Here to Stay

Here to Stay

Author: The Culture Custodian June 16, 2025 Duration: 1:34:16

On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers are back with music reviews and unfiltered conversations. They discuss the past two weeks in music, touching on releases like Olamide’s “99,” Zerry DL’s “My Amigo,” Ladipoe’s “Folashade,” Simi and Kizz Daniel’s “Day by Day,” Maleek Berry’s “If Only Love Was Enough,” CKay’s “Ckay The Second,” Ric Hassani’s “Lagos Lover Boy,” Mayorkun’s “Still The Mayor,” and more.


Timestamps

Singles review - 1:01

Projects review - 33:06


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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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