HeyJaredBut What Do I Know
Interesting conversations about the music landscape in Nigeria and across Africa. Conversations ranging from the art form, business, stakeholders, events and other relevant happenings in the culture.
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BIG PERFORMER feat. DJ YOBAMS (opens the original)
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On this episode of But What Do I Know with special guest DJ YOBAMS, we get into some of the biggest conversations in Nigerian music right now. We discuss whether The Headies have become too inconsistent, the latest Davido vs Wande Coal fallout and why these industry fights rarely have a positive impact on the music, and whether Ayra Starr’s STARRGIRL is already one of the top 3 albums of the year. We also debate Zaylevelten’s Then It Got Crazy and its Rap Album of the Year nomination snub, the n
STARRGIRL EPISODE (opens the original)
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On this episode, we get into some of the biggest debates and conversations in Afrobeats right now. Can Wizkid, Davido or Olamide beat P-Square in a hits versus? Could D’banj really go head-to-head with Burna Boy? We also discuss Mr P's allegations against his brother and former manager Jude Engees, Dapper's fallout with former artists, Davido's stadium ambitions, Ayra Starr's rollout, Ruger's explicit EP, and the relationship between artists and record labels. Plus, we talk CKay, Niniola, LLONA,
ORIADE (opens the original)
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On this episode, we unpack some of the biggest conversations shaping Afrobeats today. We discuss whether artists have a responsibility to speak up on societal issues, the Tyla and Ayra Starr rivalry, Davido's Oriade , Black Sherif's standout feature run, BNXN vs Ruger, Asake's M$NEY Live in London performance, and why Omah Lay seemed to disappear from the spotlight after releasing one of the strongest albums of the year. We also get into Qing Madi's label situation, Zaylevelten's latest project,
GLACIER BOY feat. Itunu (opens the original)
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On this new episode, we're unpacking some of the biggest talking points in Afrobeats alongside our guest Itunu. We discuss whether Davido's Oriade has classic potential, why Victony's SLICK is dominating the conversation, and if Fave can truly compete with Ayra Starr in a hits battle. We also talk about Tems' historic Diamond certification, the Headies taking place in Toronto, Fireboy's strength as an album artist, Wande Coal's legacy, CKay's need for a new direction, the state of Nigerian rap,
Culture Check by But What Do I Know Podcast feat. FlyGodT (opens the original)
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Culture Check is our deep dive into the current state of Afrobeats. On this edition, we explore some of the biggest shifts in the culture, from artists teasing songs for too long and the rise of AI in music, to the growing influence of sampling and why many listeners keep returning to older records instead of new releases. We also discuss the resurgence of veteran artists and what it says about where the industry is headed. If you've been wondering where Afrobeats stands today, this one's for yo
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