a coming of age, but irl

The worldwide charting podcast, "a coming of age, but irl," follows Osadolor as he creatively comments on all things concerning today's youth. They offer entertaining insight on music, media, pop culture, and creativity while relaying her personal evolution through uniquely crafted sonic experiences. In 'STROKE_MY_EGO_RE.MIXED,' Osadolor reworks his entire 'stroke my ego' (2022) series to carefully document their coming of age with recorded reflections, conversations, and candid moments of Blackqueerness. https://linktr.ee/osadolor

stroke my ego_05: feelin' n' expressin' myself

In the last episode of 'stroke my ego,' Osadolor sonically reflects on his relationship to music, clothes, and expressing his influences. He also includes a nice lil thank you note. linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl

07-20
09:04

stroke my ego_04: an ode to friends

In the fourth episode of 'stroke my ego,' Osadolor sonically reflects on friendships and his journey in understanding the importance of communication, boundaries, perspective, and overall compassion for himself and others. linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl

07-13
07:36

stroke my ego_03: a mirror to the erotic

In the third episode of 'stroke my ego,' Osadolor sonically reflects on his relationship with gender, sex, and romance with different discourses and anecdotes sprinkled throughout the episode. linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl 

07-06
17:10

stroke my ego_02: don't deny yourself of me

In the second episode of 'stroke my ego,' Osadolor sonically reflects on his relationship to desirability and awareness of how it affects his life and expression of sexuality and attraction. linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl

06-29
05:34

stroke my ego_01: protecting the interior

In the first episode of 'stroke my ego,' Osadolor sonically ponders his childhood and growing need to protect his becoming of self. Here, he presents to you the start of the awareness of the imaginary, to live and experience, to learn, and reflect. linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl

06-15
06:27

alté episode 4: the future of alté’s cultural landscape

Osadolor reflects on the process of making the alté podcast series and discusses the potential impact of the movement’s music, fashion, culture, and influences. He discusses plans for alté, including art for sale, and continuing the conversation, and more. https://linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl

07-25
32:22

alté episode 3: the style and aesthetic of alté fashion

Osadolor discusses the fashion influences and the stylistic implications of the Alté movement while focusing on the fashion designer Mowalola’s work, success, aesthetic, and outlook on the African Diaspora through clothing. https://linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl

07-05
16:37

alté episode 2: sounds of the pan-african youth

Osadolor discusses the musical aesthetic of the Alté movement, its cultural influences, the artist that pushes the genre, and the nuances of the musical categorization of African music. https://linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl

06-27
18:08

episode i: what is alté?

Osadolor discusses and explains the meaning of the Alté movement, tensions with Afrobeat, common misconceptions, the current state of Nigeria, and categorization challenges. linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl

06-20
18:17

the tiktok-ification of relatability

Osadolor discusses tik tok’s impact on today’s music, the importance of Spotify playlists, monetization of relatability, and anticipated music trends in 2021. https://linktr.ee/osadolor

01-17
26:00

music saved 2020

Osadolor reviews this year in music by ranking the top 20 albums of 2020 and top songs on the albums, honorable mentions, and the most anticipated music releases in 2021. https://linktr.ee/osadolor | 25% off art prints: https://osadolor.bigcartel.com

12-20
52:12

she's gonna be fine regardless

Osadolor discusses Olivia Jade’s Red Table Talk addressing the 2019 College Admissions Bribery Scandal. social media: https://linktr.ee/osadolor | art prints: https://osadolor.bigcartel.com

12-14
37:58

and the grammy goes to...

Osadolor discusses the 2021 Grammy Nominations (snubs and all), makes his own predictions, and much more https://linktr.ee/osadolor

11-28
52:12

it’s quiet, ain’t no back talk

Osadolor discusses the Billie Eilish being body shamed, EndSARS, Ariana Grande, School, Early Voting, and much more https://linktr.ee/osadolor

10-19
31:11

got the whole squad laughing

Osadolor discusses the VP Debate, Travis Scott Burger, Streaming Era of Music, School Update, and much more https://linktr.ee/osadolor

10-12
35:22

are we surprised? no.

Osadolor discusses the Presidential Debate, Trump getting da Rona, Savage x Fenty, New Music, Zoom problems, and much more https://linktr.ee/osadolor

10-05
26:13

protect your peace

Osadolor discusses Imposter Syndrome, Zoom University, Tory Lanez (again), the Breonna Taylor’s Case Decision, and much more https://linktr.ee/osadolor

09-27
29:31

go girl, give us nothing!

Osadolor discusses Tyler Joseph, Greek Life, Summer Walker, Billionaire Tyler Perry, Landlords, Slave Movies, VMAs, and much more. https://linktr.ee/osadolor

09-07
42:13

erasure, but make it sexy

Osadolor discusses Chadwick Boseman, Bella Throne’s OnlyFans, Jeffree Star, Toxic Masculinity, Republicans vs. Democrats, and much more. https://linktr.ee/osadolor

08-31
40:45

you put on quite a show

Osadolor discusses Megan & Tory, The Democratic Convention, Trey Songz, Summer Walker, Colorism in Hollywood, Stanford, and much more. https://linktr.ee/osadolor

08-24
52:45

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