highnote podcast
Highnote is a podcast where two Nigerian-born sisters with extensive music business experience in creation, promotion, management, and event curation analyze already released songs. They reverse engineer the music by examining rollout strategies, song components, possible features, and accompanying visuals. They also share tips and tricks based on their combined 20+ years in music and artist relations.
Episodes
R&B but with a Bad Boy Etiquette
Send us a Text Message.In this Episode, Tami (@tamiromeo) & Debbie (@debbieromeo) discuss two new projects from 1. Ajebo Hustlers and 2. Ruger and Bnxn and we pick our favorite songs and talk about the unique writing skills we encountered on our journey through the projects.Find us & leave us a comment on socials @thehighnotepodThanks for listening.
Afrobeats, Afrofusion, Afrobeef & Afrodelusion
Send us a Text Message.In this Episode, Tami (@tamiromeo) & Debbie (@debbieromeo) discuss Tiwa Savage's Water & Garri, Adekunle Gold, Chloe & Qing Madi, Tems Love Me Jeje, Ayra Star's new album & a lottttt more.The episode has curated all of the singles we could remember that just came out & we tried to do it on the spot, we discussed Artists like Fireboy saying they're not afr
Jiggy Forever
Send us a Text Message.Are Debbie & Tami on the same side with "Jiggy Forever" or are they be on opposite sides of the Jig? This episode gives an in-depth but succinct evaluation of Young Jonn's latest album "Jiggy Forever". Top Five songs, Production quality, Features, Album length and everything inbetween. Listen and let us know if you share the same feelings as they do about the album!
Shakespopi vs Nigeria
Send us a Text Message.To shake your body or to shake your head? That's the question.In this episode, we DELVE into Shallipopi's new album; Shakespopi. Debbie (IG; DebbieRomeo and Tami (IG; TamiRomeo) have polarized opinions about the enjoyability of this project and both present their arguments with accompanying reactions culled from tweets as evidence. Listen to make your decision.
Men are Crazy, Aren't They?
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG- debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) are stressed by the song "Men are Crazy', discuss BNXN (fka Buju) incoming release, Taves new music, Asake's interesting new look, Rema storming off stage and the Femme concert over the Easter break - enjoy that discourse as we look forward to the new season of music coming in the 2nd quarter of 2024.Keep up with our podcast j
To disappear is human, to reappear is divine.
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG- debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) run through the first quarter of the Nigerian music industry. They talk music releases from Ayra Starr, Kizz Daniel, Young Jonn. Tyla and Ayra Starr, Blaqbonez & the Apple Music Charts.Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -thehighnotepod
Qing, Poisn, Soul
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG- debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) run through 3 projects by Qing Madi, Lifesize Teddy and Joeboy. Short bodies of work with interesting and varying sounds. There's much to be said about the quality of music coming from Nigerian Artists and Debbie and Tami got into it!
Rema at the 02
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG - debbieromeo) and Tami (IG- tamiromeo) take on different perspectives of what happened at Rema's 02 Arena show. The online experience, the on ground experience, things that everyone enjoyed, things that could have been done differently, ideas that could have been explored etc.... so, grab a drink and enjoy the episode!
Humble Yourself
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG-debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) run through Reminisce's project and recently dropped singles from Fireboy, Victony, Bayanni and Kcee etc. The episode also touches on recent pop culture news on the cancelation of Afro Nation in Lagos and the recent hike in artist performance fees in Nigeria. Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episod
Emeka is Shinning
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG- debbieromeo) and Tami (IG- tamiromeo) give us a play by play of their least to most favorite bodies of work released this week featuring releases from Blaqbonez, Rema, Basket Mouth and Mr Eazi. Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -thehighnotepod
The Re-Emergence
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG- Debbieromeo) and Tami (IG - tamiromeo) run through 4 bodies of work. Seyi Shay’s EP - Feels like Home Vol 1 Mayorkun EP - Love for Free Skales’ EP - Proof of life NSG - Area BoysThey also give you a list of songs you'd love to add to your weekend playlist!Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -th
Odumodu vs. Bnxn
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG-Debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) delve into the two most recent bodies of work from two afrobeat & rap artists - Bnxn and Odumodu Blvck. Their top 5 songs, the album arrangements, what they loved about the sound and the "color" of each album. They also touch on the newly released singles by other Nigerian artists like Ric Hassani, Blaqbonez, Wurld, Runda e
"Feel" Video Live Reaction
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG- debbieromeo) and Tami (IG- tamiromeo) have a great time analyzing and breaking down Davido's music video for one of the songs off his album called "Feel". Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -thehighnotepod
Spain and Pleasure
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG - debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) get into 3 new bodies of work that were recently released. The first is DJ Shawn's E.P called "Awesome", the second iss Kahlo's Album called "Pain and Pleasure" and the third is Lady Donli's album called "Pan-African Rockstar". Honorable single mentions by Bayanni, Vector and Tomilola.Keep up with our podcast journey and get
Fly High Mohbad
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG-debbieromeo) and Tami (IG-tamiromeo) take a break from music review on this episode to honor the life of Afrobeats Artist Mohbad whose life was tragically cut short at the age of 27. Keep up with our podcast and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG -thehighnotepod
World Best
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG - debbieromeo) and Tami (IG- tamiromeo) take you through Patoranking's new body of work called "World Best". Feature suggestions, songs that deserve accompanying visuals and the consistency of Pranking's sound over the years. Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG - thehighnotepod. R.I.P Mohbad
Mixed Platter ft. Ruger, Tekno & Khaid
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG - Debbieromeo) and Tami (IG - tamiromeo) work through three bodies of work by Nigerian Afrobeat singers Ruger, Tekno and Khaid. Album themes, top 5 tracks, radio bangers, club bangers and everything in-between! Keep up with our podcast journey and get regular updates about episodes and events by following us on IG - thehighnotepod.
