Come get your Alien

Come get your Alien

Author: The Culture Custodian September 1, 2025 Duration: 1:46:15

On this episode, Deji and Dami review new music from last week, including Tiwa Savage’s “This One Is Personal,” DJ SPINALL’s “ÈKÓ GROOVE,” Tay Iwar’s “MERCY PLEASE,” Kizz Daniel’s “To Be A Man,” CIZA ft Omah Lay, Tems, Thukuthela & Jazzworx “Isaka II (6am)” and more. They also discuss the Afrima nominations and share their predictions.

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Dive into the vibrant and ever-evolving world of contemporary African pop with Afrobeats: With An S. This podcast, curated by The Culture Custodian, moves beyond just playlists and chart positions to offer thoughtful, nuanced commentary on the sounds defining a generation. Each episode is a deep listen, breaking down new releases to uncover the production techniques, lyrical themes, and cultural contexts that make them significant. The discussion also expands to tackle the broader conversations shaping the Afrobeats industry itself-from artistic innovation and global crossover to the business and cultural debates happening behind the scenes. It’s a space for listeners who want to engage more critically with the music they love, hearing fresh perspectives that connect the dots between rhythm, rhyme, and real-world impact. Tune in for a consistently insightful analysis that treats Afrobeats with the depth it deserves, exploring not just how the music sounds, but what it means and where it’s headed next. You can find this podcast on various platforms via Acast.
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