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A series of conversations between two Lagos millennials about Nigerian music and other interesting topics in the culture.

Hit Shuffle Podcast


    • Mar 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    Episode 37: Proof of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 37:30


    We're alive, we're back! On this episode of Hit Shuffle, the boys discuss: • How we discover new music lately • Nigerians fixation on comparing Asake & Seyi Vibes • Seun's neighbors dog discovered his podcast and the dog couldn't contain its excitement • How we shamelessly view profiles (of baddies) and other social media user behaviors • Finally, we banter briefly on BNXN & Ruger's artistries. What we're listening to: More Black Superheroes (WESTSIDE BOOGIE), Gangster Romantic (Lojay), Her Loss (Drake & 21 Savage), More Love Less Ego (Wizkid) & Bad Since '97(BNXN fka Buju).

    Everything we loved about Nigerian Music from 2021!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 80:00


    On this episode, we talk through 2021 Nigerian Music Landscape; Breakout Artists, Artist with monster year runs, some of our favorite albums and Album of the year contenders and more.

    2020 Recap: The Year in Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 77:29


    We discuss some of the music that defined afrobeat in 2020. We look back at the year, talk about our favorite projects and defining moments in Nigerian music through the year. A really long one, but you know we had to

    Nwa December

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 49:33


    We review all the new music from Rema (01:45), Psycho YP & Azanti (08:25), Amaarae (12:53), Basketmouth (20:45), Buju (26:05), Davido (30:25) & Omah Lay (40:15). Had the Nwa December moment here (25:03). Don't know what it means so don't ask. Subscribe now on YouTube! Talk to us on Twitter & Instagram!

    The Mighty Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 38:40


    We review all the new music from Olamide (02:00), Burna Boy/#ENDSARS (06:07), Tems (15:56) TOBi (20:25), Wizkid (24:35). Subscribe now on YouTube! Talk to us on Twitter & Instagram! MUSIC PICKS - MIRAGE EP by Mannywellz MR. MONEY by Asake

    Into the Dark (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 35:39


    We review releases from Straffitti (0:55), 3rty (03:00), Joey B (07:35), FEM! & No Stress (11:05), COLORS (17:15), Tems (20:40), Olù (24:40), Joyce Olong (27:50) & Amaarae (29:40) Watch now on YouTube! Talk to us on Twitter & Instagram! Music Picks: Dance for Me by Nsikak feat. The Cavemen & Stuck Indoors by Jamal Swiss feat. 3rty

    Just Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 34:36


    We review all the latest music releases from The Cavemen (1:30), Adekunle Gold (05:00), Tiwa Savage (09:20), Remy Baggins (15:38), Fireboy (19:00), DJ Cuppy (23:20), Jamal Swiss & 3rty (28:35). Watch now on YouTube! Talk to us on Twitter & Instagram!

    Endorphins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 37:41


    We review projects from Burna Boy (0:37), Rvdical the Kid (07:10), Ignis Brothers (12:30), Reminisce (22:30), Terry Apala & Major Bangz (16:52). New single from DJ Tunez just dropped (10:05), we ask a question everyone should answer (33:00), and we took time to sneak in our thoughts on chart topper, W.A.P! (35:10). Watch now on YouTube! Talk to us on Twitter & Instagram!

    Concentrate!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 29:23


    In this episode, YJ starts off with a tribute to his deceased friend, shortly after the guys disclose their long-term secret admiration of Adekunle Gold. Damayo is feeling insecure on his new song, and Niniola speaks of an addiction on her new record produced by Sarz. We discuss Wizkid's collab with H.E.R & say a few things on Mr. West's recent episode on Twitter. Watch now on YouTube! Talk to us on Twitter & Instagram!

    Into the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 20:01


    Rema's new record, 'Woman' lifts the curtains on today's episode. The Amapiano sound is an emerging sound in Nigeria as South African DJ, Kabza De Small scores a sweet record with Wizkid & Burna Boy on 'Sponono'. We talk 6LACK's new EP & a have a conversation around the new posthumous project by Pop Smoke. Watch now on YouTube! Talk to us on Twitter & Instagram!

    On the Spot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 19:36


    On this impromptu episode, we talk new music from Mr.Eazi, Rema, signaturedidit & Maison 2500. Wani is on a hot streak! Burnaboy & Mayorkun are on two new mega remixes with Master KG & Bad Boy Timz. We also discuss anxiety and the lack of mental health awareness in Nigeria. Watch now on YouTube! Talk to us on Twitter & Instagram!

