highnote podcast

In this Episode, Tami (@tamiromeo) & Debbie (@debbieromeo) discuss two new projects from 1. Ajebo Hustlers and 2. Ruger and Bnxn and we pick our favorite songs and talk about the unique writing skills we encountered on our journey through the projects. Find us & leave us a comment on socials @thehighnotepod Thanks for listening.

In this Episode, Tami (@tamiromeo) & Debbie (@debbieromeo) discuss Tiwa Savage's Water & Garri, Adekunle Gold, Chloe & Qing Madi, Tems Love Me Jeje, Ayra Star's new album & a lottttt more. The episode has curated all of the singles we could remember that just came out & we tried to do it on the spot, we discussed Artists like Fireboy saying they're not afrobeats but releasing the most Afrobeat song & we even touched on the Wizkid vs Davido online beef! We love a good spontaneous collage episode and we hope you do too. Find us & leave us a comment on socials @thehighnotepod Speak soon!

Are Debbie & Tami on the same side with "Jiggy Forever" or are they be on opposite sides of the Jig? This episode gives an in-depth but succinct  evaluation of Young Jonn's latest album "Jiggy Forever". Top Five songs, Production quality, Features, Album length and everything inbetween. Listen and let us know if you share the same feelings as they do about the album! 

To shake your body or to shake your head? That's the question. In this episode, we DELVE into Shallipopi's new album; Shakespopi.  Debbie (IG; DebbieRomeo and Tami (IG; TamiRomeo) have polarized opinions about the enjoyability of this project and both present their arguments with accompanying reactions culled from tweets as evidence. Listen to make your decision.

Debbie (IG- debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) run through the first quarter of the Nigerian music industry. They talk music releases from Ayra Starr, Kizz Daniel, Young Jonn. Tyla and Ayra Starr, Blaqbonez & the Apple Music Charts. Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -thehighnotepod

Debbie (IG- debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) are stressed by the song "Men are Crazy', discuss BNXN (fka Buju) incoming release, Taves new music, Asake's interesting new look, Rema storming off stage and the Femme concert over the Easter break - enjoy that discourse as we look forward to the new season of music coming in the 2nd quarter of 2024. Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -thehighnotepod

Debbie (IG- debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) run through 3 projects by Qing Madi, Lifesize Teddy and Joeboy. Short bodies of work with interesting and varying sounds. There's much to be said about the quality of music coming from Nigerian Artists and Debbie and Tami got into it!

Debbie (IG - debbieromeo) and Tami (IG- tamiromeo) take on different perspectives of what happened at Rema's 02 Arena show. The online experience, the on ground experience, things that everyone enjoyed, things that could have been done differently, ideas that could have been explored etc.... so, grab a drink and enjoy the episode!

Debbie (IG-debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) run through Reminisce's project and recently dropped singles from Fireboy, Victony, Bayanni and Kcee etc. The episode also touches on recent pop culture news on the cancelation of Afro Nation in Lagos and the recent hike in artist performance fees in Nigeria.  Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -thehighnotepod

Debbie (IG- debbieromeo) and Tami (IG- tamiromeo) give us a play by play of their least to most favorite bodies of work released this week featuring releases from Blaqbonez, Rema, Basket Mouth and Mr Eazi.  Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -thehighnotepod

Debbie (IG- Debbieromeo) and Tami (IG - tamiromeo) run through 4 bodies of work.  Seyi Shay’s EP - Feels like Home Vol 1  Mayorkun EP - Love for Free   Skales’ EP - Proof of life  NSG - Area Boys They also give you a list of songs you'd love to add to your weekend playlist! Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -thehighnotepod

Debbie (IG-Debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) delve into the two most recent bodies of work from two afrobeat & rap artists - Bnxn and Odumodu Blvck. Their top 5 songs, the album arrangements, what they loved about the sound and the "color" of each album. They also touch on the newly released singles by other Nigerian artists like Ric Hassani, Blaqbonez, Wurld, Runda etc... 

Debbie (IG- debbieromeo) and Tami (IG- tamiromeo) have a great time analyzing and breaking down Davido's music video for one of the songs off his album called "Feel".  Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -thehighnotepod

Debbie (IG - debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) get into 3 new bodies of work that were recently released. The first is DJ Shawn's E.P called "Awesome", the second iss Kahlo's Album called "Pain and Pleasure" and the third is Lady Donli's album called "Pan-African Rockstar". Honorable single mentions by Bayanni, Vector and Tomilola. Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -thehighnotepod

Debbie (IG-debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) take a break from music review on this episode to honor the life of Afrobeats Artist Mohbad whose life was tragically cut short at the age of 27.  Keep up with our podcast and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -thehighnotepod

Debbie (IG - debbieromeo) and Tami (IG- tamiromeo) take you through Patoranking's new body of work called "World Best".  Feature suggestions, songs that deserve accompanying visuals and the consistency of Pranking's sound over the years.  Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG - thehighnotepod.  R.I.P Mohbad

Debbie (IG - Debbieromeo) and Tami  (IG - tamiromeo) work through three bodies of work by Nigerian Afrobeat singers Ruger, Tekno and Khaid. Album themes, top 5 tracks, radio bangers, club bangers and everything in-between!  Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG - thehighnotepod.

Tami and Debbie attempt to enjoy 'I Told Them" in this episode and explore the music, the videos, the public outcry, the features, the reviews from journalists and share their thoughts on Burna's state of mind as reflected through his new music. Find us on IG @thehighnotepod if you would like to join the conversation. Debbie (IG - debbieromeo) and Tami (IG - tamiromeo) 

This weekend, Asake was back at the o2 and delivered a stellar performance. As is common with Nigerian artistes, he came out late and the show ended abruptly. We're exploring his entrance, how many songs he performed, discussing his style, his music accompaniment (The Compozers), the guest performers - everything. Follow us on IG for regular updates on episodes , events and of course, tell us what you think about the pod and the show; Highnote (@thehighnotepod), Debbie (@debbieromeo) and Tami (@tamiromeo) 

Debbie (IG - debbieromeo) and Tami (IG - tamiromeo) touch on a number of topics in this episode exploring first the movement of money in the industry and how it affects the reputations of music executives and livelihood of Artists specifically speaking to Eldee The Don's recent revelations on a podcast with TejuBabyface.  They further talk about the newly unveiled artist by Mavin records called "Lifesize Teddy" who is a rapper and an all round musician in her own right; something new for the label and the direction her music will take in the next few years.  They also touch on newly released videos by Asake, Olamide and many more artists including the new wave of Igbo-culture infused music that seems to be the new wave at the moment in local Nigerian music scene. Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -thehighnotepod