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Forever (Single) Release Date: 1 May 2023

Release date: 1 May 2023 Hey there my beloved Fan! I know it’s been ovet a year since my last release. Which is why I’m so super excited to announce the release of my latest single titled Forever which talks about the beauty of true love and how it has the power to weather any storms. This one is dedicated to all the lovers worldwide. I even created a music video for it which I hope will be…

[afrofunk]

The Soul Throbs - Millie Come Back (1975) [WAV]

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[teck-zilla]

Hello Gang, I just released this 10 track instrumental project. Please your attention is appreciated. Teck-Zilla : I’m Pretty Sure It’s Afrobeats

[blackwoolncrown]

Reading list for Afro-Herbalism:

A Healing Grove: African Tree Remedies and Rituals for the Body and Spirit by Stephanie Rose Bird

Affrilachia: Poems by Frank X Walker

African American Medicine in Washington, D.C.: Healing the Capital During the Civil War Era by Heather Butts

African American Midwifery in the South: Dialogues of Birth, Race, and Memory by Gertrude Jacinta Fraser

African American Slave Medicine: Herbal and Non-Herbal Treatments by Herbert Covey

African Ethnobotany in the Americas edited by Robert Voeks and John Rashford

Africanisms in the Gullah Dialect by Lorenzo Dow Turner

Africans and Native Americans: The Language of Race and the Evolution of Red-Black Peoples by Jack Forbes

African Medicine: A Complete Guide to Yoruba Healing Science and African Herbal Remedies by Dr. Tariq M. Sawandi, PhD

Afro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh, African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors Remixed by Bryant Terry

Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo” by Zora Neale Hurston

Big Mama’s Back in the Kitchen by Charlene Johnson

Big Mama’s Old Black Pot by Ethel Dixon

Black Belief: Folk Beliefs of Blacks in America and West Africa by Henry H. Mitchell

Black Diamonds, Vol. 1 No. 1 and Vol. 1 Nos. 2–3 edited by Edward J. Cabbell

Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors by Carolyn Finney

Black Food Geographies: Race, Self-Reliance, and Food Access in Washington, D.C. by Ashanté M. Reese

Black Indian Slave Narratives edited by Patrick Minges

Black Magic: Religion and the African American Conjuring Tradition by Yvonne P. Chireau

Black Nature: Four Centuries of African American Nature Poetry edited by Camille T. Dungy

Blacks in Appalachia edited by William Turner and Edward J. Cabbell

Caribbean Vegan: Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Authentic Island Cuisine for Every Occasion by Taymer Mason

Dreams of Africa in Alabama: The Slave Ship Clotilda and the Story of the Last Africans Brought to America by Sylviane Diouf

Faith, Health, and Healing in African American Life by Emilie Townes and Stephanie Y. Mitchem

Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land by Leah Penniman

Folk Wisdom and Mother Wit: John Lee – An African American Herbal Healer by John Lee and Arvilla Payne-Jackson

Four Seasons of Mojo: An Herbal Guide to Natural Living by Stephanie Rose Bird

Freedom Farmers: Agricultural Resistance and the Black Freedom Movement by Monica White

Fruits of the Harvest: Recipes to Celebrate Kwanzaa and Other Holidays by Eric Copage

George Washington Carver by Tonya Bolden

George Washington Carver: In His Own Words edited by Gary Kremer

God, Dr. Buzzard, and the Bolito Man: A Saltwater Geechee Talks About Life on Sapelo Island, Georgia by Cornelia Bailey

Gone Home: Race and Roots through Appalachia by Karida Brown

Ethno-Botany of the Black Americans by William Ed Grime

Gullah Cuisine: By Land and by Sea by Charlotte Jenkins and William Baldwin

Gullah Culture in America by Emory Shaw Campbell and Wilbur Cross

Gullah/Geechee: Africa’s Seeds in the Winds of the Diaspora-St. Helena’s Serenity by Queen Quet Marquetta Goodwine

High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America by Jessica Harris and Maya Angelou

