Two Stubborn Nigerians

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  • Track 34 - "Rich Forever"

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

    Welcome to Track 34 - "Rich Forever". This week we focus on the career of Rick Ross. Discussing what makes him such a prominent figure in rap and why we both believe he is an underrated legend of the game. Alongside this, we also take a look back at the year thus far and reveal our favourite song and album of 2021. As well as highlighting Tennis Star Naomi Osaka's decision to sit out the French Open.

    Welcome in & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

    Intro Song: Rick Ross - Free Enterprise (Ft. John Legend)

    Outro Song: Meek Mill - Maybach Curtains (Ft. John Legend, Nas & Rick Ross)

    Rahim's Recommendation: Pa Salieu - Glidin' (Ft. slowthai)

    Paul's Recommendation: Isaiah Rashad - 200/Warning


    Time Stamps:

    • Standouts so far in 2021: (16:45 – 23:39)
    • Social Justice: (23:39 – 30:20)
    • Rick Ross Career: (30:20 – 01:20:20)
    • Support Black Business: (01:20:20 – 01:25:05)
    • 1 hr 36 min
    • Track 33 - "The Flu Game"

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

      Welcome to Track 33 - "The Flu Game". Our end of May review. This week we'll be talking about Jorja Smith's EP "Be Right Back", the eagerly-awaited "Financial Times" by Cam Thomas and "Pray for Haiti" by Mach-Hommy.

      Alongside this we also reflect on one year since the murder of George Floyd. As well as highlight the work of In Ya Feelings: Cards for the Culture.

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      Welcome in & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

      Intro Song: Lil' Wayne - Comfortable (Ft. Babyface)

      Outro Song: Melanie Fiona - This Time (Ft. J. Cole)

      Rahim's Recommendation: Rod Wave - SoulFly (Album)

      Paul's Recommendation: Mereba - AZEB (EP)

      Time Stamps:

      • Memorable Artist Performances: (19:59 – 34:22)
      • Social Justice: (34:22 – 39:58)
      • Jorja Smith “Be Right Back”: (42:13 - 57:53)
      • Cam Thomas “Financial Times”: (57:53 – 01:14:57)
      • Mach-Hommy “Pray For Haiti”: (01:14:57 – 01:31:50)
      • Support Black Business: (01:31:50 – 01:35:33)
      • 1 hr 43 min
      • Track 32 - "The Off-Season"

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

        Welcome to Track 32 - "The Off-Season". On this episode we discuss all things J. Cole; beginning with discussing our favourite Cole projects and wrapping by doing a deep dive into his most recent release "The Off-Season". Alongside this we once again have to shout out the amazing work of Marcus Rashford, as well as have an important discussion on the topic of privilege and perspective.

        Welcome in & Remember, Nigeria never carries last!

        Intro Song: J. Cole - Album of the Year - Freestyle

        Outro Song: J. Cole - Immortal

        Rahim's Recommendation: Morray - Street Sermons (Album)

        Paul's Recommendation: Benny the Butcher & 38 Spesh - Trust the Sopranos (Album)

        1 hr 34 min
      • Track 31 - "Can I Kick It?"
        "Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." John Lucks (2014)
        Welcome to Track 31 - "Can I Kick It?". Originally we had planned to bring you an episode where we called some of closest friends and discussed their music takes. But due to technical issues, we were unable to release the full track. Thus we present to you our initial hour of discussions, where we continue to shine a light on the conflict in Palestine, speak on which studio sessions we wished we attended and generally just crack jokes.
        We hope you enjoy it. Welcome in & remember, Nigeria never carries last!
        Intro Song: Travis Scott - Pick up the Phone (ft. Young Thug & Quavo)
        Outro Song: Rick Ross - Stay Schemin' (ft. Drake & French Montana)
        Rahim's Recommendation: Sons of Kemet - Black to the Future (Album)
        Paul's Recommendation: Bairi (Artist)
        1 hr 9 min
      • Track 30 - "30 for 30"

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

        Welcome in to Track 30. This week we take a trip down memory lane and call back to some of our favourite moments and recommendations from the previous 29 tracks. We discuss which highly anticipated releases in our life time lived up to expectations and which miserably disappointed. But for our 30th episode we dedicate the bulk of our time to finally doing a deep dive on the album we talk about the most; Miguel's "Kaleidoscope Dream".

