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Sarkodie wins the maiden BET Award for Best International Flow
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Sarkodie wins the maiden BET Award for Best International Flow

The Ghanaian rapper is one of Africa’s most decorated artists.  Iconic Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, born Michael Owusu Addo, has added the BET’s “Best International Flow” award to his ever-growing cabinet of awards.  He becomes the […]

How Nigerian hip-hop can get back into the conversation
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How Nigerian hip‑hop can get back into the conversation

When MI Abaga rapped ‘SA rappers out here killing y’all’, it was a means of expressing frustration at the decline of rap in the Nigerian music industry. Article wrote in 2019 April. Off MI Abaga’s Rendezvous playlist, […]

The best of 2019: halftime edition
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The best of 2019: halftime edition

As we reach the midway point of 2019, here is a top 60 of the year’s best albums so far. Graphic Illustration by Julie Jargeais This first half of the year has been a very fruitful year for […]

6 albums you need to hear this week
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6 albums you need to hear this week

In this week’s selection: Queen B releases a surprise live album, Angélique Kidjo dedicates her album to iconic Celia Cruz and Simi rolls out a new release. More below. Beyoncé Homecoming  Following the release of the HOMECOMING […]

Why you should anticipate Simi’s Omo Charlie Champagne album
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Why you should anticipate Simi's Omo Charlie Champagne album

The evidence is on display all over the Chemistry album with friend and frequent collaborator Falz. Going back further, one finds the Simisola album, glorious in its class. LAGOS, NIGERIA – It is November, and […]

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The 30 best albums of the last three months
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The 30 best albums of the last three months

2019’s first semester is coming to an end. Here is a selection of our favorite releases of the last three months. Graphic Illustration by Julie Jargeais Blick Bassy 1958 Four years after releasing “Akö”, the singer […]

An ode to lifelines, Ladipoe’s fascinating rap style
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An ode to lifelines, Ladipoe’s fascinating rap style

“Savage,” off Show Dem Camp’s “Clone Wars 4.” Who else could finish a song with such shattering finesse as Ladipoe? His trademark delivery which settles comfortably in the middle of conversational pace and laid back […]

Silver Vibrations, Roy Ayers’ mythical post-disco album finally reissued
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Silver Vibrations, Roy Ayers' mythical post‑disco album finally reissued

Californian legendary musician’s major album is given a new lease of life by BBE Music label, to be released on March 22nd. With almost 60 works released during half a century, californian soulman has worked with […]