Shit is deep. That’s why even now we have to mindful of how we treat people, how we serve God and navigate the world. People talk so much about breaking generational curses they don’t talk enough about not creating them.
Life is so unpredictable but I hope everyone is celebrating being alive over the last week and days of this month. It’s such a blessing. Also celebrate everything you’ve done. Even getting out of bed is an achievement. Many struggle to do it.
She’s really been doing an amazing job and across genres! She sounds great too. Her team is building her career the right way. She’s going to become a top global star real soon.
The first African artist to have a
#1
song on Spain, Costa Rica, Venezuela, and Panama's Spotify daily chart, 2024 is a record-breaking year for Ayra Starr.
I remember when Burna came to NY in 2017/2018 to perform at PlayStation theater and it was damn near empty. He performed like millions of people were in front of him. It was my first time seeing him perform live and he was amazing! 2019 he performed in Prospect Park…SOLD OUT!
"All I know is, all my haters become my waiters when I sit down at the table of success.”
— NYC Mayor Eric Adams (D) responds to a heckler at his NYCHA Preservation Trust news conference in Brooklyn
Africans will come to the party at 230 and complain the DJ didn’t play no Asake. Baby when they asked you to organize you were still gluing your wig. Come out on time.
Kendrick won but people need to respect Drake. He’s a great rapper. One essence of hip hop is battle rapping and he went toe to toe with Kendrick. A lot of rappers can’t do that. They can’t even rap fr.
This is why the whole idea about Afrobeats being more digestible, making it sound mainstream and adding American artists as features is crazy to me. The music will ALWAYS transcend and be successful because people feel it. They don’t have to understand it to enjoy it.
In 2018 I met this guy in Ghana & told him I wanted to be a DJ. He was like what’s stopping you & told me to just do it. Then was like next time I see you I wanna hear about you DJing & embracing it. Last night he saw me DJing for the 1st time & I told him thank you so much 😩🥺
September is in about 45 min. All I can say is Thank You Lord. Without your grace, mercy, protection, and love we wouldn’t have made it this far. I’m extremely grateful.
Don’t ever feel compelled to say something about something going on politically or catastrophically because everyone else is especially if you don’t understand what is going on or you don’t genuinely care about it.
Now he’s performing at MSG! The most iconic arena in America! Watching his journey has been amazing since he started. I might cry on Thursday. My favorite artist at MSG! Like are you DUMB?! 😭
I haaaaate being ignored. It’s so rude to me. People think by not acknowledging you is an answer or easier to navigate their own uncomfortability but it’s actually really rude.
I’m sensing some anger. Baby if you don’t understand our lyrics or language just say that. Afrobeats is mad spiritual and lighthearted. We have lyrics and they are of substance.
Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer takes a swipe at Afrobeats. Using Burna Boy’s ‘Ye’ as an example, he concludes that all Afrobeats songs lack lyricism 😳
It’s really crazy how in the midst of everything we can’t see ourselves the way others see us. Drowning in a fear inadequacy, self doubt, and insecurity. Meanwhile everyone is in awe of you, admires you and thinks you’re brilliant.
We’ve been talking about
#madeinlagos
for over 6 months now. And Still deciding which is the best song on the album. That’s a definition of a very very good album. Don’t remember the last time this happened. What is your very song on the album currently ? Has it changed?
I got to DJ for all my favorite artists this year:
-Tiwa Savage
-Burna Boy
-WurlD
-Prettyboy D-O
Every single time I was fangirling and freaking out inside 😩😭
Eunice and I use to talk about my DJing a lot. She supported me so much and believed in me more than I believed in myself. It’s been 6 months since she passed and a lot of the stuff we spoke about is happening. None of it is a coincidence. She’s my angel.
I don’t care how big I get if anyone asks if I’m an Afrobeats DJ I will say yes but I play across genres. I’d be nowhere without the music from back home. I owe my whole career to the genre. My life has changed because of it and given me amazing opportunities.
Take note: DJs are curating some of the best party experiences in NY. I’m really proud of all my DJ friends who throw parties. The energy is always amazing and there be mad love in the room.
Met Skepta last night. We hugged. I couldn’t contain myself. I was screaming on the inside. I was even more gagged because I’m a huge fan. I could barely speak.
When I first started DJing and making my mixes my friends would post and play that shit every week. Show up to my gigs when they could to support me. Eunice is gone but even as I grew she supported me heavy. Your friends aren’t your target audience but they should support you.