The No-Stan Zone Podcast with Tiae

Epizode

• Episode 65 | Season 1 Ends 11.08.2025 8min

  On today's episode Tiae makes a big announcement. The first season of the podcast ends today. A big thank you to everyone who has made the podcast memorable; from the loyal listeners to our guests and even artists who have shown support in various ways. Although there isn't a scheduled date for the start of the next season, be assured that we will be back soon with bigger and better ideas on how to educate the world about the music genre we all love. Once again thank you, see y'all soon and pleeeeease don't drink and drive, don't text and drive. Stay blessed.XIRCETFJWZHIQEHN#afrobeats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Episode 64 | Reekado Banks is what the industry needs | Consistently Tyla | More on Amaeya 14.07.2025 51min

  Today's episode starts with Tiae giving an update on his discoveries from the Amaeya's catalog which is absolute breathtaking (4:16); followed by reviews of new release from Tyla "Is It" (12:49), Fave "Intentions" (15:44), Clean Bandit ft Lloyiso "Believe" (19:48) also from Ghanian sensation Gyakie "Unconditional" (27:25). Finally a deep dive into the album one of the most fascinating Afrobeats artist today, Reekado Banks (The Game Needs You) 31:09)RXUMBM5TKXEN4PF4#afrobeatsTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound; Instagram @tiae_sound; tiktok @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Episode 63 | Amaeya sounds "Scary" | BNXN's Album Captain | Ghana's Kwame Eugene is always doing better 07.07.2025 1h 6min

  The Pod starts with Tiae sharing his thoughts on the recent viral clip of Ghanian artist Amaarae about the state of Afrobeats today (3:20); An update to the faux Nigerian rap beef, it was all click bait for album release (13:19); New singles release by Amaeya, Kemuel, FirstKlaz, Kwame Eugene and Ckay (19:47); My rant about the Lack of Honesty being the root problem of the Nigerian music industry, not Structures (43:03); Benson's a.k.a BNXN Album "Captain (53:29)ELKICLGJB4QRMGWR#afrobeatsTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound; Instagram @tiae_sound; tiktok @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Episode 62 | Olamide | Nigerian rappers opt for click bating | Afro-Gospel and the foreign theft of its IP 23.06.2025 1h 3min

  The Pod started with a look at Legendary Rapper Olamide's new self-titled Album (3:26); followed the click baity rap beef between Odumodublack and Blaqbones (18:43); also Tiae's thoughts on Ric Hasani's new project "Lagos Lover Boy" (25:46); New Music by Victony "Glory" (39:08); Central Cee and Sexxy Red ride the Afrobeats wave (44:21); and finally a conversation about the Gospel music genre in Nigeria and the theft of its IP by foreigners (47:55).OOLJWU6TZFW4MDOLTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound; Instagram @tiae-sound; tiktok @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTube#afrobeats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Episode 61 | BET Awards isn't any Nigerian's Inheritance | Iceprince finds his flow | Mayorkun the Artists' Artist 16.06.2025 1h 7min

  A really eventful week for the Nigerian music scene. Tiae opens the pod talking about the industry needs to prioritize before we start conversations about "structures" i.e Seeing and believing in our collective Ingenuity (1:53); addressing the outrage by many fan fans both in Nigerian and diaspora about the BET awards giving Ayra Starr her awards back stage (23:41); and finally a deep dive into albums by Iceprince titled "Starters" (34:55); and Mayorkun - "Still the Mayor" (44:17)SAIR4HJKR3UR5OJYTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound; Instagram @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Episode 60!!! | Billboard Africa failing before it's starts? | Kizz Daniel Retirement? | Nikita Kering' setting the pace in 2025 09.06.2025 1h 8min

  We Hit 60 Episodes!!!! A big thankyou to everyone for your support every week. Tiae dives into the news about American company, Billboard opening shop in Africa' why he thinks they have their feet in their mouth and more (5:00); Kizz Daniel has his Masters for 'New Era Album" and more (46:11); New music by Qing Madi - Ego (53:25); Nikita Kering' - Haina Pressure (59:48); BNXN ft FOLA - Very soon (1:02:10); and finally Bloody Civilian - Ladida (1:04:55)IOCBMRUPAG42MCYDTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Episode 59 | Kizz Daniel is the KING OF POP | Falz the Lawyer, the Artist, the Entertainer | Rowlene x Christer stun with new album 02.06.2025 57min

