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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 1H 21M

Frustrated Music Exec

from But What Do I Know · host Netta Entertainment

On this episode, we break down some of the biggest conversations in Afrobeats right now.Is Asake already the king of the streaming era? Could Tems realistically win Best R&B at the Grammys? Is Ayra Starr making a real push into the U.S. market, and was Shallipopi’s last album mid?We also get into Blaqbonez’s new direction, Omah Lay’s upcoming Clarity of Mind and many more. Tap in!Asake might be the king of the streaming eraTems could realistically win Best R&B at the GrammysAyra Starr looks ready to break deeper into the U.S. market with Where Do We GoShallipopi’s last album came and went with no real hits from itShould Shallipopi, Famous Pluto and Zerry DL just drop a joint album already?Blaqbonez tapping into the new-gen sound: Hustle Kpa might be a hitOmah Lay’s Clarity of Mind might be a concise, no-filler projectDope Caesar vs Skyla Tylaa - who’s the bigger DJ right now?Does Fola really sound monotonous, or is that exaggerated?The Best African Music Performance category could open the door for more Nigerian Grammy winsTuffking might be the breakout artist of the year so farMr P probably can’t deliver a no-skip albumTop 5 predictions

On this episode, we break down some of the biggest conversations in Afrobeats right now.Is Asake already the king of the streaming era? Could Tems realistically win Best R&B at the Grammys? Is Ayra Starr making a real push into the U.S. market, and was Shallipopi’s last album mid?We also get into Blaqbonez’s new direction, Omah Lay’s upcoming Clarity of Mind and many more. Tap in!Asake might be the king of the streaming eraTems could realistically win Best R&B at the GrammysAyra Starr looks ready to break deeper into the U.S. market with Where Do We GoShallipopi’s last album came and went with no real hits from itShould Shallipopi, Famous Pluto and Zerry DL just drop a joint album already?Blaqbonez tapping into the new-gen sound: Hustle Kpa might be a hitOmah Lay’s Clarity of Mind might be a concise, no-filler projectDope Caesar vs Skyla Tylaa - who’s the bigger DJ right now?Does Fola really sound monotonous, or is that exaggerated?The Best African Music Performance category could open the door for more Nigerian Grammy winsTuffking might be the breakout artist of the year so farMr P probably can’t deliver a no-skip albumTop 5 predictions

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