If music were a ship, who would you say steers it — the captain (the musician) or the ocean (the audience)? It’s tempting to pick a side and stick to it, especially if you’ve spent time in studios or on stages. The musician makes the sound, chooses the words, and decides when a record is […]
2Baba London Concert Cancelled, Arrest Rumour Denied: What Really Happened
When Nigerian music legend 2Baba failed to show up for his scheduled concert in London on October 2, social media erupted with speculation. Wild rumours claimed he had been arrested after an altercation with his wife, Natasha Osawaru. But as with many fast-spreading social media stories, the facts tell a different tale — and 2Baba […]
Lyric Analysis of“Bolanle” – A Song of Hope, Hustle, and Destiny
If you’ve ever stared at your life and thought, “My story has to change someday,” then “Bolanle” might just be your song. Written by Nigerian creative Ochai G. Isaac, this unreleased Afrobeats piece blends street realism, Yoruba wisdom, and pure motivational fire — the kind that makes you nod and smile while thinking, “Na true […]
Language Features in Streaming Apps: Lyrics Translation & Pronunciation
Streaming platforms are no longer just places where we press play and enjoy music. They are quickly becoming learning spaces, cultural bridges, and global classrooms. One of the biggest shifts in recent years has been the addition of language-based features — from real-time lyrics translations to pronunciation guides. But what does this mean for the […]
Adekunle Gold – “Believe” Lyric Review
(Track 5 from the upcoming album Fuji) Dive into the heartfelt lyrics of “Believe” by Adekunle Gold, a standout track from his upcoming Fuji album. Explore the themes of love, passion, and hope in this lyric review. Adekunle Gold, one of Nigeria’s most genre-fluid artists, once again proves why his artistry stands tall in “Believe” […]
Rock Nashville is building the future of live shows and Nashville is ready for it
Nashville has long been “Music City,” but the game is changing. Rock Nashville a purpose-built live-entertainment campus rising in the Whites Creek area north of downtown aims to turn a once-industrial stretch into a one-stop ecosystem for building, rehearsing and launching arena-scale tours. Think rehearsal studios, stage-building warehouses, vendor shops and technical offices all clustered […]
Bad Bunny Will Headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Win for Latin Music
When the Super Bowl halftime show was announced recently, the music world sat up: Bad Bunny has been confirmed as the headliner for the 2026 edition, set to perform on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This isn’t just another big show — this is a cultural landmark moment for Latin music, […]
Streaming platforms clean house: how Spotify and the industry are fighting spam uploads and AI deepfakes
Streaming services are facing a new kind of mess — not just piracy or low payouts, but millions of low-quality, AI-generated tracks that flood catalogues, waste listeners’ time and, in some cases, attempt to siphon tiny royalty payments. Over the past year the problem has accelerated because generative AI tools make it trivially easy for […]
Doja Cat — “Gorgeous” (review)
Doja Cat has always been equal parts mischief and method, a pop-rap chameleon who can make a joke go viral and still land a razor-sharp observation in the same breath. “Gorgeous,” a standout from her fifth studio album Vie, is a perfect example of that double act. On first listen it glides — glossy, seductive […]
Tiwa Savage Stands Firm: Choosing Quality Over Quantity in Her New Album
In a recent interview, Tiwa Savage offered a window into the mindset behind her latest album This One Is Personal. She revealed that for her, the goal was never about breaking streaming records — it was about delivering a project with integrity, meaningful content, and staying true to her artistic vision. Despite warnings from industry […]