The Grand Rise of Sampling and Interpolation in Afrobeats
Afrobeats is one of the most popular genres of music in Africa and around the world. It has gained a…
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SURFING THE HALLYU WAVE
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The Grand Rise of Sampling and Interpolation in Afrobeats
Afrobeats is one of the most popular genres of music in Africa and around the world. It has gained a lot of attention in recent years, and its influence on other genres is undeniable. The nostalgic effect of sampling and music referencing in Afrobeats today, though amazing, isn’t spoken of enough, save for ignorant tweets […]
SURFING THE HALLYU WAVE
Surfing The Hallyu Wave If you are familiar with the terms Sarangheo and Oppa and constantly find yourself throwing finger hearts to people around you or even vibing to Psy’s sensational 2012 hit “Gangnam Style”, then you have either knowingly or unknowingly but undoubtedly ridden the unstoppable Hallyu wave, which has made its way relentlessly […]
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