    We Need To Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 56:27


    Following tragic deaths in Nigeria, we talk about rape culture and ways we can do better as men. Elsewhere, our color connects us to the fight against racism in America. Omah Lay is the newcomer gaining traction in Nigeria and we discuss his debut project and new projects from familiar names: Vector, and producer, Masterkraft, WurlD, Jesse Jagz & Adey. We found a gem in vocalist, TÖME. Music Picks - Naya Akanji & Lemar Abdul - Vivid Emotions EP - Ojay Muzik - Jofunmi - Hardy Caprio - Short & Sweet RIP Tina & Uwa #WeAreTired #EndRacism Talk to us on Twitter & Instagram! Watch on YouTube

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    Cozy Vibess

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 67:03


    DRB Lasgidi's new project gets the name it deserves - Pioneers. Producer, Juls is in a Happy Place on his fourth project, and Drake is at hit again on Dark Lane Demo Tapes. We are loving This Sh!T by AYLØ & LMBSKN, Omoge from usual suspects, D-Truce, 3rty & Tylerriddim, Something Different Adekunle Gold. We are excited about debut EPs from Terri (Afro Series) & Mut4y & Elhi (Eu4ria). We discuss our favourite records, debunking a widely pushed BOJ agenda and talk on a whole lot of other things. Stay cosy, Press play and rate the podcast 5 stars! Talk to us on Twitter & Instagram!

    Back and Forth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 78:26


    For our longest episode yet, Nigerian hip-hop is the major theme. We recap recent happenings: Jam sessions on IG Live from M.I Abaga, Vector & Ladipoe. New music from AQ, M. I, Dremo, and an outlier, dvsn's new album. To end the episode, we touch on the genre's acceptance, and have a back and forth over Blaqbonez' 'Best Rapper in Africa' claims. We'll like to hear what everyone thinks! Seun made a mistake with his Movie suggestion, it's High Flying Bird on Netflix: linked here https://www.netflix.com/title/80991400?s=i&trkid=13747225 Wash your hands and join the conversation on Twitter & Instagram.

    Take Bottle there!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 62:04


    Minz' new record, Quarantino, and Brymo's social media rants are not enough to distract us from our inability to see women in the flesh during the lockdown, however, we go on to touch on new projects from Teni & DJ Neptune, Peruzzi, Guiltybeatz, Ogranya, DAP The Contract & Tory Lanez (bless him for holding it down with Quarantine Radio). It gets better with collaborations between LadiPoe x Simi, Buju x Burna Boy, PscychoYP x DJ Tiz, and producers Higo x HVRRY enlist Buju, Wani & Minz to create two enjoyable songs. Wash your hands and talk to us on Twitter & Instagram!

    The Catch Up II

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 66:00


    Following the release of Yellow, on this episode, we have an incredible exchange on how much of an impact Brymo has on the Nigerian music scene, how great we think Paybac Iboro's Cult album is and we touch on new and not-so-new music: The Weeknd - After Hours, PARTYNEXTDOOR - PARTYMOBILE, The Black Esper - Mr. Right feat.Teniola, Muyiwa & Bankyondbeatz - Hardguy EP, April Maey - Ticket to Anywhere & Oxlade - Oxygene - EP. Wash your hands and join the conversation on Twitter & Instagram.

    The Catch Up I

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 61:08


    On the first recording of this two-part series where we'll be discussing new music. We highlight Rema's stellar contribution on Manny Norte's 4 AM (w/6lack & Tion Wayne), and we review the following albums: TMXO - TMX001: Aladeloba - EP, Mo'believe - Big Daddy Mo', Jay Electronica - A Written Testimony, Don Toliver - Heaven or Hell, Childish Gambino - 3.15.20, Remy Baggins - Sakura, & Ejoya - Class of ‘20, Vol 1. Wash your hands and join the conversation on Twitter & Instagram.

    Best and Worst songs of 2020 w/Seyi Agiri

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 41:20


    On this bonus episode, YJ has a chat with a friend of the podcast, Seyi - rock music & jiu-jitsu enthusiast who's two stripes away from a blue belt - so best you listen up guys. They banter over some of their favorite and worst music of Q1, dropping lots of hot takes about some of your favs. Join in the conversation and share your opinions on Twitter & Instagram!

