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The 40 best albums of 2018
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The 40 best albums of 2018

Our forty favorites albums published in 2018 This was almost Mission Impossible: we chose about forty of the many records that have surprised us, cheered us up, conquered us this year. Finding a guiding principle […]

The 25 best reissues of 2018
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The 25 best reissues of 2018

The year 2018 was a great year for the reissue of musical treasures from all over the continent. Here are our 25 most loved reissue albums of 2018. This list reflects ‘favourites’ albums that PAM […]

Chronicling the return of Duncan Mighty in 5 songs
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Chronicling the return of Duncan Mighty in 5 songs

Duncan Mighty is everywhere. Duncan Mighty entered the Nigerian music space in 2008 with “Koliwater”. Before then, he has been singing in church. “Koliwater” was mildly celebrated, the leading tracks Ijeoma, Ako Na Uche and […]

Karol Conka, Curitiba’s free spirit
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Karol Conka, Curitiba’s free spirit

Karol Conka is nothing short of a phenomenon. A young Curitiba-born woman, which is not exactly one of Brazil’s megalopolises where hip-hop originates from. Yet, her talent, energy and freedom of expression have turned her […]

Meet Marcelo D2, record digger & skater from Rio de Janeiro
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Meet Marcelo D2, record digger & skater from Rio de Janeiro

The pioneer of Rio de Janeiro’s rap scene is now over 50 years old. Internationally-acclaimed Marcelo D2 however is still not tired of exploring Brazil’s rich musical heritage. His latest album, Samba Drive, draws inspiration […]

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Chassol: having big fun putting the world to music
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Chassol: having big fun putting the world to music

Videographer and composer, Chassol is the author of the radiant Big Sun, an album that synchronizes pop, jazz and free music onto images shot in the Caribbean – specifically Martinique. The multidisciplinary artist harmonizes reality […]

The rise and rise of Davido
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The rise and rise of Davido

Throwback on a Naija success story. When Nigerian pop-poster-boy, Davido, while overtaking Tiwa Savage, Fally Ipupa, Dadju, Cassper Nyovest and others won the Best International Act onstage at the 2018 BET Awards last month it […]

Idris Elba launches record label, introduces French producer James BKS
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Idris Elba launches record label, introduces French producer James BKS

It’s not everyday that one of Britain’s greatest actors launches a record label. Today Idris Elba launches 7Wallace and announces his first signing James BKS. James BKS neatly mirrors Idris’ story mix of movies and […]