UP Music: New African Releases

 

 

 

1. King Kaka Feat Elani - Papa

 

King Kaka is the epitome of a flexible artist. He transitions from delivering heavy hitting bars dedicated to his detractors to rapping about sentimental issues with great ease. Reminiscent of Swahili Shakespeare, Papa that features Elani is an evocative track dedicated to his two daughters and his late father. In it, he speaks about his strained relationship with his late father and how he hopes to have a better relationship with his two daughters. It’s an introspective and mellow song you will definitely love.

 

 

 

2. Vanessa Mdee- Niroge

 

Tanzanian songstress Vanessa Mdee is finally back with a sizzling new track! Niroge is a catchy love song about a lover who has her spellbound. The video directed by Justin Campos and shot in South Africa, has impressive visuals that may have you spellbound too!

 

 

 

3. Gilad- Salama

 

Gilad makes beautiful music. And Salama continues in the same fashion. The amalgam of various musical instruments and Gilad’s voice blend together perfectly resulting in an absolutely beautiful song. In the song, Gilad urges people to live in harmony with one another regardless of their different races. It’s a stellar track you are certain to have on repeat.

 

 

 

4. Gilad & Dela- Nakuahidi

 

Gilad decided to give his fans double the treat by releasing a quick follow-up to Salama. And for this one he teamed up with Dela. Nakuahidi is a love song about two lovers who pledge to see each other once again.

 

 

 

5. Yemi Alade- Ferrari

 

After releasing the teaser for Ferrari and keeping her fans in huge suspense, Yemi Alade finally dropped the video for Ferrari and it doesn’t disappoint. The video was shot by award winning director Clarence Peters and it has some amazing visuals and well choreographed dancing. It’s an upbeat song that is certain to get you up and dancing.