Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx ™

Sometimes the work feels heavy. The ideas stop flowing. The passion starts feeling like pressure. And the silence in front of your laptop or mic gets louder than anything else.

This episode is just me talking from a place I know too well. That space where you’re trying to create, but nothing is clicking. You’re showing up, but the energy is not there.

Maybe you’re in that place too.

Maybe you’ve been thinking of quitting or slowing down for good.

This is not one of those “keep going” talks. It’s just a real one.

Because everything we see around us came from someone’s mind. Someone who probably had doubts, too. But they still made something.

So if you’re tired but still holding on, confused but still curious, this one is for you.

You’re not alone. And you’re not finished.

Pause if you must, Chale. But abeg… no give up.

When Speed Darlington went online and said he had been with a 15-year-old, then later claimed it was just promo for his music, it shook a lot of people. And honestly, it should.

In this episode of The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, I take a moment to talk about it. Not to call anyone out, but to reflect on what it means when things like this become part of how we promote music. Where’s the line between attention and accountability? Between creativity and carelessness?

This isn’t just about Speed. It’s about all of us. About an industry where being outrageous can sometimes feel like the only way to be heard. But when real issues get used as shock tactics, we lose something. We lose the culture. We lose the humanity.

This episode is a calm but honest conversation about the kind of influence artistes have, the pressure to stay relevant, and why some things should never be treated like content.

Not everything is promo. Some things matter too much.

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From The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx

This is one of the most critical conversations in music today, especially now that a lot of artistes are starting to sound the same.

With charts, trends, and algorithms shaping the sound, it’s getting harder to tell who’s making music from the heart and who’s just trying to keep up.

In this episode of The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, we talk about the pressure to create for numbers, the struggle to stand out, and what it really means to make music that matters.

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what’s good? It’s Femi Makx on Artiste Hangout, and I’m hyped about Davido’s 5ive, dropping April 18, 2025. This album’s got 17 tracks, and it feels like Davido’s pouring his soul into it. I’m sitting here wondering….. could this one actually top Timeless? Like, is 5ive about to take Afrobeats to another level? Let’s chop it up, no filter, just me sharing my thoughts and vibes.Plug in and tell me what you think with

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what’s the deal with Odumodublvck? On this episode of The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, we’re tackling the big question: Is this guy really Nigeria’s Rap Messiah, or is it all just noise? From his bangers dominating the charts to that raw energy he brings to Nigerian hip-hop, Odumodublvck’s got everyone talking. But does he stack up against the legends, or is he just another flash in the pan? We’re breaking it all down. the hits, the hype, and why fans are split. Whether you’re deep into Naija music or just curious about the latest vibes, this convo’s for you. Hit play, share your thoughts, and let’s keep the debate going!