Davido’s debut album is often overlooked mainly because at its release time; the artiste wasn’t the most favourable with the Nigerian music audience despite his popularity. In this episode of A Music in Time, Osagie Alonge discusses Davido’s sheer brilliance and energy behind the album. Afrobeats Weekly co-host Tunde Adediran joins him.A big nod to Dokta Frabz, who we regrettably forgot to mention in the episode. The late talented producer produced the Ice Prince-assisted single "Feel alright".Follow @amusicintime on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up for our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/amitnewsletter.For fan mail: info@amusicintime.com.For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com.

The Breakdown: "Omo Baba Olowo: The Genesis" by Davido

About a year after his sad passing away, A Music in Time is honouring the late great Nigerian Pop singer Sound Sultan, reviewing his career through his musical catalogue. Host Osagie Alonge, along with talented music writers Udochukwu Ikwuagwu and Dennis Peter, goes through the curriculum vitae of this legendary musician. Follow @amusicintime on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up for our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/amitnewsletter.For fan mail: info@amusicintime.com.For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com.

The Journey: In Memory of Sound Sultan

God's Engineering marks another milestone for A-Q - almost like a refresh of his brand and musical taste - sort of what The Blueprint is to JAY-Z. Listen to host Osagie Alonge discuss with A-Q how the album was made.Follow @amusicintime on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up for our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/amitnewsletter.For fan mail: info@amusicintime.com.For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com.

The Breakdown: "God's Engineering" with A-Q

In 2011, coming off a mega-hit single “Oleku”, Panshak “Ice Prince” Zamani released his debut album “Everybody Love Ice Prince” further taking Nigerian Hip-Hop into the mainstream. Motolani Alake and Excel Joab join host Osagie Alonge.Follow @amusicintime on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up for our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/amitnewsletter.For fan mail: info@amusicintime.com.For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com.

The Breakdown: "Everybody Loves Ice Prince" by Ice Prince

Fourteen years later, M.I Abaga’s Talk About It is best described as an impactful album that made Hip-Hop more relatable and reached more music lovers, birthing new genre fans. It’s a cult classic.Follow @amusicintime on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up for our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/amitnewsletter.For fan mail: info@amusicintime.com.For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com.

The Breakdown: "Talk About it" by M.I Abaga

Timaya's debut album, "True Story, " is about passion and pain. Bursting into the music scene in 2007, Timaya gave music listeners were given the whole experience of the mind and world of this Bayelsa-born, Port Harcourt raised singer with an 11-track album that many call a cult classic.Follow @amusicintime on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up for our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/amitnewsletter.For fan mail: info@amusicintime.com.For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com.

The Breakdown: "True Story" by Timaya

“The Unstoppable International Edition”, released in 2010, is one of 2Baba’s most enthralling body of work; with just 13 songs, the veteran musician conveys emotion, passion and his truth, delivering amazing vocals on sonically pleasing production. We’re calling it a classic.Follow @amusicintime on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up for our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/amitnewsletter.For fan mail: info@amusicintime.com.For ads: info@audiovisualtimes.com.

The Breakdown: "The Unstoppable International Edition" by 2Baba

Olu Maintain's solo debut, aptly titled "Maintain Reloaded", is a bag of hits and quintessential Nigerian Pop songs. With help and influence from legendary producer Puffy T, features from Pasuma Wonder, Konga, LKT and Lord of Ajasa and a mega-hit single "Yahoozee", the album ranks high among the classics.Follow @amusicintime on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up for our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/amitnewsletter.For fan mail: info@amusicintime.com.For ads: info@audiovisualtimes.com.

The Breakdown: "Maintain Reloaded" by Olu Maintain

In this episode of A Music In Time, Osagie Alonge sits with Dr SID as they breakdown the veteran artiste’s solo debut and the chart-topping debut “Turning Point”. Dr SID also goes down memory lane, detailing his emergence on the scene via his first music crew Da Trybe.Follow @amusicintime on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up for our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/amitnewsletter.For fan mail: info@amusicintime.com.For ads: info@audiovisualtimes.com.

The Breakdown: "Turning Point" with Dr SID

In 1999, Tony Tetuila parted ways with his group, The Remedies, and released his debut album with help from producer Paul Play. “Morning Time” is regarded as a foundational album for Afrobeats music. Ayomide Tayo joins host Osagie Alonge for this breakdown. Follow @amusicintime on Twitter.Sign up for our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/amitnewsletter.For fan mail: info@amusicintime.com.For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com.

The Breakdown: "Morning Time" by Tony Tetuila

"Merchants, Dealers and Slaves" might be Brymo's third studio album, but it's his first classic. Possibly inspired by his bitter departure from his former record label, MD&S shows Brymo's at his darkest moment even when the album electrifies us with the instrumentation and sarcastic ironies.Support the podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/amusicintimeSign up for our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/amitnewsletterFor fan mail: info@amusicintime.comFor ads: info@audiovisualtimes.com

The Breakdown: "Merchant, Dealers and Slaves" by Brymo

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The Journey: Darey

When Lord of Ajasa released his sophomore album "Second Turning By The Right" in 2008, it immediately became the soundtrack to a very notorious hustle across Nigeria's South-West.
Osagie Alonge sits with journalist Motolani Alake and music label executive Segun Akande to discuss the impact of this stellar body of work and why it's not as celebrated as it should be.
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The Breakdown: "Second Turning By The Right" by Lord of Ajasa

If there's one album that personifies Nigerian Hip-Hop in the mid-2000s, it has to be Ruggedman's sophomore "Ruggedy Baba". Osagie Alonge enlists the help of journalists Steve Dede and Ayomide Tayo to break down the album.    
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The Breakdown: "Ruggedy Baba" by Ruggedman

Faze's sophomore album is the definition of the quintessential Nigerian R&B sound. Osagie is joined by industry veterans Chuka Obi and Obinna Agwu to break down this beautiful body of work.
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The Breakdown: "Independent" by Faze

On this episode, Osagie sits down with journalists Ayomide Tayo and Jide Taiwo to breakdown the late Dagrin's sophomore album "C.E.O".  
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The Breakdown: "C.E.O" by Dagrin

On this episode, Osagie is joined by A&R Consultant Chux Odoh and music journalist Dennis Peter as they breakdown the 2004 classic solo debut from 2face '2Baba' Idibia titled "Face 2 Face". 
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The Breakdown: "Face 2 Face" by 2face Idibia

Osagie sits with Temi Gomez, 1/3 of the founding members of the music and creative company Knighthouse. Gomez shares the back story on Knighthouse; from the early beginnings to how it became one of the most talked-about music companies in Nigeria with an eventual centre focus on the then Princess of Pop Music - Mo'Cheddah.
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The Journey: Knighthouse with Temi Gomez

On this episode, Osagie Alonge sits with former co-host of Loose Talk podcast, Ayomide Tayo and Steve to discuss Blackface's solo debut - 'Ghetto Child"; the sonic style, messaging and Blackface's similarities with Burna Boy.
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The Breakdown: "Ghetto Child" by Blackface

On this episode, Osagie Alonge is joined by Tinya Alonge and Mayowa Idowu to discuss Naeto C's 2008 debut album "U Know My P". It's a fun episode worth listening to. 
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