Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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JET PLUG Unleashes Sonic Awakening With New EP “Rebirth”
Jet Plug, the rising star from Delta State, Nigeria, has officially released their highly anticipated EP, “REBIRTH,” now available on all major music platforms. This project marks a bold new chapter in Jet Plug’s artistic journey, seamlessly blending the infectious rhythms of Afrobeat with the raw energy of Hip-hop to create a sound that is…
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British-Nigerian artist ESSEO returns with ‘Birds Before Land’, a dreamy dive into heartbreak and healing
Emerging Alternative R&B artist, Esseo, unveils a new chapter with his deeply poetic and metaphysical project, ‘Birds Before Land’. More than a sonic experience, the EP is a spiritual odyssey, one that captures the fragile space between heartbreak and healing, longing and landing. Anchored in layered soundscapes and lyrical clarity, ‘Birds Before Land’ blends Esseo’s…
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DJ Voyst: From Hype Man to “The Sound Surgeon”
From the bustling streets of Yaba, Akoka, Bariga, and Sabo to some of the biggest stages in Nigeria and beyond, DJ Voyst’s journey has been nothing short of electric. Known for his seamless blends, precision timing, and ability to read a crowd like an open book, Voyst didn’t start behind the decks; he started in…
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The It Girls of Afrobeat: Fela’s Kalakuta Queens
For every defiant lyric Fela Kuti belted into the air, there were women who danced beside him, matching his fire with theirs, amplifying his performances as well as his politics. They were the Kalakuta Queens: the vocalists and dancers of Africa 70, women who lived with Fela, performed with him, stood by him, and suffered…
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Why Surprise Releases Aren’t For Every Artiste
We get it; in these times, when attention spans are shrinking and social media timelines move on faster than ever, surprise releases seem like a clever shortcut. No long rollouts, no press rounds, just one cryptic post and suddenly, your album is live. We’ve seen it successfully done: Beyoncé, Drake, Odumodu, Seyi Vibez. Even Burna’s…
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Vinvae Releases Her Second Studio Album: When Will My Life Begin — The First Chapter In The Life Trilogy
Today, August 2nd 2025, multidisciplinary artist VINVAE unveils her second studio album, When Will My Life Begin, available now on digital download, vinyl, and CD. This release marks the first chapter in VINVAE’s highly personal LIFE trilogy, a reverse-structured narrative told across three albums. Though it is the second album to be released, it is…
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Mardeee Returns With Vulnerable Vibe “Honey O”
Zimbabwean-born artist Mardeee returns with a captivating new single, “Honey, O“—an Afro-Alte groove laced with emotional tension, vulnerability, and undeniable bounce. Known for his genre-blending versatility, Mardeee shifts away from the Amapiano-heavy sonics of “Come My Way” and steps into a more stripped-down, introspective yet danceable space with “Honey, O.” “Honey, O” – Where Vulnerability…
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Koshera Is Coming Home On New Single
Every once in a while, a voice emerges that doesn’t just make music — it feels like a homecoming. That voice is Koshera. With a name that means “priceless,” Koshera isn’t just another Afrobeats artist. He is a storyteller of the soul — blending Afrobeats with Afro Soul melodies and the kind of raw artistic…
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Tim Lyre On The Art of Spiraling And Finding Your Center.
Tim Lyre’s music is restorative. It captivates listeners, adapts to their situations, and leaves everyone feeling uplifted post-listen. “My main goal with my music is for people to feel better when they listen to me,” he shares. ”I’m trying to make feel-good music literally, music you can play in any circumstance.” Tim Lyre, born Timothy…
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The Kingmaker Behind the New Kids on the Block: How Every Album Launches a Star
SPINALL has built more than just a discography, he’s built a pipeline. A bridge between emerging talent and the global stage. With every project, the award-winning DJ and producer reaffirms his status as one of Nigerian music’s most influential gatekeepers. Across his career, he’s consistently demonstrated a rare ability to spotlight talent on the cusp…
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