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    Immaculate Taste's New Editorial Campaign Is Inspired by Soccer Nostalgia
    Fashion + Beauty
    16 October 2018

    Immaculate Taste's New Editorial Campaign Is Inspired by Soccer Nostalgia

    Immaculate Taste's Alec Lomami speaks on the jersey collaboration with Durham brand Runaway and the hub's new creative agency.

    Alec Lomami's New Photo Series Shows the Beauty of Everyday Life in Kinshasa
    Arts + Culture
    23 July 2018

    Alec Lomami's New Photo Series Shows the Beauty of Everyday Life in Kinshasa

    The Congolese rapper questions our tendency to gaze at the continent in extremes through his series, "Kin la Belle."

    You Need to Hear This Playlist For Congolese Independence
    Audio
    29 June 2018

    You Need to Hear This Playlist For Congolese Independence

    Alec Lomami blends Congolese classics with newer DRC sounds for this new mix.

    Alec Lomami's 'Ambience A Gogo' Mixtape Is Essential Listening
    Audio
    13 June 2017

    Alec Lomami's 'Ambience A Gogo' Mixtape Is Essential Listening

    Alec Lomami’s latest mix is a tapestry of soundscapes—from heavy trap to fast-paced afrobeats, rumba and plenty of remixes.

    This Video Looks At Congolese Sapeur Culture From A Whole New Perspective
    Video
    11 April 2016

    This Video Looks At Congolese Sapeur Culture From A Whole New Perspective

    Kinshasa rapper Alec Lomami takes a look at the positive and negative influences of sapeur culture in the DRC.

    Sipho The Gift's Debut Album Details The State Of Mind Of A Young South African Through 808 Beats & Raw Wordplay
    News
    20 October 2015

    Sipho The Gift's Debut Album Details The State Of Mind Of A Young South African Through 808 Beats & Raw Wordplay

    South African rapper Sipho The Gift premieres his debut album 'Coming of Age,' co-executive produced by Alec Lomami and featuring Well$.

    Alec Lomami Goes In Over A Christian Tiger School Beat In 'Ma Revolution'
    News
    21 September 2015

    Alec Lomami Goes In Over A Christian Tiger School Beat In 'Ma Revolution'

    Congolese rapper Alec Lomami shares two loose singles — "Ma Revolution and "Quelque Mots Suffisent" — via his label Immaculate Taste.

    Congolese Rapper Alec Lomami Shares The Olugbenga-Produced 'Trouble Anxieux'
    News
    22 June 2015

    Congolese Rapper Alec Lomami Shares The Olugbenga-Produced 'Trouble Anxieux'

    Congolese rapper Alec Lomami has an existential crisis in his latest hip-hop track "Trouble Anxieux" featuring Karun Mungai.

    Sipho The Gift Premieres Gritty 'Phanda More' Video Shot In Kayamandi Township
    Video
    04 February 2015

    Sipho The Gift Premieres Gritty 'Phanda More' Video Shot In Kayamandi Township

    Rising South African rapper Sipho The Gift shares the gritty video for 'Phanda More,' shot in the Kayamandi township of Stellenbosch.

    Alec Lomami Shares Two Striking New Cuts
    News
    08 January 2015

    Alec Lomami Shares Two Striking New Cuts

    Kinshasa producer/rapper Alec Lomami shares two new songs: his own "1234" and Charlotte rapper Well$' "TwoBrothers," which he co-produced.

    Rising South African Rapper Sipho The Gift Releases 'Dont Let Me Fall' [Premiere]
    News
    03 December 2014

    Rising South African Rapper Sipho The Gift Releases 'Dont Let Me Fall' [Premiere]

    Rising South African rapper Sipho The Gift shares "Dont Let Me Fall," the latest song from his forthcoming debut mixtape, 'Coming of Age.'

    Listen To JHB Rapper Sam Turpin's 'Gratuit' Ft. SA Folk Singer Lenny-Dee
    News
    30 October 2014

    Listen To JHB Rapper Sam Turpin's 'Gratuit' Ft. SA Folk Singer Lenny-Dee

    Johannesburg-based rapper Sam Turpin releases a new single, "Gratuit," featuring Lenny-Dee from South African folk band Bye Beneco.

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