With Burna Boy's international marketing for new album "I Told Them", Djaji Prime & The Bamyy examine his narrative of feeling underappreciated by Nigerians, what "I Told Them" sounds like and whether Burna is a good Nigerian Ambassador. They also discuss new albums from Ruger & Tekno, Jonzing World's new album, and much more.

Cover artist: Burna Boy

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro/ Preview

3:12 - Burna's "I Told Them" Album Review

5:33 - Seyi Vibez & Burna's "Giza"

6:25 - Is "I Told Them" Outstanding?

10:27 - Burna's Theme of Feeling Unappreciated

12:23 - Reaction To Burna's Rollout Narrative

14:21 - Does Afrobeats Lack Substance?

17:17 - Is Burna A Good Nigerian Ambassador?

19:39 - Joe Budden Calls Out Burna Boy Over Listening Party

24:41 - Will Burna Boy Hit Billboard Charts?

25:45 - First Thoughts On "Ruger's Ru The World"

27:32 - Tekno "The More The Better" Album Review

28:21 - Initial Numbers From "I Told Them"

30:08 - Godzilla, Jonzing World's New Artiste

31:07 - Candy Bleakz Calls Out Bloody CIV Over Headies Nod

33:42 - Is Asake A Copycat?

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This week on Afropop's most Essential audio magazine; Djaji Prime & The Bamyy examine new Mavins signee "Lifesize teddy", delve into the essence of streaming farms, define what an industry plant is, and analyze exactly who Seyi Vibez' target demo is. They also discuss Olamide's "Unruly", Wani & Sarz and much more!

Cover artist: Lifesize Teddy

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro/ Episode Trailer

0:58 - Afropop Corner

1:52 - Doja Cat / Kali Uchis / Sexyy Red New Music

3:10 - Is Sexxy Red An Industry Plant

11:38 - Life Size Teddy Bio

14:06 - Life Size teddy Track By Track Review

18:44 - Can Mavins Shift The Market Again?

21:27 - Olamide's "Unruly"

25:05 - What Is Seyi Vibez' Target Demo?

28:24 - Seyi Vibez' Top 5 Locations On Spotify

29:34 - Different Kinds Of Nigerian Listeners

39:16 - Portable & The Media

40:06 - New Wizkid Album?

44:36 - Wani & Sarz Are Razz

54:47 - What Is An Industry Plant?

58:01 - Industry Plant v Nepo Baby?

1:08:09 - Ads/ Stream Farms or Legit Views

1:12:56 - Is There Too Much Expectation On Tems?

1:14:55 - Is Tems' Brand Bigger Than Her Music?

1:18:04 - ILoveMakkonen Calls Out Metro Boomin, Sway Lee, Post Malone

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This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return to discuss their picks for the Headies Awards 2023, discuss Wizkid's Tottenham stadium concert, and give their first review of Travis Scott's "Utopia". They also discuss Liya's new singles "I'm Done" & "Powerful", and the drama/ rumours surrounding her departure from Davido's DMW.

Cover artist: Travis Scott

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro/ Episode Trailer

5:10 - Wizkid's Tottenham Stadium Show, Is This His Weakest era?

20:08 - Headies Nominations

22:17 - ROOKIE OF THE YEAR/ NEXT RATED

45:52 - ALBUM OF THE YEAR

48:10 - AG "Tequila Ever After”/ Psycho YP “Osapa London”

53:10 - Liya's "I'm Done" & "Powerful”/ Leaving DMW

57:07 - Simi's Drama For Features

1:09:40 - Doja Cat Controversy

1:16:28 - Utopia Review

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On this week's episode, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy share their thoughts on yet another new album from Seyi Vibez, dissect Davido's cheating scandal, discuss Fireboy's latest music and much more!

Cover artist: Fireboy

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

2:57 - Lady Donli's New Single

6:15 - "Till Thy Kingdom Come" Review

9:53 - Do The "Streets" Really Support Artists?

11:14 - Nigerian Show Promoters Not Breaking Even?

14:02 - Davido's Cheating Scandal

19:36 - Nigerians Come For Libianca

21:08 - Asake Doesn't Engage His Fans?

26:52 - Is Rave & Roses A Classic?

