Clarity Of Mind feat. Dark Phoenix

On this episode, we’re joined once again by Dark Phoenix, making her the first returning guest on the podcast. As a music video producer, she brings a unique perspective on both the creative and business side of the industry.We dive into some of the biggest conversations right now — Tems vs Tyla, Asake’s upcoming run, Omah Lay’s Clarity of Mind, and the ongoing situation between Mr Eazi’s company and Bad Bunny. We also touch on emerging sounds, artist positioning, and how culture is shaping the direction of music.Is Tems a bigger artist than Tyla right now?Tyla is more likely to win over any African artist in a major U.S. awardAsake might drop the best Afrobeats album in 2026Boy Alone was better than Love, DaminiIs 2Baba the greatest songwriter in Nigerian music?P-Square vs 2BabaIce Prince is an icon, but not a legendOmah Lay’s Clarity of Mind is solid, but not “best in 20 years” levelIs Clarity of Mind just Omah Lay easing out of Keyqaad?WELCOME 2 THE VILLE might be better than YP & Azanti 2Boy Spyce tried a conscious lane, but it didn’t feel authenticMr Eazi’s emPawa vs Bad BunnyWizkid remains the most awarded African artist at the MOBOsThe Homecoming lineup felt too niche, not for everyoneIs it fair that people say Fola and Shoday make “lash tech” music?Shoday is getting bigger bags than Fola right nowShoday isn’t touching Kizz Daniel’s level yet