In our latest Custodian Conversation, we sit with a quietly brilliant mind shaping the contours of today’s most resonant sounds—Tejiri Akpoghene: Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and creative architect behind culture-shifting records like “Wait For U” by Future, Tems, and Drake. Tejiri’s story isn’t the usual linear climb—it’s textured. Woven from the rhythm of his Lagos upbringing,…
In 2025, artificial intelligence no longer shadows creativity—it’s rewriting the score. Fromcomposition to performance, AI technologies are reshaping the music industry’s landscape,raising questions about authenticity, equity, and artistic evolution. Section 1: The AI Creative Axis — Tools that Compose, Assist, and Replace AI composers like Suno, AIVA, and Lemonaide now craft chord progressions, full arrangements,and…
Nigerian singer and Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has officially joined the artist roster of Roc Nation, the globally renowned entertainment and management company founded by hip-hop icon and mogul JAY-Z. Speculations about the partnership gained traction after Roc Nation shared a teaser of Starr’s upcoming single, “Hot Body,” across its social media platforms last week….