30:28 - Is Fireboy Done?

33:12 - Elon Limiting Twitter Scrolls?

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This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy have the definitive answer to the Asake v Seyi Vibez debate as the two street-hop juggernauts drop new albums, plus their takes on Omah Lay’s “Boy Alone” deluxe and more.

Cover artists: Asake & Seyi Vibez

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

3:32 - "Boy Alone" Deluxe Album Review

8:24 - Afro-Introspection/ Afro-Depression

12:30 - Asake "A work of Art" Review

20:57 - Does WOA Lack Dynamism?

24:34 - Album Of The Year Conversation

26:06 - Seyi Vibez "Vibez Till Thy Kingdom Come" Review

30:10 - Asake Promoting NO2

32:10 - Is Seyi Vibez A Rapper?

34:23 - Asake v Seyi Vibez Better Album

46:46 - CKAY Sad Romance Deluxe

47:46 - CKAY's Hallelujah Verse Yarns

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In this episode of The.Wav NG Podcast, Afropop's most essential duo Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss Davido's shady comments towards Burna Boy, Zilla Oaks' departure from Apex Village, Bloody Civilian's new EP "Anger Management", as well as KCEE's "Ojapiano" and much more.

Cover artists: Davido, Burna Boy & Bloody Civilian

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro/ Afropop Corner

3:08 - KCEE Ojapiano & JHus x Drake

5:28 - Amaarae/ Seyi Vibez New Albums Review

15:07 - Bloody Civilian Profile/ "Anger Management" Review

21:58 - Bringing Nigerian Diversity to Afropop Music

25:14 - Davido & The "New Cats"

37:36 - Do Nigerians Hate Burna Boy?

43:41 - Did Nonso Amadi Commit Career Suicide?

52:08 - Zilla Oaks v Apex Village

1:05:02 - Is Odumodu Reviving Alte Music?

1:16:45 - Paybac Rushed Off-Stage For MI Abaga

1:26:56 - Hilda's Dog Meat Controversy

1:31:30 - AOT2's "The Year Of Death"

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Afropop's most dynamic duo, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return for another jam packed edition of the show. In this edition they breakdown new releases from Joeboy, Nonso Amadi & others, examine the "Yahoo" connections on Elon Musk boys, discuss art as a commodity following coronation and inauguration performances from Tiwa Savage & Buju/ BNXN respectively, and much more!

Cover artist: JHus & Shallipopi

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

3:31 - Teni's "No Days Off"

5:27 - J Hus Album Coming?

7:30 - Blaqbonez & Ludacris

11:51 - Joeboy Album

14:37 - Nonso Amadi "When It Blooms" Overview

17:43 - Wande Coal Legend/ No Legend Review

25:00 - Is "Elon Musk Boys" About Yahoo?

30:12 - Utopia Soon?

31:05 - Taylor Swift/ Ice Spice Drama

34:56 - Tina Turner & Abusive Lyrics

39:08 - Should Artists Have A Sensitivity Coach?

48:45 - Seyi Vibez v Asake (Again)

57:49 - Tinubu Inauguration Concert (Renewed Hope)

1:01:15 - Tiwa Savage's Coronation Performance/ Art As a Commodity

1:09:02 - AMVCA Controversy

1:12:17 - The Wav Polls (Tems v Tiwa Savage)

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This is week on Afropop's most essential show, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy dissect Burna Boy & Tems' Met Gala fits, discuss Rema's "secret" show, give praise to Victor Osimhen, preview what to expect from Wande Coal's upcoming album "Legend or No Legend", and much more.

Cover artist: Tems

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

2:42 - Burna Boy & Tems At Met Gala

4:00 - Met's Theme: Analysing Burna's Fit

10:54 - Rema & Asake To Headline O2 Arena

13:46 - Rema's Secret Rave In Lagos

21:27 - YKB's Yusful Music EP

24:47 - Do Young Creatives Get Paid Enough In Nigeria?

28:06 - A Cycle of Business & Creativity

31:03 - Creatives Balance Your Value & Reality

35:28 - Osimhen The New Football GOAT

36:32 - Where Is Travis? 

