South Africa twists Danish with this remix of Chllngr‘s first single “Ask For” from Okayafrica regulars Spoek Mathambo, The Very Best’s Mo Laudi, and Blk Jks’ Mpumi Mcata who each drop verses on this eerie, dubby track. Download it for free below, and after the jump check out the video from the original track.
Ask For (Africa remix feat Spoek Mathambo Mpumi Mo Laudi) (PRECISE MASTER) by okayafrica
In this beautifully filmed and edited episode of Pitch Perfect, Fader and Nike Sportswear follow South African group BLK JKS back to SA where they perform and have a release party for their new EP Zol! which is in stores now. “The background song playing throughout the clip is a song of revolution and freedom,” comments guitarist Mpumi Mcata. For the BLK JKS, this song comes from a real place, and speaks to the people in a different way than most African music. Mcata said the BLK JKS have a greater agenda for African Music – their music is raw, dirty, gritty, full of mistakes and natural music that the people need to hear. Take a listen above and let us know what you think.
South African group The BLk JKS (pronounced Black Jacks) have provocatively pulled afro-futurism into a new century with their blend of progressive rock with township blues, fringe jazz and renegade dub.
Audio: BLK JKS + Athi-Patra Ruga’s Sound of Johannesburg Mix
Thanks to The Fader, we were hipped to this latest episode of DJ N-RON‘s Domus mixtape series. Here he explores the sonic landscape of South Africa’s Jo’burg with our indie-rocking friends BLK JKS and visual artist Athi-Patra Ruga. When talking about living in an ever-changing and evolving city, the BLK JKS say “While some look to European cities and envy their long-established routines, venues, and structures, there are those of us who see a blank canvas and embrace it.” Listen below, and click here to download. Tracklisting after the jump.
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