My good brethren Steve Spacek along with Mark Pritchard formed the amazing new electro, dance, dub group called Africa Hitech. Of course Steve has been pushing the electro-soul genre for many years first out of London, then LA; and now he’s based in Sydney, Australia. These dudes are definitely ones to look for in 2011-12. They are burning it up!!
Had a chance to DP the latest Blitz the Ambassador video. We shot Blitz’s performance in his old neighborhood in Accra, Ghana and the Cornielle performance was shot by the homie Daniel Patterson in Montreal, Canada. Scenes from the short film Native Sun that we shot in Accra are also used. Enjoy and cop that Native Sun album immediately; it’s incredible. Look for the short film Native Sun in late May.
I am ashamed to say that I got a late pass on Frank Ocean. This dude is extremely refreshing; in fact I haven’t heard songs that I have loved this much from a young “R&B” singer in a long time. Frank’s story telling and melodic structure acumen are almost savant. Of course he would be considered “alternative soul” or just plain alternative because of the some of the song arrangements; but many of the songs are straight up R&B, good ole fashioned, well written R&B. I’m a huge fan of this dude. The following are 2 of my favorite songs from his free to download EP entitled Nostalgia/Ultra.
This is really dope. Big shouts to my Morehouse brothers Zion I and my homie Silk E. Shouts to Grouch for the dope verse.
These young ladies are really talented. They write and produce every ounce of their music which already makes them a throw back. From what I’m hearing on there new 3 song EP entitled “Story,” they are the truth! Think Dilla meets Minnie Ripperton; and I’m sticking to that. Check them out for yourself.
I realize that I am a little late on this one but this is my new “ish.” Part of a new breed of African artists, 24 year old Spoek Mathambo (Rapper/DJ and Graphic Designer/Illustrator) is hitting the world hard with his take on Afro-futurism. Spoek sees himself as a part of a new wave of energy in Africa, which is intent on nurturing a sense of progressiveness while maintaining a pride in culture. As front-man for electrorap outfits SWEAT.X and PLAYDOE, Spoek Mathambo has become a increasingly prominent figure in the international music scene over the last couple of years. This dude is seriously dope and the beats on his debut album “MShini Wam,” are wickedly HOT!! If you don’t have that cop it here and let me know what you think.
SPOEK MATHAMBO – CONTROL from spoek mathambo on Vimeo.
Ntjam Rosie has a beautifully styled voice that sings in English, French, and Dutch. This Cameroon born, dutch resident is making a nice name for herself in The Netherlands and is soon to be known world-wide.
Curumin is Brazilian samba mixed with dub and hip hop. The short description is that he’s dope and his album Japan Pop Show released last year is a must have. I know it was just what I was looking for when I finally heard it.
I must say that I am fully enamored by this woman’s whole “get down.” I can’t believe how beautiful she and her voice are. A real rarity. She will be playing NY at the Village Vanguard February 22nd through the 27th and I will certainly be there in the front row for one of those days.
This is real dedication from Rotterdam, Netherlands based, Cape Verdian rapper GMB, and also faith that the filmmakers who are making the video actually were rolling tape. I first saw this video a couple of weeks ago when I was in Holland. I love it. Enjoy!
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