40:47 - Good Afropop Album Arts

44:08 - What To Expect From Wande Coal's "Legend Or No Legend"

45:40 - Wande Coal's New Gen Inspirees

49:18 - Niniola Hints At New Album

50:54 - Does Niniola Have a Defining Album?

56:51 - AI Music, Legality & Creativity

1:00:23 - Ed Sheeran Wins Marvin Gaye Suit

1:01:59 - Why Do Artists Sample Marvin Gaye So Much

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It's another jam-packed edition of Afropop's most essential show! This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss new music from Zlatan, Rema's "Rave & Roses" Deluxe, homophobic statements from Fave & Israel DMW, plus Niniola's current trajectory, and more.

Cover artist: Rema

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Davido’s “Timeless” Achievements

5:38 - Afropop Corner

7:32 - Asake's Dubai Show

9:18 - "Rave & Roses" Deluxe

10:10 - Is Rema Nigerian Hov?

15:21 - Are "Rave & Roses" & "Timeless" Good Albums?

16:24 - Who Is A Pioneer?

17:38 - London Appreciation

17:55 - Young Jonn's Aquafina

18:46 - Afrobeats Subtitles In French?

20:32 - Does Young Jonn Need More Personality?

23:46 - Young Jonn v Kida Kudz

27:01 - Mr Eazi’s “Choplife Sound System”

29:17 - Eazi's Vydia Buyout Story?

32:57 - Zlatan x Odumodu

37:05 - Has Niniola Fallen Off?

42:27 - Not All Arstists Can Afford Hype

43:11 - Fave's Homophobic Snippet

45:26 - Is April The New December?

49:05 - Israel DMW's Enioluwa Comments

54:41 - 30BG Don’t Do Refunds?!

58:03 - Aki & Paw Paw Mobile Game

1:06:37 - Bamyy's New Show

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This week on The.Wav NG, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss Easter Weekend shows in Lagos, including Odunsi's first headline show in the city, the emergence of "Hyperpop", "Jersey Club Mix" & other diverse sounds in Nigerian music, Lagos state government's problem with "Gangs of Lagos", music videos from Davido, Seyi Vibez, Adekunle Gold, and much more!

Cover artist: Odunsi The Engine Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Episode Trailer

0:30 - Afropop-Corner Round-Up

2:54 - Odunsi's Headline Show In Lagos

4:33 - Nigerian Artists Making Hyperpop?

5:51 - What Is Jersey Club Mix?

7:34 - Odunsi's New Era?

9:49 - Element House & Nigeria's Emerging House Scene

12:48 - Developing Music Hubs Across Nigeria

16:47 - The Problem With Arewa Pop?

18:01 - How Should Cities Support Local Talent

20:08 - Gangs Of Lagos, Quality in New Nollywood

21:18 - Lagos State Government's Response

25:48 - The Problem With Nigerian Music Videos

26:21 - Davido's "Unavailable" Video Is Beautiful!

29:09 - Are New Nigerian Music Videos Phony?

30:03 - Party No Dey Stop Video (Adekunle Gold & Zinoleesky)

32:13 - Kun Faya Kun Video (Seyi Vibez)

38:09 - Stamina Video Review (Tiwa Savage/ Ayra Starr)

42:55 - Zlatan Supports New Artists

46:00 - Adekunle Gold's Effortless Rebrand

46:46 - Rema Is That Guy

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In this episode, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy share their opinions on new albums from Davido, Paybac, and Odumodu Blvck's new single "Declan Rice". The.Wav NG duo also discuss Abuja's role in the music industry, speak to Bloody Civilian and much more.

Cover artists: Davido, Paybac & Odumodu Blvck Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng

TIMESTAMPS

0:50 - Afropop Corner Catch-up

4:52 - Is Declan Rice Good/ Hyped

9:02 - What Makes a Good Song; Hype or Quality?

15:04 - Is Declan Rice a Hip Hop Statement

22:20 - Could Abuja Break The Music Market?

24:32 - Paybac's "West African Goat"

28:46 - Has Paybac Plateaued?

