a coming of age, but irl

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

Episodes

February 2, 2024 36 mins

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. In this self-referential project, Osadolor further expands the sonic possibilities of podcasting to embody her ever-growing sense of self.

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Osadolor reviews this year’s music by ranking the top 20 albums of 2023 and the top songs on those albums. They also reflect on some of the most notable music trends of 2023. ⁠https://linktr.ee/osadolor

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October 5, 2023 36 mins

If the R&B tweens of the early 2000s grew up, realized they're bad bitches, and could do whatever they wanted, I'd imagine they'd sound like Vayda (or at least play her getting ready for a night out). On this special episode, Osadolor has a fun conversation in Brooklyn, NY, with the ever-rising rapper born and raised in Atlanta, changing how we listen, think, and engage with rap music with a digital twinkle and a yo...

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April 24, 2023 42 mins

Osadolor shares their thoughts on and reactions to Donald Glover's latest hit show, Swarm, and discusses themes around stan culture, grief, family dynamics, and the extent of parasocial relationships and comments on the reactions and critiques following the show's release. Listen to Osadolor analyze characters and reflect on his own experiences on Stan Twitter.  https://linktr.ee/osadolor


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December 23, 2022 54 mins

Osadolor reviews this year’s music by ranking the top 20 albums of 2022 and top songs on those albums. He also shares his most anticipated music releases in 2023 as well as a review of SZA's latest album 'SOS'. https://linktr.ee/osadolor

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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

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July 13, 2022 7 mins

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

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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 

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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

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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


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June 8, 2022 3 mins

Osadolor discusses the creative process and reasoning for creating "stroke my ego," as well as his hopes and reflections on his creative journey. The first episode is out on 06.15.2022. linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl

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December 30, 2021 31 mins

Osadolor discusses the 2022 Grammy Nominations (snubs included) and makes his own predictions/picks 

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December 23, 2021 25 mins

Osadolor continues to review this year’s music by ranking the top 25 music videos of 2021 and the overall audiovisual trends.

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December 16, 2021 41 mins

Osadolor reviews this year’s music by ranking the top 25 albums of 2021 and top songs on the albums, examines 2021 musical trends, and his most anticipated music releases in 2022. https://linktr.ee/osadolor | https://osadolor.bigcartel.com/ 

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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

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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

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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


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June 20, 2021 18 mins

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

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June 13, 2021 2 mins

Osadolor explains the creative process and reasoning for creating "a coming of age, but irl: alté." The first episode is out 06.20.2021. linktr.ee/acomingofagebutirl

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January 16, 2021 26 mins

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

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