Homecoming: The Story of African-American Farmers by Charlene Gilbert

Hoodoo Medicine: Gullah Herbal Remedies by Faith Mitchell

Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals by Luisah Teish

Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care by Dayna Bowen Matthew

Leaves of Green: A Handbook of Herbal Remedies by Maude E. Scott

Like a Weaving: References and Resources on Black Appalachians by Edward J. Cabbell

Listen to Me Good: The Story of an Alabama Midwife by Margaret Charles Smith and Linda Janet Holmes

Making Gullah: A History of Sapelo Islanders, Race, and the American Imagination by Melissa Cooper

Mandy’s Favorite Louisiana Recipes by Natalie V. Scott

Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present by Harriet Washington

Mojo Workin’: The Old African American Hoodoo System by Katrina Hazzard-Donald

Motherwit: An Alabama Midwife’s Story by Onnie Lee Logan as told to Katherine Clark

My Bag Was Always Packed: The Life and Times of a Virginia Midwife by Claudine Curry Smith and Mildred Hopkins Baker Roberson

My Face Is Black Is True: Callie House and the Struggle for Ex-Slave Reparations by Mary Frances Berry

My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem

On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker by A'Lelia Bundles

Papa Jim’s Herbal Magic Workbook by Papa Jim

Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens by Vaughn Sills (Photographer), Hilton Als (Foreword), Lowry Pei (Introduction)

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome by Dr. Joy DeGruy

Rooted in the Earth: Reclaiming the African American Environmental Heritage by Diane Glave

Rufus Estes’ Good Things to Eat: The First Cookbook by an African-American Chef by Rufus Estes

Secret Doctors: Ethnomedicine of African Americans by Wonda Fontenot

Sex, Sickness, and Slavery: Illness in the Antebellum South by Marli Weiner with Mayzie Hough

Slavery’s Exiles: The Story of the American Maroons by Sylviane Diouf

Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time by Adrian Miller

Spirituality and the Black Helping Tradition in Social Work by Elmer P. Martin Jr. and Joanne Mitchell Martin

Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo & Conjuring with Herbs by Stephanie Rose Bird

The African-American Heritage Cookbook: Traditional Recipes and Fond Remembrances from Alabama’s Renowned Tuskegee Institute by Carolyn Quick Tillery

The Black Family Reunion Cookbook (Recipes and Food Memories from the National Council of Negro Women) edited by Libby Clark

The Conjure Woman and Other Conjure Tales by Charles Chesnutt

The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature by J. Drew Lanham

The Jemima Code: Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks by Toni Tipton-Martin

The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas by Adrian Miller

The Taste of Country Cooking: The 30th Anniversary Edition of a Great Classic Southern Cookbook by Edna Lewis

The Tuskegee Syphilis Study: An Insiders’ Account of the Shocking Medical Experiment Conducted by Government Doctors Against African American Men by Fred D. Gray

Trace: Memory, History, Race, and the American Landscape by Lauret E. Savoy

Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine by Bryant Terry

Vibration Cooking: Or, The Travel Notes of a Geechee Girl by Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor

Voodoo and Hoodoo: The Craft as Revealed by Traditional Practitioners by Jim Haskins

When Roots Die: Endangered Traditions on the Sea Islands by Patricia Jones-Jackson

Working Conjure: A Guide to Hoodoo Folk Magic by Hoodoo Sen Moise

Working the Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing by Michelle Lee

Wurkn Dem Rootz: Ancestral Hoodoo by Medicine Man

Zora Neale Hurston: Folklore, Memoirs, and Other Writings: Mules and Men, Tell My Horse, Dust Tracks on a Road, Selected Articles by Zora Neale Hurston

The Ways of Herbalism in the African World with Olatokunboh Obasi MSc, RH (webinar via The American Herbalists Guild)

[soulmusicsongs]

Ethiopian Grooves, part 2

Ethiopian Grooves in 10 tracks: Ethiopian Funk, Soul and Jazz. An unique fusion of ancient Ethiopian music with Afro-funk, jazz, soul, and Latin rhythms. Enjoy!

Atrakegne - Bizunesh Bekele (Atrakegne / Eneramed, 1977)

Belew Bedubaye - Menelik Wossenatchew (Belew Bedubaye / Tezeta, 1971)

Birtukane - Hailu Mergia And The Walias (Tche Belew, 1977)

Ebo Lala - Mulatu Astatke (New York - Addis - London - The Story Of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975, 2009)

Enken Yelelebish - Girma Beyene (Enken Yelelebish / Ene Negne By Manesh, 1969).

