{"id":41160,"date":"2019-11-29T16:04:21","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T14:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/6-albums-you-need-to-hear-this-week\/"},"modified":"2020-04-27T03:33:35","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T02:33:35","slug":"albums-29-11-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/albums-29-11-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"6 albums you need to hear this week"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"manifest\"<\/h4>\n

Highly anticipated EP by Ghanaian rapper M.anifest, R&S Records and Many Time collaboration compilation, debut EP from South African DJ and producer Doowap and many more to hear this week.<\/h4>\n

\"M.anifest<\/p>\n

The Gamble<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

M.anifest<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ghanaian hip-hop\/afrobeat singer and rapper,\u00a0M.anifest\u00a0releases his highly anticipated EP titled\u00a0The Gamble<\/em>.\u00a0The groovy 7-track body of work which opens with the title track, \u201cThe Gamble\u201d is a reflection of the chances we take on love and life.\u00a0The project features an array of musical heavyweights such as Grammy-nominated artist Burna Boy<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Bayku, Kojey Radical<\/a>,<\/span> Worlasi, Moelogo, Simi, and B4bonah, who brought on the best of their vocal skills that contributed to the uniqueness and faultless precision the EP embodies.<\/p>\n

Listen here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Ecko<\/h4>\n

Tuli Banyo\u00a0<\/em><\/h4>\n

Ecko Bazz & Biga Yut<\/h4>\n

Grimy rap killers from two of Uganda\u2019s finest MC\u2019s, Ecko Bazz & Biga Yut, with production from Nihiloxica\u2019s pq and a remix from a new name, Ekhe, all doing it for Nyege Nyege Tapes\u2019 sister label, Hakuna Kulala. The energy and rudeness of the original recalls early UK grime, with pq\u2019s Mr. Slash-like rhythm held tight for the rambunctious MCs, before Leeds\/London\u2019s Ekhe reworks the thing as a grimy stepper with serious hardcore techno intentions.<\/p>\n

Listen here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\"DJ<\/h4>\n

Mood Swings<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

DJ Doowap<\/h4>\n

One of the most highly recommended live mix DJs in South Africa, DJ Doowap\u00a0launches her debut EP\u00a0Mood Swings.\u00a0<\/em>Khetsiwe Morgan\u00a0AKA\u00a0Doowap\u00a0is a British-South African radio host (YFM), TV host (One Mic\u00a0SABC1), hair artist and DJ dabbling in hip-hop, electronic, kwaito\u00a0and gqom.\u00a0Recording in English, French and Zulu to convey the message that love is its own language and does indeed connect us all, Doowap\u2019s original productions are full of colour, charisma and coy charm.<\/p>\n

Listen here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

The Deep EP<\/em><\/h4>\n

Clipping.<\/h4>\n

Experimental hip-hop group Clipping\u2019s The Deep<\/em> is a dark sci-fi tale about the underwater-dwelling descendants of African women thrown off slave ships, based on the mythology of Detroit electronic group Drexciya.\u00a0Musically, Clipping.\u00a0is in fine form, sonics chopping and changing in discombobulated fashion across rapper David Diggs\u2019 torpedo-quick delivery.\u00a0The vinyl and digital versions include two otherwise-unreleased extra tracks\u2013including \u201cAquacode Databreaks,\u201d which features Shabazz Palaces\u2013and the vinyl edition includes instrumental versions of all three tracks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Listen here<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"R&S<\/p>\n

R&S presents: More Time Records Vol\u00a01<\/em><\/h4>\n

Various Artists<\/h4>\n

R&S Records team up with London-based label More Time for a four-track compilation\u00a0representing\u00a0their signature sound of percussion-driven dance music. Headed up by DJs and producers SN\u00d8W and Ahadadream, this More Time’s release\u00a0reflect an international vision\u00a0marrying the sounds of Ghana, Trinidad, Saudi Arabia, The DRC and South Africa with a rugged UK.\u00a0The compilation consists of four tracks with rap band from London\u00a0Bala Bala Boyz, Ghanean artist\u00a0Bryte<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and obviously\u00a0SN\u00d8W and Ahadadream.<\/p>\n

Listen here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h4>\n

Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps<\/em><\/h4>\n

Fireboy DML<\/h4>\n

After three elegant singles, the handsome Nigerian releases his first album\u00a0Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps<\/em>, a hip-hop and afropop love story.\u00a0Freshly\u00a0released a few months ago, Fireboy DML climbed on the bandwagon and quickly found a first-class seat by joining YBNL, Olamide label, ready to conquer the world with\u00a0his youthful and fluid flow that\u00a0provides a breath of fresh air.\u00a0It\u2019s now time to discover a little more about this first album,\u00a0Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps<\/em>, in which the lover boy\u00a0turns his emotions and experiences into music, determined to rally the\u00a0youth of his generation to his cause\u2026<\/p>\n

Listen here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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