In The Mix
In The Mix is a podcast hosted by Mariah that explores African music and its diverse genres. Each episode features discussions about favorite African musicians, current events on the continent, and the cultural traditions shaping modern African music. The show aims to move beyond the broad Afrobeats label and highlight the rich variety of musical styles across Africa.
Episodes
E13 Season Finale: Girls Chat - The Afrobeats Condition
In this episode I gather my girls for wine and girl talk. We discuss the music we've been listening to this year, new releases we're looking forward to and some of our controversial opinions. This episode was recorded some time ago so it's really fun to see some of our music wishes come true. Enjoy!
E12: Creative Synthesis w/ yawnee x kamal
Artists, co-creators, friends and all-rounders Yawnee and Kamal talk about the consistent flow of creativity in their lives and how each artistic medium feeds into the other.
E11: DJ Yamz, Food for Champions
The mind behind our theme song, DJ Yamz, discusses his artistic journey and the healing nature of leaning into your creative drive. Stream what the host Mariah considers his magnum opus, 27 in Accra town on Spotify
S2E10: Something About a Rose w/ Anabel Rose
Coming in hot with our season 2 opener. Anabel Rose shows us how she gets sh*t done!
Ep 9 Season finale: Year in review Afrobeats in 2024
In this episode, host, Mariah talks about the best African music moments of the year 2024 and celebrates the new year, 2025
Ep 8: The African Girlies are taking it! pt. 2
In this episode, Mariah continues the discussion on the renaissance of women in African music
Bonus EP: The Politics of Music #StopGalamseyNow #FreeTheCitizens
In this bonus episode, host Mariah discusses the art of protesting and the use of music as a tool for rebellion. How do African artists use their voices for activism? I keenly focus on the ongoing #StopGalamseyNow and #FreeTheCitizens protests in Ghana and how we can all contribute to the movement's success.
Ep 7: The Summer Jams: Victony, Asake and Rema albums top the season
This summer had artists dropping banger after banger. In today's episode I discuss some of my favourites from home.
Ep 6: The African Girlies are taking it! pt. 1
In this episode, Mariah discusses the current renaissance of women in African music and how we got here
Ep 5: Afrobeats AND...
Mariah discusses the popular discourse around the state of Afrobeats and its artists.
Theme song: DJ Yamz ft. Akotowaa & rxwdxwg - Champion No Easy
00:00 Introduction
01:08 The end of Afrobeats??
02:44 What is Afrobeats?
10:04 Embracing Afrobeats to control our narrative
14:37 Pride in African identity
17:25 Supporting African Award shows & growing our infrastructure
21:26 Recommendati
Ep 4: Futuristic Sounds w/ Yung D3mz
Yung D3mz discusses the lessons he's learned through his career journey, his work with Ground Up Chale and the need for recognising talent in our communities.
Ep 3: The Sonic Healer in your Speaker w/ Herman Suede
Herman Suede joins the In the Mix studio to discuss balancing stardom and school, getting recognised by the legends, his inspirations and the skill of production and performance.
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Theme song: DJ Yamz - Champion No Easy ft. Akotowaa, Prince Hakeem Matthews & rxwdxwg
Music & Artists discussed:
Sarkodie, Burna Boy, Olamide ft Omah Lay - Infinity, Manifest, La Meme Gang, Rema
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Ep 2: In the beginning was Juls w/ Nubuke
Nubuke joins In the Mix as a cohost to discuss the likely inception of the current afrobeats wave, British- Ghanaian producer Juls.
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Theme song: DJ Yamz - Champion No Easy feat Akotowaa, Prince Hakeem Matthews & rxwdxwg
Music & artists discussed:
Juls
Mr Eazi - Bankulize feat. Pappy Kojo prod. by Juls
Mr Eazi - Skin tight feat. Efya prod. by Juls
Ayra Starr - Commas
Paapa Vers
Ep 1: Bigg Homie Flee certifies African Music is here to stay
In this episode the hosts and guest, Bigg Homie Flee, discuss African music's evolving popularity globally.
Season 1 Trailer
Sneak peek into the first season of the podcast.
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