Hametegnaw - Seyoum Gebreyes (Hametegnaw / Yehagere Gegna, 1973)

Kenoru Lebitcha - Alemayehu Eshete (Tikur Gissila / Kenoru Lebitcha, 1972)

Musika Musika - Syoum Gebreyess (Mech Ene Terf Felghu / Musika Musika, 1973)

Tezeta - Menelik Wossenatchew (Belew Bedubaye / Tezeta, 1971)

Tizita - Getatchew Mekuria (Getatchew Mekuria And His Saxophone, 1972)

More Soul Music

Ethiopian Grooves

Soul from South Africa: 18 tracks

African Funk from the Seventies

Funk from Africa in 20 tracks

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Cici and Liyema's Collaboration "Impumelelo" Dominates the Charts

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Cici and Liyema's Collaboration "Impumelelo" Dominates the Charts

In a dazzling display of talent and collaboration, South African songstress Cici and former Big Brother contestant Liyema have taken the music industry by storm with their chart-topping single, “Impumelelo.”

Released to much anticipation and excitement from fans, “Impumelelo” quickly skyrocketed to the top of the charts, capturing the hearts of listeners with its infectious beat, powerful lyrics, and captivating vocals. The song, which blends elements of Afro-pop and contemporary R&B, showcases the unique talents of both Cici and Liyema, proving to be a winning formula for success.

For Cici, “Impumelelo” represents a triumphant return to the music scene following a hiatus, during which she focused on personal growth and overcoming challenges. Known for her soulful voice and emotive performances, Cici’s contributions to the song add depth and authenticity, drawing listeners in with every note.

Meanwhile, Liyema brings her own brand of charisma and charm to the collaboration, infusing “Impumelelo” with energy and vitality. Having gained fame as a contestant on Big Brother, Liyema’s transition to the world of music has been met with enthusiasm from fans eager to see her explore new artistic endeavors.

Together, Cici and Liyema deliver a powerhouse performance that resonates with audiences on multiple levels. From its uplifting message of perseverance and success to its irresistible melody, “Impumelelo” has struck a chord with listeners across South Africa and beyond.

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The success of “Impumelelo” not only highlights the talent of Cici and Liyema but also underscores the power of collaboration in the music industry. By joining forces, these two artists have created a song that transcends genres and boundaries, uniting fans from diverse backgrounds in celebration of music and creativity.

As “Impumelelo” continues to dominate the charts and captivate audiences, it serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of South African music and the limitless potential of artists like Cici and Liyema. With their undeniable talent and passion for their craft, there’s no doubt that these two powerhouse performers will continue to leave their mark on the music industry for years to come.

[kaysha2201]

Bougie Love

KAYSHA – BOUGIE LOVE Kaysha’s debut Amapiano EP, “Bougie Love,” is a vibrant fusion of South Africa’s electrifying Amapiano beats with his signature blend of Afrobeat influences and global rhythms. This EP stands as a testament to Kaysha’s innovative approach to music, marrying the pulsating energy of Amapiano with a rich palette of Afro-Caribbean melodies, soulful vocals, and cutting-edge…

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Listen Now: Episode 102 of Talent Showcase Africa's Playlist Podcast & Radio Show

TSA Playlist, the Radio Show & Podcast

Welcome to the Talent Showcase Africa Playlist Podcast Episode 102, which will also air on the radio on Friday 23rd February 2024, at 2100 CAT via ENERGY100 fm (Or tune in via DStv audio bouquet on channel 868), Nam Radio Local at 1800 CAT and repeated daily, and in the USA & Nigeria on Sunday via High-Grade Radio at 1200, Dallas, USA time (see WorldTimeZone).