34:29 - Davido's "Timeless" Album

38:56 - Davido speaks on Making "Timeless"

41:14 - Davido's New Artists

45:11 - Lagos v Abuja Rappers

52:51 - Bloody Civilian Speaks On New Release

55:01 - Soweto Remix

1:05:09 - Teni: Year Of The Bounce

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This week on The.Wav NG Podcast, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy discuss Rema's new singles "Holiday" & "Reason You", his NBA All Star halftime performance alongside Tems & Burna, Rihanna's Super Bowl performance, Ayra Starr's "Sability" video, Burna Boy's AKA tribute, plus MUCH MORE!

Cover Artist: Rema

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Start

0:17 - Afropop Corner

2:48 - Cash & Nigerian Banks

3:53 - Rema Holiday/ Reason You

5:27 - Did Rema Sample Santi

6:10 - Sability Video Gen Z anthem?

8:16 - Ayra Angelique Kidjo and other homages

8:59 - Abracadabra Remix, Is The Hype Dead?

10:11 - Wizkid affected the reception?

10:38 - Burna's AKA Tribute

19:52 - Rihanna's Super Bowl Performance

25:26 - Rihanna's Vogue Cover

29:42 - Afropop Halftime Show

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Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return this week to discuss the response to Ayra Starr's new single "Sability", how Amapiano artists have taken over TikTok, Mr P's back and forth with Seun Kuti, Cruel Santino/ Poco Lee & much more!

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

0:52 - Afropop-Corner (Wahala Report)

3:58 - Santi x Poco Lee

6:12 - Maison2500 x Yeat

9:00 - Ayra Starr "Sability"

16:06 - Amapiano, TikTok & International success

19:23 - AKA's Passing

24:20 - Mr P v Seun Kuti

38:43 - Alingo v Chop My Money

44:00 - TG Omori Video Royalties

56:23 - Soundcity Awards

Hosts: Djaji Prime & The Bamyy

Artwork: Shina Ladipo

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This week, Djaji & The Bamyy discuss their Grammy predictions, the meaning behind Asake "Yoga", Blaqbonez' new song "Breaking The Yoke of Love" & his opinions on Love, Seyi Vibez receiving attacks from parts of the Muslim community, Portable x Trippie Redd & much more.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Start

4:35 - Zlatan x Seyi Vibez

7:53 - Portable X Trippie Redd

12:06 - Seyi Vibez Backlash From Muslims

21:22 - Asake's Yoga

25:34 - Senegalese Culture In Yoga Video

30:09 - Meaning of Yoga

34:47 - Blaqbonez New Music

39:09 - Misogyny & Alpha Culture?

53:36 - Grammy Awards & Afropop/ Afrobeats

Hosts: Djaji Prime & The Bamyy

Artwork: Shina Ladipo

Audio Engineer: Dan Akins

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Welcome to '23! The.Wav NG's dynamic duo of Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return to discuss comparisons between Seyi Vibez & Asake, their projections for Afropop in 2023, Wizkid & Davido's joint tour, & much more!

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro

2:52 - Teni's Rebrand

4:48 - Naira Marley Resurgence

8:14 - Somadina's EP & Nigeria's Alt-Rock scene

9:58 - Asake v Seyi Vibez

14:21 - Fuji & Sakara's influence on Afropop music

23:41 - QDot & Terry Apala as pioneers

26:26 - Did "More Love, Less Ego" flop?

30:40 - The impact of streaming farms?

37:21 - Wizkid/ Davido Tour 

40:55 - Bella Shmurda on the Mohbad/ Marlian situation

43:58 - Hope for 2023?

46:35 - Simi & Tems Collab?

Hosts: Djaji Prime & The Bamyy

Artwork: Shina Ladipo

Audio Engineer: Dan Akins

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It’s been an amazing year of Afropop. As we take a moment to end what remains of 2022, The.Wav NG presents a definitive list of the best artists in Afropop/ Afrobeats of the year.

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Where will Asake, Wizkid, Ruger, Tems, Ayra Starr and other Nigerian/ Ghanaian pop-stars land on the list? Let’s find out!

TIMESTAMPS

0:34 - Seyi Vibez (10)

1:04 - Wizkid (9)

1:36 - Ruger (8)

2:42 - Obongjayar (7)

3:17 - Tems (6)

3:35 - Burna Boy (5)

3:58 - Black Sherif (4)

4:44 - Rema (3)

5:19 - Ayra Starr (2)

6:24 - Honourable Mentions (Cruel Santino, Bella Shmurda, Pheelz & Young Jonn)

7:16 - Asake (1)

Who is your artist of the year? Mention them and any others we may have missed.