I Told Them
Send us a Text Message.Tami and Debbie attempt to enjoy 'I Told Them" in this episode and explore the music, the videos, the public outcry, the features, the reviews from journalists and share their thoughts on Burna's state of mind as reflected through his new music.Find us on IG @thehighnotepod if you would like to join the conversation.Debbie (IG - debbieromeo) and Tami (IG - tamiromeo)
Asake at the Oh Two!
Send us a Text Message.This weekend, Asake was back at the o2 and delivered a stellar performance. As is common with Nigerian artistes, he came out late and the show ended abruptly. We're exploring his entrance, how many songs he performed, discussing his style, his music accompaniment (The Compozers), the guest performers - everything. Follow us on IG for regular updates on episodes , events and
Not Everyday Bumbum
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG - debbieromeo) and Tami (IG - tamiromeo) touch on a number of topics in this episode exploring first the movement of money in the industry and how it affects the reputations of music executives and livelihood of Artists specifically speaking to Eldee The Don's recent revelations on a podcast with TejuBabyface. They further talk about the newly unveiled artist by M
Unruly
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG- debbieromeo) and Tami (iG -tamiromeo) cut up Olamide's new Album "Unruly" into different parts by highlighting their favourite tracks, favourite features, song arrangements and of course, most interesting songs to check out on the Album. The episode is fun, witty and gives a perfect analysis of the Album and what we would like to see from the visuals for the song
Big 7
Send us a Text Message.Debbie (IG - debbieromeo) and Tami (IG - tamiromeo) talk about the new single recently released by Burna Body titled "Big 7", the diversity in his music and sound majorly being the reason he gathered so many fans over the years who have a love for various genres of music. The episode also highlighted recent Album and E.P releases by Adekunle Gold, Kizz Daniel, Cheque and Bel
Where are the Hits???
Send us a Text Message.A comprehensive roundup of the music releases of the past week in the Nigerian Music Industry. New singles from Chike, Qing Madi, Young Jonn and many more were on the chopping block. We also delved into the visual interpretations of CKay's "Hallelujah", Victony's "My Darling" and the controversial music video snippet by Logos Olori that rocked Nigerian Twitter. We explored t
Adekunle Gold vs. The Cavemen
Send us a Text Message.Songs titled "Ogaranya" by Adekunle Gold, "Saviour' & "Open Your Mind" by The Cavemen, are the focus for this episode. The Artists who who are renowned within the Nigerian music space released some interesting music and we talk through the rhythm of the music, the visuals of the songs and everything in-between. The episode also touches on other new songs by Nigerian arti
"Work of Art" by Asake
Send us a Text Message.A detailed conversation about an album titled "Work of Art" by the Nigerian Artist called "Asake". In this episode Tami and Debbie talk about the importance of visual representation of the music, favourite tracks off the album, the possible collaborations on songs, possible rearrangement of the album and many more. Enjoy!
Angelus/My Darling by Victony
Send us a Text Message.A detailed conversation into the songs "Angelus"and "Victony" by a Nigerian Afrobeats Artist called Victony. The episode touches on the intention behind each song, the musical composition and intentionality of the sound and the accompanying visuals.
"YAWA" by Fireboy
Send us a Text Message.A dive into the melody, lyrics, beat and visual composition of the song titled "Yawa" by a Nigerian Afrobeats musician called Fireboy.