  Today's episode was a buffet of incredible music albums from 3 of Africa's best Artists. Kizz Daniel: Uncke K-Lemon Chase (4:52); Falz: The Feast: 21:00); Rowlene x Christer: Moments After (36:29); and finally Tiae's single of the week Tim Lyre ft Boj: Lock in (50:51).WZDWWJK86WJUKHEOTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Episode 58 | Styl Plus | P Square and the resurgence of Mr P | Will Seyi Vibez trade his authenticity for American fame | More on Carla Prata 26.05.2025 1h 6min

  Today's episode starts with Tiae given a follow up about the fantastic Angolan-Portuguese artist, singer, songwriter and producer Carla Prata (3:00); as well as a celebration of Tyra Chantey's nomination for "Rookie artist" at the Swedish Music Awards (10:41); New music from Tiae's current favorite Ghanian artist Gyakie: Sankofa (15:30); A trip down memory lane about Legendary music group Styl Plus and their recent song with rapper Ladipoe (17:43); Another trip to the past recognizing the impact of P-Square's music and the resurgence of Mr.P with his new single featuring Stoneboy (30:21); Is Seyi attempting to trade his authenticity for American fame? (51:16); and finally, Techno with the new single "Alhaji" (1:03:12)DDLLS8LENTYNKFU0To get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Episode 57 | The 2000s obsession with "Na Na" | Bridget Blue and Carla Prata| Afrobeats artists getting high off international acceptance 19.05.2025 1h 3min

  Tiae starts today episode like never before sharing about the heaviness he has felt all week on the issue of Gaza and the war going on and the need for him to speak out (3:34); Happy wedding anniversary to Illbliss and family (13:17); What's the connection between the 2000s obsession with "Na Na" and the Nigerian music scene (16:08); New music by Koffee(38:43), Carla Prata (40:58) and Bridget Blue (46:12), Barnaba ft Diamond Platnumz (49:42); finally the issue about Afrobeats artists getting high off international acceptance (53:11).IRWIIBIVXQ4WZ1WDTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Bonus Episode | AMVCAs 2025 | African Fashion's Biggest Night 14.05.2025 1h 34min

  In 2025 the AMCVAs isn't just an award show but African Fashion's biggest night. Culture Custodian's Senior Writer Seyi Lasisi joined me on the pod to all about the Cultural relevance of the AMVCAs to the Fashion Industry, winners and losers of the night but most importantly to celebrate African Brilliance, Creativity and Ingenuity.0X5YPAM5LKOUY0YG To get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Episode 55 | Why is Davido still signing artists | Tyla is Bliss | Creating a safe space for our Greats to retire 12.05.2025 1h 6min

  This week Tiae starts the show sharing about how exciting it was MiDi KwaKwa found the podcast (5:13), followed by his thoughts on this week's new music by BNXN - Cutesy (23:01); Falz - Round of Applause (35:04); Ayox ft Qing Madi - What have you done (42:20); Mr Eazi - Lovee me now (48:48); Shansea ft NASRI - I'll be fine (52:08); and finally Tiae's thoughts on creating space for our Nigerian Greats to retire (57:07).ODRO61YP9GGU6S7NTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Episode 54 | Unexpected Headies rant | Niniola's new hit is also a PSA | Rema Concert 05.05.2025 1h 4min

  Tiae starts the show sharing what he's most grateful for after tunning a year older during the week. Then he gives an unexpected rant about the Headies and its emotionally abusive relationship with the Nigerian Music Industry following the conclusion of its most recent event (6:45); followed by a look at the newest releases this week from KOLD AF ft Prettyboy D-O (31:08), Burnaboy (39:27), Niniola with smash hit PSA (41:33), Olamide and Wizkid with "Kai" (49:45) and Kaestyle with "How Much" (51:52). Finally gives his take on Rema's recent concert at MSG(58:10)4JKH7Y7TTIYEVLPJTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Davido's number 5 | R&B Tiwa Savage is my favorite Tiwa Savage | FOLA has my attention 28.04.2025 1h 6min

  The Podcast resumes this week with Tiae following up on his thoughts about newbie FOLA, going through his discography and listening to his latest single with Kizz Daniel (5:10); A deep dice into Davido's 5th studio album (19:29); Lil Kesh makes a comeback with a really good afro pop album FGI (42:02); R&B Tiwa Savage is out with a new single You4Me (53:29); Tim Lyre and Show Dem Camp combine on a new record (57:58); and finally Tiae shares his thoughts on the relevance of Laho remix with Burna Boy (59:54)Q0YC9GYVKUDVF34DTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Episode 52 Shallipopi's LAHO shines | Another BurnaBoy crashout | Kizz Daniel 14.04.2025 1h 3min

