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The playlist – African pop: Youssoupha, Burna Boy, Temi Dollface and more The playlist – African pop: Youssoupha, Burna Boy, Temi Dollface and more
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Mashayabhuqe KaMamba – Shandarabaa, Ekhelemendeh featuring OkmalumkoolkatMashayabhuqe KaMamba – Shandarabaa, Ekhelemendeh featuring Okmalumkoolkat
Mashayabhuqe KaMamba (born Christian Ndlovu) is the latest member of South African music and style collective BoyzNBucks. Championing Digital Maskandi, a genre he invented that draws influences from the likes of Busi Mhlongo, Blood Orange, Theophilus London and James Blake, the trap bass-heavy cult hit features an appearance from BNB colleague Okmalumkoolkat and soundtracks a visual mashup of Zulu tradition and western influences. Mashayabhuqe KaMamba (born Christian Ndlovu) champions Digital Maskandi, a genre he invented that draws influences from the likes of Busi Mhlongo, Blood Orange, Theophilus London and James Blake, the trap bass-heavy cult hit features an appearance from BNB colleague Okmalumkoolkat and soundtracks a visual mashup of Zulu tradition and western influences.
Youssoupha – Niquer ma VieYoussoupha – Niquer ma Vie
Coming off the high of a successful tour in Africa promoting his platinum album Black Desire, Youssoupha had some doubts about the reception of this new song. In English, the title translates to Fuck My Life, and he was unsure of its introspective themes about betrayal in the early recording sessions. Fortunately, he worked through those misgivings and delivered yet another stellar lyrical and visual work of art.Coming off the high of a successful tour in Africa promoting his platinum album Black Desire, Youssoupha had some doubts about the reception of this new song. In English, the title translates to Fuck My Life, and he was unsure of its introspective themes about betrayal in the early recording sessions. Fortunately, he worked through those misgivings and delivered yet another stellar lyrical and visual work of art.
Just a Band – Winning in Life Featuring Owuor ArungaJust a Band – Winning in Life Featuring Owuor Arunga
Jazz trumpeter Owuor Arunga, known most widely for his work with Macklemore, adds a killer horn section to the new single by Just a Band. It’s an upbeat love song that gently stokes anticipation for a fourth album from Kenya’s most adventurous pop band.Jazz trumpeter Owuor Arunga, known most widely for his work with Macklemore, adds a killer horn section to the new single by Just a Band. It’s an upbeat love song that gently stokes anticipation for a fourth album from Kenya’s most adventurous pop band.
Burna Boy – Follow MeBurna Boy – Follow Me
You’re more likely to find Burna Boy in a rudeboy stance than prancing merrily on the streets like he does in the video for Follow Me. He brings a dancehall-lite style to his old stomping ground of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, for a block party, where everyone tags along with their hometown hero.You’re more likely to find Burna Boy in a rudeboy stance than prancing merrily on the streets like he does in the video for Follow Me. He brings a dancehall-lite style to his old stomping ground of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, for a block party, where everyone tags along with their hometown hero.
Temi Dollface – School Your FaceTemi Dollface – School Your Face
Just days ago the Collectiv3 was announced. It’s a Nigerian supergroup made up of producers and artists Show Dem Camp, IKON, Poe, Kid Konnect, TemiDollface, Nsikak and Funbi. All of them are known to challenge mainstream music, a manifesto they amplified by launching on 1 October, Nigeria’s independence day. Temi Dollface, the group’s sole female voice, says: “As a creative I like to play with contrasts and words in a similar manner to what I do with clothes. It’s really just needing that one trigger or fragment of an idea and then I invent the rest myself.” This is one of her songs from the Collectiv3’s self-titled EP.Just days ago the Collectiv3 was announced. It’s a Nigerian supergroup made up of producers and artists Show Dem Camp, IKON, Poe, Kid Konnect, TemiDollface, Nsikak and Funbi. All of them are known to challenge mainstream music, a manifesto they amplified by launching on 1 October, Nigeria’s independence day. Temi Dollface, the group’s sole female voice, says: “As a creative I like to play with contrasts and words in a similar manner to what I do with clothes. It’s really just needing that one trigger or fragment of an idea and then I invent the rest myself.” This is one of her songs from the Collectiv3’s self-titled EP.