Catch up with TSA Greatest Hits Vol. 1, 2 & 3

Talent Showcase Africa Greatest Hits 2023 Vol. 1

Talent Showcase Africa Greatest Hits 2023 Vol. 2

Talent Showcase Africa Greatest Hits 2023 Vol. 3

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Talent Showcase Africa Playlist 23rd February 2024 

Mc Dy & Chabsy - Amor [Martinique - Canada]

Hopiho & Tonnio - L'AMOUR [Cameroon & DRC] 

Kueena & Nayane - Dis-moi [Mayotte]

Black Millie -  Pull Up (ft. Badboy  Cee)

Marcelino V - Playa [South Africa]

Kerry Fresh - Love Yourself [Ghana]

TRYPHENA - K.O.U.D [Nigeria] 

Trim Sky - Mwamuna Nipa Mimba [Zambia]

Rare Designer - Nothing For Mahala (Ft. Russell Russ) [South Africa]

Eva Rozey - Zero hate (ft Dj horse & Eaziprince) [Nigeria] 

KayWolve & Rvss Taffari - Amandla (ft. Young Zesh) [South Africa - Eswatini] 

Spazzy Special  - Only Way (ft. Hembee Jhay) [Nigeria]

Talent Showcase Africa Radio Charts News

After entering the Talent Showcase Africa Radio Charts at number 3 two weeks ago, afro-pop single Ayouwé by the duo Hopiho & Tonnio from Cameroon & DRC respectively holds on to the number 3 spot for a third week. Riqqi from Nigeria entered the Chart at number 2 with Rich Babe two weeks ago and holds on to the number 2 position for a third week. And for a third week, Canadian afro-pop artiste Rèn Darah is still number 1 on the Chart with Freaky Souls. Enjoy!   

Top 3 Singles Chart February 23rd, 2024 

1. Rèn Darah - Freaky Souls [Canada]

2. Riqqi - Rich Babe [Nigeria]      

3. Hopiho & Tonnio - Ayouwé [Cameroon & DRC]

To tune in to the radio show via the relevant radio links, check out our blog post, Talent Showcase Africa Playlist, and the Weekly Schedule.

How to Submit Your Music

If you are an emerging African artist and want your music on mainstream radio, subscribe to the Talent Showcase Africa Newsletter via FreeRadioAirplay.com to receive our Song Submission Guidelines. If you’re a music industry pundit, be sure to subscribe to the newsletter also, to be the first to discover the potential hits of tomorrow.

How to Join Our Community Groups

Once you've submitted your music please make sure that you check your email regularly and that you join the Talent Showcase Africa Community On WhatsApp for updates and an opportunity to share your music and to network with other artists and music industry folk. Last but not least, we invite you to join our exciting new TSA Hub for an exhilarating community experience, where we welcome music industry professionals to rock up in TSA Hub's Coffee Room to share tips and advice with our emerging African talents.

See you next week,Djooky Africa & Talent Showcase Africa Playlist TeamJoin the Talent Showcase Africa Community On WhatsApp TODAY!

[localreport]

Zahara, South Africa's Afro-soul sensation and famous Country Girl, dies at 36

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From Amapiano to Afro House: Kelvin Momo's Genre-Bending Mastery

Kelvin Momo, a trailblazer in the South African music scene, has once again showcased his genre-bending mastery with the release of his latest album, Kurhula. While he has long been associated with the Amapiano genre, Momo's musical prowess extends far beyond the confines of a single genre. In this exploration, we delve into how Kelvin Momo seamlessly navigates the spectrum from Amapiano to Afro House, creating a sonic masterpiece that defies musical boundaries.

1. Amapiano Roots: The Foundation of Kelvin Momo's Sound

Kelvin Momo's journey in the music industry began within the rich tapestry of Amapiano. Known for its infectious beats, soulful melodies, and danceable rhythms, Amapiano became the canvas on which Momo painted his early musical strokes. The Kelvin Momo new album kurhula serves as a gateway, inviting listeners to embark on a sonic journey that pays homage to these Amapiano roots.

2. Evolution of Sound: Pushing Amapiano Boundaries

As Momo's career progressed, so did his sound. The release of Kurhula marks a significant evolution, with the artist pushing the boundaries of Amapiano. While still rooted in the genre, the album introduces innovative elements, experimental soundscapes, and diverse influences that signal a departure from the traditional Amapiano sound. The keyword kurhula symbolizes not just an album but a manifestation of musical evolution.