  As the weather gets warmer artists have began to release more music; Tiae dives into the freshest releases of the week from Kizz Daniel (8:30) to Bella Shmurda ft FOLA (19:06); Ghana's very own KiDi ft Gyakie (21:14); and finally Reekado Banks (25:52). Tiae ends the Pod drawing the connection between Shallipopi's viral single "LAHO" and Burnaboy's recent crashout.UYBRFPUFY5LKIVNWTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTubePodcast youtube link: https://youtube.com/@nostanzonepodcast?si=ZGGCD7159yXWyo7g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Ruger vs Ruger | Tay Iwar's Rolls Royce EP | Joeboy in the Ocean of Joeboys | Odumodublack figures out the key 07.04.2025 1h 6min

  Today's Pod starts with some deep introspection by Tiae on taking the time to slow down from daily hustle to take care of one's physical and mental health (00:39); Then an extensive look into some of the past week's releases by Tay Iwar - Reflection Station (9:44); Ruger - Blownboy RU (21:34); Joeboy - Viva Lavida (40:39); and Odumodublack - The Machine Is Coming (53:37)To get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTubeFR3IQBCX7BGS0B8M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Fridayy got scammed on his Naija features | Celebrating 50 Episodes | Magixx's mannequin album 31.03.2025 1h 1min

  Celebrating 50 Episodes was how Tiae started the pod today, talking about the journey and sacrifices to get here (2:30); he then goes goes on an incredible rant about how "WE" have lowered the bar for who gets called a star using the high bar of Wande Coal's first album as reference (9:26); Tiae also spoke about the mediocre performances of Teni and Llona on Fridayy's recent album as well as new music from Africaine (17:31); Finally an indepth analysis of the Magixx album and the lack of fire from the legacy record label Mavin Records (38:28)VXS8RJQ16G2VBOLNTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Decline of Producers and Rise of beat makers | MiDi KwaKwa | RU the newbie 24.03.2025 1h 8min

  Tiae starts today's episode with details on the reason for his absence on the pod and thanks the listeners for their patience; then his thoughts on new music by MiDi KwaKwa (10:24), Iloyiso (29:04), RU (39:53) and more from around the NIgerian music scene; finally Tiae talks about "The decline of Music Producers and the Rise of beat makers and the impact of this ono the Nigerian music scene (51:42)To get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please leave a rating and a review as well as subscribe on YouTube.XUP0OBOQKIXW1OLB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• BIG NSG | KOLD AF's tweet is cooking | Which OG gets a second chance 03.03.2025 1h

  Tiae starts the pod with his thoughts on the Adeayo's "response" to the last episode about his article from a few months ago (2:04); new music by Craig David and Tiwa and more (10:56); Also a question was asked, If you could bring back an OG Nigerian artist in their prime, who would you choose? (29:21); NSG Album "Big 6" (32:06); and finally Tiae agrees with KOLD AF's tweet cooking the industry (46:20).PO0UN9ZM3BRXEFPXTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please leave a rating and a review as well as subscribe on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Samples Season | Addressing the viral tweet | Are artists reflecting their fan's reality 24.02.2025 1h 2min

  This episode Tiae sarts the pod addressing his viral tweet about last weeks episode about the Headies. He dives deeply into his thoughts behind the tweet and touches in concrete steps needed to move toward (4:44); Oladips dissing the Headies and claiming rap is dead (22:43); New music by Burna boy and Lojay(28:09); Seyi Vibez recent drop and incredible growth (37:34); finally Tiae's strong push back of Adeayo's article (48:58).LPOWWGVC932KILHWTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please leave a rating and a review as well as subscribe on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Foreignization of Afrobeats | The Headies and its Headaches | 255 17.02.2025 1h 16min

  On this new episode, TIae starts with his review of some new music that were released this week (5:22); followed by a focus on projects from 255 (29:42) and Wani (41:53). The "Foreignization of Afrobeats" is an issue that Tiae shares his thoughts about as well (46:12); Finally Tiae talks about the release of "The Headies Awards" nominations and the "3 Pillars" needed for a successful awards show (1:02:54)F2ANH0AVCNPOP1ZXTo get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod @tiaesound. Please like and subscribe on YouTubePodcast YouTube link: https://youtube.com/@nostanzonepodcast?si=ZGGCD7159yXWyo7g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.