Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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“The Music Decides”: Naija House Mafia on Doing It Their Own Way
How did three different artists join forces to become a single, dominant force in Nigeria’s electronic music revolution? It started, as most good things, with community. Around 2019, Jamie Black, Sigag Lauren, and Calix began noticing something forming around them: a real movement of people who loved dance music. They found each other in that…
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Laz Releases Debut EP, ‘Body Language’, Under Black Diamond.
Rising Afrofusion artist, Laz has officially released his debut EP, ‘Body Language’, under Black Diamond Collective. The project marks a defining moment in Laz’s artistic journey, introducing his first full body of work with the label and offering listeners a deeper look into his evolving sound and artistic identity. The seven-track EP builds on the…
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Café Riddim, KEVIN LNDN & Söulaar Deliver a Rave-Ready Electronic Anthem with “Bounce It O”
Nigerian electronic music label Café Riddim returns with “Bounce It O,” a vibrant new collaboration featuring electronic music producer KEVIN LNDN and Afrobeats singer-songwriter Söulaar. The third release in Café Riddim’s ongoing series of collaborations between producers and vocalists, “Bounce It O” is a playful electronic anthem inspired by attraction, dancefloor energy, and rave culture.…
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DAVE BRINGS ‘THE BOY WHO PLAYED THE HARP’ TOUR TO LAGOS FOR HIS FIRST-EVER HEADLINE SHOWS IN NIGERIA
History-making British-Nigerian rapper, producer, and songwriter Dave, also known as Santan Dave, will headline his first-ever shows in Nigeria on October 16 and 17 at Lagos’ Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (formerly the National Theatre), bringing his acclaimed The Boy Who Played the Harp tour to a close. Presented by Live Nation…
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How To Get Into EDM, For Normies.
So you’ve realised that every cool kid you know is into EDM now, and you’d also like to check it out but you don’t know where to begin. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. This is what you should do. Step 1: Start with the electronic edits of songs you already know The easiest entry…
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The Layered History of Ojude Oba
Every year, two days after Ileya, something extraordinary happens in a town that most Nigerians couldn’t point to on a map without help. The streets of Ijebu-Ode fill up. Horses gleam under the Ogun State sun. Fabrics so fine they look painted catch the light. And somewhere in that crowd, among thousands of people who…
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LESSIE BEGINS NEW CHAPTER WITH SWITCH RECORDS, RELEASES NEW SINGLE “TAKE IT AWAY”
Fast-rising Nigerian gospel artist Lessie has officially released her new single, “Take It Away,” now available on all streaming platforms worldwide. The single marks her first official release under SWITCH Records, signaling the beginning of a new chapter in her music journey as she continues to create faith-based music rooted in honesty, healing, and real-life…
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Ruhdee and the sound of staying in motion with ‘My Spotify’
For Nigerian artist Ruhdee, music isn’t something he visits; it’s something he moves with. That’s the energy behind ‘My Spotify’, a creator-led series exploring how artists and listeners experience music in its most honest, everyday form. Ruhdee’s listening world is built around intensity and familiarity. When it’s time to lock in, he turns to street…
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My Spotify x Aniko: Building sets from everyday moments
For DJs, listening is never passive; it’s research, instinct, mood, and memory all happening at once. That idea sits at the centre of ‘My Spotify’, a Spotify initiative celebrating how people uniquely experience the platform through their everyday listening habits, discoveries, and routines. For Lagos-based DJ and curator Aniko, Spotify functions less like a playlist…
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FeyoTheGenius Releases New Single, ‘Ekaette Say Make We Call Her Kathy’
FeyoTheGenius is back with a single that says exactly what it means. “Ekaette Say Make We Call Her Kathy” arrives as a self-produced alternative record that pulls hip-hop percussion, rock-tinged guitar riffs, and an easy, unforced confidence into one cohesive sound. It is out now on all major streaming platforms. The record opens with drum…
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