Audio: Natty 'Afrika'
<p>Part-Lesotho, part-Italian dread donning reggae singer <strong>Natty </strong>is pretty much the ideal incarnation of a <strong>Okayafrica</strong>—<strong>LargeUp</strong> offspring. "Afrika," a new joint from his upcoming <em>Out of Fire</em> mixtape, marries dub roots with (his current-hood) North London's dark electronic textures. Like the song title suggests, Natty's words circle around a desire for a physical/mental return to the continent. Stream and download "Afrika" below, plus read <a href="http://largeup.okayplayer.com/2011/04/04/grassroots-and-culture-exclusive-interview-with-natty/" target="_blank">LargeUp 's past interview</a> with Natty.</p><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F46776865&show_artwork=true" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>(H/T <a href="http://www.soulculture.co.uk/music-blog/newmusic/natty-afrika-free-download-sclusive-new-music/#axzz1v4vLaESG" target="_blank">SoulCulture</a>)</p>
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