Oaks' departure from Apex Village, Bloody Civilian's new EP "Anger Management", as well as KCEE's "Ojapiano" and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro/ Afropop Corner

3:08 - KCEE Ojapiano & JHus x Drake

5:28 - Amaarae/ Seyi Vibez New Albums Review

15:07 - Bloody Civilian Profile/ "Anger Management" Review

21:58 - Bringing Nigerian Diversity to Afropop Music

25:14 - Davido & The "New Cats"

37:36 - Do Nigerians Hate Burna Boy?

43:41 - Did Nonso Amadi Commit Career Suicide?

52:08 - Zilla Oaks v Apex Village

1:05:02 - Is Odumodu Reviving Alte Music?

1:16:45 - Paybac Rushed Off-Stage For MI Abaga

1:26:56 - Hilda's Dog Meat Controversy

1:31:30 - AOT2's "The Year Of Death"

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Afropop's most dynamic duo, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return for another jam packed edition of the show. In this edition they breakdown new releases from Joeboy, Nonso Amadi & others, examine the "Yahoo" connections on Elon Musk boys, discuss art as a commodity following coronation and inauguration performances from Tiwa Savage & Buju/ BNXN respectively, and much more!

Cover artist: JHus & Shallipopi

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

3:31 - Teni's "No Days Off"

5:27 - J Hus Album Coming?

7:30 - Blaqbonez & Ludacris

11:51 - Joeboy Album

14:37 - Nonso Amadi "When It Blooms" Overview

17:43 - Wande Coal Legend/ No Legend Review

25:00 - Is "Elon Musk Boys" About Yahoo?

30:12 - Utopia Soon?

31:05 - Taylor Swift/ Ice Spice Drama

34:56 - Tina Turner & Abusive Lyrics

39:08 - Should Artists Have A Sensitivity Coach?

48:45 - Seyi Vibez v Asake (Again)

57:49 - Tinubu Inauguration Concert (Renewed Hope)

1:01:15 - Tiwa Savage's Coronation Performance/ Art As a Commodity

1:09:02 - AMVCA Controversy

1:12:17 - The Wav Polls (Tems v Tiwa Savage)

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This is week on Afropop's most essential show, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy dissect Burna Boy & Tems' Met Gala fits, discuss Rema's "secret" show, give praise to Victor Osimhen, preview what to expect from Wande Coal's upcoming album "Legend or No Legend", and much more.

Cover artist: Tems

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

2:42 - Burna Boy & Tems At Met Gala

4:00 - Met's Theme: Analysing Burna's Fit

10:54 - Rema & Asake To Headline O2 Arena

13:46 - Rema's Secret Rave In Lagos

21:27 - YKB's Yusful Music EP

24:47 - Do Young Creatives Get Paid Enough In Nigeria?

28:06 - A Cycle of Business & Creativity

31:03 - Creatives Balance Your Value & Reality

35:28 - Osimhen The New Football GOAT

36:32 - Where Is Travis? 

40:47 - Good Afropop Album Arts

44:08 - What To Expect From Wande Coal's "Legend Or No Legend"

45:40 - Wande Coal's New Gen Inspirees

49:18 - Niniola Hints At New Album

50:54 - Does Niniola Have a Defining Album?

56:51 - AI Music, Legality & Creativity

1:00:23 - Ed Sheeran Wins Marvin Gaye Suit

1:01:59 - Why Do Artists Sample Marvin Gaye So Much

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