Afrobeats To The World Space [ATTW]

Emmanuel Owoniyi
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Hosted by Emmanuel Owoniyi and Belema Iyo, ATTW Space is Afrobeats' foremost public form, discussing and documenting the prominence of the African genre on a global scale. The podcast is voiced by a community of music professionals, artistes, and enthusiasts recorded on X(Twitter Spaces) on Monday nights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    Who's Really That Girl? | Ep. 115

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we dive into Tyla's A Pop Album and discuss whether she's truly ready to headline London's iconic O2 Arena. We also break down the latest TurnTable Top 10 Chart, share our thoughts on Mavo's Business Mixtape, Zaylevelten's B4SAVEME EP, and Taves' Popstar: Side A. Plus, we talk about Asake's M$NEY Spotify Live in London performance and the growing anticipation around Rema's upcoming album title. Tune in for all the latest music news, reviews, and unfiltered conversations from the culture. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:05:35 - Tyla A Pop Album  00:56:47 - Is Tyla O2 Arena Ready? 01:05:42 - Turntable Chart Top 10  01:13:55 - New Music: Mavo Business Mixtape 01:49:33 - New Music : Zaylevelten B4SAVEME EP 01:59:40 - New Music: Taves Popstar Side A 02:15:25 - Asake M$NEY Live In London(Spotify Live) 02:43:32 - Rema’s Album Title?  02:46:19 - Moral Of The Day Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Who's Really That Girl? | Ep. 115

  2. Jul 21

    How To Stand Out At The World Cup Halftime Show | Ep. 114

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we dive into the Turntable Chart for this week and discuss what trends we are seeing as we enter the second half of the year. We also discuss the World Cup Halftime show dissecting our favorite parts and what we didn't like, plus what it was like witnessing Afrobeats star, Burna Boy on the world's biggest stage. We also discuss new music including Ladipoe's "Revival" album finally coming out, Mavo's new single & upcoming project, "Gimme Dat Ting" by Davido and NO11 and the build up to the Davido album, "Ori Ade", plus more including the impact Victony's new single "Slick" is achieving already. 00:00:00 - Top Ten Songs in Nigeria 00:26:50 - World Cup Halftime Recap 01:20:19 - Ladipoe’s Revival Album 01:49:21 - Davido and NO11 ‘Gimme Dat Ting’ 02:15:42 - More New Music Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How To Stand Out At The World Cup Halftime Show | Ep. 114

  3. Jul 14

    Why Should You Care If It's AI ? ft. Beat Oven | Ep. 113

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we explore the rise and growing inevitability of AI in music through the viral case of Nigerian artist PAA3K, whose identity has sparked widespread debate over whether he's AI or human. Joining us is producer and composer Beat Oven, who shares his professional perspective on how AI is changing music creation and the industry at large. We also discuss Victony's new single "Slick," with many fans loving the song but wishing it was longer than its 1 minute 47 second runtime. Finally, we react to the snippet of "Gimme Dat Ting" by Davido and NO11, expected to appear on Davido's upcoming album, and share our first thoughts on the collaboration. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:04:08 - AI Artists On The Rise  00:07:06 - Beat Oven Joins The Space  00:33:25 - Is There A Right Way To Use AI  01:18:44 - What Choice Are You Making  01:46:45 - Discussing With An AI Artist 02:13:18 - TurnTable Chart Top 10  02:21:54 - Victony Slick 02:40:48 - Best Feature For Slick 03:16:00 - Fireboy Announces Album Zuko 03:22:20 - Moral Of The Day Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Should You Care If It's AI ? ft. Beat Oven | Ep. 113

  4. Jul 7

    Mid-Year Music Review | Ep. 112

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we take a look at Nigerian music at the halfway point of the year, discussing the biggest songs, albums, and moments that have stood out so far.We also asked the community to share their picks for the Nigerian Song of the Year and Album of the Year so far, which led to some great conversations and plenty of different opinions. Tune in to hear the discussion and see if your favorites made the list. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:02:04 - Shakira & Burna Boy’s Dai Dai Global Rise 00:10:54 - Ayra Starr VS Mobstars  00:13:48 - TurnTables Chart Top 10 00:44:40 - Album/ Project Of The Year  01:15:42 - Song Of The Year  01:27:22 - Alte-cation  01:33:02 - More On Songs Of The Year 02:03:07 - New Music + Mainstream Embracing UG Sound & Artistes 02:22:27 - New Music: 1DRAG, Ekene 02:33:32 - New Music: Frenna, Odeal, Wizkid, Jorja Smith 02:40:49 - A Word From Our Sponsor Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mid-Year Music Review | Ep. 112

  5. Jun 30

    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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Yes We Caine ft. Africaine | Ep. 111

  6. Jun 23

    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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

  7. Jun 16

    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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Head(Is) Not Correct | Ep. 109

  8. Jun 9

    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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Can You Look Away? | Ep. 108
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Hosted by Emmanuel Owoniyi and Belema Iyo, ATTW Space is Afrobeats' foremost public form, discussing and documenting the prominence of the African genre on a global scale. The podcast is voiced by a community of music professionals, artistes, and enthusiasts recorded on X(Twitter Spaces) on Monday nights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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