Two Stubborn Nigerians

This week we review the album " Lies About the War " by Jacob Banks a Nigerian-British singer-songwriter. On top of that we predict the winners of the 2023 Grammy's following the recent unveiling of the nominees and we review and celebrate the winners of this years MOBO Awards. Outro Song: Beyonce - Cuff It Rahim's Recommendation: Glorilla - Anyways, Life's Great... (Album) Paul's Recommendation:...

For this week's album review we check out " The Liz 2 " the new album from Armani Caesar . Pay tribute to the Late Great Takeoff. Discuss which album most disappointed us this year & give our early thoughts on "Her Loss" by Drake & 21 Savage . Outro Song: Migos - Commando Rahim's Recommendation: Babyface - Girls Night Out (Album) Paul's Recommendation: Dami Oniru - Matter of Time (EP)

For this week's album review, we celebrate 25 of JAY-Z 's sophomore album " In My Lifetime, Vol.1 ". We discuss what songs we think stand out and where it lands on the 2SN's scale. Outro Song: JAY-Z - You Must Love Me Rahim's Recommendation: MAK - Check (song) Paul's Recommendation: Sonder - Too Late to Die Young (EP)  

Welcome to Track 77 - "It's Only Us". For this week's album review we check out the new album release by Lil Baby " It's Only Me ". On top of that we celebrate 10 years of Kendrick Lamar's "good kid, m. A.A.d city" and Discuss Destiny's Child's best song. Outro Song: Eric Benet - Georgy Porgy (Ft. Faith Evans) Rahim's Recommendation: Ab-Soul - Do Better (Single) Paul's Recommendation: Baby Tate -...

For this weeks album review we head back to 2005 and review the debut album from Kano " Home Sweet Home " & assess how the rapper has evolved into the modern day legend he is today. Alongside this we predict our Spotify Wrapped and discuss which albums changed us. Outro Song: Nelly Furtado - Say It Right Rahim's Recommendation: YG - I Dance (Ft. Duki & Cuco) (Song) Paul's Recommendation: L...

Welcome to Track 74 - "Just Friends". For this weeks album review we kick it back to 2000 and check out the studio debut by Musiq Soulchild "Aijuswanaseing" . On top of that we do a 2000's hit verzuz and disuss what makes a "smash hit" in 2022. Outro Song: Jill Scott - Golden Rahim's Recommendation: Symba - Results Take Time (Album) Paul's Recommendation: Aretha Franklin - Let Me in Your Life (Alb...

Welcome to Track 73, "The Forever Story". This week's album is the recent release by J.I.D "The Forever Story" . On top of that we pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth and discuss how Big Sean is Hip-Hop's Taylor Swift. Outro Song: Outkast - Rosa Parks Rahim's Recommendation: Eva Lazarus - Brandy Kisses (Album) Paul's Recommendation: Jacob Banks - Lies About the War (Album)

Welcome to Track 72 - Southernplaylistic. This week we kick it back to 1994 and review Outkast 's debut album " Southernplaylisticcadillacmuzik " and see where it ranks on the 2SN scale. On top of that Paul shouts out the legendary career of The Alchemist and Rahim asks what songs make the "way too early" all-decade list. GOD DID. Outro Song: Outkast - Player's Ball Rahim's Recommendation: SOLOHUN...

Welcome to Track 71 - 2000. This week we're analysing " 2000 " the most recent release by Joey Bada$$. Discuss the recent breakup of The Breakfast Club & exploring what songs would make our ideal wedding playlists. Outro Song: JAY-Z - Izzo(H.O.V.A.) Rahim's Recommendation: Roddy Rich - The Big 3 (Ep) Paul's Recommendation: Larry June - Orange Print (Album)

Welcome to Track 70 - "SOUR". This week we review Beyonce's " RENASSIANCE ", decide on the Mount Rushmore Afrobeats Songs, discuss what Hip-hop tracks we wanna hear in the club. And we FINALLY review Olivia Rodrigo's Album " SOUR ". Outro Song: Bryson Tiller - Don't Rahim's Recommendation: Oxlade - KU LO SA - A Colors Show (Song) Paul's Recommendation: Lloyd Banks - The Course of the Inevitable 2...

Welcome to Track 68 of the Two Stubborn Nigerians Podcast "Honestly, Nevermind".  This week we review the new Drake album (sorta). Forecast towards the new Beyonce album and Rahim plays Snog, Marry, Kill (for some reason???)  Outro Song: Kendrick Lamar - Savior (Ft. Baby Keem & Sam Drew) Rahim's Recommendation: Saba - Few Good Things (album) Paul's Recommendation: WESTSIDE BOOGIE - M...

