Sports Motivational Quote
Monday motivation from one of the greatest to ever do it, Lionel Messi
Melodies & Motivation
Last Monday of the year! You didn’t give up 51 Mondays ago, so why should the last be different??
Meet Candy Bleakz, The Ladies Dragon
Born Blessing Akiode Mariam in Lagos, Candy Bleakz is that female rapper who refuses to sit pretty. A Chocolate City signee, she torched her path with a sound that blends street, rap, pop, Afrobeats & an attitude that’s hard to ignore. She first caught attention with Owo Osu featuring Zlatan & Naira Marley, but records like Tikuku & Wale announced her as a force, & her music, as one that thrives on contrast, sweet hooks, biting bars, & a delivery that feels both mischievous & defiant. In 2024, she pushed her sound further with the Better Days EP, featuring the likes of Bella Shmurda, Blood Civilian, DTG and Vector. Her recent hits with Terry Apala, Simi, Blaqbonez & Rybeena are a testament to the irrefutable legacy she’s building in the music industry. If you’re just getting acquainted, Owo Osu, Tikuku, Wale (Remix), & selections from Better Days will give you the full picture.
Did You Know That Your Streams Don’t Necessarily End up In Your Favourite Artist’s Pockets?
Did you know that every time you stream a song, the money doesn’t go directly to the artist whose song you played? Instead, streaming platforms add all of your subscription revenue together and then split it among artists based on total market share.This means that even if you stream only one underground artist all month, part of your subscription money still helps pay global superstars even though you didn’t stream their music. However, this does not apply to user-centric streaming platforms even though they’re very rare.
Sports Fun Fact
The original cup, a silver bowl, was purchased in 1892 for just ten guineas (about $50 at the time) and was meant for Canada’s top amateur hockey team. The trophy has a rich history and a unique tradition: every member of the winning team gets to spend a personal 24-hour period with the Cup during the summer. It has been filled with everything from champagne to dog food, and used for baptisms!
Melodies and Motivation
It’s another Monday to apply the law of attraction! Are you delusional enough?
Meet Ruger, the Industry’s Flirt
Born Michael Adebayo Olayinka on the 23rd of September, 1999 in Lagos, Ruger is the sharp-shooting Afropop sensation who walked into the scene with an eye-patch, pink hair and enough confidence to make a whole continent turn its head. Having made it to the spotlight in 2021 under Jonzing World with a clean streak of hits including Bounce, Dior and Snapchat, Ruger’s peculiarity not only owes to his melodies, but to the persona he built around being a flirts, a croon & small troublemaker with a smirk you can almost hear in his music. Coming with his debut album RU The World(2023) are global hit tracks like Asiwaju, Jonzing Boy, & Tour. Songs that helped him stake his claim as a true hitmaker with range. Followed by the joint project with Buju, RnB(2024) and his latest album Blownboy RU(2025). Since launching his independent imprint Blown Boy Ent., Ruger has proven to be intentional & unstoppable. If you’re trying to catch up, tracks like Asiwaju, Dior, Bounce & Jonzing Boy are your perfect shots.
The Relationship Between December and Warm-tone Music
Did you know that a study across all streaming platforms has revealed that every December, global music streams quietly tilt towards warm-tone songs. This means that every December, people listen to more tracks with softer tempos and nostalgic melodies even if they aren’t Christmas songs. This may also be the reason why Afrobeats tracks with log drums, soft shakers and warm chords experience a spike in end-of-the-year playlists. Hence, below goes some recent Afrobeats / Afropop tracks that could definitely fit a “warm-tone, cozy December vibe” and have the potential to experience a spike this December; • “Baby (Is It a Crime)” — smooth production and mellow mood, great for chilled-down listening sessions. • “Gimme Dat” — recent collab with strong groove; fits well for late-year vibe when people are looking for fresh tracks. • “Kai!” — has danceable Afrobeat energy but still laid-back enough for cruises or chill December evenings .• “Kese (Dance)” — newer track with fresh sound, and its tempo works well for both dance and relaxed listening. • “Laho” — contemporary release, easygoing vibe, good for mellow nights or casual hangouts.