Listen to This Dope Hip-Hop Song From Lesotho

Check out L-Tore and Kommanda Obbs' "Ke Mekeche."

Two of Lesotho's finest on the mic, L-Tore and Kommanda Obbs, connect on this new banger. Titled "Ke Mekeche," the song sees the two rappers share impressive verses over a trap instrumental that boasts an eardrum-wracking bass line.

Kommanda Obbs handles the hook with his baritone, giving the song a Lesotho feel, while L-Tore's high-precision flow will have you contorting your face throughout the song.

Listen to "Ke Mekeche" below, and revisit our in-depth feature on Maseru's hip-hop scene here.

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11 Rwandan Artists You Should Be Listening To

Musicians like Bushali, Kivumbi King, Rita Ange Kagaju, and Alyn Sano have been putting their mark on the ever-changing Rwandan soundscape.

The current landscape of modern Rwandan music is more dynamic than ever before, from updated versions of traditional folk sounds to the recent 'KinyaTrap' phenomenon that has permeated playlists across the country. For decades, Rwandan airwaves have been dominated by international hits — and by a handful of established Rwandan superstars — but now, as the country continues to develop and diversify, so does its musical setting, with new and different sounds ascending from the hills. The past five years have seen the emergence of an army of young artists eager to reclaim their languages (Rwanda has four official languages) and identity, interlacing their music with influences that stretch far and wide.

Here are 11 artists that have emerged in the past five years to put their mark on the ever-changing Rwandan soundscape.