Mixtape of my life

Lola Balogun
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Music allows us to feel a myriad of emotions, and it is deeply connected with experiences in our lives. Join me as I listen to people share stories of music that have influenced or shaped their lives.

Episodes

  1. 03/28/2025

    Ep. 8- William Bishop

    In this episode of Mixtape of My Life, I interview singer-songwriter William Bishop, who shares insights into his musical journey, influences, and the evolution of his music. From his classical training to exploring various genres, Bishop discusses how travel and cultural experiences have shaped his songwriting. He also reflects on his favorite songs and artists, including Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, and emphasizes the importance of expressing genuine emotions through music. His song selection is as follows; Bob Dylan- Like A Rolling Stone https://open.spotify.com/track/5Y8sV4VAdlDKlBJeYF401Y?si=9ecb112006714346 Leonard Cohen-Take This Waltz https://open.spotify.com/track/08VXmUIkjhXkOOv1EtAeji?si=ee847382c45c4d44 Dire Straits- Romeo & Juliet https://open.spotify.com/track/0PNt5WTw092eED0ru9SuIp?si=e65881dcd3714542 Johnny Cash-Give My Love To Rose https://open.spotify.com/track/3Prk96Esj2yy7RHfseIWOG?si=a03856fef9fe4ad3 Meatloaf- Everything Louder Than Everything Else https://open.spotify.com/track/13eUUBaOxzA1Xpw6LZZS96?si=c10c5c85574c4916 You can follow William Bishop on Spotify using the following link:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kZEr9lsH0f57fqofUiiUN?si=9zEK2azPSIWkTEAe13y6YQ

    40 min

  2. 03/14/2025

    Ep 9-Ishtiaq Hussein

    In this episode, listen to Ishtiaq, a singer/songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia, talk about how Akon's music stirred up a passion for music while growing up in Pakistan. He also shares his experience navigating cultural taboos around music in Pakistan and the backstory behind his single 'Golden Light'. Ishtiaq is also a music producer and has worked on fascinating projects with clients such as the BBC. Visit https://Ish7iaq.com and https://Instagram.com/@ish7iaq to learn more about his music and body of work. His song selection is listed below: Akon-Right Now https://open.spotify.com/track/5Ravsw8TmHN5wBiYPPYUFw?si=6d39479ccc5d4d71 Enrique Iglesias https://open.spotify.com/track/1PAgmT6YqGhd6zT9kN9gIo?si=e17b2161cf274255 Eminem- Not Afraid https://open.spotify.com/track/7Ie9W94M7OjPoZVV216Xus?si=01c8d53961bb4ce3 Ish7iaq - Running Out of Love https://open.spotify.com/track/0KfLOSQJN5MfrINbU2PSY8?si=52eb48aebf034c5e Ish7iaq - Golden Light https://open.spotify.com/track/2AnLueflY8QopyWR6eC5rx?si=f10622035e4f4e82

    46 min

  3. 02/07/2025

    Ep. 7 -Urmi Hossain

    In this episode, listen to Urmi Hossain talk about how Britney Spears' music evokes fond memories of high school and learning the English language. She talks about growing up in Italy, her fascination for American teen culture spurred by her love for the 'groundbreaking' TV series 'Laguna Beach,' and the heartbreaking story behind Giorgia's 'Gooche di Memoria.' Urmi is a self-published author and a finance professional who is a big proponent of women's empowerment and gender equality. Her song selection is as follows: Britney Spears - Lucky https://open.spotify.com/track/2TTYIwTM2iLC1YOyHuhRMt?si=e8dafa0e5ec34901 Hilary Duff - Come Clean https://open.spotify.com/track/2TTYIwTM2iLC1YOyHuhRMt?si=cb635e2751d94bea Giorgia - Gooce di Memoria https://open.spotify.com/track/1qGUCfrYav01b8sokQsL3T?si=a1b068ecaade4759 Several Artists -Bole Chudiyan https://open.spotify.com/track/1uzkWkIaWaxzHJgJ4Fy5rO?si=0c7af17ccc214904 Avril Lavigne - I'm with you https://open.spotify.com/track/1jlG3KJ3gdYmhfuySFfpO1?si=ff7183728eca47f8 Urmi’s linkdn URL is posted below, as well as links to her YouTube channel, her book , and if you are interested in volunteer leadership opportunities, a link to the Women In Leadership Foundation program: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain/ https://www.instagram.com/wil_victoriachapter/ https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossain

    28 min

  4. 10/04/2024

    Ep. 6- Jude Idada

    Welcome to this episode of 'Mixtape of My Life'. In this episode, listen to Jude talk about his journey of self-discovery with Bob Marley's 'Redemption Song', the power of music to spark positive transformation, and his unique interpretation of Fela's classic, 'Water No Get Enemy.' Jude is a renowned writer, playwright and poet amongst other things. Jude Idada wrote and directed the Nigerian film 'Kofa' , winner of multiple awards at the Africa International Film Festival which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. His song selection; Michael Jackson- Man in the mirror https://open.spotify.com/track/2u2udGmop1z67EPpr91km7?si=8415ea326080419e Bob Marley & The Wailers- Redemption song https://open.spotify.com/track/7MKcM6TfaGKQVFfhstCbOw?si=9cd3c48634de405b Fela Anikulapo-Kuti- Water no get enemy https://open.spotify.com/track/2oWex6rYoQ7Bl2D9zG8d3F?si=eeda866673f44b47 Notorious B.I.G- Juicy https://open.spotify.com/track/5ByAIlEEnxYdvpnezg7HTX?si=e8d8b45accbf40af Simon & Garfunkel- Bridge over troubled waters https://open.spotify.com/track/6l8EbYRtQMgKOyc1gcDHF9?si=1bab17df5e744160

    33 min

  5. 09/26/2024

    Ep 5-Mide Britto

    This episode features Mide Britto, a professional engineer and brilliant sketch artist. Listen to him talk about the power of a praying mother, how the song 'Breathe' by Dunsin Oyekan moved him to tears, and how music has taught him to find joy even with imperfections. His selection of songs are: John Legend- All of me https://open.spotify.com/track/3U4isOIWM3VvDubwSI3y7a?si=e57fa92ef3e347e6 Hozier- To Noise Making(Sing) https://open.spotify.com/track/6dRjQxGUFZRY3ydat2JSu7?si=26f7ac48aa5147a8 Dunsin Oyekan- Breathe https://open.spotify.com/track/2GBaCowYlscaEClL9bciuL?si=c3df8d84076a4970 Phil Collins- Son of man https://open.spotify.com/track/1LhFadk0aWYczltTjIbFlI?si=bce9f2b1176b4ceb Sam Smith- Pray https://open.spotify.com/track/7DsX5K72fewVGb47qj7Tbg?si=decf6ae099fd4f53

    24 min

  6. 09/20/2024

    Ep 4- Kunmi Odufuye

    In this episode, our guest Kunmi talks about the inspiration behind his artistry, his transformative experience with LL Cool J, and the undeniable 'deeply spiritual' bond that exists between mother and son. Kunmi balances a successful career as an architect with his love for hip-hop. Watch Kunmi's latest creative 'twist' on Asake's 'Lonely At The Top' on https://youtu.be/L_zVG8kJrpY?si=ybED7Z3XQ4a8BbKy. His selection of songs: Asake - Lonely at the top https://open.spotify.com/track/5ZtK8XAVnoaGdBXZWCEVCY?si=010c20004664465a Tupac- Dear Mama https://open.spotify.com/track/6tDxrq4FxEL2q15y37tXT9?si=b809c68e26f64d19 Coldplay- Viva la vida https://open.spotify.com/track/4zOfy9kqJlG0ZXvcaSh4gv?si=022e852025084e9a Seal - Love's Divine https://open.spotify.com/track/1SyTqslGBzoe45hw3Ov0gp?si=bbe448e0968e47f9 LL Cool J- I need love https://open.spotify.com/track/519xI1wfOAJvHeV9kFdXaV?si=63ab1df5b50349ec

