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Pongo - Kuzola
Pongo - Kuzola
Sounds like: M.I.A., Grace Jones, Erykah Badu
By Tobias Handke on Jun 8, 2018 | Following on from the military-esque call to arms of, "Tambulaya," Angolan artist Pongo returns with the slightly more subdued "Kuzola." Oozing with the vibrancy of her previous single, "Kuzola" is more understated, with it's African rhythms melding... read more →
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Disclosure - Ultimatum (Ft. Fatoumata Diawara)
Disclosure - Ultimatum (Ft. Fatoumata Diawara)
Sounds like: SG Lewis, ZHU
Tags: Editor's Pick, dance, disclosure, electronic dance
By Dylan Heneck on May 18, 2018 | HA. 2013 CALLED and it's totally cool with Disclosure still being a thing. Perhaps this is a strong metaphor for your life. It's an indication that you're very much still the same person, just better. Or, wait, this could be an allude to technology.... read more →
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Pongo - Tambulaya
Pongo - Tambulaya
Sounds like: M.I.A., Grace Jones, Erykah Badu
By Tobias Handke on Apr 19, 2018 | Few new artists have got me as excited as Angolan talent Pongo. Inspired by a vast array of singers and songwriters, including African artists Salif Keita, Don Caetano, Monike Seka and Bonga, along with Westerners like Grace Jones, Alicia Keys and Ti... read more →
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The Busy Twist - Sunny Side
The Busy Twist - Sunny Side
Sounds like: Bagheera, Murder He Wrote, Esa
By Dylan Heneck on Feb 23, 2018 | Good music doesn't discriminate against it's listeners. In fact, it has very little free will, which means it's important that we stand up for the rights of music this peng. Considering my degree in music law hasn't yet been completed, "who does thi... read more →
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Kiki Gyan - Disco Train
Kiki Gyan - Disco Train
Sounds like: Christy Essien, Curtis Mayfield, Soundstream
By Dylan Heneck on Nov 27, 2017 | If you can handle 10 minute afro-disco epics, then welcome. If you can't, then a sincere "Get fucked" from Leila and myself. This gem landed in my lap this weekend and is a stark reminder on the importance of staying humble with regards to your music... read more →
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Original Swimming Party - Biggest Curse (Ft. Moonchild Sanelly)
Original Swimming Party - Biggest Curse (Ft. Moonchild Sanelly)
Sounds like: Samthing Soweto, Card On Spokes, Maramza, OBie Mavuso
Tags: Editor's Pick, Electronic, electronica, afro-beat
By Dylan Heneck on Oct 3, 2017 | Would you believe me if I told you I'd never actually listened to this song? Would you even really care? You know who doesn't care? The government. They don't care. For instance, taxes. Come on, would you make your child burn half of their toys if y... read more →
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Ibibio Sound Machine - The Pot Is On Fire
Ibibio Sound Machine - The Pot Is On Fire
Sounds like: The Juan Maclean, LAMF, Afrika Bambaataa
By Dylan Heneck on Jul 3, 2017 | How about this as a sterling way to wake up on Monday morning? The '80s are very much still alive, they're probably in their 30s and avoid using Facebook because it's just marriage announcements. Perhaps the mosquito that bit me last night had also ... read more →
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Jumping Back Slash - Come Rescue Me
Jumping Back Slash - Come Rescue Me
Sounds like: Spoek Mathambo, Clap! Clap!
Tags: Editor's Pick, bass, afro-beat, afro electronica
By Dylan Heneck on May 8, 2017 | Lyrically a very apt song for this Monday except, unlike in the song, no one is coming to rescue you. There is one bright patch to this Monday though, I have managed to come up with a way to make reviews a lot less repetitive for me to try and write.... read more →
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