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Rolling Papers 2 – Wiz Khalifa

According to Genius, “the title track acts as a reflective journey from Wiz’s earlier releases (specifically “Rolling Papers”) to the success that he’s been experiencing today, sharing his acquired wisdom throughout the song”. This is evident in how the whole track is an embodiment of motivation and uplifting lyrics. What a perfect way to start your Monday?
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Meet Afrobeat’s Retrobaby, Major AJ

Born in Benue State, Nigeria to parents hailing from two different ethnicities, Chocolate City’s signee, Ajogwu Boluwatife Vincent, going with the stage name Major AJ, stands out with a sound that is a fusion of diverse cultural elements. A Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter, and rapper, Major AJ discovered his love for music during his early years as an only child accompanying his mom and grandmother to church rehearsals where he developed a penchant for playing the piano. His journey in the music industry is complemented by an unwavering spirit, zeal & passion especially if we’re to put into consideration the challenges he faced growing up in Kainji town, Benue State with limited access to resources. Having found divine inspiration in artists like Burna Boy who also faced similar tribulations in Port Harcourt, Major AJ remains undaunted and confident in his music prowess. A graduate of Computer Science at the University of Ilorin, though he took a caesura from music due to academic workload, his heart remained with music and this became evident in 2020 when he released his first single, “Terminator,” produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Telz and followed up with his 2021 release, “Salo,” which caught the attention of Chocolate City Music and earned him a record deal. 2022 came with the Retroverse EP, a blend of 70s/80s funk, pop, and African live instruments. His most recent project, BadBoy Major, EP released in 2024 however fortified his grip on the contemplating music industry as a force to be reckoned with and having made dazzling collaborations with top stars including Blaqbonez, Young Jonn, TAR1Q, Minz, Psycho YP, Crayon and others, there is no doubt that he is the very promising future of Afro-fusion.
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How Music Distorts Your Sense Of Time

How Music Distorts Your Sense of Time Did you know that your favourite song can literally feel shorter or longer depending on your mood even though the duration never changes? When you’re happy or excited, your brain processes music faster; when you’re sad or tired, the same song feels longer. This is because when you listen to music, your brain doesn’t use a clock to measure time. Instead, it relies on attention, emotion, and expectation. This happens because when you’re excited or deeply engaged by a song, your brain releases dopamine which in turn speeds up neural processing, so that your brain almost ignores the concept of time hereby making the song feel shorter. Whereas, the song feels longer when you’re sad, bored, or anxious, because your brain monitors time more closely. Most times, familiar songs feel shorter because your brain predicts what comes next while unfamiliar music feels longer because your brain works harder to process it. It has also been proven that songs with strong rhythm & repeating hooks feel shorter than songs with slow tempos, long intros and irregular structures.This is why workouts feel faster with music and long drives feel shorter with road jams.
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Sports Fun Fact

Did you know that Major League Baseball umpires are required to wear black underwear?​ This is a written rule, and the reason is surprisingly practical: it’s to ensure they are prepared in case their trousers split during a game. Since their uniforms are dark, black underwear provides a “seamless” look that saves them from a very public wardrobe malfunction while they’re crouched behind home plate.
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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.
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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.
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