SA/Canada’s Zaki Ibrahim delivers an undulating-bass tune for “Something In The Water,” the lead single off her upcoming Every Opposite LP. A myriad of Zaki’s soulful croons lay over the deep wobbles and minimalist beats, stellarly produced by Alister Johnson aka DJ Catalist. Stream it below!
Tyler Perry is remaking Ntozake Shange’s 1975 Obie Award-winning play, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf, cropping the title to a simple For Colored Girls. Consisting of an all-star cast such as Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington, Thandie Newton, Loretta Devine, Janet Jackson and so many more, Tyler Perry creates a highly anticipated film showcasing a collection of 20 poems revealing different issues that impact women in general, and women of color in particular. While the cast of the film is mind-blowing, the soundtrack is even better, featuring artists such as Nina Simone, Estelle, Janelle Monàe, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Lalah Hathaway and South African singer Zaki Ibrahim. Born in Vancouver, BC and raised between South Africa and Canada’s West Coast, Zaki Ibrahim’s world was a constant blending of cultural diversity, which reflects in her music, a unique mix of soul, hip hop, and electro-acoustic. Check out “Ansomnia,” her single on the soundtrack. Click more for the full tracklisting.
South Africa’s Zaki Ibrahim (who also resides in Canada) has been on our radar for a while, and we’ve definitely enjoyed watching her career blossom. Today we get this fresh King Britt remix of “Money” accompanied by the groovy video above. What do you think?
Born in Vancouver, BC and raised between South Africa and Canada’s West Coast, Zaki Ibrahim’s world was a constant blending of cultural diversity, which reflects in her music, a unique mix of soul, hip hop, and electroacoustic.
Okayafrica’s Top 11 Tracks of 2011
It’s tough to sum up a year, let alone a year in music. For our top 11 tracks of 2011 we opted to stick to songs that had been featured on Okayafrica in the past 12 months. Love the choices? Hate ‘em? Let us know in the comments. Browse our top tracks of 2011 below, check out our top music videos and top side-eye moments of the year, and stay tuned for top 11 LPs!
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CHLLNGR ft. Spoek Mathambo, Mpumi of BLK JKS, and Mo Laudi “Ask For (Africa Remix)”
CHLLNGR‘s nighttime dubby jam gets Africa remixed by Spoek Mathambo, Mpumi Mcata of BLK JKS, and Mo Laudi.
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Zakee “Dope Girl”
Philly-via-Dakar Zakee‘s ode to the ultimate squeeze.
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Nneka ft. Black Thought “God Knows Why”
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Soulstress Nneka featuring The Roots‘ own Black Thought.
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M.anifest “Suffer”
Chopped-up soul samples in M.anfest‘s tougher life anthem “Suffer.”
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DJ Sbu ft. Zahara “Lengoma”
Kwaito-tinged South African house from DJ Sbu with vocals from budding singer Zahara.
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Just A Band, Michel Ongaro, and Gebrüder Teichmann & Jahcoozi “Away”
Reverb-layered collaboration from Kenya’s Just A Band, Michel Ongaro and German producers Gebrüder Teichmann & Jahcoozi.
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Jonti ft. Hodgy Beats “Nagoya”
SA producer Jonti cooks up a flawless electronic breeze for Odd Future’s Hodgy Beats.
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BIG FKN GUN “Pop Models”
Collage of Zulu rhymes spread over house beats from SA’s BIG FKN GUN.
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Batida “Yumbala”
Kuduro beats and 60s semba guitar samples by Batida with verses from Luandan MCs Sacerdote and Dama Ivone.
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DJ Caise ft. Eldee, Jesse Jagz, & Grip-Boyz “Shake Bodi (Gidi House Mafia Remix)”
Naija-bred afro house banger from an all-star Chocolate City line up.
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Zaki Ibrahim “Something In The Water”
SA/Canada’s Zaki Ibrahim delivers an undulating minimalist bass tune.
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