3. Afro House Infusions: A Sonic Fusion

Within the tracks of Kurhula, listeners will discover seamless infusions of Afro House elements. Kelvin Momo's genre-bending mastery becomes evident as he effortlessly incorporates the rhythmic patterns, percussion, and instrumentation synonymous with Afro House. This fusion creates a dynamic and vibrant listening experience, showcasing Momo's ability to traverse different genres within a single album.

4. Collaborative Synergy: Featuring Afro House Artists

The genre-bending journey of Kurhula is further amplified through collaborative efforts with Afro House artists. Featured tracks on the album bring together the distinct styles of Momo and his collaborators, resulting in a harmonious blend of Amapiano and Afro House influences. This collaborative synergy adds a layer of complexity to the album, offering listeners a diverse palette of sounds to savor.

5. Rhythmic Diversity: Beyond Amapiano Beats

While Amapiano is often celebrated for its distinct beats, Kurhula ventures into rhythmic diversity that extends beyond the signature Amapiano sound. The album introduces intricate percussions, pulsating basslines, and rhythmic structures that resonate with the Afro House genre. Momo's mastery lies in his ability to seamlessly incorporate these elements, creating tracks that transcend singular genre definitions.

6. Emotional Resonance: A Common Thread

Despite the genre-bending exploration within Kurhula, a common thread of emotional resonance runs through the album. Whether through the soulful melodies reminiscent of Amapiano or the emotive undertones associated with Afro House, Momo weaves a narrative that speaks directly to the listener's emotions. This emotional connectivity serves as a unifying element, transcending genre distinctions.

7. A Genre-Fluid Album: Breaking Musical Barriers

Kurhula emerges as a genre-fluid album, breaking down musical barriers and inviting listeners to embrace the diversity of sounds within South African music. Kelvin Momo's mastery lies not just in his ability to navigate Amapiano and Afro House but in seamlessly blending these genres into a cohesive and innovative musical offering. The album becomes a celebration of genre diversity, reflective of the dynamic nature of South Africa's contemporary music scene.

8. Conclusion: Kelvin Momo's Sonic Tapestry

In conclusion, Kelvin Momo's genre-bending mastery in Kurhula unveils a sonic tapestry that transcends the confines of Amapiano, reaching into the realm of Afro House and beyond. The keyword Kelvin Momo new album kurhula becomes a symbol of this musical exploration, an open invitation for listeners to immerse themselves in the artist's genre-defying journey. As South African music continues to evolve, Kelvin Momo stands at the forefront, pushing boundaries and redefining the possibilities of sound.

[afrohouseking]

Afro House Music, AfroHouseKing, Amapiano, Gqom, Deep House, Soulful House, Afro DeepHouse, AfroHouse Songs, South Africa Music, AfroBeats, House Music.

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A-T-3 086 Disco Reggae Lovers

The last few days I've shared tracks on record labels that you might call Archive labels, unlike budget reissue labels these releases sell at a premium. Archive labels have proliferated since the early 2000s. The most well known of these is probably Light In The Attic. LITA's reissues have a Sunday colour supplement feel to them. Below is a Guardian article about The Shaggs written by Bob Stanley, in it he draws comparisons to Vashti Bunyan (who in 2000 was currently being refound in the Sunday supplements and on Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone radio show) and The Free Design who LITA would reissue in 2003 https://www.theguardian.com/media/2000/jul/27/tvandradio.television1. The Shaggs' Philosophy Of The World had been reissued not long before this article came out in 2000, Light In The Attic would reissue it in 2016 on coloured vinyl to match the colour supplements

It was the 2012 documentary film Searching For Sugar Man that really put Light In The Attic on the map. LITA had reissued Rodriguez's Cold Fact album in 2008 and Coming From Reality in 2009. The documentary highlights Rodriguez' apparently unbeknownst stardom in South Africa. In fact in SA (and Australia) these albums hadn't been out of print since they were originally released there. There are documentaries made of other artists LITA reissue like Betty Davis (Betty: They Say I'm Different, 2017) and Karen Dalton (Karen Dalton: In My Own Time, 2020)

