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  • The 2021 Two Stubborn Nigerian Awards

    "Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014)

    Welcome to Track 52, the Second Annual Two Stubborn Nigerian Awards. Bigger and Better. We discuss our favourite: verses, songs, albums and artists of 2021 and crown winners for the following categories:

    • Songs of the Year
    • Diverse Album of the Year
    • R&B Album of the Year
    • Rap Album of the Year
    • Feature Artist of the Year
    • Most Improved Artist of the Year
    • R&B Artist of the Year
    • Rap Artist of the Year
    • MVP - Overall Artist of the Year

      • Welcome in & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

      Intro Song: Drake - Grammys (Ft. Future)

      Outro Song: The Gap Band - Outstanding

      Rahim's Recommendation(Feature Verse of the Year): J. Cole - Let. Go. My. Hand (Ft. Bas & 6LACK)

      Paul's Recommendation(Feature Verse of the Year): Kanye West - Life of the Party (Ft. Andre 3000)

      Time Stamps:

      • Our Feature Verses of the Year: (07:59 – 10:00)
      • Diverse HipHop/R&B Song of the Year: (10:00 – 11:39)
      • R&B Song of the year: (11:39 – 13:37)
      • Hip-Hop/Rap Song of the Year: (13:37 – 16:24)
      • Diverse HipHop/R&B Album of the Year: (16:24 – 20:40)
      • R&B Album of the year: (20:40 – 26:00)
      • Hip-Hop/Rap Album of the Year: (26:00 – 33:24)
      • 6th Man/Woman of the Year: (33:24 – 42:01)
      • Most Improved Artist of the Year: (42:01 – 47:45)
      • Rookie of the Year: (47:45 – 51:26)
      • R&B Artist of the Year: (47:45 – 01:00:12)
      • Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of the Year: (01:00:12 – 01:09:33)
      • 2021 2SN MVP: (01:09:33 – 01:26:36)
      • Wrap Up: (01:26:36 – 01:38:18)
        • 1 hr 42 min
      • The Magic Age Mixtape

        "Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014)

        Welcome to Track 51 - "The Magic Age Mixtape". This week we take a look at our Spotify Wrapped results, review this years round of Grammy nominations & inspired by Hip-Hop & Other Things, we construct out Magic Age Mixtapes.

        Welcome In & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

        Intro Song: Brent Faiyaz - Trust

        Outro Song: The Anxiety, WILLOW, Tyler Cole - Meet Me at Our Spot

        Rahim's Recommendation: Masego - Yamz (Ft. Devin Morrison)

        Paul's Recommendation: WILLOW - lately I feel EVERYTHING

        1 hr 53 min
      • Track Virgil - An Evening with The Stubborn Nigerians

        "Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014)

        Welcome to Track Virgil (50) An Evening with the Two Stubborn Nigerians. This week we review the long-awaited collaboration album by Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak "An Evening with Silk Sonic". On top of this we pay of respects to the life of Young Dolph & discuss our journey with music.

        Welcome in & remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

        Intro Song: Internet Money - His & Hers (Ft. Don Toliver, Gunna & Lil Uzi Vert)

        Outro Song: Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie

        Rahim's Recommendation: Will Jordan - Sweet Dreams (Song)

        Paul's Recommendation: Rick Ross - God Forgives, I Don't (Deluxe)(Album)


        Time Stamps:

        • Our Journey with Music (Inspired by Marco Palmieri): (14:15 – 39:05)
        • Shea Serrano Hip-Hop (And Other Things): (39:05 – 51:02)
        • Silk Sonic Review: (51:02 – 01:15:48)
        • R.I.P Young Dolph: (01:15:48 – 01:20:27)
          • 1 hr 34 min
        • Track 49 - "Hopeful"

          "Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014)

          Welcome to Track 49 - Hopeful. This week we discuss the upcoming album from Silk Sonic, share our thoughts on "Still Over It" by Summer Walker, celebrate JAY-Z and the other 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees & discuss who we believe is the best rapper without a classic album.

