A Song Called Life

Osi Atikpoh
  • 4.6 (50)
  • Music Interviews
  • Updated Weekly

The artists shaping today’s music, in conversation. A Song Called Life features in-depth interviews about new releases, creative process, and the experiences behind the work. Hosted by musician Osi Atikpoh, these candid conversations offer an inside look at how music is made and the lives behind it, with artists speaking openly about their work and their journey. Earlier episodes featured broader conversations across culture.

  1. Episode #285: PJ

    6h ago

    Episode #285: PJ

    In Episode #285, singer-songwriter PJ sits down with Osi to discuss her latest EP, Why Do Feelings Matter Anyway. They discuss the challenges of navigating the music industry while remaining true to her artistic vision, and how experiences with both major labels and independence have strengthened her confidence as a creator. Their conversation also touches on resilience, self-trust, and the mindset required to build a lasting career, as well as the importance of emotional discipline, Black creativity, and creating music that feels authentic above all else. PJ reflects on turning setbacks into opportunities for growth and why focusing on the work itself continues to guide her forward.

    59 min
  2. Episode #284: Nickelus F

    May 26

    Episode #284: Nickelus F

    In Episode #284, rapper Nickelus F sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album The Undisputed. They discuss the shift from pursuing recognition to embracing creative freedom, and how years of experience have shaped a quieter but more grounded confidence in Nickelus' work. Their conversation also touches on Richmond’s cultural imprint, the lasting influence of the blog era, and the balance between artistic independence, legacy, and the simple act of continuing to create.

    46 min
  3. Episode #283: Yaya Bey

    May 6

    Episode #283: Yaya Bey

    In Episode #283, Yaya Bey sits down with Osi to discuss her latest album, Fidelity. Their conversation focuses on the emotional cost of chasing success, the importance of protecting your peace in an industry built on constant motion, and how vulnerability has become central to both Yaya’s life and music. They also discuss the making of Fidelity, from its blend of jazz, hip hop, soul, and dance music to the deeper questions of devotion, burnout, gratitude, and what it means to keep creating without losing yourself in the process.

    47 min
  4. Episode #282: Tiwayo

    Apr 30

    Episode #282: Tiwayo

    In Episode #282, Tiwayo sits down with Osi to discuss their latest album, Outsider. Their conversation focuses on Tiwayo’s path from the Paris suburbs to a sound shaped by blues, gospel, and Memphis soul, as they discuss how loss, family history, and lived experience show up in his music. They also discuss his return to live instrumentation, the role of performance in soul, and what it means to make work that stays rooted in tradition while still feeling personal and current.

    52 min
  5. Episode #281: Amy Gadiaga

    Apr 28

    Episode #281: Amy Gadiaga

    In Episode #281, Amy Gadiaga sits down with Osi to discuss her latest EP, BabyGoated. The conversation moves through her path from France to London, the shift from fitting into jazz tradition to defining her own lane, and her decision to center authenticity over expectation, as they discuss how her Afro-French background, teenage uncertainty, and experiences in male dominated spaces pushed her toward a more self defined, genre crossing sound.

    1h 25m
  6. Episode #280: Hannah Lew

    Apr 24

    Episode #280: Hannah Lew

    In Episode #280, artist Hannah Lew joins Osi to discuss her latest album, Hannah Lew. They discuss her shift from years of collaboration into a solo identity, what it meant to finally release music under her own name, and how her background across music and visual art shapes the way she tells stories. They also discuss how success should be defined as an artist, choosing honesty and connection over metrics, and what it takes to stay true to yourself in an industry that often rewards the opposite.

    55 min
  7. Episode #279: Edwin Raphael

    Apr 21

    Episode #279: Edwin Raphael

    In Episode 279, Edwin Raphael sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album, I Know A Garden. They touch on ideas of home and identity, unpacking how Edwin’s sense of belonging has shaped both his life and his music. Their conversation moves through instinct, environment, and creative growth, framing the album as a living space built from experience and continually evolving.

    53 min
  8. Episode #278: Sophia Yau-Weeks

    Apr 15

    Episode #278: Sophia Yau-Weeks

    In Episode #278, Oakland based artist Sophia Yau-Weeks sits down with Osi to discuss her latest album Misty Mountain. They talk through her roots in Oakland, her time living in London, and the stretch of isolation and illness that influenced her music. The album unfolds as a series of personal stories about love, grief, and figuring herself out, with a songwriting process that moves between instinct and careful revision, and a growing sense of connection to others who have felt the same kind of distance.

    54 min
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The artists shaping today’s music, in conversation. A Song Called Life features in-depth interviews about new releases, creative process, and the experiences behind the work. Hosted by musician Osi Atikpoh, these candid conversations offer an inside look at how music is made and the lives behind it, with artists speaking openly about their work and their journey. Earlier episodes featured broader conversations across culture.

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  • Creator
    Osi Atikpoh
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    286
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 518979
  • Show Website
    A Song Called Life