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.
The music and entertainment industry has this weird culture of people being mean, disrespectful and people only finding value in you if you can add to their lives. One of the things I’m so mindful of how is I show up in those spaces. I never ever want to be like that.
Just because we don’t agree doesn’t mean I’m not listening or I’m combative. Conversations are about an exchange of knowledge and ideas to learn, consider, and to practice expressing thoughts.
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.
Not being ready to get married is one thing but being 35, having 8 children with 3 different women and saying you’re taking your time but want more kids is nuts.
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.
@_africanbreed_
Aaaye congrats! The goal isn’t to run fast but it’s to finish your run so just pace yourself and stop if you need to. Running is more mental than physical and it’s about progress. The more you do it the easier it becomes. The more you do it the better you are at it. Enjoy! 🏃🏿♀️💨
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.
Today is the anniversary of me leaving my job to become a DJ full time. Two years ago! Best decision I ever made. God is so good and I’m super grateful.
I was talking yesterday about shifting your mindset yesterday & how much it’s changed my life. As someone who suffered from chronic panic attacks & anxiety attacks from my teens up to 20 I had to learn how to reprogram my mind & how I react to stress, doubt & life in general.
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 😳
I always try my best to be kind, respectful, personable and resourceful as much as I can to my peers and others. Just because that’s the culture of the industry does not mean I have to be the same way.
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?