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Riddim OriginalBehind the Sound
The craft, ideas and people behind the records. Producers, engineers and songwriters break down their biggest hits.
4 episodes
Riddim OriginalHistory Today
Music history, one day at a time. The moments, milestones and forgotten stories that shaped the soundtrack of our lives.
1 episode
Riddim OriginalNaija Music Roundup
The latest stories, releases and conversations from Nigerian music. Weekly recap of everything moving the charts.
1 episode
Riddim OriginalThe Riddim Conversation
Artists, voices and stories from inside the music. Deep, unfiltered interviews with the people shaping African sound.
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Behind the Sound
Knowing When A Record Is Finished, starting drums then the bazz, alittle more reverb, a little more drums..
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How the Producer Became a Star
Producers were once largely invisible to listeners. The producer's role grew from arranging and recording to shaping the entire identity of a song. In Nigeria and across Africa, producers such as Don Jazzy, Masterkraft, Pheelz, Sarz, Kel-P and London became recognizable names. The beat itself became part of the artist's identity. Social media and streaming changed the relationship: listeners began following producers, not just singers. Producers increasingly release their own music, appear on records, perform, and build personal brands. Then the bigger question: when the producer becomes the star, who is actually the artist?
Behind the Sound
How Nigerian Music Went Global
How did Nigerian music move from local scenes and African audiences to becoming part of the global music landscape? Behind the Sound explores the people, sounds, technology and moments that helped Nigerian music travel around the world.
History Today
October 16: The Day Fela Took the Stage
On this day in music history, we revisit the legendary concert that defined Afrobeat and changed everything.
The Riddim Conversation
M Show on Writing from the Streets of Lagos
The breakout star talks about his debut album, the stories behind Messenger, and why Lagos at midnight is his muse.
Naija Music Roundup
The Week in Naija Music: Oct 13
New entries on the Top 100, the singles everyone is talking about, and the artists climbing fast.
Behind the Sound
Inside the Beat: How Street Anthem Was Made
Producer Tunde Waves breaks down the layers, samples and studio sessions behind the year's biggest Afrobeats anthem.
