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Sep. 03, 2013 05:01PM EST

Baloji x L'Orchestre De La Katuba x Kuku 'Buy Africa'

Downlaod Baloji's track for the upcoming RED HOT + FELA album, featuring multiple remakes of classic Fela Kuti tracks.

We already let you know that the upcoming RED HOT + FELA album is one to keep an eye out for. The release will feature thirteen remakes of Fela Kuti songs by an all-star roster featuring Tony Allen, ?uestlove, Tune-Yards, Angelique Kidjo,  TV On The Radio members, Nneka, Spoek Mathambo, Just A Band, Zaki Ibrahim, and more. For now, download the recently available "Buy Africa" from Congolese rapper Baloji alongside L'Orchestre De La Katuba and Kuku below. For more from the release, check out the previously featured "Lady" and look out for RED HOT + FELA dropping Oct 15 in the UK.

>>>Download: Baloji x L'Orchestre De La Katuba x Kuku 'Buy Africa'

 

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