Blitz the Ambassador – Dikembe! (teaser)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/teaser-likembe-blitz-ambassador/
A teaser for the album “Afropolitan Dreams” by Blitz the Ambassador, released in 2014, with guests such as Nneka, Angelique Kidjo, Oum & Seun Kuti.
Baloji – Tout Ceci Ne Vous Rendra Pas Le Congo
https://amf.didiermary.fr/baloji-tout-ceci-rendra-pas-congo/
After the release of “Hotel Impala” in 2008, Baloji felt an urge to go to the Congo and start a deeper exploration of his roots.
When he set out for Kinshasa, his original plan was to work with local musicians and rework the songs from his latest album. The results were so exciting that he […]
Def Mama Def Kalanakh - Defmaa Maadef
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BDqdHztA44
King Doudou Remix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlJXMllbK4c
FOKN Bois Feat. Medikal – Wo Nim Mi
https://amf.didiermary.fr/fokn-bois-medikal-wo-nim-mi/
FOKN Bois (M3nsa & Wanlov Kubolor) never saw themselves doing Afropop because of its generally lovey dovey subject matter and controversial name but here they are. We are laughing with them on their 7-Track EP “Afrobeats LOL” released in 2019.
“Our new EP is a collaboration with the emergent Hiplife scene like Mr Eazi, Medikal, […]
Re-writing the rules of Tunisian rap
Blending Tunisian rap with Egyptian mahraganat, Lully Snake defies sexist norms, blurs borders, and opens a new space for feminist rebellion in North African popular culture.
https://africasacountry.com/2025/05/re-writing-the-rules-of-tunisian-rap
ZDEFF - DIE FOR ME (Live Session)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-KLgDZXaCM
"infuses the songs from his 2024 album with jazz, R&B, and indie rock..."
Whoa, Ibeyi slipped an album by me in June! Good stuffs, as always 👍👍
@music @electronicmusic @hiphop
#Qobuz #Music #Ibeyi #Alt #Electro #Pop #HipHop #Rap #French #Spanish #Yoruba
Mans1 is a Swiss-French hiphop artist posting their tracks and music videos:
➡️ @mans1
They've already posted 37 videos, if these haven't federated to your server yet you can browse them all at https://v.basspistol.org/a/mans1/videos
#FeaturedPeerTube #HipHop #Rap #Music #Swiss #Suisse #Français #PeerTube #PeerTubers
Tobe Nwigwe, Flavour - Perfection
Feat. C.S. Armstrong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TExTbFA28QU
From upcoming album "The Bridge," the new single “Perfection” features Nigerian music icon Flavour and soul singer C.S. Armstrong.
"A musical bridge between Houston and Nigeria."
Nneka – Restless
https://amf.didiermary.fr/nneka-restless-2012/
Nneka recorded her 4th album “Soul is Heavy” in Nigeria, a follow up to her 2010 album “Concrete Jungle.” It was released in March 2012.
She said about the album that it is “a bit more of a ‘band’ sound this time around, a mix of digital and organic music. Still very me, though. It […]
Jupiter & Okwess – Telejayi Feat. Marcelo D2
https://amf.didiermary.fr/jupiter-okwess-telejayi/
From the samba of carioca Rogê to the rap of Brasilian pioneer Marcelo D2, via the horns of New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band or the voice of the militant Chilean singer Ana Tijoux, the guitar riffs of French guitarist Yarol Poupaud or soulful voice of American vocalist Maiya Sykes, Jupiter & Okwess have no […]
Elsy Wameyo - Conquer Feat. Ywaya Tajiri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GbxFCREyvg
"The Kenyan-born artist often produces, writes, and performs her songs, demonstrating a committed artistry that has garnered attention for her projects since 2018.
She released her debut album, Saint Sinner, late last year."
BBNG X FLOCKEY OCSCOR (2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWYX0MIl1nE
Flockey puts words over the Canadian jazz group BADBADNOTGOOD's track "Cashmere".
Bitter Dream on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/flockey/flockey-ocscor-bitter-dream
BBNG IV on Bandcamp: https://badbadnotgoodofficial.bandcamp.com/album/iv
6 Belgian and French #Rap artists from Congo, unified in a song "Free Congo" (Gradur, Ninho, Damso, Josman, Youssoupha & Kalash Criminel)
Des millions d’morts, au Nord-Kivu, personne n’en parle
Il s’passe des dingueries au pays de mes rents-pa
On pense à vous, je sais qu’un jour on s’y rendra
J’ai rêvé d’un monde meilleur, sans Kagame, sans M23
Free Congo - Official video
(Gradur, Ninho, Damso, Josman, Youssoupha & Kalash Criminel)
SPAZABASS – “Kwaito Dilla Jazz” EP
https://amf.didiermary.fr/spazabass-kwaito-dilla-jazz-ep/
Kwaito Tribute to J Dilla by South African collective SPAZABASS. This South African music collective consists of a DJ / Producer and various live session musicians.
James Dewitt Yancey (1974 – 2006), better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer, rapper, and composer.
Kobi Onyame Feat. Wanlov the Kubolor – Still We Rise
https://amf.didiermary.fr/kobi-onyame-wanlov-kubolor-still-rise/
UK-based Ghanaian independent recording hip-hop artist, producer and songwriter Kobi Onyame meets Wanlov the Kubolor for a hazy trip through the mountains of Ghana.
Blitz the Ambassador – JuJu Girl
https://amf.didiermary.fr/blitz-ambassador-juju-girl/
JuJu Girl is the first single from Blitz the Ambassador‘s album “Diasporadical,” released in 2016. Video shot in Ghana.
Worlasi – Pawa
https://amf.didiermary.fr/worlasi-pawa/
Worlasi is a multilingual singer, rapper, songwriter and music producer, from the Volta region of Ghana. He sings in his native language Ewe, as well as Fante, Ga and Pidgin throughout his music.
Phoka Ea Boroa - Maraba Feat. Ntate Stunna & Sannere
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnmwrPCvOWM
There's a classic accordion sample, a direct nod to the Famo tradition: https://amf.didiermary.fr/famo-from-lesotho/
Sampa The Great - Can't Hold Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dldeuta74BM
"Nu Zamrock, the Zam rock of hip-hop."
Coz Ov Moni (World’s 1st Pidgin Musical!)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/coz-ov-moni-world-first-pidgin-musical/
Coz Ov Moni is the story of 2 friends in Accra who wake up one morning. They have plans for the night… but they must collect on a debt by midday.
A 2010 musical film, written by M3NSA & Wanlov Kubolor (FOKN Bois).
Onipa – Open my Eyes
https://amf.didiermary.fr/onipa-open-my-eyes/
Onipa’s debut single “Open My Eyes” sets the tone for their high octane fusion of styles, weaving together Congolese guitars lines, disco drums, synth bass and K.O.G’s distinctive pidgin rap. The song tells us how in a world full of confusion and distraction, we sometimes need to look inside ourselves for the answers. […]
Dey – Seun Kuti Feat. Damian Marley
https://amf.didiermary.fr/rss-club/dey-seun-kuti-damian-marley/
Dey, produced by Lenny Kravitz, with Damian Marley as author, is the first single from the upcoming album by Seun Kuti and Egypt 80, Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head), expected on October 4. Afrobeat for sure!
“This is the first time that Kutis and Marleys have collaborated and recorded together.”
More on AMF: https://amf.didiermary.fr/heavier-yet-seun-kuti/
