APPLE MUSIC’S AFRICA NOW RADIO WITH CUPPY THIS SUNDAY WITH REXXIE
This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Rexxie, the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week, and Paola Audrey`s Favorite African Proverb!
Tune in to Africa Now Radio With Cuppy This Sunday, January 24th at 2p Lagos/London / 3p Johannesburg/Paris / 6a LA / 9a NYC Only on Apple Music 1 and broadcast on Cool FM in Nigeria every Sunday at 6pm
Cover Star Interview
Nigerian producer and artist Rexxie is this week`s cover star and joins Cuppy via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about his latest track with Mohbad, KPK (Ko Por K`e). Rexxie discusses the track`s meaning, creating the Zanku sound, and why producers are only now getting the recognition they deserve.
The Big 5
Cuppy shares the 5 hottest new African tracks of the moment. This week`s selection includes new tracks from Ami Faku, Busta 929, Nyashinski and Chris Kaiga, Joey B and Sarkodie, and Zlatan.
Africa Rising
Benin-born Ayra Starr is the latest Africa Rising cover star, a campaign which shines a light on the next generation of African superstars. https://apple.co/32v7zX4
Proverb of the Week
Cameroonian TV producer, entrepreneur and media maven Paola Audrey shares her favorite Ivorian proverb with Cuppy: The same water in which the fish lives is the same water it`s cooked in” reminding us not to take anything for granted.
Mini Mix
Cuppy finishes this week`s show with a special mini-mix of Apple Music`s Naija Nits playlist featuring music from DJ Kaywise and Phyno, Naira Marley, Masterkraft, Zinoleesky, and TeeFamous. https://apple.co/38YvyRt
Tune in and listen to the full episode this Sunday, January 24th at 2p Lagos/London / 3p Johannesburg/Paris / 6a LA / 9a NYC on Apple Music 1 at apple.co/_AfricaNow and broadcast on Cool FM in Nigeria every Sunday at 6pm.
Rexxie on his Instagram Live battle with Kel P
Rexxie: The battle, it was just a fun vibe. We were just trying to drop hits we’ve dropped past times. It was nice, but I beat him, yeah.
Cuppy: Oh, oh, oh, wait, wait, wait, you won Kel P-
Rexxie: I won.
Cuppy: Versus Rexxie? You won? How do you know you won?
Rexxie: It’s too much, ”˜Opor,’ too many hits.
Cuppy: “ ”˜Opor!`
Rexxie on the meaning behind “KPK
“ ”˜KPK’ is a short form for ‘Ko Por Ke.` It means, ”˜Is it not plenty?’ So when you say, ‘Talo so, Ko Por Ke` you’re saying, `Who said it’s not plenty?’ So you’re telling yourself, you’re saying, ‘Who said I’m not plenty?’ Man I’m plenty ‘OPP, O Por pa’ ‘OPG O Por gan.’ I’m very very plenty.
Rexxie on working with Mohbad
I worked with Mohbad for a while, we’ve dropped some songs together, so I understand the kind of music he wants to put out there. I understand the kind of angle he’s coming from. I can’t wait for them to hear”¦
Rexxie on the Zanku sound
Cuppy: Some people call you the originator of the Zanku sound. Is that true?
Rexxie: Oh, yeah.
Cuppy: You’re like, ”˜Yes!’ So, if you could describe Zanku to my listeners, how would you describe it?
Rexxie: Zanku as a sound is, Zanku is like that fresh, African, street music that’s always going to make you move your legs.
Cuppy: Mm. Okay, so yeah. Because that’s why we associate Zanku with Leg Work.
Rexxie: Mm-hmm (affirmative).
Rexxie on producers now realising the need for recognition
Cuppy: I’ve always felt like producers and DJs, we were always behind the scenes. I mean, for you as a Nigerian artist, do you agree that it’s only now we’re getting the recognition we deserve?
Rexxie: I believe it’s only now we are realizing that we deserve the recognition.
Cuppy: Mmm. So for you, it’s important to value yourself.
Rexxie: Yes. Sure.