    Is This The End?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 43:15


    In this video episode, we discuss Niniola's duet with Femi Kuti and new music from Famous Bobson, Afrogodd, Fasina, Jhene Aiko & 2Baba. Hip-hop legend M.I Abaga releases the Judah EP and 3rty is back with new herbal music. COVID-19 can't stop the party. Talk to us on Twitter! Check this episode out on Youtube! Here's the Playlist we kept shouting about.

    Cruise Master

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 71:37


    On this episode, Seun shares his experience at Social Media Week Lagos, the torrent of new music being dropped on us and how a rollout plan is important for success in today's music industry. We sneak in some commentary on the trash Nigerian lawmakers. Video of the day: The Box - Roddy Ricch

    The Who be this guy Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 61:44


    For Valentine's day, we give ourselves a new name (The Burna boys), while talking about new music and the recent Burna Boy debacle. Seun asks a pensive question severally - who be this guy? Album of the Day: If You're Reading This It's Too Late. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    He didn't confess, He got caught

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 69:33


    We touch on some new music, the Chigratt debacle, Khaligraph Jones and Blaq Bonez Beef and talking point from the 2020 Grammy's. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    The Pineapple Express

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 67:12


    On this episode, our talking points are the Sound City MVP awards, routes for commercial success in music while discussing some underappreciated projects from 2019. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    YYJ Denies His Hunnies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 88:17


    We're back with a new season and to kick it off we're covering a plethora of topics including New Music, Albums Under the Radar and we focus on concerts we attended in the festive season. We took some time to call out YJ for saying he ain't got hoes, such a scum. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    Recap '19: Projects & Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 74:08


    We are excited, it's our final episode of the first season, and we dissect the best of the best projects released in 2019 & shine the spotlight on some of the emerging artist who took the year by storm. Listen one last time, before the new year. Happy holidays! Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    Recap '19: Nigerian Music Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 73:41


    A special episode dedicated to 2019 in Nigerian music. We look back on some of the most remarkable releases, events & trends on the Nigerian music landscape for the year. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    Sample Clearances and Other Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 70:23


    We had issues with the audio for the first 4 minutes, please bear with us, it gets clearer from them on. Now, how's that for an episode description? Relax! Press play and listen to us as we talk about music sampling, sample clearances and its impact on music today. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    Current State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 50:43


    YJ and Seun cover a couple of new Nigerian music releases and talk about upcoming concerts in Lagos. December rocks is almost here! Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    Nigerian Hip Hop is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 71:46


    YJ and Seun struggle to come up with a list of the top ten Nigerian rappers of all time and do the rounds on the current Nigerian music landscape. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    Figuring it Out Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 51:37


    Meet Seun & YJ. They get a feel of podcasting by introducing the podcast's essence & setting the right tone for the series of great conversations to come. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    Home and Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 73:53


    On this episode, Seun and YJ talk new music and discuss how Africans in the diaspora are now embracing their cultures with pride. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    Ranking Burna Boy's Albums

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 83:10


    On this episode, Seun and YJ talk about the new Burna Boy album, AFRICAN GIANT, and they try to rank his entire discography. Tell us what you think! Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    Follow Up Albums & Background Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 74:25


    On the sixth installment of Hit Shuffle, we get an assist from one of our best guys, Manny, as we honour a set of people dear to our hearts - artistes who have successfully released back to back fire projects we've enjoyed in the past. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    What's Going On? Feat. Blaq Bonez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 58:05


    On this episode Seun & YJ dive deep on Nigerian Hip Hop, and they give a bit more perspective by adding clips from a dope conservation they had with artiste, Blaqbonez in October 2018. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    The April Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 61:18


    This episode of our podcast currently titled Still Figuring Shit Out, we talk highlights from around the culture in the last week, debate over some of these topics and explore the new music you should know. Yes, we are still figuring it out. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    Three Times a Charm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 73:45


    On this episode, Seun and YJ touch on different topics in their usual back and forth manner. The focus ranges from their Nigerian daily experiences to various talking points in music. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

    Where Were We Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 62:12


    Seun and YJ pick up where they left off on the pilot episode. They are currently taking baby steps of podcasting, but they manage to discuss a plethora of interesting topics centered around music and culture. Talk to us on Twitter! @hitshufflepod

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