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Alec Lomami – Pop Revolution

It’s been a few months since the Fader article about Alec Lomami was published, and by now, his green card situation should have been sorted. Well, it hasn’t. And rather than choose to go to court to fight his asylum case again, Alec decided to avoid dealing with judges this time, and leave the US [...]

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FOKN Bois – FOKN Wit Ewe

Did you catch Thank God We’re Not a Nigerians? You thought that song was irreverent, disrespectful, pugnacious, improper, pointless even?? Well then you’re in for a treat: whether you are Christian or Muslim, American or Chinese, straight, gay, black or white, this album will FOK with your mind. Grab it for free this week only!!

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Waga 3000: Cold Heat from Burkina Faso

Originally published for Fader magazine. Remain strong and feisty. The meaning of “Dale Fo Yi Kin Dao” hits you as soon as the cold but punchy beat starts. This song is the first release by Waga 3000. It’s average hip hop from Burkina Faso, and it’s very obvious, very fast. I say this, but I [...]

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Just A Band & Nonini: Nerdy Genge Boys Band?

You know Just A Band, but have you heard of Nonini? If you haven’t, clearly you are not Kenyan. This guy practically created genge, Nairobi’s own take on hip hop. He teamed up with the Band to redo their hit song Ha-He… video is coming soon, stay chooned!

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Edoheart – “Sosomoney cockplease” Remix Contest

Remember Edoheart and Sosomoneycockplease? We’ve been preparing some remixes of this tune, featuring… we can’t tell you just yet. But we decided, together with Edoheart, to add one remix by a yet to be found remixer… which could be YOU, given this is another contest!!! On this one we have to make it quick, please [...]

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