          Welcome in & remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

          Intro Song: Wizkid - Mood (ft. Buju)

          Outro Song: JAY-Z - Smile (ft. Gloria Carter)

          Rahim's Recommendation: Baby Keem - The Melodic Blue (Album)

          Paul's Recommendation: Ginga Soul - On My Mind (EP)

          Time Stamps:

          • Summer Walker, “Over It” discussion: (13:15 – 23:15)
          • Hip-Hop (And Other Things) by Shea Serrano: (28:22 – 41:26)
          • Tragedy at Astroworld: (41:26 – 54:14)
          • Silk Sonic Quick Preview: (54:14 – 01:07:06)
          • HOF Hov: (01:07:06 – 01:13:29)
          • Best Rappers Without a Classic Album @hiphopnumbers: (01:19:57 – 01:35:54)
            • 1 hr 46 min
          • Summer Walker - Still Over It: Preview

            "Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014)

            Welcome to a very special bonus edition of The Two Stubborn Nigerians Podcast, where we will be previewing the new, upcoming album from "Still Over It" by Summer Walker. Catch our thoughts towards this highly anticipated release and the her latest single "Ex For a Reason", and let us know how you're feeling about this album.

            Welcome In & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

            21 min
          • Track 48 - "Not Ready"

            "Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014)

            Welcome to Track 48 - "Not Ready". This week we try out hand at constructing a Super Album for the Modern Great that is Trey Songz. Listen in to find out what makes the final 10.

            Welcome in & remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

            Intro Song: Central Cee - Day in the Life

            Outro Song: Wretch 32 - DPMO

            Rahim's Recommendation: Omah Lay - Bad Influence (Song)

            Paul's Recommendation: Tinashe - 333 (Album)

            Time Stamps:

            • Music Numbers: (15:44 – 18:20)
            • Trey Songz Super Album: (22:59 – 54:27)
            • Celebrating Flavor Flav: (54:27 -58:33)
              • 1 hr 11 min
            • Tems - If Orange Was a Place: Review

              "Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014)

              Welcome to a very special bonus edition of The Two Stubborn Nigerians Podcast, where we will be reviewing the recent EP by Tems "If Orange Was a Place". Catch our thoughts and feelings on the new release and let us know whether you agree or not.

              Welcome In & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

              16 min
            • Track 47 - "Life of a Don"

              "Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenances" - John Lucks (2014)

              Welcome to Track 47 - "Life of a Don". This week we are joined by a very special guest; Marco Palmieri who sits with us as we breakdown Don Toliver's Latest album "Life of a Don". Alongside this, we discuss our favourite beat changes in Music and we test Marco with some quickfire question.

              Welcome in & remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

              Intro Song: Travis Scott - CAN'T SAY (Ft. Don Toliver)

              Outro Song: Westside Gunn - 99 Avirex (Ft. Stove God Cooks & AZ)

              Rahim's Recommendation: Snoop Dogg - Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None) (Ft. Nate Dogg, Warren G & Kurupt) (Song)

              Paul's Recommendation: Lute - Gold Mouf (Album)

              Marco's Recommendation: Conway the Machine - Piano Love (Song)


              Time Stamps:

              • Welcoming Marco! Q&A: (6:30 – 34:47)
              • Best beat switches in Music: (34:47 – 45:24)
              • Don Toliver “Life of a DON” review: (45:24 – 01:35:31)
                • 1 hr 52 min
              • Track 46 - "The Freestyle"

                "Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014)

                Welcome to Track 46 - "The Freestyle". This week we debate what the best album in Usher's discography is? Whether the art of freestyling is dead? Whether rapping and lyricism is viewed as a lesser art form than production? Make our predictions for the winners at this years BET Hip-Hop Awards & celebrate the recent successes of Black artists.

                Welcome in & remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

                Intro Song: Noname - Rainforest

                Outro Song: Isaiah Rashad - Score (Ft. SZA & 6LACK)

                Rahim's Recommendation: NAO - And Then Life Was Beautiful (Album)

                Paul's Recommendation: James Fauntleroy - I Don't Wanna Be Alone (Song)

                1 hr 58 min
              • Track 45 - "Anniversary"

                "Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014)

                Welcome in to Track 45 - "Anniversary". An extremely special episode for us as we celebrate 1 year of the Two Stubborn Nigerians Podcast. To celebrate, we take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on some of our best, and worst, moments from the past year. Additionally, we ask what makes a great rap performance, and Kekz explains why he thinks music is due for a huge shift.

                Welcome in and remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

                Intro Song: Tony! Toni! Tone! - Anniversary

                Outro Song: Anderson .Paak - Celebrate

                Rahim's Recommendation: Noah & J Jones - Calamari (Song)

                Paul's Recommendation: reggie - I Don't Wanna Feel No More (Song)


                1 hr 58 min

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