Light In The Attic is founded in 2002. The same year and 10-years after releasing their first reissue Soul Jazz records make the Studio One Story. The Studio One Story is released as a double album with the 4-hour documentary on DVD. This is the first Soul Jazz documentary, others will follow like Dub Echoes, and Jende Ri Palenge - People of Palenque the Afro-Colombian music and film project, Iron In The Soul: The Haiti Documentary Films Of Leah Gordon. As well as films Soul Jazz produce anthology books like Cover Art of Studio One Records

Soul Jazz began it's Studio One archive series with the compilation album 100% Dynamite in 1998. It has been the labels biggest seller. When it came out I saw it as a reggae equivalent of Blue Note's Blue Break Beats. Sanctuary owned the Trojan back catalogue at the time and put out the budget Trojan Records Box Set series on CD. Each box has about 50 tracks and the sleeve notes are sparse, so they're a bit like dumping all your photos off your phone onto instagram. 100% Dynamite and the subsequent 'Soul Jazz Studio One Series' are the opposite, they're thought outing come with a lot of info

The main focus of Light In The Attic isn't archive series like this (they have a few, the track below is from LITA's 'Japan Archival Series' begun in 2017) the bulk of their reissues reflect a label more like Rykodisc or Rhino

A better comparison with Soul Jazz would be Numero Group, launched 2003 in Chicago, USA. Numero's uniform packaging isn't far off the Mastercuts series albeit paired down for contemporary tastes. Numero was an archive label from the get go, numero NUM001 was Eccentric Soul: The Capsoul Label which was also the beginning it's first series 'Eccentric Soul.' Like Soul Jazz there's a lot of passion in these collections

You can see labels like Emotional Rescue also pay a debt to Soul Jazz

Ernest Ranglin – In The Rain This cover of the Dramatics R&B classic was put on the expanded 15-year anniversary edition of the Soul Jazz compilation HUSTLE! Reggae Disco - Kingston London New York. A few years later Emotional Rescue reissue the album In The Rain is on Be What You Want To Be. Emotional Rescue have a good relationship with Noel Williams (King Sporty) in Miami, USA and have slowly been releasing his productions which this is one. In 2021 Emotional Rescue put the track on a 7" as part of their 'Disco Reggae Lovers' 7" series

Another 1983 track from Emotional Rescue's 'Disco Reggae Lovers' series is Red Cloud - I Want To Be Free. Emotional Rescue are also putting out tracks from the Dancefloor label. The coup here is the dub on the b-side

The third 1983 original in the series is Lorraine by Dambala taken from their album Azania. It comes with a nice dub by Lexx on the bee. I wonder how this goes on at a party over the original?

[jozigist]

Supa Mega leaves the Megacy with a precious parting gift - The Mass Country album

As the Megacy and the nation at large struggles to heal from the deep wound of losing Aka, the release of his much anticipated posthumous offering is a timely analgesic. The Mass Country album is worth more than a barrel of gold. Aka’s patriotism is evident in his use of vernacular and beautiful local sounds that resonates with the masses. Some of the best talents in South Africa in Emtee, Nasty C, Khuli Chana, Yanga Chief, Thato Saul and Sjava were all featured to add some sauce to the already hot ‘Chakalaka’, The Braai show host had already prepared. Well-renowned engineer, Robin Kohl and a stellar team of producers amalgamated to make the timeless songs on the track list, while multi-award winning illustrator and street artist, Karabo ‘Poppy’ Moletsane grabbed the attention of the masses with the unique design of the album cover art. It’s contemporary African aesthetic perfectly fits the theme of the album. The piece honors the traditions and the rich history of South Africa while celebrating a national treasure. The ‘Supa Mega’ left his heart and soul on every single song. From the honesty in his song writing to the ear-pleasing melodies that rested on impeccable beats to unbelievable rhyme schemes, the legendary hit maker made sure that there was not one single song worth skipping on Mass Country.