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In this episode of The.Wav NG podcast Djaji Prime and The Bamyy give their initial thoughts on Wizkid's "More Love Less Ego", Psycho YP's YP SZN 3, how Wiz helped Naira Marley find himself, the music industry using Asake, Lagos Fashion Week and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction

6:15 - Azanti: Expect nothing 

9:56 - First Thoughts on "More Love Less Ego"

11:14 - Ayra Starr on "MLLE", Her Worse Feature?

15:09 - "More Love Less Ego" Building on Wizkid's Legacy

18:09 - Who slowed Afropop's Tempo

23:55 - Naira x Wizkid

25:09 - Wizkid x Travis Scott

27:10 - Standouts on "More Love Less Ego"

30:48 - YP SZN 3

32:41 - YP's commentary on Nigeria

38:21 - Tiwa x Asake: Is the industry overusing Asake

48:33 - Davido loses his son & Takeoff's death

51:37 - Is Hip Hop declining

57:22 - Do women need men to get a smash hit?

58:44 - Rema's International Tour

Hosts: Djaji Prime & The Bamyy

Artwork: Shina Ladipo

Audio Engineer: Dan Akins

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Hermez joins The.Wav NG's The Bamyy to discuss bridging the gap between America & Nigeria, his new project "Oasis", developing his voice, musical inspirations, and much more!

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro

1:58 - Who Is Hermez?

3:56 - Developing his voice/ musical influences

4:44 - How Hermez stays inspired

7:25 - Hermez's most heartfelt song

8:38 - Working with Nigerian artists & community

10:49 - "I want to bridge Nigeria & America fully."

12:10 - Hermez's new album: "Oasis"

14:26 - Lagos show in 2023?

16:22 - The meaning of Hermez

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DMW superstar Liya discusses the emotions behind her debut project "Alari", how her "Adua" remix with Simi happened, Davido & being on the DMW roster.

Liya also describes what it's being like performing around the world, maintaining positive mental health, her new music, upcoming live headline show, and much more!

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro

1:36 - What does "Alari" represent?

4:06 - How Liya writes songs

5:49 - New music & Liya's next era

6:25 - Liya & the Nigerian pop scene

7:47 - Who is Liya?

8:56 - Liya doesn't always like social media

9:40 - Liya's summer body workout routine

10:45 - How Liya's childhood influenced her music

12:06 - How producer Zaki Amujei helped Liya find her sound

13:49 - Challenges in the music industry

15:16 - "I want to create something I want to hear again"

16:36 - How Adua remix with Simi happened

17:22 - Working with Midas The Jagaban on 420

18:26 - Trusting her team 

20:24 - Davido understands the music business

22:01 - What's it like being on stage?

23:05 - Liya's headline concert

24:11 - Artists Liya is a fan of

25:48 - Maintaining personal relationships

27:27 - Going through emotions to get better

28:53 - Advice for young artists

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Pop star, Azanti joins The.Wav NG crew as the first guest on the show to discuss his new single "Getting Hot", representing Nigeria in the diaspora, what it's been like working with Sarz on their much anticipated album, experimenting, & Psycho YP's friendship.

The singer/ songwriter also teases a possible Def Jam deal, what it's like balancing school and music, and much more!

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro 

0:45 - Def Jam deal?

1:50 - Afropop's Youngest Star & The Nigerian Scene

3:01 - Behind "Getting Hot"

3:55 - Adlibs & Backing Vocals

4:41 - Azanti's Love For Music

5:52 - Inspiration Behind Latan

7:13 - Azanti Doesn't Like His Debut EP (Azanti)

8:33 - "I will always make a better song"

12:05 - What Should We Expect From The New Project 

14:30 - How Has Multiculturalism Affected His Artistry

15:36 - Azanti x Sarz Project 

16:30 - Recording Virtually vs Studio Sessions

18:16 - Psycho YP Is My Blood, He's Stuck His Neck 

20:23 - Recording "Ji Masun" & "YP/ Azanti 2"

21:40 - Career Highlights 

22:27 - Balancing School & Music

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