The freshness keeps coming. Mr Rae, a founding member of the Nigerian Hip Hop posse Str8Buttah productions, carefully pens his audio-biography on his solo debut “The Brand New Masquarade”. Weaving through topics ranging from self realisation, 3rd world politics, Love to braggadocio cuts this dope Ep is available as a free download. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above)... 

You should be jamming to this well into the new year. Released for the Christmas season Nigerian artiste Tosin Martins ‘Silent Night’ puts a Fela inspired concoction on the religious context. Afrobeat churching, y’all.  Read More →

We were dancing around the studio to Muthoni The Drummer Queen yesterday, so we thought we’d post a little reminder on this versatile (yep, she drums) and interesting musician. Signed to Penya Africa her album “The Human Condition” is available at all good online stores. For more information check out her myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/muthonimusic  Read More →

Dope call and response. Morocco style.  Read More →

Check out  this video from Tanzanian underground hip hop artist Salu T. The track “Uzoefu” (Experience) is produced by Duke. www.myspace.com/salutaba  Read More →

Peep Sahel Hip Hop collective with their latest release “Garoua la belle” representing North Cameroon.  Read More →

Mmmh, Is this a new subgenre in the making? Either way, we are bouncing!  Read More →

Back in the day when things where cool: Check out Onyeka Onwenu & King Sunny Ade classic hit Wait for me.  Read More →

More Coupé Décalé coming your way via Claire Bailly (Ivory Coast) latest video.  Read More →

If you like your beats itchy, bitchy and somewhat glitchy check out Simon Ringrose aka Sibot mini sets on soundcloud. clip loaded chewin on a fow fow has particularly caught our fancy.  Read More →