    25 min

  7. 09/13/2024

    Ep 3- James Gaston

    In this episode, we hear James talk about early memories of music while growing up on a dairy farm, carrying on Christmas traditions with his young girls, and how ''love at first sight'' is real. His selection of songs are: They Might Be Giants- Birdhouse In Your Soul https://open.spotify.com/track/6pmuu4qSz2WrtGkBjUfyuz?si=b3ba4dc3f7354edf Ilan Eskeri, Andy Burows- Light The Night https://open.spotify.com/track/1uhqcCyz5vVSJdQzcB4Wq1?si=06b51dcca26140bd Stevie McCrorie- All I Want https://open.spotify.com/track/5WKwfqq64YlzvsBzRpjuQb?si=f4a4d4f7373b4bd6 Matt Cardle- The First Time I Ever Saw your Face https://open.spotify.com/track/5y7yaymkx1OhkLMb794WCG?si=763e02d3262e4328 Shane & Shane- I Will Wait For You(Psalm 130) https://open.spotify.com/track/4FwOCO9W6aH5QSh7dix8ey?si=4d4a4e89c32849bb

    23 min

  8. 09/06/2024

    Ep 2-Lai Shosanya

    This episode features Lai Shosanya on how music helped him cope with the death of a loved one, the powerful emotions evoked by Fantasia's music, and the constant comfort of God's faithfulness. Lai owns a successful architectural firm, New Rayz Architects and can be contacted at www.newrayzarchitects.com His song selection is as follows: James Blunt- Monsters https://open.spotify.com/track/4SykS8RWkF6eK6xeua7XLP?si=6bce8fb5d2a44eb5 Fantasia- Bittersweet https://open.spotify.com/track/7lDO0HIPCt63UJj5b20Dft?si=2688792fe61d4a75 Lionel Richie- Hello https://open.spotify.com/track/4GS0EW6DCkRHMOTpnFrUPR?si=7036815536c44c31 Jenn Johnson- Goodness of God https://open.spotify.com/track/1hDgFA6aEFjbSxab5krJOx?si=0e70d155d5034395 Al Green- Everything's Gonna Be Alright https://open.spotify.com/track/5EjEUW3OLWDcFR3JTnenIM?si=ff7ae93d0baa4e72 P-Square and Dave Scott- Bring It On https://open.spotify.com/track/4h4Dg7Gvvsq7TCkN6WYBun?si=d062e55d6c2d4dc7 Fantasia- Collard Greens and Cornbread https://open.spotify.com/track/7MFYcmfPkJ095X0Y5FF6ny?si=7f56ba47991845f4 As always, thanks for taking the time to listen to my show. Please like, share, and subscribe . Comments are also welcome. Until next week, Ciao.

    38 min

  9. 08/30/2024

    Ep 1- Femi Akande

    Listen to Femi Akande, a freelance Architect based in Melbourne, Australia, talk about the songs that have influenced his life- those special moments with his dad, his appreciation for pioneering artists like Tuface Idibia(2baba), and music's multi-layered messages. With over two decades of industry experience, Femi's current focus is on residential domestic designs, specifically the redevelopment of existing structures. You can get in touch with Femi at femi@architectakande.com His song selections are: George Michael- Careless Whisper https://open.spotify.com/track/5WDLRQ3VCdVrKw0njWe5E5?si=3031d384ee2a4e95 Atlantic Starr- Secret Lovers https://open.spotify.com/track/7tgNM7iJ7QLOuTA4Dkp1Vz?si=1c22d7cc77fc41ae Michael Jackson- Off the Wall https://open.spotify.com/track/3zYpRGnnoegSpt3SguSo3W?si=6d8bb24063284f10 Tuface- Only Me https://open.spotify.com/track/3CfjVXBuaco9qwbTab6sxG?si=b3236814e88c4365 Seal- Where there's Gold https://open.spotify.com/track/7LO3szJa9td3ea8T0DyrTg?si=b249b5eaeaa34b0f Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed this episode. Let me know what your thoughts are, or if anything we spoke of resonates with you. Also, don't forget to like, share and subscribe, as this helps reach new people. Ciao

    41 min
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Music allows us to feel a myriad of emotions, and it is deeply connected with experiences in our lives. Join me as I listen to people share stories of music that have influenced or shaped their lives.

Information

  • Creator
    Lola Balogun
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lola Balogun
  • Show Website
    Mixtape of my life