        Welcome in and remember, Nigeria never carries last!

        Intro Song: Beyoncé - Love on Top

        Outro Song: Rihanna - Kiss it Better

        Rahim's Recommendation: REASON - There You Have It (Album)

        Paul's Recommendation: Ms. Lauryn Hill - MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 (Album)

        1 hr 59 min
      • Track 29 - "April Showers"

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

        Welcome to Track 29 - April Showers. This week features our April wrap-up where we review some of the big releases from April, including BROCKHAMPTON's "ROAD RUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE"; Conway the Machine "La Maquina" & Cordae's "Just Until..."

        Welcome in & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

        Intro Song: Big Sean - Live this Life (Ft. The-Dream)

        Outro Song: Miguel - All I Want is You (Ft. J. Cole)

        Rahim's Recommendation: Akeem Ali (Artist)

        Paul's Recommendation: Mac Miller - The Divine Feminine (Album)

        Time stamps:

        • Get to Know us: (23:44 – 40:14)
        • Social Justice: (40:14 – 50:37)
        • Brockhampton “ROADRUNNER: New Light New Machine” review: (50:37 – 01:09:16)
        • Conway The Machine “La Maquina” review: (01:09:16 – 01:26:31)
        • Cordae “Just Until…” review: (01:26:31 – 01:45:31)
        • Plaque for Jimi Olobunmi-Adewole: (01:45:31 – 01:51:19)
        • 2 hr 2 min
        • Track 28 - "For Free"

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

          Welcome to Track 28 - For Free. This week we will be shining a light on the legends of the UK Music scene and the people who have shaped our musical experiences here in the UK. We also weigh in on the Derek Chauvin Trial, and celebrate Black Excellence in Hollywood.

          Welcome in & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

          Intro Song: Kano - T-Shirt Weather in the Manor

          Outro Song: Wretch 32 - Tell Me (Ft. Kojo Funds & Jahlani)

          Rahim's Recommendation: Jael - Half As Much (Album)

          Paul's Recommendation: G R I Z - Cordon Bleu (Song)

          1 hr 36 min
        • Track 27 - "Still Your Best"

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

          Welcome to Track 27 - "Still Your Best". Following the passing of the LEGENDARY Rapper DMX we pay our respects to his life and legacy shining a light on our favourite memories of the icon. In the spirit of giving people flowers, we play a game of 'still your best' which sees us debate our favourite artists best songs. And finally we celebrate the immense legacy of No Signal Radio's #NS10v10.

          Welcome in & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

          Intro Song: DMX - Where the Hood At

          Outro Song: DMX - What These B*tches Want

          Rahim's Recommendation: Coi Leray - Now or Never (EP)

          Paul's Recommendation: Isaiah Rashad (Artist) 

          1 hr 52 min
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        • Track 26 - "April Madness"

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

          Welcome to Track 26 - April Madness. This week, in celebration of the NCAA Tournament & March Madness we each challenge the other to a best R&B Songs Bracket. At the same time we shine a light on an up and coming clothing brand "Jugg & Revive".

          Welcome In & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!

          Intro Song: YG - Why You Always Hatin' (Ft. Drake & Kamaiyah)

          Outro Song: Bill Withers - Lovely Day

          Rahim's Recommendation: Bill Withers - Lovely Day (Song)

          Paul's Recommendation: Stove God Cooks - Reasonable Drought (Album)

          Time stamps:

          • The Past Week: (11:30 - 15:15)
          • Agenda: (15:16 - 22:27)
          • Paul completes Rahim’s Bracket: (22:28 – 01:01:72)
          • Rahim completes Paul’s Bracket: (01:01:73 – 01:37:65)
          • Support Black Business: (01:37:66 – 01:40:80)
          • Recommendations: (01:40:81)
          • 1 hr 52 min

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