Dear Skales……

Dear Skales……

Author: ISRAEL OLUWAFEMI MAKANJUOLA July 1, 2025 Duration: 2:52

Dear Skales is a spoken letter straight from the heart


On this episode of The Artiste Hangout Podcast, I reflect on the journey of Skales, not just as an artist but as a man who kept moving even when the world grew quiet


From the early struggles in Kaduna to being counted out and called names, From the silence that followed success to the unexpected return of Shake Body……

This is not a tribute

It is a moment of honesty

A reminder of how faith grit and self-belief can hold you together when everything else seems to fall apart


This letter speaks to anyone who has ever been overlooked forgotten or caught between who they used to be and who they are still becoming


Whether you are an artist a creative or just someone trying to find your footing again this one is for you


At Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, the conversation starts where the music ends. Hosted by music journalist Femi Makx, this isn't a typical interview show; it's a deep, meandering exploration of how the sounds we love are forged. Each episode is built on the premise that a song is never just a song-it's a product of identity, a response to power structures, a spark of creativity shaped by its time. You'll hear long-form, in-depth conversations that deliberately wander, connecting artistic choices to the wider currents of youth culture and social change. The podcast operates from a simple, powerful idea: to examine music not as a passive soundtrack, but as an active, living commentary. This means peeling back the layers of a hit record to find the personal and political stories underneath, or understanding how a specific creative scene reflects broader shifts in society. The analysis is thoughtful and the atmosphere is more like a candid backstage chat than a formal Q&A. It’s for anyone who listens to a track and wonders about the world that made it, who sees the artist as a citizen and their work as a cultural artifact. Tune in for a perspective that treats the creative landscape with the seriousness it deserves, making each episode a hangout that challenges how you hear everything.
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