Let’s look at the top five highlights of this masterpiece: - Last Time The album starts with Aka spilling poetic bars over a beautiful traditional Johnny Clegg sample. He interestingly introduced the world to his beloved nation by making references to some legendary South African moments like when Siphiwe Tshabalala smashed the ball in the corner of the net for the opening goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup against Mexico. He also paid homage to local musical legends that paved the way for special artists like him. His humor shone through on the song when he declared that “Nobody is too rich for Oros.” Another line that stood out was“Mega it’s a miracle, you came back from the dead” (Don’t you wish he could?) - Lemons(Lemonade) (ft. Nasty C) You likely to find yourself singing along to the words of the song when the beat comes on: “Tracksuit Versace, pull out the set Zip up the off white up to the neck Call up the slay queens, pour out the Ace Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, baby Ooh, ooh The Stardust sample was recreated to perfection! Even Busta Rhymes would have been so proud of how his lines from “As I come back” was utilized. One of the funniest moments of the song was this golden quotable by Nasty C, “Zaba Zaba Zaba Zai Zaba Zai Always out the country I'm guess I'm a Zai Zai” (We will surely need a baby language translator for this line! It sounds amazing on the flawless instrumental) This radio smash hit will keep the vibe alive on dance floors for many years to come! - Company (ft. KDDO)  It was exciting to hear another song from these two after their 2018 smash hit, “Fela in Versace” Their musicalchemistry is undeniable. The song “Company” on this new album has such a catchy Afro beat vibe but it has the least likely lyrics to impress your wife! LOL. The song grows on one over time. After playing it a few time, you may find yourself chanting: “One girl not enough for me, two girls not enough for me, three girls not enough for me!” - Dangerous (ft. Blxckie & Nadia Nakai) This is a song of romantic passion, where The Supa Mega and Bragga embraced their uncontrollable, unapologetically loud and overwhelming feelings for each other while Blxckie can be heard singing on the chorus “I don’t see nobody else right now, just me and my baby.” It would have been beautiful to see a music video to this song that really solidified the couple’s chemistry and broke the internet in the process. - Diary (Anxiety) Supa Mega shows listeners that he was human after all.

On this song, he candidly opened up to his diary about his struggles with anxiety and shared intricate details about one of the most challenging chapters of his life story. Despite the heaviness of the subject matter, the infectious beat somehow mysteriously makes you want to dance! Kiernan Jarrad Forbes will forever be remembered for the barrels of Gold he gave the masses through his classic catalogue. His palpable energy will be sorely missed and his dedication to his daughter, Kairo was always so heart-warming to see.  As the South-African flag waves softly in the Capetonian wind, a son of the soil journeys on in another realm as the ‘Megacy’ continues to heal and seek solace in the perfect parting gift he left behind– Mass Country! Long Live Supa Mega, Live Long! Read the full article

[soulmusicsongs]

Soul from Nigeria, part 3

Soul from Nigeria

Afro Funk - Super Elcados (Togetherness Is Always A Good Venture - Tambourine Party Vol. 2, 1976)

Alo Mi Alo - Orlando Julius & His Afro Sounders (Orlando Ideas, 1972)

Amalinja - The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination (Amalinja / Fall On Your Knees And Pray, 1972)

Be Nice To The People - Question Mark (Be Nice To The People, 1977)

Black Power Dance (Part 2) - T-Fire (New Testament, 1979)

Come Back Baby - Theodore Nemy & His Band (Come Back Baby / Je Reviendrai, 1973)

Do The Good - The Future Hopes (How Can I Get To My God / Do The Good, 197?)

Fireman - Benis Cletin (Jungle Magic, 1979)

Lets Be Free - Aktion (Celebration, 1977)

Life’s Gone Down Low - The Lijadu Sisters (Danger, 1976)

Love Rock - The Strangers (Love Rock / Onye Ije, 1972)

Onwe Nne-E-Jie-Ijie Oba - Moonshine Dance Band (Moonshine Dance Band, 1979)

Papa's Black Dog - Pazy And The Black Hippies (Wa Ho Ha, 1978)

Somebody’s Gotta Lose Or Win - The Hygrades (The World Ends: Afro Rock & Psychedelia In 1970s Nigeria, 2010)

We’re Makin’ A Hell - Rock Town Express ( Rock Town Express, 1974)

More African Soul

Soul from Nigeria, part 2

Soul from Nigeria

Soul from Ghana

African Funk from the Seventies

Ethiopian Grooves

Funk from Africa in 20 tracks

Soul from South Africa: 18 tracks