Afrobeats To The World Space [ATTW]

Yes We Caine ft. Africaine | Ep. 111

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we welcome back Emmanuel, as we dive into another exciting week in music and culture. We also sit down with Africane for an insightful conversation about her latest project, the creative process behind it, her musical influences, working with Nonso Amadi the experiences shaping her sound, and much more. Later on we break down Davido's album announcement, celebrate Tems' incredible performances at the BET Awards, and share our thoughts on new music from Wande Coal, Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and more. Tune in for great conversations, fresh music takes, and everything happening in the world of Afrobeats and beyond. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:17 - TurnTable Chart Top 10 00:15:08 - Africaine Joins The Space  00:19:58 - Africaine On Working With Nonso Amadi 00:30:00 - Africaine’s Influences 00:43:30 - Davido’s Album Announcement 01:28:24 - BET Award + Tems’s US Impact 01:39:42 - New Music: Wande Coal ,Wizkid, BNXN, Ruger 02:01:02 - New Music: Falz, Boj, No 11,  02:25:58 - New Music: Joeboy, Oladapo, Remy Bagings 02:30:01 - New Music: Pegy Gu , Ayra Starr, Davido Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace [https://linktr.ee/attwspace?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6f3cbaeb-0198-48a8-8263-9c653da7655e] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Your Favorite Nigerian Girl Group ft. MYST | Ep. 110

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we sit down with Nigeria’s rising girl group MYST as they introduce themselves to the world through their explosive debut single, Dynamite. The group opens up about their origin story, musical influences, individual personalities, and the creative process behind crafting their first release as they embark on an exciting new chapter. We also dive into some of the biggest music releases making waves right now, including new records from Moliy, Khaid, Rvssian, Sech, Lojay, Tyla, Solana, R33NZO, Oladapo, and more. Beyond the music, we discuss Tems' standout performance at the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 18, Wizkid’s announcement of a new album, and unpack the ongoing "gimmick economy" conversation shaping today’s music industry. From emerging stars to industry heavyweights, this episode is packed with insightful conversations, fresh music discoveries, and commentary on the culture driving African music forward. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:02:09 - New Music: Moliy, Khaid, Ajebutter 22 00:13:51 - New Music : Rvssian, Sech, Lojay  00:14:46 - MYST Joins The Show  00:17:11 - MYST Origin Story  00:21:33 - MYST Meaning  00:26:31 - MYST’s Creative Process 00:40:41 - MYST’s Influences 00:54:36 - New Music : Tyla, Solana, R33NZO, Oladapo 01:26:36 - Tems’s Performance At Obama Library 01:34:19 - TurnTable Chart Top 10  01:43:05 - Wizkid Announces New Album 01:45:02 - Afro- Gimmicks  02:37:29 - Moral Of The Day  Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace [https://linktr.ee/attwspace?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6f3cbaeb-0198-48a8-8263-9c653da7655e] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Head(Is) Not Correct | Ep. 109

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we unpack some of the biggest conversations shaping music and culture right now. We dive into Afrobeats' growing presence on the global stage through the ongoing FIFA World Cup performances, with stars like Davido and Burna Boy sharing the spotlight with Shakira, while Rema joins forces with Anitta and Lisa. We also discuss the reactions that followed after Davido used the global platform to draw attention to Nigeria's ongoing insecurity challenges through his fashion choice, and why the move has sparked debate across social media and beyond. We then turn our attention to the upcoming 18th Headies Awards, set to take place in Toronto, Canada. We also review Ayra Starr's latest release, Tornado and other new releases. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:01:09 - TurnTable Chart Top 10 00:06:42 - Afrobeats On The World Cup Stage 00:14:28 - Davido’s Outfit Statement  01:51:34 - 18th Headies Goes To Canada  02:17:16 - Ayra Starr Tornado  02:37:36 - New Music: Bloody Civilian, Boj, Terry Apala  02:55:29 - New Music: MYST, Ycee, 6uff, Tay Iwar 03:22:04 - Moral Of The Day  Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace [https://linktr.ee/attwspace?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6f3cbaeb-0198-48a8-8263-9c653da7655e] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Can You Look Away? | Ep. 108

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down the latest TurnTable Charts Top 10. We also review Ayra Starr's Tiny Desk performance and examine why it continues to generate conversation among fans and music lovers.The conversation then shifts to Qing Madi and the recent discussions surrounding song takedowns amid her dispute with JTON Music. Plus, we discuss the growing presence of Afrobeats stars on the upcoming FIFA World Cup album.We then spoke about the online discussion on Taves and why he has not connected on the Nigerian mainstream level.We also share our thoughts on Victony's latest song, FRE$H. As always, we round things off with reactions to some of the hottest new releases making waves across the scene. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:54 - TurnTable Charts Top 10  00:08:06 - Ayra Starr’s Tiny Desk Performance 00:30:33 - Qing Madi Song Take Downs  00:40:43 - Why Is Taves Not Connecting 00:50:15 - Music Execs VS Opinions  01:13:04 - FIFA World Cup Album  01:25:01 - Victony FRE$H 01:51:28 - New Music : Yarden,Mr P  02:06:46 - New Music : Africaine,Fave,Ladipoe,Ema Onigah,  02:13:07 - New Music : Esoterica, Pheelz 02:30:43 - Moral of the day Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace [https://linktr.ee/attwspace?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6f3cbaeb-0198-48a8-8263-9c653da7655e] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Litigation On Litigation | Ep. 107

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down the latest happenings in the music industry, starting with the TurnTable Top 10 chart and the biggest movers this week. We also discuss Qing Madi’s new EP and the legal battle she revealed behind the scenes, while exploring the growing trend of artistes jumping contracts and what it means for the business of music. The conversation then shifts to sync licensing, sparked by comments from Dammy Twitch during his interview on the Afropolitan Podcast, where he discussed how the high cost of licensing many Afrobeats records is linked to ownership structures involving foreign labels. We examine the implications for music supervisors, brands, and the wider Afrobeats ecosystem, as well as what this means for the global accessibility of African music. We also debate why Lojay’s Moto feels like it should be a much bigger record than it currently is, breaking down its appeal, reception, and commercial potential. Plus, we share our thoughts on new music. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:02:17 - Turntable Chart atop 10 00:09:06 - Qing Madi Drops EP Admits Legal Battle 00:41:24 - Artistes Are Jumping Contracts 00:53:58 - Sync Licensing 01:28:43 - Catalog Maintenance Costs  02:13:18 - New Music: 1Drag, Fxrtune, Patoranking, Ruger  02:26:38 - New Music: Tiwa Savage, Mavo, Wande Coal 02:41:41 - Lojay’s Moto Should Be Bigger  02:53:42 - New Music : Black Sheriff, Young John  03:08:47 - Moral Of The Day  Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace [https://linktr.ee/attwspace?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6f3cbaeb-0198-48a8-8263-9c653da7655e] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.