Spinall on Eko Groove: Lagos Roots to Global Pride, Childhood Stories & Life Lessons
Spinall on Eko Groove: Lagos Roots to Global Pride, Childhood Stories & Life Lessons  
Podcast: BET Talks
Published On: Mon Sep 22 2025
Description: From the streets of Lagos to global stages, DJ Spinall takes us on a journey that’s bigger than music. He opens up about his childhood roots, the cultural pride that shaped him, and how African parents reacted to his dream of becoming a DJ. Spinall breaks down the story behind his name, reflects on identity, and shares how the early grind made the journey unforgettable.Now with his 7th studio album Eko Groove on Epic, Spinall reveals the inspiration, the message he wants fans to take away, and how he’s balancing gratitude with ambition. Along the way, he talks endorsements, legendary collaborations, and even teases a possible music video with T.I.Tap in, run up the album, and catch Spinall live on tour, only bigger things ahead.00:00 – Meet Spinall: The International Superstar01:31 – All Things Spinall – The Energy, The Vibes03:15 – From Lagos to the World: Childhood Stories04:41 – African Parents & The Music Hustle05:34 – Why the Beginning Is the Best Part of the Journey08:33 – The Birth of DJ Spinall09:16 – On Being Black & Owning the Identity10:39 – What Music Sounds Like Today11:21 – Building Iconic: Spinall x The Stars12:41 – Naija or Not? The Fun Game Segment13:44 – Deep Dive: Spinall’s 7th Studio Album Eko Groove25:19 – The Message Behind Eko Groove26:01 – Balancing Life & Gratitude27:07 – Tour Time! Get Hyped With Spinall Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.