Artwork by Cat Elia

While the Boston and New England music scenes have always been our main focus, it’s nice to branch out past that horizon to get a sense for what’s going on in other parts of the world. A little International Pudding of Mystery, as it were. 

In that vein, The Puddcast is happy to welcome The Hit Factory, an afrobeat duo that is based out of Lagos, Nigeria. Th

e duo – made up of rapper Tom Lash and ringer Harmony – blend influences from 90s hip-hop and R&B with sounds that stem from their country’s rich musical heritage. 

Sidenote: Harry was elated to discover that Tom Lash is also a fan of Arsenal Football Club, one of Harry’s (least) favorite topics of conversation. Come on, you Gunners. Tom Lash is also a published novelist, getting ready to release Hell Road: The Courier, a life-and-death thriller about a courier whose most recent commission could be his last. 

Listen to the companion playlist on Spotify to hear songs from the Hit Factory, plus a few of their rap influences and some of Nigeria’s all-time greats. 

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