Welcome to Track 65 of the Two Stubborn Nigerians. This week, we discuss some of the new posthumous releases from the Notorious B.I.G and XXXTentacion. N-Dubz upcoming UK tour and so much more, not all of it relating to music. Outro Song: Meek Mill - R.I.C.O. (Ft. Drake) Rahim's Recommendation: Lloyd Banks - The Course of the Inevitable (Album) Paul's Recommendation: Big K.R.I.T. - Digital Roses D...

Welcome to Track 64 of the Two Stubborn Nigerians Podcast "The Big Steppers". This week we, of course, review the new album from Kendrick Lamar " Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers ". We also discuss some of the drama happening around Young Thug and YSL, and preview the upcoming Joey Bada$$ project. Outro Song: Kendrick Lamar - The Heart Part 5 Rahim's Recommendation: Knucks - Alpha Place Paul's Re...

Welcome to Track 63 of The Two Stubborn Nigerians Podcast " It's Almost Dry ". This week we dive into the new release by Pusha T and discuss our thoughts on this long-anticipated project. We also preview Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers" as well as discuss what other recent releases we've been rocking with. Outro Song: A Tribe Called Quest - Find A Way Rahim's Recommendation: Will...

"Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014) Welcome to Track 62 - XXL. This Week we look back on the first weekend of Coachella, provide our initial thoughts on " RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART " by Vince Staples and ahead on the 2022 list we review the XXL Freshman lists over the years. Intro Song: Poor Righteous Teachers - Word Iz Life Outro Song: The Pharcyde - Runnin...

"Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014) Welcome to Track 59 - "Tyson vs. Ali". This week we review the recent releases by two of Griselda's Finest: " God Don't Make Mistakes " by Conway the Machine & " Tana Talk 4 " by Benny the Butcher . Find out which album Paul thinks may be the best Griselda release ever! Intro Song: Wande Coal - Iskaba Outro Song: Lupe F...

"Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." Welcome to Track 58 - Superstar, our first roundtable episode. We're joined by our 3 amazing guests Romara Lee, Marco Palmieri and Tomiwa Ayeni to discuss some big topics including the quality of modern day music, the new wave of Hip-hop superstars and our guests put us on to some new music. Welcome in & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Las...

"Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014) Welcome to Track 57 - The Price is Up! This week, we discuss what was a momentous week for the Two Stubborn Nigerians Podcast. We review, celebrate and critique the Super Bowl 56 Halftime Show & share what we think are the best story-telling songs in Hip-Hop. Welcome In & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last! Intro...

"Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014) Welcome to Track 56 - "Retirement Home". This week we preview Paul popping the big question ahead of the Snoh Aalegra Concert. Discuss what does retirement look like for rappers in Hip-Hop; speak on some of the latest big singles releases and play a game of "Who Gets the Call?" Welcome In & Remember, Nigeria Never Carri...

On February 13th 2022, we had the honour, the privilege to go see Snoh Aalegra Live at the O2 Ritz in Manchester in her first tour show in 2 years. It was a moment to say the least, and we had to head straight to the studio to recap it all for you guys. Enjoy this bonus edition of The Two Stubborn Nigerians Podcast.

"Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014) Welcome to Track 53 - "Verzuz", our first podcast of 2022. We make our predictions and discuss what we're excited for in 2022. Share thoughts on some of December's releases and work out Lauryn Hill's Career Shooting Percentage. Welcome in & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last! Intro Song: Erykah Badu - On & On Outr...

"Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014) Welcome to Track 49 - Hopeful. This week we discuss the upcoming album from Silk Sonic, share our thoughts on "Still Over It" by Summer Walker, celebrate JAY-Z and the other 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees & discuss who we believe is the best rapper without a classic album. Welcome in & remember, Nigeria...

"Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014) Welcome to a very special bonus edition of The Two Stubborn Nigerians Podcast, where we will be previewing the new, upcoming album from "Still Over It" by Summer Walker . Catch our thoughts towards this highly anticipated release and the her latest single " Ex For a Reason ", and let us know how you're feeling about this al...

"Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014) Welcome to Track 48 - "Not Ready". This week we try out hand at constructing a Super Album for the Modern Great that is Trey Songz . Listen in to find out what makes the final 10. Welcome in & remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last! Intro Song: Central Cee - Day in the Life Outro Song: Wretch 32 - DPMO Rahim's Recommendat...

"Power to the People, We're Back to do Maintenance..." - John Lucks (2014) Welcome to a very special bonus edition of The Two Stubborn Nigerians Podcast, where we will be reviewing the recent EP by Tems " If Orange Was a Place ". Catch our thoughts and feelings on the new release and let us know whether you agree or not. Welcome In & Remember, Nigeria Never Carries Last!